Rights and Responsibilities

Students with disabilities have the right to:

• Full and equal participation in the services and activities of California State University, Chico  
• Reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, or auxiliary aids and services
• Privacy based on FERPA regulations
• Information and instructional materials available in a timely manner in an accessible format

Students with disabilities have the responsibility to:

• Meet qualifications for and maintain essential institutional standards for courses, programs, services, jobs, and activities
• Identify as an individual with a disability when an accommodation is needed and to seek information, counsel, and assistance as necessary
• Provide documentation from an appropriately licensed professional which describes how your disability limits your participation in courses, programs, services, jobs, and activities
• Follow published procedures for obtaining reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, or requesting barrier removal

For more information about Student Rights and Responsibilities

“Students with Disabilities Preparing for Post-secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities(opens in new window)” from the Office of Civil Rights.

Dispute Resolution

ARC Service Delivery Complaints or Concerns

If students have a concern or a complaint, Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) would appreciate the opportunity to address the concern informally. 

Complaints by a student about their academic adjustments or accommodations to a university's educational program related to the student's disability shall be directed to the Director of ARC, Holly Hunt, and shall be governed by coded memorandum AA 2014-08. Students can email hhunt@csuchico.edu or contact 530-898-5959.

If the response by ARC does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, students may initiate a complaint with Student Rights and Responsibilities(opens in new window). 

CSU Chico Policies 

CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation(opens in new window) and applicable complaint procedures.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Website(opens in new window)

AA 2014-08: Policy for the Provision of Accommodations and Support Services to Students with Disabilities(opens in new window)

Campus Resources:

Director/ADA Coordinator

Holly Hunt
Email: hhunt@csuchico.edu
Phone: 530-898-5959

Human Resources Service Center

HR Complaint Processes(opens in new window)

Outside Agency Resource:

Office of Civil Rights

Office of Civil Rights(opens in new window)
Email: OCRMail@hhs.gov