UConn's Policies and Procedures Regarding Students with Disabilities

Undergraduate Eligible for Dean's List Status

Undergraduate students whose disabilities warrant the adjustment of carrying less than a full-time courseload per semester can be determined eligible for Dean’s List consideration. In such a case, the following procedures must be followed each semester:

1. Students must provide appropriate documentation regarding their disability that substantially limits one or more major life functions to the Disability Contact Person.
2. If a student is registered at the beginning of a semester for less than a full-time credit load as an accommodation for a disability, this must be verified by the Disability Contact Person. Students must contact the Disability Contact Person for this verification NO LATER THAN the last day of the University’s ADD/DROP period.
3. If a student is registered at the beginning of a semester for a full -time courseload but to accommodate his/her disability withdraws from a course within the approved drop period for the respective program and according to the procedures for dropping a course, he/she must discuss this with the Disability Contact Person NO LATER THAN the last day of the drop period for classes.
4. The Disability Contact Person will notify Financial Aid, Certifications and the appropriate School/College each semester regarding students with disabilities carrying less than a full-time courseload who are eligible for Dean's List consideration under these procedures.