Policies and Procedures
Colorado State University is committed to the non-discrimination and equal access mandates set forth by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended. Unlike the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that governs elementary and secondary education, Section 504 and the ADA do not guarantee a student will graduate. Instead, as civil rights legislation, these two mandates prohibit discrimination based on disability. Accommodations and modifications are made so that otherwise qualified students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from the programs and activities provided and sponsored by Colorado State University. For more information on the university’s commitment to non-discrimination requirements in educational programs, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Student Disability Center Procedure
Below you will find information on the different policies and procedures for the different accommodations we offer.
Accessible Text Accommodations Procedures
Flexibility Accommodation Processes and Procedures
Fundamental Alteration and Accommodation Procedures
Housing and Dining Accommodations Process and Procedures
Interpreting and Transcribing Procedures
Note-Taking Accommodations Process and Procedures
Colorado State University Policies
Colorado State University has adopted several policies regarding disability and equal access on the CSU campus. The following links provide detailed information about the policies most closely related to our office.
Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal Policy
Accessibility of Electronic Information and Technology Policy
More information on these and other university policies can be found on the University Policy Library website.