ADA Accommodations & Accessibility Services

Overview

It is the policy of South Texas College of Law Houston to provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In order to receive accommodations, a student must submit the Student Application for Accommodations and the requisite documentation to the Office of Student Support at least 30 days in advance of requested services and/or accommodations. Students who identify physical barrier concerns should immediately report them to the Office of Student Support.

The documentation guidelines for documenting disabilities are available on this page, on the Campus Life tab on Stanley, and in the Office of Student Support. A non-inclusive referral list of qualified diagnosticians and health care providers is available in the Office of Student Support.

In no circumstance will a student be given retroactive consideration for an exam retake, change in grade, readmission, or other such actions or events due to a qualified disability discovered or disclosed to the college after the deadline for the action or event in question.

If a Student Application for Accommodations is denied, the student can pursue two actions: 

1. Submit new or additional information that the law school will consider, provided the information is submitted before the deadlines described above.  The student can discuss the feasibility of this option with the Office of Student Support based on the reasons for the initial decision; the submission of additional information in no way guarantees a different outcome. 

2. Appeal the decision to the ADA/504 Coordinator.  Complete the ADA Accommodations Appeal form stating the specific reasons for the appeal.  The appeal does not include a hearing at which new evidence or oral arguments will be considered.  The ADA/504 Coordinator or a three-member committee appointed to hear the appeal will not consider, for the first time, information that was not previously submitted and considered by the administration in making the initial decision regarding a request for accommodations.  The decision of the ADA/504 Coordinator or a committee appointed to hear the appeal is final. 

In case of a medical emergency that results in a disability, the student should contact the Office of Student Support as soon as feasible and before the program and/or examination accommodation.  Emergency requests must include appropriate and sufficient documentation.  Students who identify physical barrier concerns should immediately report them to the Office of Student Support.