Georgetown University
Disability Support Services for Students

Georgetown University is committed to ensuring that no student is denied access to its programs, facilities, services, or activities, or otherwise discriminated against, on the basis of a disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the University will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented learning, physical and/or psychological disabilities. The Academic Resource Center is responsible for evaluating requests for accommodation, and does so on a case-by-case basis in a manner designed to preserve confidentiality and provide students with as much independence as possible.

Students who believe they may be eligible for an accommodation are responsible for communicating their special needs to the Academic Resource Center staff. The University is not responsible for making special accommodations for students who do not inform the University of their disabling condition and their need for accommodation, or for those who do not provide the University adequate documentation of their disability. Students should be aware that while the University will work interactively with them to identify appropriate accommodation, the University is not able to modify course or degree requirements considered to be an essential requirement of the program of instruction.

The University encourages any students who believe they may have a qualifying disability to make an appointment with an ARC staff person to discuss available services and the process for documenting a disability and receiving accommodation(s).

More information about the ARC, the accommodation process, and the grievance policy can be found at: 

    UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)

    Georgetown University
    Leavey Center, Suite 335
    3700 O Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC 20057

        Telephone: (202) 687-8354
        Website: http://ldss.georgetown.edu/