Disability Accommodation Policy

3.32 Examination Special Accommodation Policy

It is the policy of Alfaisal University to administer examinations in a manner that does not discriminate against an otherwise qualified student. Alfaisal University offers reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the testing and examinations for those persons with documented disabilities, as required. Students requesting any accommodation must submit such requests with their admission application or when the diagnosis are made, if the diagnosis are made after been admitted to the University to provide adequate time to the University to resolve any documentation or examination logistical issues that may arise. Alfaisal University will review each request on an individual basis and make decisions relative to appropriate accommodations based on the following general guidelines:

1. To be considered for an accommodation under Alfaisal University Examination Special Accommodation Policy, student must present adequate documentation demonstrating that his/her condition substantially limits his/her ability to take exams on the regular university set up.
2. Requested accommodations must be reasonable and appropriate for the documented disability or special circumstances and must not fundamentally alter the examination’s ability to assess the essential knowledge and competency, which the test is designed to measure. A typical accommodation is to allow extended time on exams or take the exam individually, and/or an environment in which distractions are minimized to complete the examination.
3. Professionals conducting assessments, rendering diagnoses of specific disabilities or special circumstances and/or making recommendations for appropriate accommodations must be appropriately qualified and licensed to make such assessments (Alfaisal University reserves the rights to refer student to specific doctors or specialists for further evaluation or second opinion).
4. All documentation submitted in support of a requested accommodation will be kept in confidence and will be disclosed to Deanship of Student Affairs, Admissions, and Registration staff only to the extent necessary to evaluate the accommodation. No information concerning an accommodation request will be released to third parties without written permission from the student.

5.4 Disability

Students who face difficulties with their studies due to their disability (permanent or temporary disability / medical condition or mental and psychological disorder) are eligible to be treated as special need students based on their condition and their medical reports. Students must provide appropriate documentation (official medical report) within the proper period (at the beginning of each semester) to be eligible to arrange a support and assistance.

9.4.3 Disability and Reasonable Accommodation

Alfaisal University is committed to providing an accessible and supportive environment for employees with disabilities. Equal access for qualified employees with a disability is an obligation of the University. Alfaisal University does not discriminate on the basis of disability against otherwise-qualified individuals in any program, service or activity offered by the University. The University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise-qualified individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or other appropriate services; however, accommodations cannot result in an undue burden to the University or fundamentally alter the essential functions of the job.