Accessibility Policies & Procedures

Notre Dame of Maryland University (“University” or “NDMU”) values safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility. Consistent with these principles, the University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and  activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, color, creed,  disability, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression) or veteran status or any other characteristic protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, 
and local laws and regulations including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (Title IX), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (Title VII), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, etc.
 

Please refer to the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

It is the students right to update their accommodations if they experience obstacles in their courses that were not discussed in the initial intake or received a new diagnosis. If a student has requested an accommodation that has been denied, they can appeal this decision through requesting an informal appeal to speak with another member of the Office of Accessibility Team. If the attempt to resolve the issue with The Office of Accessibility and
Student Inclusion is not viewed as successful, the student may contact the 504/ADA Coordinator gfitzgerald@ndm.edu. For more information see the grievance procedures.

This policy applies to undergraduate students who wish to take a reduced course load to accommodate a disability. Students with disabilities that significantly limit their ability to manage a full-time course load (12 or more credits) may be accommodated by receiving approval to take a reduced course load. It may be necessary for a student to request a reduced course load because of a more severe academic impact of a significant disability.

FULL REDUCED COURSELOAD POLICY AND PROCESS