Accommodation Procedures
There may be times when a work or academic requirement conflicts with religious observances and practices, and ISU is committed to making every reasonable effort to accommodate the religious observances of students, faculty, and staff.
When needed, a religious accommodation can be requested:
Accommodation Procedures
Staff, Faculty, and Student Employees in need of religious accommodations may reach out to University Human Resources to discuss workplace accommodations in accordance with the policy.
On-Campus Housing Students Needing Religious Accommodations can reach out to housing@iastate.edu to discuss their needs.
Students in need of religious accommodations for their academic needs should follow the following steps:
1. Reach out to individual faculty early in the semester after reviewing your course syllabi to discuss what reasonable accommodations could be considered for each course. Reasonable accommodations are determined on an individual basis and may include (but are not limited to):
- Alternatives to make up missed work due to religious observations
- Flexibility in due dates or class attendance requirements
- Rescheduling exams
- Additional breaks or time away from class
- Provide a time and/or place to pray
- Flexibility to wear religious attire
2. If there are concerns from either party (student and/or faculty) after the initial communications, individuals may reach out to the Office of Student Assistance to discuss academic accommodations.
3. If further discussion or clarification is needed, Student Assistance may convene a meeting with stakeholders to facilitate a resolution.
4. If, after this process, a student feels the accommodation requests or accommodation decisions were not satisfactory, appeals may be submitted to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
**It is the responsibility of the student to communicate religious/spiritual needs to faculty and staff. Communicate early with your Professors or Department of Residence. Academic and housing accommodations take time to make. For example, it is not reasonable to ask your professor to reschedule an exam the night before a major religious observance, especially those scheduled well in advance. Anticipating religious/spiritual needs early in the semester ensures there is plenty of time for professors and students to reach a reasonable accommodation.