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internship. The application process takes place at least one
semester prior to the intended internship. Each internship
experience must be approved by a member of the university
faculty and requires the completion of written assignments
relevant to the student’s major and as required in the respective
syllabus. Students may elect to do their internship during
the summer months, allowing them to concentrate on
full-time work for an extended period of time. There is a
tuition fee associated with internships that is based on the
number of credit hours.
The Career Development Center maintains a working relationship
with local, regional, national and international employers.
These employers are easily accessed by students via an
online employer database that is maintained by the Career
Development Center. Students are also encouraged to research
and engage contacts to develop valid internship sites.
Office of Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services coordinates accommodations
and services for students with documented disabilities.
The office’s Disability Specialists work closely with faculty,
staff and the ADA/504 Compliance Committee to ensure that
reasonable accommodations are made to provide program
and facilities access to individuals with disabilities. For more
information go to www.snhu.edu/603.asp.
Services to Students With Disabilities
1. Section 504 Compliance and ADA Compliance
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination
on the basis of disability in any program or
activity receiving federal assistance. Southern New
Hampshire University intends to comply fully with Section
504 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Southern New Hampshire University’s ADA/504 policy is
coordinated by the ADA/504 Compliance Committee, which
endeavors to ensure that reasonable accommodations are
made to provide program and physical access.
2. Self-Identification and Documentation of
Disabilities
While the university makes no pre-admission inquiry about
an applicant’s disability, such knowledge can often be helpful
in the admission process. We recognize that to disclose
any disability is a personal choice that every applicant may
exercise. We respect that choice; however, we encourage
applicants with disabilities to self-disclose to the Office of
Disability Services. It is only through self-disclosure that
informed decisions can be made by the applicant regarding
the suitability of Southern New Hampshire University. This
information is also useful after the student is enrolled to
access appropriate services. Accommodations can be made
only after the student provides complete documentation to
the Office of Disability Services. Documentation guidelines
are available from the Office of Disability Services or online
at www.snhu.edu/1347.asp.
3. Academic Responsibility
While personal services and personal aides cannot be provided,
reasonable accommodations will be provided to students
with disabilities based on documentation and an intake
interview between the student and the appropriate Disability
Specialist. Such accommodations may include priority registration,
auxiliary technology and other reasonable classroom
and examination accommodations. In all instances, the classroom
instructor is responsible for facilitating the learning and
examination process (with assistance and advice from the
Office of Disability Services).
4. Grievance Procedure
Southern New Hampshire University has adopted an internal
grievance procedure that provides for prompt and equitable
resolution of complaints regarding any action prohibited by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and by
Department of Education regulations implementing Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.
794). Section 504 states, in part, that “no otherwise qualified
handicapped individual ... shall solely by reason of his handicap
be excluded from the participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program
or activity receiving federal financial assistance...”
Complaints should be addressed to:
ADA/504 Compliance Officer
Wellness Center
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N. River Road
Manchester, NH 03106-1045
603.645.9679 or Fax 603.645.9711
The grievance procedure requires the following:
1. A complaint must be filed in writing, contain the
name and address of the person filing it and briefly
describe the alleged violations of the regulations.
2. A complaint must be filed within 30 working days
after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged
violation. (Processing allegations of discrimination
that occurred before this grievance procedure was in
place will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
3. The ADA/504 Compliance Officer or his or her
designee will conduct an investigation, as may be
appropriate, following the filing of a complaint. These
rules contemplate informal but thorough investigations,
affording all interested persons and their representatives,
if any, an opportunity to submit evidence
relevant to the complaint.
4. The ADA/504 Compliance Officer will issue a written
determination as to the validity of the complaint and
a description of the resolution, if any, and forward a
copy to the complainant no later than 20 working
days after the complaint is received.
5. The ADA/504 Compliance Officer will maintain the
files and records of Southern New Hampshire
University relating to the complaints filed.