WorldQuant University is an equal opportunity institution and is committed to providing access to education for students with disabilities following Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADA) of 1990, amended 2009.
WorldQuant University makes reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabled individuals in accordance with the law. A request for accommodation will be considered if:
It is based on documentation submitted by the student (i.e., medical records)
It does not compromise essential requirements for the completion of the program
It does not impose an undue financial or administrative burden upon the University.
Students seeking accommodation should submit the following documentation to the University’s ADA Compliance Officer via email at [email protected]:
A statement of the physical, mental, or learning impairment from a qualified licensed healthcare professional;
A recommendation for reasonable course accommodation where possible;
A written consent to exchange information.
Recognizing that self-disclosure of a disability or medical issue by a student is a private personal matter that must be carefully managed by the University to adhere to privacy laws and regulations, the ADA Compliance Officer will work directly with the student that discloses a disability. The ADA Compliance Officer will identify and execute reasonable accommodations that will sustain student confidentiality, academic integrity, and completion of course and program objectives.
Although special accommodations would be best if arranged at the time of enrollment, the University will not request disclosure of a disability at any time during the program. Further, WQU faculty members are prohibited from asking a student if he or she has a disability; the decision to share or disclose a disability rests entirely with the student.
For a full overview of the Accommodations for Students with Disabilities, please refer to the University Catalog.