Welcome
At Saint Vincent College, we believe every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. The Office of Accommodations and Accessibility ensures that learning is accessible for all students. We provide reasonable accommodations and support in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Students may begin the process at any time during the academic year, but we strongly encourage early contact—especially for first-year students. To be eligible for accommodations, students must submit appropriate documentation to the coordinator of Accommodations and Accessibility. Please note that accommodations generally do not carry over to future semesters or academic years; requests must be renewed as needed.
We work closely with the Student Academic Success office, which offers academic coaching and helps students connect with other offices and resources on campus.
Academic Support and Resources
Getting Started
If you are a new or current student seeking accommodations, please complete the Accessibility application in Pharos 360. Follow the procedures below (even if you are a current student who previously received accommodations at Saint Vincent).
How to Get Started
- Log in to Pharos 360 using your Saint Vincent College credentials at https://stvincent.pharos360.com
- Select Ask for Help from the student menu.
- Choose Request Academic Accommodations.
- Complete the application and provide information regarding:
- Your disability, medical condition, or access barriers
- Academic, housing, dining, testing, or other accommodation needs
- Previous accommodations you have received
- Upload any supporting documentation you would like the office to review.
- Submit the application.
What Happens Next?
After your application is submitted:
- The Office of Accommodations & Accessibility will receive your request.
- Staff will review your application and documentation.
- You may be contacted for additional information.
- An interactive meeting may be scheduled to discuss your needs.
- Accommodation eligibility and reasonable accommodations will be considered on an individualized basis.
Request Test Accommodations
If you plan to use your approved testing accommodations for an upcoming exam, please submit an Exam Request Form through your Pharos 360 student portal as soon as possible.
To submit a request:
- Log in to stvincent.pharos360.com
- Select Exam Requests
- Complete and submit the Exam Request Form for each exam requiring accommodations
Please submit your request as early as possible to allow sufficient time for scheduling and coordination with your instructor.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Accessibility and Accommodations Services.
Academic Resources
Saint Vincent College offers additional academic support and resources.
- Student Academic Success Office (SSS-TRIO and Act 101)
Located on the 4th floor of Alfred Hall; provides tutoring, mentoring, and academic coaching. - Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Pennsylvania residents may receive funding for disability testing, tuition, adaptive equipment, and other services. Call 1-800-762-4223 for more information and a referral to a local OVR counselor.
Policies and Student Rights
FERPA
Saint Vincent College follows established procedures for confidentiality, release of student information, and student rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Disclosure & Eligibility
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibit discrimination based on disability and require reasonable accommodations for qualified students who request them.
- A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment that allows equal access to courses, services, and facilities.
- The college is not required to make substantial changes to curriculum or program functions.
- Students must follow the application process and provide documentation of their disability and its impact on coursework.
- Requests must be made by the student directly (except for minors under 18). Parents/legal guardians may assist with permission, but the student must engage in the interactive process.
- Each request is reviewed individually.
- Accommodations do not remove course requirements, excuse absences, or apply retroactively.
Grievance Procedure
Grievances regarding academic accommodations or disability support services must be submitted in writing within four weeks of the incident to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success.
Saint Vincent College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Information for Faculty
The following is information to assist faculty who may have students receiving Academic Accommodations.
Please use the following statement to be included in your course syllabi:
For [INSERT SEMESTER AND YEAR], students with disabilities who may be eligible for academic accommodations and support services should contact the Accommodations Coordinator by email academicaccommodations@stvincent.edu to schedule a meeting. Reasonable accommodations do not alter the essential elements of any course, program, or activity. The Notification of Approved Academic Accommodations form indicates the effective date of all approved academic accommodations and is not retroactive.
Testing Accommodations
Students who have accommodations for quizzes and exams will submit a request via the Academic Support Exam Request form. Academic Accommodations will communicate via email when a test has been requested by a student. Quizzes and exams will need to be sent via email or hardcopy to Academic Accommodations, along with any supplemental materials and instructions. Once completed, the quizzes/exams can either be picked up in Accommodations or dropped off to the instructor.
Referrals to Academic Accommodations
If a student tells you that they have a disability/medical condition, or that they received accommodations before, please direct them to contact the Accommodations Coordinator in Academic Accommodations. Be mindful that not all students who struggle academically have a disability and you should never ask a student if they do. Please provide students with as many resources as possible, including Academic Accommodations, and allow the student to reach out independently. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Supportive Measures through the Title IX Office
A student may be receiving Supportive Measures through the Title IX Office. While these Supportive Measures may look and operate in a similar manner to Academic Accommodations, the legal requirements behind them are different. In addition, in some cases a student may be receiving both Academic Accommodations and Supportive Measures, and the Academic Accommodations Office has a role in both. When a student is receiving Supportive Measures, the Academic Accommodations Office will assist the Title IX Office with the coordination of some of these Supportive Measures (e.g., extended test or assignment time, note-taking requests, use of assistive devices, etc…). You will be contacted directly with further information by the Title IX Coordinator when Supportive Measures are being provided to a student.
Contacts
Assistant Director
maurice.wigley@stvincent.edu
724-805-2255
Lisa Tatone
Director of Student Academic Success
lisa.tatone@stvincent.edu
724-805-2255
Dr. Dana Winters
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success
dana.winters@stvincent.edu
724-805-2773