The Office of Accessibility (OAS) at Goucher College is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive experience for all students. We offer virtual or in person intake meetings with students to discuss their physical, mental health and educational needs. During these meetings, our team can provide insight into how accommodations can support and enhance their college experience.

Information for new (including transfer) students

If a student chooses to register for accommodations, the following process should be followed (in order):

1. Email access@goucher.edu to request an intake meeting for disability accommodations.
2. Participate in an in person or virtual intake meeting with a member of our team.
3. Note: during the intake meeting, our team will request documentation from a licensed provider that indicates diagnosis and justification of need for the requested accommodation(s). Examples of documentation include: neuropsych evaluations, psychoeducational testing, support letters, IEPs, 504 plans, and/or medical documentation. It is preferred if documentation is dated within the last 4 years at the time of registration with our office.
4. After documentation is reviewed and the intake meeting has occurred, an accommodation plan will be finalized.
   
   

Information for returning students

If a student is already registered with OAS but seeks to explore additional accommodations due to a justified need, please email access@goucher.edu. Please note, all additional accommodations require an intake meeting and receipt of documentation.

Examples of accommodations

The following is a list of accommodations provided by OAS. Please note that accommodation plans are individualized and this list is not exhaustive.

• Testing Center: reduced distraction testing, time and a half (x1.5) or double (x2) testing time
• Use of assistive technology: Genio note taking software, Speechify text to speech, voice typing software
• Attendance modifications
• Modifications to due dates
• Peer note takers
• Housing: medical single, priority move-in, first floor dorming, Emotional Support Animals
• Study abroad substitutions
• Temporary accommodations: students that have sustained injuries, illness or hospitalization that is temporarily interfering with their ability to participate in the college’s educational program
• Language course accomodations

Students that have questions should contact the Office of Accessibility at access@goucher.edu. If you encounter any barriers accessing campus services, please use the Barrier Report Form to report the problem(s).