Special Accommodations Policy

Special Accommodations Due to a Disability

As per the American Disabilities Act, a student with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity may request accommodations through the College.

• Medically related accommodations for housing, meals, air conditioning, parking, etc. are coordinated through Siena College's Health Services Office. 
• The Office of Accessibility coordinates accommodation requests for service animals and emotional support animals.

Accommodations are to enable students with disabilities to equally participate in and benefit from the College's programs, services, and activities, provided that such accommodations would not:

• Fundamentally alter the nature or operation of the College’s academic programs, services, or activities
• Cause undue burden to the College
• Pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Students may contact the Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Specialist should they wish to discuss or file a complaint about any aspect of Siena’s operations/policies/procedures or about the actions of any student, visitor or employee of the College.  The Title IX Coordinator/EOS also serves as the individual to contact should a student wish to appeal a decision by Health Services, the Counseling Center or the Office of Accessibility related to an accommodation.

To be considered for an accommodation

Students must complete the appropriate accommodation request form and submit it to Siena College Health Services.