Protecting Your Rights on Campus
Accommodations for College and University Students with Disabilities
Both undergraduate and graduate students may be entitled to protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These laws prohibit colleges and universities from discriminating against a student based on their disability.
Students with disabilities may be entitled to educational, housing, or other accommodations under these laws. Yet, students often struggle to convince colleges and universities to acknowledge their need for, and provide the appropriate accommodations.
We can help students work with their college or university’s office of access and disability services to secure the accommodations and adjustments they need.
If colleges and universities are not willing to provide appropriate accommodations, we can help students understand their legal rights, appeal school decisions, and secure necessary accommodations and supports.
How Our Education Attorneys Can Help Students Facing Disciplinary Consequences
We provide strategic representation for students facing serious academic and disciplinary challenges, including:
Writing appeals and preparing students for discipline hearings
Representing students (when permitted) during hearings or appeals
Advising students when attorney representation isn’t allowed
Defending students facing accusations of cheating or policy violations
Helping students navigate issues related to online learning and testing
Clearing student records to protect future opportunities
College and University Discipline and Appeals
When undergraduate and graduate students face suspension, dismissal, probation, or course failure for allegedly violating school policies, they typically have the right to defend themselves or appeal a decision. The proper legal representation or advice can allow college and university students to remain enrolled in their programs and graduate on time without a mark on their permanent school records.
In addition to alleged discipline code violations like cheating and violations of other school policies in traditional settings, students face new issues related to online learning and testing. Students enrolled in online courses, for example, may face unfair accusations of cheating. In addition, they may be disciplined for their use of social media or AI.
Challenges We Support
Your college has unfairly denied necessary accommodations
Your professors are refusing to implement accommodations granted by the university
Your college refuses to acknowledge a new diagnosis that has arisen during the semester and requires additional accommodations
You’ve been accused of cheating, misconduct or other policy violations
You need to appeal a university decision of academic probation, suspension, or dismissal
You need help drafting a written appeal or preparing key talking points
You’re unsure how to interpret school policies or defend your rights effectively
You need help preparing for a conversation with the office of accessibility about your application for accommodations
You want guidance on negotiating with your school or clearing your academic record
You’re trying to stay enrolled and graduate on time despite disciplinary actions
Get the Legal Support You Need to Stay on Track
If you need to secure needed accommodations in college or graduate school or you’re facing a disciplinary issue, we can help.