- You are responsible for bringing appropriate levels of academic skills, interest, initiative, and self-advocacy to the University setting, whether you study on campus or online.
- PennWest is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Supporting student success
PennWest and the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) are committed to providing all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with an accessible campus while educating the entire community about the importance of accessibility.
Office for Students with Disabilities
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) supports PennWest in providing learning opportunities for a diverse population. We work to ensure that students with documented disabilities have equal access to University programs and services and are able to participate fully in academic and campus life.
If you are a student with disabilities, the OSD is available to work in partnership with you to enhance your prospects for academic success at PennWest. This partnership means that:
Requests for reasonable accommodations should be submitted directly to the Office for Students with Disabilities. If you are requesting an accommodation, you must provide documentation to substantiate your request and follow appropriate OSD procedures.
Please note that reasonable accommodations do not substantially alter the fundamental nature of the academic and/or technical standards of your PennWest coursework and/or program.
The accommodation you request must be supported by the documentation on file, and the OSD reserves the right to request additional documentation.
Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodations rest with the Office for Students with Disabilities. Services of a personal nature are the student's responsibility.
Request Accommodations
Contact Us
California Campus
John Massella
G-35 Carter Hall
osd-cal@pennwest.edu
814-938-5781
Clarion Campus
Ron Radaker
323 Becht Hall
osd-clr@pennwest.edu
814-393-1877
Edinboro Campus
Sharon Conklin
131 Crawford Center
osd-edn@pennwest.edu
814-732-2462
PennWest University is committed to equal access and inclusion for people with disabilities and strives to have a barrier-free digital and physical environment. Use this Accessibility Barrier Reporting Form to report a barrier that prevented you or someone else from fully taking part in a university program, service, or activity. Any individual who has a question or complaint regarding ADA may contact PennWest’s designated ADA coordinator by email or at 814-393-2109.