Accessibility at K: Connecting our Community

A qualified person with a disability has the right to an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs, courses, employment, services and activities offered through the College; an equal opportunity to learn and to work, and to request reasonable and effective accommodations, academic adjustments, and auxiliary aids and services; appropriate confidentiality of all information regarding their disability; and information, reasonably available in accessible formats.

To explore all of the College’s accessibility resources, visit Accessibility at K: Connecting our Community.

Assistive Technology

Kalamazoo College offers several assistive technologies to support students, faculty, and staff in classrooms and in the Library.

Academic Support Resources

Resource	Location	Support Offered	Availability
Learning Commons is where Kalamazoo College students connect with skilled peers for help with business, economics, math, physics, science, writing, and library research. Students can schedule consultations with our dedicated peer consultants.
Biology Center	Dow Science Center 329	Biol 101, BioL 201, and Biol 202	Drop-in; schedule listed on website.
Chemistry Learning Lab	Dow Science Center, Room 224	All Chemistry classes	Drop-in; schedule listed on website.
Math/Physics Center	Olds-Upton, second floor	All Math and Physics classes	Drop-in; schedule listed on website.
Computer Science Collaboration Center	Olds-Upton, Room 312	Computer Science classes	Drop-in Sunday through Thursday, 7–9 p.m., or virtually.
Writing Center	Upjohn Library Commons, Room 110	All types of writing and all stages of the writing process	Drop-in or by appointment.
Business and Economics	ULC 118	Econ 101, Business 150, and Business/Economics 160	Drop-in; schedule listed on website.
Faculty and TAs
Faculty	Course or office location varies	Clarify course expectations, recommend strategies for success, and connect students to additional support resources.	Office Hours
Teaching Assistants	Course location varies	Offer course-specific guidance, study tips, and assistance with understanding assignments or course material.	Office Hours
Research Librarians
Research Librarians	Library / online	Help with research questions, finding sources, developing search strategies, and using library tools.	Make an appointment through Research Rescue, email library@kzoo.edu, or ask a question online.
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors	Faculty or staff office / advising meetings	Provide guidance on graduation requirements, campus resources, ongoing academic support, goals, academic progress, and course planning.	Students meet with advisors during the term to discuss goals, questions, concerns, and academic planning.