Overview
Faculty and campus offices must give students with disabilities fair access to all classes, programs, and activities. If staff need help arranging an accommodation, they can contact Accessibility Services at (208) 496-9210, accessibility@byui.edu, or visit 181 Manwaring Center.
Grievance Procedures
Sometimes, a student may have a concern or complaint if their academic accommodations are not met or approved in a class.
Students should first talk with their teacher and the Accessibility Services Office to try to solve the problem. Most concerns are usually solved this way. But if the student is still not satisfied, they can take further steps.
If needed, the student can send a written request to the Dean of Students at 290 Kimball Building or call 208-496-9200.
The request should include:
- An explanation of the problem.
- The accommodation the student wants.
- Any important medical or clinical documents.
The Dean of Students, or someone they appoint, will review what happened. They will meet with the student and others involved to understand what happened. The goal is to find out if the student’s needs were met or if the accommodation is reasonable.
After reviewing everything, the Dean will decide and tell the student and others involved what the decision is in writing.
If anyone thinks the problem was not handled fairly, or if new important information comes up, the Student Life Vice President will make the final decision about the accommodation.