Vetted by SUNY Legal and approved by the Faculty Senate in the fall 2025 , SUNY Potsdam now features a standardized syllabus statement. Using this required language ensures all students have equal access to the same vital information. It’s a small change that makes a huge impact on campus equity and clarity.
Note: Any syllabus posted online (e.g. a Word/PDF file or an online syllabus) should include clickable links to outside websites/resources, such as in the examples below. This will help SUNY Potsdam in reaching our goal of creating accessible materials for everyone. Watch SUNY’s Accessible Syllabi in MS word video to make sure your syllabus meets ADA compliance and can be accessed by all individuals.
Accommodations
Students who need accommodations to complete the requirements and expectations of this course because of a disability should contact the Office of Accommodative Services (136 Sisson Hall, (315) 267-2590, oas@potsdam.edu) or complete their request by filling out the New Student Accommodation Request Form. Please note that accommodations are generally not provided retroactively so timely contact with the Office of Accommodative Services is important.
Students registered with the Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) should use the Accommodate Portal to submit their “Semester Request” (Letter of Accommodation) every semester. This letter informs faculty of potential course access and accommodations that might be necessary and reasonable. Further conversation with OAS, faculty, and the student may be warranted to ensure reasonable accommodations.