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Access and Accommodation Policies

Explore the key policies that support students with disabilities, including academic course load adjustments and service/emotional support animal guidelines.

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Accessibility and Accommodations Resource Center

Policies

In certain circumstances students may need substitutions or adjustments in regards to course load or specific courses.

Services Overview

The AARC provides a variety of services for students based on individual circumstance. Please use the side bar navigation for an overview of the different services we provide.

Service Animals

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are permitted on Valparaiso University’s campus, but must first be registered with the Access and Accommodations Resource Center prior to coming to campus.

Emotional Support Animals

In accordance with the Fair Housing Actemotional support animals are ONLY PERMITTED IN RESIDENCE HALLS AFTER PRIOR APPROVAL.

Click here for Valpo’s Policy on Service and Emotional Support Animals

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