Student Success Center Services

Learning Accommodations for Students With Disabilities

Southern Wesleyan University provides a variety of services for students with documented disabilities on a case-by-case basis. To qualify for services, students must contact SWU's Student Success Manager, Cindy Trimmier-Lee, to begin the process of requesting accommodations. Mrs. Trimmier-Lee is available in the Student Success Center on the main floor of Rickman Library, via email at , or by phone at 864-644-5137.

Students can be assured of reasonable academic accommodations based on appropriate documentation, as well as confidentiality in all matters of documentation and educational record.

Southern Wesleyan University is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body without barriers to learning. All students at SWU will receive equal access to an education and equal and fair treatment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a federal civil rights law guaranteeing equal opportunities for all people with disabilities, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects individuals from discrimination based on their disabilities.

*Note: The Student Success Center does not handle emotional support animals, only service animals.

Scheduling an Exam

1. Speak with your professor to determine an appropriate date to report to the Student Success Center to take your exam. To schedule the exam with the SSC, you may email Mrs. Cindy Trimmier-Lee or stop by the SSC office in person.
2. Once you have made arrangements with the SSC, email your professor with the precise day and time of the exam, and “cc” Mrs. Trimmier-Lee to ensure the exam is released at the correct time.

Other Resources

Free Resources

Educational Resources

Rickman Library
Bookshare
Time Management Tool

Technology Resources

Assisted Learning Technology
Free Transcription Software
IT Support for Students

Rocketbook Fusion

The Rocketbook Fusion is a reusable pen and paper notebook that connects to the cloud using your mobile device. Simply write, scan, and then erase your pages using water.

Parent Information Regarding College Accommodations

There are some significant differences between the ways accommodations and support services are handled at the high school and college levels. It is therefore important for parents and students to familiarize themselves with SWU's policies and procedures, including the following:

• Students need to take responsibility for their own accommodations and educational support.
• Privacy statement: Your student’s medical documentation will not be shared with anyone outside of the SSC. Only your student’s accommodations information will be shared. Please refer to the accommodation request form on the main page.
• It is best to encourage your students to advocate for themselves. Students are advised to come to the SSC whenever they need assistance to ensure their accommodations are met. SSC staff members strive to provide exceptional support in an encouraging environment to help all students flourish.