Perhaps the first lesson one learns at EMU is that there are skills involved in mastering the curriculum and assignments. Your first point of contact for any academic support you may require should be your program director, who can connect you with appropriate resources within the university. The offices and services below are also valuable resources for you.
Office of Academic Access
Web: http://www.emu.edu/academics/access/ Phone
Phone: (540) 432-4233 or (540) 432-4254
EMU students who have disabilities are served through the Office of Academic Access located in the Academic Success Center, Hartzler Library, 3rd3rd floor.
EMU promotes equal educational opportunities and full participation for persons with learning, emotional, physical, and other disabilities. Students are provided access through reasonable accommodations in the academic program. According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, “students with documented disabilities may request modifications, reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids which will enable them to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational programs and activities.” This was confirmed and strengthened by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008. Faculty and staff support individual students needing reasonable accommodations in the classroom due to documented needsdisabilities. The faculty and staff also foster the development and use of strategies which promote independence and personal success.
Students with disabilities should initiate contact with the Office of Academic Access upon acceptance to EMU. Disclosure of a disability is voluntary. However, students need to identify their disabilities and provide appropriate documentation prior to receiving accommodations. All All documentation is confidential and is kept in the Office of Academic Access. Students who wish to appeal a decision on their accommodations may use the University grievance Conflict and Grievance Policy procedures located in the President’s Office or the Student Life Office.
Students without documentation of a disability who exhibit indicators of learning or attention disorders may are encouraged to make an appointment with the Office of Academic Access. Referrals for a professional evaluation can be made to community assessment resources, if needed.
Graduate & Professional Studies Writing Center
Web: http://www.emu.edu/writing-program/ Phone: 540-432-4316
Students in the school of graduate and professional studies on the main campus have access to a dedicated writing center in Ammon Heatwole House, room 202. The center also offers consultations for off-campus and online students, including students on the Lancaster Campus. Visit the center’s website and the links below for more information.
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