Assistance for Students with Disabilities
The University of Chicago is a community of scholars, researchers, educators, students, and staff members devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, the University of Chicago, in admissions, employment, and access to programs, considers students on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law. The University strives to be supportive of the academic, personal and work related needs of each individual and is committed to working with students with a disability to become full participants in the life of the University. In all cases, the usual standards of judgment and assessment of students' overall academic performance apply. Neither the community nor the students concerned are well served by applying special or lesser standards of admission or of evaluation.
Students seeking accommodation for a disability should be directed to their area Dean of Students and the Assistant Dean of Students in the University (Administration 233, 834-9710), as soon as possible. In the interactive process of determining accommodation, the representative of the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students in the University works with the student to identify how best the University can assist the student to become a full participant in the life of the University. This process may require up to ten weeks. The student and area Dean of Students will maintain contact as appropriate for ongoing efforts to provide accommodation to the student.