Accessible Education Office


Welcome from President Drew Gilpin Faust
With a growing number of people who have disabilities joining the Harvard community -- students, faculty, and staff -- it is especially important for all of us to understand and support the particular needs and rights of these individuals. Toward this end, Accessible Education Office (AEO) serves as a valuable source of information and guidance for both students and other Harvard affiliates.
This Web site, which was prepared by AEO, provides an introduction to the capabilities of AEO, and suggests different ways that the University can be helpful in ensuring that all of our students can participate fully in the life of the University. Some of the issues addressed may be new to you. All of the issues merit your consideration. Each of us can help to make Harvard a welcoming place for people with disabilities. Thank you for giving this extremely important matter your attention, and for joining me in this effort. Drew Gilpin Faust President, Harvard University


News and Announcements
INCOMING FRESHMEN Incoming Freshmen should refer to INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN: How to Register with AEO. Students might also want to read Louise Russell's article on the transition to college. The following are some important deadlines for Incoming Freshmen: May 1, 2009 - Deadline to register with the Accessible Education Office (AEO). Registration materials must include both current clinical documentation and the AEO Registration Form. Accommodations for online Placement Exams cannot be determined until all information has been received and reviewed. August 1, 2009 - Deadline for students with provisional AEO-approved accommodations to provide AEO with a list of anticipated campus-based Placement Exams. August 1, 2009 - Deadline for ALL STUDENTS to schedule their required meeting with an AEO representative on either 8/27/09 or 8/28/09 in order to receive campus-based Placement Exam and other accommodations for the academic year. ONLY Freshmen who have scheduled their AEO appointment by 8/1/09 will be eligible to move in to their assigned dormitories on Wednesday 8/26/09 at 4:00 PM. AEO will notify the Freshmen Dean's Office of confirmed appointments. INCOMING GSAS AND SEAS STUDENTS All policies and procedures related to the accommodation process apply to GSAS and SEAS students. AEO Registration information for incoming GSAS and SEAS students is presented in INFORMATION FOR INCOMING GSAS AND SEAS STUDENTS: How to Register with AEO.

Last modified: March 30, 2009