UAC

General Student Information

Disability Law

Brigham Young University is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The university makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities within the scope of existing laws.

Discontinuance

If a student needs to discontinue school during the semester, the individual should confer with his/her UAC advisor. The student also must work with the Discontinuance Office, B150 ASB, 422-7705. It would be wise for students who discontinue during fall or winter semester also to speak with Academic Advisement Support, B238 ASB, 422-3641. The Admissions advisor will inform the student concerning his/her chances of being reaccepted to BYU in the future.

Campus Tours

UAC 422-2767 v/tty and School Relations 422-5000. Schedule a general tour of campus and a visit with an advisor at UAC. Accessibility/Mobility tours are available through the University Accessibility Center office or Utah County Vocational Rehabilitation 374-7724.
Scholarships and Financial Aid

General Information on Educational Scholarships can be Obtained From:

BYU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office: A-41 ASB, Provo, UT 84602; Phone: (801) 422-4104; http://ar.byu.edu/dept/dept_financial

Utah County Division Vocational Rehabilitation Services: 150 E. Center, Suite 3300, Provo, UT 84606; (801) 374-7724.

Computerized Scholarship Search Services. These services may be found in many cities. Additionally, some high schools provide such a service at no cost to the student. Students also may search the internet for funding, scholarship,and disability to locate other resources. Two sites that hold information on scholarship opportunities for disabled students are:

• http://www.educ.state.ak.us/AKCIS/finaid
• http://www.finaid.org/finaid/documents/health.html.

Unique Situations: A variety of unique situations may make a student eligible for private scholarships. Such scholarships may be researched at a public library. However, there are very few scholarships available for students whose unique situation is a disability.

Some organizations which may have scholarship information include:

• International Kiwanis Club (317) 875-8755
• Elks Grand Lodge (919) 358-7661
• Lions Club International (708) 571-5466
• National Association of American Business Clubs (919) 869-2166
• Utah Council of the Blind (801) 292-1156
• National Federation of the Blind of Utah (801) 224-6969
• National Alliance of Blind Students and American Council of the Blind (800) 424-8666

Temporary Medical Conditions

Please be aware that medical conditions may not constitute a disability. Broken limbs, surgery, flu, and pregnancy are not usually considered disabilities. It is appropriate for students with temporary medical conditions to work directly with their professors instead of going through UAC. However, students may visit with an UAC advisor to brainstorm their options for dealing with temporary medical conditions.

Transportation and Parking

Transportation Services:The university does not provide transportation to, from, or around campus for students with disabilities or temporary medical conditions. UTA (374-9517), however, provides accessible transportation around the community. For students with some permanent disabilities, United Way Transportation Services (374-9306) can provide assistance. Students need to apply for services several weeks in advance.

Parking On Campus: Students interested in disability parking must contact the University Traffic Office, and can do so by clicking on the following link: University Traffic Office

Helpful Hints

Know Your Limitations: Full-time status at BYU involves being enrolled in 12 credit hours. Plan your classes according to your abilities in order to ensure your continued health and academic performance.

Know Your Alive and Dead Times: It is wise to take classes during the times of the day when you have more energy and can concentrate on your classes. Work with Academic Support, 1500 WSC, 422-2723, to prepare an appropriate class schedule.

Examine Your Course Combinations: Visit with academic advisors and your UAC advisor to estimate the intensity and time commitment required for each class. Seek a balance among your classes.

Know the Add and Drop Deadlines: Know the dates when you can officially drop and add classes without academic or financial penalties. The dates are listed in your class schedule. After the official add/drop deadline, you must appeal to the Petitions Committee, B150 ASB, 422-6572, to drop classes for a legitimate emergency. The professors signature is required to drop a class. If you are not passing the class (D- or below) you will receive a WE.