SOM 5010 - Assessing Students With Environmental Sensitivities

Authorizing Body:

OUWB Office of Student Affairs

Date Issued:

March 27, 2014

Last Update:

April 20, 2026

Rationale:

Scope and Applicability:

All students enrolled in the School of Medicine.

Standard Practice Guideline:

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) students experiencing environmental sensitivities in normal educational environments (e.g., laboratory activities) will be referred to the OUWB Office of Student Affairs for initial triage. Students will follow the necessary steps to seek appropriate accommodations (refer to Disability Accommodations).

Procedures:

Students anticipating or experiencing environmental sensitivities while engaged in learning experiences at OUWB, or who have been previously diagnosed with environmental sensitivities, should:

1. Schedule a meeting with the OUWB Director of Academic Success and Career Development to review the accommodation request and approval process.
2. Students will be informed of the necessary steps to obtain accommodations (refer to Disability Accommodations) at Oakland University.

Definitions:

N/A

Related Policies and Forms:

Appendix:

Oakland University Disability Support Services
Technical Standards for the MD Degree