Getting Started Accessibility Resource Office

Access to accommodations is an important factor as you make an informed college decision.

It's never too early to start a conversation about how we can best serve you during your time as a Warrior. Reach out!

You can register with the ARO as soon as you accept your spot at Westmont College!

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Accomodation Information

Possible accommodations may include, but are not limited to:

  • Priority Registration
  • Note-taking Support
  • Assignent Due Date Modification
  • Flexible Attendance
  • Testing Accommodations
  • Lecture Recording
  • Alternative Text Formats
  • Interpreting/CART Services
  • Physical Education Modifications
  • Service Animal/ESA on campus

Documentation Guidelines

Any third-party documentation should be from a licensed professional, and should demonstrate a current impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, and the need for requested accommodations. Previous IEP or 504 plans can also accompany your application. 

Third-party documentation is helpful, although not always required. We may be able to proceed with an intake or may implement conditional accommodations while waiting for documentation. More extensive documentation may be needed for graduate school.

Documentation Templates (to be completed by a qualified provider): 

ADHD Documentation

Medical Condition Documentation

Psychological Condition Documentation

Short-term Medical Form

Student Life Accomodations

Please fill out the student life application if you are requesting a student life accommodation. Student life accommodations must be renewed each semester through the same housing application.

Housing accommodations are only a priority for the requested housing, and not a guarantee. Housing is based upon availability, and you must still complete the Housing Office’s related forms. 

Priority single/double occupancy

Priority to only have one roommate in a triple room, or no roommate in a double room

ADA rooms

Assignment of a dorm room and bathroom that are ADA accessible

Off-campus housing

Priority to live off campus, or in Ocean View apartments

Please fill out the student life application if you are requesting a student life accommodation. Student life accommodations must be renewed each semester through the same housing application.

1. Review the Food Allergies page on the Westmont Dining website. 

2. Request a Meal Plan Modification through applying with the ARO. Once we receive supporting documentation, we will invite you for an intake appointment.

3. If you qualify for a meal plan modification, we will connect you with Bon Appetit's dietitian. In your meeting, the Nutrition Manager or RDN will work with you to determine dietary options and create an Individual Medical Meal Plan (IMMP). 

5. If Dining Services determines that your dietary needs cannot be met through an Individual Medical Meal Plan (IMMP), the ARO will be notified that a formal exemption may be needed. An exemption will not be considered until all previous steps have been completed.

Please fill out the student life application if you are requesting a student life accommodation. Student life accommodations must be renewed each semester through the same housing application.

Priority parking pass

Parking accommodations are only a priority for a permit, and not a guarantee. Parking is based upon availability, and you must still complete the Housing Office’s related forms. 

Golf cart access

Golf carts are rented out by the physical plant. You can request one through the Student Health Center, or we can request one on your behalf if you register with the ARO.

Accessible Transit off campus

Contact aro@westmont.edu for resources.

Please fill out the student life application if you are requesting a student life accommodation. Student life accommodations must be renewed each semester through the same housing application.

All forms must be submitted a minimum of 6 weeks before moving into Westmont housing.

ESA

  1. Review and complete Westmont’s Assistance Animal Policy.

  2. Fill out the ESA Questionnaire and provide copies of all vaccinations (if applicable), health records, certification of spay/neuter, certification of health, and license number.

  3. Email a photo of your ESA in its crate or home to aro@westmont.edu.

  4. Have your provider complete and return will need to complete and return the following two forms to the ARO:  Psychological Disorder Documentation Form    ESA Provider Form

Service Animal