ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Accessibility Services (AS) works collaboratively with the College community to facilitate
equal access for students with disabilities to the educational programs, services and facilities
of Rockland Community College.* In addition, AS is a resource to students, faculty, staff and
community services to provide education, consultation and guidance regarding disability
issues.
*In compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
Our goals are to provide reasonable accommodations and support services, empower students
toward self-advocacy, promote achievement of students’ educational and career goals, offer
training and support to faculty and staff regarding the needs of students with disabilities,
organize and coordinate campus-wide disability awareness, provide guidance regarding the
development of College policies, procedures, programs and curriculum to ensure equal access
and foster an inclusive educational environment.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify AS of the need for accommodations and to
provide appropriate disability documentation, which is kept confidential. Eligibility for
services/accommodations from AS is a separate process from Admissions. Students
should first complete an Admissions application to the College before requesting
services/accommodations from AS. Students are encouraged to contact AS for further
information regarding the accommodations request procedures.
For additional information, call 845-574-4541, visit Accessibility Services, Technology
Center, Room 8150, or
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
All full-time students are covered by basic accident insurance. Basic accident insurance is
provided for all full-time students and available to part-time students for an additional fee.
For additional information on coverage available, visit the Director of Safety or call
845-574-4722.
ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES
A drop/add occurs when students who have completed registration make changes to their
schedule. Students may add available courses through the first week of fall and spring
sessions. Students may drop classes without a grade appearing on their transcript through the
third week of the fall and spring semesters and through the first week of the winter and
summer sessions. For all semesters/sessions, refer to the appropriate Schedule of Classes for
exact drop/add dates. Please refer to the College catalog for additional information on the
withdrawal policy, go to Records & Registration, Room 8110, or visit
- registration/registration-schedule.
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