The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering aims to support a diverse and inclusive learning and research community. The University of Chicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering Dean of Students team partners with the University's office of Student Disability Services (SDS) to promote access to facilities and activities across campus for all students. We work with students, faculty, and campus partners to help coordinate accommodations where needed and to identify appropriate resources. The goal is for our students to be able to fully engage in the academic life of the University.
Students seeking services should take the following steps to begin the accommodations process as soon as possible:
- Complete and submit the online Student Disability Services Request Form.
- Submit current and comprehensive disability documentation for your disability/disabilities. Review the SDS guidelines for disability documentation before requesting documentation from your health care professional. Disability documentation may not be needed for visible disabilities where the access need is obvious. Disability documentation can be uploaded with your Request for Accommodations Form in the AIM Student Portal.
- Meet with a SDS staff member to discuss the impact of your disability and potential accommodations and services to mitigate access barriers caused by your disability. The SDS staff will review your request and consult with campus partners as needed to determine whether or what accommodations would be appropriate.
- As graduate students, you will receive an Accommodation Determination Letter that states the approved accommodations. Copies are shared with the area Dean of Students (or a designee) who will assist with the implementation of accommodations. Please know that your private medical information is never shared by SDS with anyone in UChicago PME. Read more about confidentiality in the accommodations process.
- The disability process is an interactive one. Contact SDS if your condition changes or if you would like to discuss other accommodation options.
If you have questions about obtaining accommodations or have already received accommodations and have questions about their implementation or scope, please contact Dean of Students David Taylor, the UChicago PME's disability services liaison.