Students With Disabilities

Student Handbook

A number of students at Bucknell have physical, psychological, health, sensory, or learning disabilities. Some students come well aware of their particular needs, while others discover them as they progress through the university. These students have been admitted to Bucknell by the same criteria as otherstudents; they have met the same rigorous standards. It is important to know that although Bucknell is committed to providing students with disabilities with a strong support system, we do not have special classes or a remedial specialist. However, we are committed to ensuring "reasonable accommodations" to all students who are diagnosed with disabilities (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992).

It is the responsibility of students with disabilities to identify themselves to the appropriate Dean, to provide the relevant documentation, including assessment of their needs, and to discuss the types of accommodations that may be needed. Given the many types, dimensions and complexities of disabilities, "reasonable accommodations" must be determined on an\ individual basis and will be worked out with the assistance of the Dean in consultation with the student and faculty members and/or University staff, as needed.

In order to provide the most appropriate services, the University reserves the right to review the diagnosis provided and to suggest that a new or updated diagnosis may be needed. For detailed information and sources of assistance, students with a non-academic concern may contact the AssistantDean of Students, Daniel C. Remley, Office of Housing and Residential Life, 125 Vedder Hall; students with an academic concern may contact one of the Associate Deans in the College of Arts and Sciences, 113 Marts Hall or the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, 204 Dana Engineering. A copy of A Guide to Services for Students with Disabilities at Bucknell is available through any Dean’s office.