Goal and Objectives

"Serving Students with Disabilities and Special Needs"

The goal of Special Student Services is to help implement academic support services required to carry out the Mission of Benedict College. The Special Student Services program aims:

• To provide academic and other support services that are designed to retain enrolled Disabled and Special Needs Students each semester
• To communicate with interested students to secure the documentation needed to provide required accommodations upon enrolling in Benedict College
• To seek out various financial opportunities that assist with covering the cost of tuition and fees

The Office of Special Student Services provides reasonable assistance and services for students who are in need of special accommodations that will aid in achieving academic success.

Special Counseling Services

To assist students with developing their abilities to make wise decisions and to encourage students to take advantage of opportunities that are available to enrich and enhance their lives.

Provisions for Disabled and Special Need Students

The College makes provisions to accommodate disabled and special need students. Facilities to accommodate students with physical handicaps include the Learning Resources Center, the Human Resources Center, the Fine Arts/Humanities Center and Mather Hall, Oak Street and Haskell Dormitories. Services are available through the Office of Special Student Services.