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Course Substitution
Colorado College recognizes that as a result of disability,
some students may be unable to satisfy specific course work requirements
for degree completion. Therefore, qualified students with disabilities
may request that appropriate course substitutions be considered.
The Disability Services (DS) staff, in conjunction with the Office of
the Dean, the Office of the Registrar, and appropriate College faculty
and staff, will review such requests on a case-by-case basis to determine
eligibility and to reasonably accommodate qualified students with alternative
course work that will satisfactorily fulfill the appropriate degree requirement.
Students should follow the steps below to request a course
substitution:
- Complete a DS “Request
for Course Substitution" form.
- Provide DS with complete, current documentation of disability. The
documentation must include verification of disability, evidence of a
disability-related need for the substitution, and justification for
regarding the request as reasonable. Disability documentation guidelines
are available from the DS office.
- Provide DS with a history of any previous attempts to complete the
course work in question, including high school and/or college transcripts.
- Students requesting a substitution for the all-college foreign language
requirement must take a foreign language placement examination in order
for the request to be considered by the College. Students who obtain
a score allowing placement at, or above, the 201 course level will fulfill
the all-college language requirement and will not need to apply for
a course substitution.
- Meet with a member of the DS staff to discuss the request and review
the documentation.
Note: It is the student’s responsibility to meet
with his/her advisor(s) to determine the impact of a course substitution
on the student's program of study. The substitution should not substantially
alter an essential element of the student’s program of study, including
requirements for majors and minors.
Once DS has received the student’s request, the following
action will be taken:
- DS will review the student’s request. The Office of the Dean,
the Office of the Registrar, and appropriate College faculty and staff
may be consulted.
- DS will provide to the Office of the Dean, in writing, notification
of the student’s request, verification of disability, and recommendations
regarding the request.
- The Office of the Dean will contact the student, in writing, notifying
the student of the decision to grant or deny the request. Copies of
the written notification will be retained in the Offices of the Dean,
Registration Services, and DS.
If the student’s request for a course substitution is denied, the
student may request a review by the Office of Dean.
DOWNLOAD
THE COURSE SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM
For additional information on course substitutions or other accommodations
and services, please contact Disability Services (Learning Commons at
Tutt Library, Room 152; 719-227-8285).
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