Please include the following statement in your course syllabus

Grand Valley State University strives to provide an inclusive environment across campus that is accessible to all individuals with a diverse range of abilities. As your instructor, it is my objective to facilitate opportunities within all class activities and programs because your success is important to me. If you are encountering difficulties that are interrupting your learning experience, please feel free to make those known to me as soon as possible, as early planning is essential. If you feel that you need accommodations in this course, you must complete your semester request with Student Accessibility Resources (SAR), then discuss your accommodation memo with me.  Accommodations are not retroactive.  Your accommodations are not part of the class until we have discussed them.  If you have not already done so, please contact the Student Accessibility Resources office (215 CON) by calling (616) 331-2490 or by email [email protected].  Please note that I cannot provide accommodations based upon disability until I have received a copy of your SAR issued memo, and we have discussed your accommodations.  Furthermore, if you have a disability and think you will need assistance evacuating this classroom and/or building in an emergency, please make me aware so that the university and I can develop a plan to assist you. All discussions will remain confidential.

Revised 1/13/2026