Where to Begin

Students with learning disabilities or other neurological disorders, and students requesting assistance with academic concerns or accommodations:

Cheryl Ashcroft, Assistant Dean of Students

Academic Support Services
Room 212, University Center
Phone: 610-758-4152
Email: caa4@lehigh.edu

Students requesting academic accommodations are required to submit for review current documentation of their disability (see Guidelines for Documentation). If a student is not certain whether s/he has a learning disability, the Director of Academic Support Services can conduct a comprehensive intake interview and screening process. If a complete diagnostic evaluation seems appropriate, the student will be provided with referrals to community-based professionals who can perform a comprehensive evaluation at the student’s expense.

Due to the confidential nature of disability related issues, students must sign an authorized release form each semester in order to provide faculty with notification of their disability. Students who have disclosed their disability are encouraged to notify their professors during the first week of classes. In order to provide faculty with ample notification to make arrangements for a proctor, a separate room or other special accommodations, students are asked to provide faculty with at least seven days notice prior to the need for accommodations.

Students with physical or sensory (visual/auditory) disabilities:

If you are requesting assistance with non-academic concerns such as mobility assistance, access to buildings, architectural barriers, transportation around campus, etc. should contact:

Susan Lantz, Associate Dean of Students

Phone: 610-758-4159
Email: sel3@lehigh.edu

Patricia Chase, Facilities Planning and Renovations

Phone: 610-758-3978
Email: pac2@lehigh.edu