2012-2013 - Sweet Briar College

1. The modification must be directly related to the student’s disability.
2. In cases involving courses required for the degree, the student must pass an authorized
substitute course or requirement.
3. In cases where students have been approved to take courses on the pass/credit/no credit basis,
the office of the Dean will notify the Registrar in writing of this modification.
4. Grades earned in courses identified as affected by a specific disability and attempted before the
disability was diagnosed and confirmed by the Dean of the Faculty or Director of Academic
Advising may be converted to the pass/credit/no credit grade, and the grade-point average may
be adjusted at the request of the student and with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. The
Dean will consult with the faculty member who recorded the original grade to verify that clear
evidence exists to support the student’s claim that the disability, rather than other factors,
directly interfered with the student’s ability to perform on an equal basis with other students in
the course. This policy will not apply to students diagnosed with disabilities after they have
completed the degree.
Other Guidelines
In order for Sweet Briar College to consider requests for accommodations or modifications or both, the
student must provide documented evidence of the disability or disabilities based on an evaluation done
by an appropriate professional within four years of the date the request is submitted. In cases of
learning disabilities or other “hidden disabilities” the required evaluation must also include specific test
results.
The Office of the Dean will submit an annual report to the Instruction Committee, including the
number of students diagnosed with learning disabilities, and summarizing the nature and scope of
accommodations, modifications, and support services provided to students under this policy.
Student Life and Athletics
Sweet Briar College blurs the distinction between formal classroom learning and student life. From
serving on a judiciary committee, to hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, to having a campus job, many
of the experiences students engage in outside the classroom complement their academic pursuits and
broaden their understanding of the world in general. Because these experiences enhance the
curriculum, they are called co-curricular experiences and grouped under the heading of Co-Curricular
Life.
At Sweet Briar, curricular and co-curricular programs work together to further the educational mission
of the College. Students are given opportunities to connect classroom learning with student life, as
well as to contribute to a diverse campus community through participation in social, cultural, and
recreational activities. Students are also encouraged to test their knowledge and skills in off-campus
internships, volunteer activities, and outdoor adventure programs.
Academic life, involvement in sports and recreation, and participation in a rich variety of co-curricular
opportunities are all parts of the Sweet Briar experience.
Sweet Briar College is an outstanding setting for an active lifestyle balanced with moments of quiet and
contemplation. The College campus covers 3,250 acres and includes woodlands, nature sanctuaries,
farmland, lakes, a mountain outing cabin, the Rogers Riding Center, recreational facilities, and trails for
hikers, bicycles, and horses.
Co-Curricular Life