Many students come to Suffolk University unaware of what disability services are offered and how to access them. By providing a brief statement on a syllabus, faculty have the ability to empower students with the necessary information for where to get services. We suggest you use the following statement:

“If you anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please meet with me. I would like us to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. If you determine that formal, disability-related accommodations are necessary, it is very important that you be registered with the Office of Disability Services (located in 73 Tremont St., 7th floor, 617-994-6820) and notify me of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations. We can then plan how best to coordinate your accommodations.”

Additional Resources:

In addition to the Office of Disability Services, Suffolk offers its students many other wonderful resources that students may not be aware of. We strongly suggest that all faculty consider also including the following information on their syllabi:

Ballotti Learning Center
617-573-8235
Donahue 208
Services: Peer tutoring, study groups, educational consultants

Counseling Center
617-573-8226
73 Tremont St., 5th floor
Services: One-on-one counseling, referrals, assistance with defining academic goals

Math and Computer Science Support Center
617-573-8591
Fenton 636
Services: Tutoring with peers or professors, a place to do homework and ask questions

Second Language Services
617-573-8677
73 Tremont St., 5th floor
Services: Assistance with reading, writing, speaking and listening

Writing Center
617-573-8270
Fenton 203
Services: Tutoring in areas of basic writing skills, reading comprehension, grammar