New Students

Process

Your request for registration and accommodations, as well as your documentation, will be reviewed by Student Accessibility Services. You will be required to meet or speak with someone from SAS. The Documentation Committee and the Accommodations Review Committee will review your information and you will be informed by SAS of the determinations and whether anything else is required of you at that time.

Connecticut College does not grant accommodations solely based on the recommendations of evaluators or care providers. The determination is made based on all information relevant to the documented functional limitations caused by the disability in relation to our program.

Should any student feel they have not been treated in accordance with Section 504/ADA with regard to access and accommodations, it is recommended that the student make every attempt to resolve the matter in an informal manner. Should the student choose, a formal appeal in writing may be filed with the Associate Dean for Equity and Compliance.

Housing Accommodations

Understanding Housing Accommodations at a Residential College

Connecticut College requires students to live on campus in a community environment. Students with disabilities must follow the College’s housing policies and guidelines. Housing accommodations are available to ensure access to the residence and residential programming. Please consider the following when making accommodation requests:

A housing accommodation meets a specific need due to a disability. Requests are not granted for a specific housing assignment dorm/location on campus.
An alternate housing accommodation may be issued if the accommodation will meet the student’s need and is deemed reasonable.
Connecticut College does not grant accommodations solely based on the recommendations of care providers. The determination is made based on all information relevant to the documented functional limitations caused by the disability in relation to our residential program.
First-year students are required to live with a roommate(s).
Single rooms are generally not issued as an accommodation (there are rare exceptions, which are considered on a case-by-case basis).
Single rooms for the sole purpose of undisrupted sleep or for being able to complete school work and study (based upon a learning or attention-related disability) will not be issued as an accommodation.
Students requesting an accommodation for specialty housing such as quiet, wellness (substance fee), and single-sex floors must also request this through the Office of Residential Living Specialty Housing Process.
Kitchen access as an accommodation is rare and will only be considered after the student has worked directly with Dining Services to make arrangements for their dietary needs.
Apartments are part of the Independent Living program available through Office of Residential Living and are not issued as accommodations.

Request for Housing Accommodation

Complete the AIM online housing application
Upload either the Housing and Accommodation Request form or a provider letter.
Students requesting housing accommodations must still follow all housing lottery processes and comply with all housing lottery deadlines.

Fall Semester Arrival: Housing accommodation requests and supporting documentation must be submitted through the AIM Portal by June 15 in order to receive Housing accommodations for the fall semester.

Spring Semester Arrival: Housing accommodation requests and supporting documentation must be submitted through the AIM Portal by January 2 in order to receive Housing accommodations for the spring semester.

Requests made after the deadline will be considered, however rooms may be limited and accommodations cannot be guaranteed.

Dietary Needs

Dine at Conn works directly with students to meet their dietary needs. The following plan helps students with food allergies and dietary restrictions navigate dining on campus and advocate for themselves:

Contact us at dineatconn@conncoll.edu
Don’t be shy – self-identify! If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, please contact our campus dietitian, Jen Moore, to set up a one-on-one meeting or dining tour
Ask an Ingredient Expert. We have certified and designated Ingredient Experts in our dining locations. Let a team member know if you have a food allergy or other specific dining needs. Our culinarians and ingredient experts at each location are happy to review recipes and ingredients to help you make dining decisions based on your needs.
Utilize our What's on the Menu page to check out the menu items offered at each location. Nutrition and ingredient information is available for your review.
Questions or concerns? Reach out to us, we are happy to help: Registered Dietitian: Jen Moore | jen.moore@compass-usa.com or Executive Chef Rob DeLuise | rob.deluise@compass-usa.com

Connecticut College

Helix Pre-Orientation Program

Who can participate?

What are the benefits of participating?

What is the schedule for the program? What types of activities are planned?

Can parents/guardians/family members attend the program?

How does the program continue during the first-year? What is the time commitment? Is it required?

Does the program provide transportation from the airport to campus?

Are there any additional costs associated with the program? (supplies, meals, etc.)

Can a student participate in more than one pre-Orientation program? How do they intersect?

Jump to:

When to Contact Student Accessibility Services

A Special Note About Housing Accommodation Requests

How to Register and Request Accommodations

Documenting a disability

General documentation guidelines:

Forms:

List of Providers for Neuropsychological Evaluations

Process

Registering with SAS

AIM Training Materials for Students

Housing Accommodations

Dietary Needs