Academic Accommodation Services

Rochester College is deeply committed to maintaining an environment that provides reasonable accommodation to disabled students. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College provides reasonable modifications, adjustments or accommodations to academic requirements and practices.

Those students requesting an academic accommodation should contact Caitlin Bechard at 248.218.2174 prior to the start of the academic year. Upon verification by a physician of the student’s disability, Caitlin will assist students in providing for their individual needs as required by Section 504 and the ADA. The accommodation granted to each disabled student may vary according to the type and degree of the individual student’s disability. Caitlin Bechard’s office is locted in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).