Information on Religious Accommodations
Fort Hays State University requires its staff and faculty to reasonably accommodate the religious needs, observances, and practices of their students upon request by the student. Religious accommodation is a change in work schedule, school schedule, or environment made to enable a student to participate in their religious practice or belief without causing undue hardship to FHSU operations or activities. Students may not be discriminated against because of their religious beliefs and practices. It is the goal of FHSU to collaborate with students to ensure religious beliefs are not a barrier to completing coursework, while ensuring that course objectives and standards continue to be met.
How to Access Religious Accommodations
You are required to register with our office, identify your needs, and provide documentation in order to be considered eligible for reasonable accommodations at FHSU. We will review your documentation and visit with you to determine accommodations that will be effective for you.
Potential Religious Accommodations and Student Responsibilities
Accommodations for you will be determined by talking with a Student Accessibility Services staff member about your classes and how to best meet the requirements of the coursework, curriculum, and standards. You may not require accommodations in every class, and you will not receive every available accommodation. We will send you a letter by email which outlines appropriate classroom accommodations for your specific situation. It is your responsibility to disseminate the accommodation letter and request accommodations from faculty members for your participation in the classroom. You are also responsible for meeting with faculty and discussing any concerns that may arise.
It is important that you make accommodation requests in a timely manner so that faculty and Student Accessibility Services staff may plan for those accommodations.