Information for Prospective Students with Disabilities

Information for Prospective Students 

     Thomas College, although it has no organized academic programs for individuals with disabilities, is committed to providing academic accommodations and access to College facilities as needed.  Prospective students are welcome to discuss available services and potential needs with the Director of the Center for Academic Success or the Vice-President for Student Affairs.  These conversations are confidential and do not affect the admission decision, which is based, as it is for all students, on the standards outlined in the Thomas College Catalog. 

     Students requesting accommodations or modifications provide the office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs or the Director of the Center of Academic Success (CAS) with a current professional evaluation that identifies the disability, describes the challenges that exist because of the condition, and recommends appropriate and reasonable modifications.  These materials are confidential and will not be released without the student’s permission.  The College accepts as current documentation completed within the three years prior to a student’s request for accommodations.  Accordingly, the College urges prospective students to make sure evaluation and documentation material is in order at the time of application and submit the required material as soon as possible—whether or not the student intends to request accommodations.  

     Accommodations for students with physical disabilities include classroom assignments and housing that ensure students’ access to and participation in academic and residential life. Students with learning disabilities are entitled to “reasonable accommodations” that allow students to participate in the regular program of study. These may include extended time on examinations, alternative exam formats, use of tape recording, special seating arrangements, a separate room for examinations, etc.  Individual needs and proper consideration for the integrity of Thomas College programs of study determine all accommodations, which are determined on a case-by-case basis.  

     Students who would like more information, including specific information about requirements for verification of the disability, may contact any of the following College offices:  Admissions, Student Affairs, Center for Academic Success, and Academic Affairs. It is important that students inform the College of their needs, provide timely information and documentation, and comply with deadlines and agreements throughout the accommodation process.  The College welcomes the opportunity to assist prospective students in this process.

     For more information, please call (207) 859-1243 (Student Affairs), (207) 859-1205 (Center for Academic Success), (207) 859-1362 (Academic Affairs), or (207) 859-1101 (Admissions).