Additional Policies
Services for Students with Disabilities - Policies & Procedures
Service Animals
IUFW does not have a formal policy regarding service animals. Guide dogs, companion animals, or any animal that serves a medical function is permitted on campus. However, the campus expects that the animal will be under control and on a leash at all times. Furthermore, it is expected that the owner will be responsible for cleaning up after the animal, feeding and providing water for the animal. Such animals shall not be left in closed vehicles unattended on campus. If others in a class have medical problems because of the presence of an animal, bring this matter to the attention of Services for Students with Disabilities immediately so that the matter can be addressed.
Bad Weather Policy
IUFW’s Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic affairs in conjunction with the Chancellor of Purdue Fort Wayne, determines whether the campus will close due to bad weather; however, individual instructors may also cancel classes.
Students with disabilities that travel in bad weather should discuss this with their instructors and rely on information provided by their instructors via e-mail, phone, web, Brightspace or Canvas to determine whether the instructor plans to hold classes. Then the student must carefully weigh the weather conditions in their area and on campus to determine whether it is safe to travel. Students on crutches, wheelchairs or with poor vision may find icy conditions especially problematic. Ultimately, the decision regarding safety must be made by the student.
