FAQs

FAQs

• Are housing accommodations available?

  Yes, upon acceptance to Monmouth College, students with disabilities with specific housing needs should complete the Accommodation Request form and work with the ASAS office to submit additional forms.

• Who do I share my disability documentation with and when?

  Monmouth College students should contact the Academic Support and Accessibility Services Office (ASAS) as soon as possible to determine what services and accommodations may be available. If you are a prospective student to Monmouth College, you should arrange a meeting with the Associate Director of Academic Support and Accessibility Services in the ASAS office to discuss your documentation and potential services available. Students with disabilities accepted to Monmouth College should contact the ASAS office as soon as possible to discuss the coordination of services.

• I believe I have a disability but no current documentation. What should I do?

  If you have not received an evaluation or your documentation is determined to be outdated, the College can assist in obtaining information about local practitioners who can perform the evaluation. In some instances, our College Counselor may be able to issue a diagnosis. If not, you can be referred to other agencies or find an agency in your hometown area. All costs incurred for obtaining appropriate documentation are your responsibility.

• Are housing accommodations available?

  Yes, upon acceptance to Monmouth College, students with disabilities with specific housing needs should complete the Accommodation Request form and work with the ASAS office to submit additional forms.

• Who do I share my disability documentation with and when?

  Monmouth College students should contact the Academic Support and Accessibility Services Office (ASAS) as soon as possible to determine what services and accommodations may be available. If you are a prospective student to Monmouth College, you should arrange a meeting with the Associate Director of Academic Support and Accessibility Services in the ASAS office to discuss your documentation and potential services available. Students with disabilities accepted to Monmouth College should contact the ASAS office as soon as possible to discuss the coordination of services.

• I believe I have a disability but no current documentation. What should I do?

  If you have not received an evaluation or your documentation is determined to be outdated, the College can assist in obtaining information about local practitioners who can perform the evaluation. In some instances, our College Counselor may be able to issue a diagnosis. If not, you can be referred to other agencies or find an agency in your hometown area. All costs incurred for obtaining appropriate documentation are your responsibility.

• What is considered acceptable documentation?

  Documentation must be current, be completed by a qualified professional, and explain the ‘substantial limitations’ as a result of the disability, and provide accommodation recommendations. If you are unsure whether your documentation is current, please consult with the ASAS office. The College reserves the right to determine the adequacy of submitted documentation and to require additional documentation and/or testing.

• Are 504 Plans and IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) acceptable documentation of a disability at the college level?

  504 Plans and IEP’s can be considered and reviewed as appropriate documentation. These documents are useful in understanding prior academic experiences of the student. Testing used to document a disability must be current (usually within three years) and administered by a qualified professional. Testing and evaluation determining a substantially limiting disability must meet the Documentation Guidelines as outlined in this handbook and deemed adequate by the College.

• How are services for students with disabilities at Monmouth College different from services provided in high school or from other institutions?

  Students should not assume that accommodations provided at one school will be provided at Monmouth College. Accommodations are approved on a case-by-case basis and must be consistent with the College’s academic goals and standards. A student’s request, documentation, and past educational experiences will all be taken into consideration when determining the appropriate accommodations. Ultimately, college students are solely responsible for the success of their college career.

• Faculty Comments (2)

  “I would encourage students with accommodations for testing in alternate locations to take advantage of those services. It is a simple process for both professor and student and the increased student success that I have observed makes it well worth it!” - Jen Braun, Dept. of Kinesiology

• Faculty Comments

  “The ASAS is an excellent resource for students requesting testing accommodations. The assistance it renders has notably improved classroom performance for those students utilizing its services. The staff is friendly, professional, and willing to assist in any way they can.” - Jeffrey Montes PhD. Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology