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Disability Support and Accommodations   

Seton Hall Law and the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) are committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to all university programs and activities. Policy and procedures have been developed to provide students with as much independence as possible, to promote self- advocacy, and to provide students with disabilities the same exceptional opportunities available to all Seton Hall students.  DSS collaborates closely with other university resources to provide a unique, integrated model to serve the needs of students with disabilities.

Students anticipating a need for support in law school due to a disability should meet with the Dean of Students or contact the office of Disability Support as early as possible before the start of the academic year.

Academic Accommodations

All accommodations are determined on an individual basis for qualified students with documented disabilities in compliance with university policy, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New Jersey Law against Discrimination including but not limited to:

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Chronic Medical Conditions

  • Psychological Disabilities

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries

  • Mobility Impairments

    Hearing Impairments

  • Vision Impairments

  • Temporary Injuries & Medical Conditions

Any student who requires accommodations related to preparation for or attending class should contact the Office of Disability Support no later than August 1. 

Temporary Impairment

Students may suffer from acute conditions or injuries that require accommodation. The Dean of Students, in consultation with the Office of Disability Support, may grant reasonable accommodations for such circumstances. If the impairment is known sufficiently in advance of exams, students should apply for such accommodations by the enumerated deadline for the Request for Special Accommodations form in that semester. A request for accommodations due to temporary impairment should be supported by a physician's documentation. 

To make an appointment to meet with Cara Foerst, the Dean of Students, please call (973) 642-8707.

For more information:

Disability Support Services (DSS)
Seton Hall University
Duffy Hall Room 67
400 South Orange Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: 973-313-6003
Fax: 973-761-9185
DSS@shu.edu
http://www.shu.edu/offices/disability-supports-services-about-dss.cfm