A substitution will only be considered when a student's documentation supports that their disability makes completion of the required course impossible. Other academic adjustments and course adaptations must be considered before a substitution is granted.
Substitutions cannot be made for courses that are considered essential to the degree program or major. KSU is not required to provide an adjustment that would fundamentally alter the integrity of an academic program.
All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Request and Review Process
- Initiation: The student must be registered with the KSU Office of Accessibility and Disability Services and have provided documentation that supports the need for a substitution.
- Consultation: The student consults with the Office of Accessibility & Disability Services to formalize the request.
- Departmental Review: The Office of Accessibility & Disability Services can only support a student's request; it cannot mandate a substitution. The Office will forward the supported request to the appropriate Department Chair for review.
- Final Determination: The Department Chair makes the final academic decision on whether the requested substitution is a feasible alternative and does not alter the integrity of the academic program.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- 34 C.F.R. Sec. 104.44(a)
CONTACTS:
| Subject | Office | Telephone | E-mail |
|---|
| General Questions | Office of the Provost | (502) 597-6946 | Michael.Dailey@kysu.edu |
| Policy Questions | Office of the Registrar | (502) 597-6234 | Yolanda.Benson@kysu.edu |
HISTORY:
| Revision Type | Date of Issuance/Revision | Drafter(s)/Editor(s) |
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| Issued (New Regulation) | June 2025 | Zach Atwell |