Student Responsibilities
Each student must meet or exceed the essential requirements of The University of Montana and its programs with or without accommodations. While the ADA protects the civil rights of qualified students with disabilities, it also affirms their right to refuse any accommodation. Thus, students are not required to register with Disability Services, identify themselves to instructors, staff, or other students as having a disability, or accept accommodations they do not need or want.
However, if students wish to compete with their peers on a level playing field and if they wish to enjoy their right to access and equality, they must advocate for those rights. There is no civil rights protection for individuals who don't identify themselves and request the appropriate accommodations. Students are encouraged to consider the following actions:
Register with Disability Services providing written documentation which verifies the need for the accommodations requested;
