Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students. We work to create partnerships between students, faculty, and staff so you can participate fully in a rich and satisfying college career.
Ask about access services if…
- You are an enrolled GC student with a documented learning disability, physical or sensory impairment, or psychiatric disability
- You had modifications in high school through and I.E.P or 504 plan (colleges don’t have I.E.P.s or 504 plans, but these documents can help begin our conversation)
- You suspect you may have a disability that affects your learning and want to explore your options
Requesting services at Goshen College:
To be eligible to receive accommodations, complete and submit this Accommodation Request Form, along with medical documentation completed by a licensed professional, preferably within the last three years. This documentation can be submitted to Michelle Blank (mblank@goshen.edu) and will be kept on file by the ASC office.
Services:
- Helping students advocate for themselves as they discuss their disability and request accommodations
- Test proctoring for students with testing accommodations (see below)
- Coordinating the delivery of academic accommodations and auxiliary aids
- Support and training on assistive technologies such as screen readers and accessibility features on your laptop and iPad (Kelsey McLane, kmclane@goshen.edu)
Scheduling a test in the ASC
- Fill out this form
- Schedule tests at least 2 full school days ahead
- Let your instructor know that you plan to use your testing accommodation and take the test in the ASC
- Dawn Paul (dpaul@goshen.edu), the ASC testing coordinator, will schedule your test and obtain a copy from your instructor
- Testing is available Monday and Tuesday 11am-4pm; Wednesday-Friday 9am-3pm
- During final exams, testing is available all day, every day. Please schedule your test at the same time as your class.
Accommodations in campus housing and across campus
Accommodations Policy – for disability requests in campus housing
GC Policy on Emotional Support Animals (ESA) in Campus Housing
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Request and Policy Form