{"id":774,"date":"2025-07-22T18:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T18:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/accessibility\/?page_id=774"},"modified":"2025-07-22T18:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T18:15:10","slug":"student-rights-and-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/accessibility\/current-student-resources\/student-rights-and-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Rights and Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"682\">At Furman University, we are committed to ensuring that all students have equal access to educational opportunities. Students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations and support that promote access, dignity, and full participation in academic life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"868\">This page outlines the rights you have as a student with a disability, as well as the responsibilities you hold in working with our office and the broader university community.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"924\">Your Rights as a Student with a Disability<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"998\">As a student registered with SOAR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1019\">1. Equal Access<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1111\">Participate in all courses, programs, services, and activities offered by the university.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1210\">Receive reasonable accommodations that provide equal access without lowering academic standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1234\">2. Confidentiality<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1337\">Expect that all disability-related information will be kept confidential in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1436\">Request to share your disability information only with those who have a legitimate need to know.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1463\">3. Non-Discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1642\">\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1547\">Be free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on your disability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1642\">\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1642\">File a grievance if you believe your rights have been violated under the ADA or Section 504.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1673\">4. Individualized Support<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<li data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1758\">Receive accommodations based on your specific needs as supported by documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1841\">Meet with a SOAR staff member to discuss your accommodation plan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1888\">Your Responsibilities as a Student<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1944\">To ensure effective support, students are expected to:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\">1. Self-Identify<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2147\">\n<li data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2061\">\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2061\">Contact SOAR and complete the registration process to request accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2147\">\n<p data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2147\">Provide appropriate documentation of your disability from a qualified professional.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2176\">2. Communicate Actively<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2346\">\n<li data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2256\">\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2256\">Participate in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2346\">\n<p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2346\">Notify SOAR if accommodations are not effective or if your needs change or if accommodations are not being implemented by faculty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2385\">3. Use Accommodations Responsibly<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<li data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2455\">Request accommodations each semester through the proper procedures.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2553\">Use accommodations ethically and only in approved settings (e.g., testing centers, classrooms).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2588\">4. 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