These accommodations may not reduce or change the academic requirements of the program, as Stevens must also maintain the integrity of its programs as a Middle States accredited post-secondary institution. Students may qualify for extended time on tests, auditory presentation of tests, use of a calculator on math related tests, tutoring, note-takers, use of a tape recorder during lectures, or a distraction free environment for taking tests. Students may also qualify for books on tape, however, this service is available through Recordings for the Blind, and may take 4-6 months to obtain taped textbooks. Students should see the Special Needs Coordinator as soon as they are accepted at the college to obtain this service. Other accommodations are considered on a case by case basis.
Students have the right to keep their disability confidential.
However, this is discouraged especially if accommodations were a key factor in meeting the placement test standards for admission to a chosen program. Students are only eligible for accommodations after they have completed the Accommodation Request Form. A student could decide not to disclose, earn low grades and possibly fail out of college due to an unwillingness to complete the necessary paperwork. The college is not responsible for informing staff and instructors of a student's need for accommodations, unless the student requests this in writing. Students need to update their requests at the beginning of each semester during their enrollment at Stevens.