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Special Needs Accommodations
In accordance with sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act, Charleston Southern University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for disabled students who are "otherwise qualified" to pursue college level work.
To request accommodations, students must submit the following information to the Special Needs Committee, c/o Charleston Southern University:
All Students - A written request for accommodation by the student is required. The student’s request must include the name of the handicap or disability and a statement concerning how the handicap or disability affects his/her academic performance. The request must also include the specific accommodations being requested.
Students with Learning Disabilities - A current psycho-educational evaluation is required. The evaluation must be completed by a psychologist who is licensed by a state board of examiners in psychology or certified by the state department of education in psychology. The psychologist must provide his or her license or certificate number in the report.
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A current medical evaluation and a current psycho-educational evaluation are required.
Students with a Physical Handicap, Neurological Handicap, or Emotional Handicap - A current medical evaluation completed by a licensed physician is required. In the case of a mental disorder, a current evaluation by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist is required in addition to the medical evaluation.
Students are responsible for making their disability known and for providing the appropriate documentation, as required. All forms of documentation are considered confidential and are subject to review by members of the Special Needs Committee. The University may recommend or require additional testing to further define the accommodations.
Charleston Southern University is interested in each student reaching his/her academic potential. For this reason, all documentation and requests for accommodations are evaluated and reasonable accommodations are provided based on an individual student’s need. Also, all documentation is reviewed by the Special Needs Committee and is considered confidential to the Committee. The student must provide a request in writing if he/she would like the documentation to be shared with other faculty or staff members at Charleston Southern University.
For more information, contact:
Telephone: 843-863-8025
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Suggested Format For Special Needs Letter
Address your letter to:
Dean of Student Success
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd.
PO Box 118087
Charleston, SC 29423-8087
Tell a little about yourself. Include the number of years you have attended Charleston Southern University or when you will be entering, your major or potential major. Also, if it was determined that you have a learning disability at an earlier age, please explain and attach documentation if available.
State what you want. Extra time on tests? Alternative courses? Please be specific.
Explain why the accommodations you are requesting would be appropriate for you. Describe experiences you have had in the past with the subject, high school level and college, and what efforts have been made to try to remediate the problem (e.g., private tutoring, additional help from the instructor). High school grades reflecting difficulty with the subject would be appropriate to include.
Sign your letter (typed name is not sufficient) and retain a copy for your files.
Mail or bring your letter to:
Dean of Student Success
Student Success Center
1st Floor, Strom Thurmond Student Center
