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There may be some limited occasions when a student with a disability might request a course substitution. Such accommodations are made only when it is clear through documentation, interviews, and/or student attempts in the course:

• that the student's disability warrants course substitution consideration; and
  
  
• that such an accommodation would not fundamentally alter the nature or integrity of the academic program.
  
  
• A request for substitution consideration needs to be made well enough in advance to allow sufficient time for review and decision making. Students who are making such requests should make them as early as possible in their academic careers so that the request does not occur during their last semester prior to anticipated graduation. Generally, a request should be made before the midterm date in the semester prior to taking the course in question.

The process for seeking course substitution is generally as follows:

• The student discusses the request for substitution with the Disabilities Services Provider.
  
  
• The Disabilities Services Provider reviews the student's documentation and academic history, and, as appropriate, may seek additional clarification from the student or her medical provider concerning the nature of her disability and the functional limitations resulting from the disability. The Provider may also confer with the Assistant Provost of Academic Support and Assessment, the program or department chair, and/or the Curriculum Committee to review any pertinent program and University guidelines. Any recommendation to grant a course substitution request must be approved by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  
  
• If a substitution is approved by the Assistant Provost of Academic Support and Assessment, the student, the Registrar’s office, and the student’s advisor would be notified.
  
  
• Carlow University has the right, of course, to establish qualifications and other essential standards and requirements for its courses, programs, activities and services. All students are expected to meet these essential qualifications, standards and requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations.