Vaccination Requirement Accommodation and Exemption Requests
Disability Accommodation
In accordance with Walden University’s disability accommodation policy, Walden University provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals with disabilities that enable them to participate in their educational program. Reasonable accommodation may include appropriate adjustment or modifications of policies, including this policy.
If you believe you need an accommodation regarding this policy because of a disability, you are responsible for requesting a reasonable accommodation from the institution or program’s disability services provider. The Office of Student Disability Services can be reached at [email protected] to begin the request process. Please note that documentation will be required as part of the process.
Religious Accommodation
Adtalem Global Education and its institutions provide reasonable accommodations to students with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances or practices that conflict with getting vaccinated or receiving the type of vaccine currently available.
If you believe you need an accommodation regarding this policy because of your sincerely held religious belief, you are responsible for requesting a reasonable accommodation from the Office of Equity and Access at [email protected].
Exemption for Access Reasons
Exemptions for students who are unable to access the vaccine or testing may be available on a case-by- case basis. Students requesting an exemption are required to provide supporting documentation outlining why their circumstances prevent them from obtaining a vaccine. For exemption requests not related to health conditions or religious reasons, students are required to upload a personal statement explaining their lack of access to the Office of Equity and Access at [email protected].
Adtalem and its institutions may request additional documentation supporting the need for an accommodation or request for any other exemption. Adtalem and its institutions will maintain confidentiality with any medical information obtained in connection with your request for a reasonable accommodation or other exemption. However, we ask that you not provide any genetic information when responding to a request for additional information or providing proof of vaccination in compliance with this policy.
Determinations
Adtalem and its institutions make determinations about requested accommodations and exemptions on a case-by-case basis considering various factors and based on an individualized assessment in each situation. Adtalem and its institutions strive to make these determinations expeditiously and in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner and will inform you after we make a determination. Access Exemption determinations are final, conclusive, and binding.
Mask Accommodation Requests
If you believe you need an accommodation regarding this policy because of a disability, you are responsible for requesting a reasonable accommodation from the institution or program’s disability services provider. The Office of Student Disability Services can be reached at [email protected] to begin the request process. Please note that documentation will be required as part of the process.
Venue Accommodations
Qualified students should contact Walden University's Student Wellness and Disability Services at
[email protected] at least
30 days prior to the event start date to discuss assistance for the in-person event. Requests received with less than 30 days’ notice will be honored; however, will be addressed as time allows. Therefore, necessary accommodations, services, or equipment may not be available by the event start date.
Accommodations for academic events may include:
- Renting specialized equipment, such as electric scooters and Hoyer Lifts, for transportation from wheelchair to bed or bath.
- Coordinating arrangements with nearby dialysis centers.
- Hiring local service providers, such as sight guides, sign language interpreters, or captionists.
Students who do not have documented disabilities but have difficulty walking, asthma, or any other condition that impacts mobility are also encouraged to contact Student Wellness and Disability Services.
