Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are individualized and flexible, based on the nature of your documented disability and the requirements of the specific courses you are taking each semester. These accommodations fall into three categories:
You may also request a reconsideration of your accommodations from the Disability Support Committee at any time. Contact SDS, and our Director will guide you through the application process.
Important Note About Degree Requirements
Students with disabilities are expected to fully meet all academic requirements for the Rhodes undergraduate liberal arts degree, as the college does not waive or modify fundamental course or program requisites. Rhodes College requires that all degree candidates demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the level of third semester (201) courses. Foreign language course waivers and substitutions are not granted on the basis of disability, however registered students with disabilities may apply for academic accommodations in these and other courses. Students are encouraged to consult Student Disability Services to discuss appropriate accommodations and resources at least one semester prior to taking a foreign language.
Full-Time Status
Students with documented disabilities and an approved accommodation for a reduced course load may, with the approval of the Disability Support Committee, be considered full-time students when taking less than 12 hours per semester. Full-time students with disabilities will be entitled to all benefits and privileges related to such status, such as living in the residence halls, participation in extra-curricular activities, and insurance coverage offered by the college.
Financial Aid
Students with disabilities who are taking a reduced course load and have received approval for full-time status may continue to receive Rhodes-funded grants and scholarships as if they were taking a full 12 credits. However, the value of such grants and scholarships will be prorated the same percentage that tuition charges are prorated by the Bursar′s Office, and no Rhodes-funded aid will be awarded to any students with less-than-half-time enrollment. Students receiving the accommodation of reduced course load with full-time status will also have their maximum eligibility for financial aid extended to 12 semesters, or 150% of the standard time for completion of their Bachelor′s Degree.
Honor Roll and Dean’s List
Students with documented disabilities and accommodation of reduced course load will be considered for Honor Roll or Dean’s List when they have been enrolled for at least 13 consecutive credit hours of work. (These credit hours need not be in the same semester, but there must be no gap in semesters if the student is enrolled. If more than 13 credit hours are accumulated in the semesters needed to be considered for Honor Roll or Dean’s List, all accumulated credit hours will be used in calculating the grade point average.)
To qualify for the Honor Roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.85 or higher. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credit hours of work to be considered for either of these honors. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program and receive a grade of IP (In Progress) for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.