Accessibility Services and Accommodations
The Office of Student Services provides support to students with disabilities requiring accommodations. Prospective students are encouraged to request a consultation with the designated Accessibility Services Officer prior to admission. All students are encouraged to request accommodations as far in advance of when the accommodation will be required as possible to allow the University to process the request and provide approved accommodations. The Student Services Office (SSO) requires at least one week to review requests for accommodations and accompanying documentation to determine eligibility of services. Program requirements cannot be modified to accommodate a disability.
The following applies to accommodation requests:
- Disabilities must meet the definition of a disability as defined under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act as amended (ADA). Accessibility Services requires current and complete documentation from the student’s diagnosing, treating clinician. Qualified clinicians are licensed, non-familial, follow established practices in the field, and are most often physicians, licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, or licensed therapists. Documentation must describe how the disability limits one or more major life activities and to what extent the student experiences disability-related, academic limitations and provide specific, recommended accommodations. It should also be written within a reasonable timeframe relative to the disability.
- Documentation must contain the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator. Evaluation reports should be on letterhead, be typed, dated, and signed, and should include information about what tests and/or records were used to make the determinations. This information is kept confidential unless the student specifically authorizes disclosure.
- A confidential meeting with the student and a designated Accessibility Services Officer is arranged for a collaborative meeting regarding accommodation request and to review all submitted accommodation forms.
- A request for accommodations does not guarantee approval. It does guarantee an interactive process to reach a decision on the request and a diligent review of the request and the student’s file.
- Accommodations cannot fundamentally alter a student’s program or impose an undue burden. An accommodation provided at a previous institution may not be appropriate for the student’s program at SCU.
- Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a student’s current functional limitations.
- Accommodations are not retroactive. They are active from the time they are approved.
- If an accommodation(s) is granted, the Letter of Accommodation is signed by the student and the Disability Officer.
- Disability accommodations are granted for a single term, a single academic year, or for the duration of the student’s program of study. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a request for an accommodation to be renewed or extended.
- The student is responsible for providing the Letter of Accommodation to their instructors prior to the start of each course for which an accommodation applies, or as soon as possible thereafter. Students may decide if and when to share this Letter of Accommodation with instructors. However, instructors cannot provide accommodations prior to receipt of the Letter of Accommodation, accommodations are never retroactive, and instructors must receive the Letter of Accommodation with enough time to reasonably provide the approved accommodations. If the instructor needs guidance or has questions, Accessibility Services is available.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring is provided free of charge for all students. Tutoring availability differs by program but generally includes one or more of the following: individualized faculty tutoring, group faculty tutoring, individual peer tutoring, and group peer tutoring. Students are encouraged to utilize tutoring for examination preparation, study strategies (i.e., effective note taking), course review, critical reading strategies, and more. The availability and schedules of tutors varies by both tutor and program.
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Program
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Tutoring Availability
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Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certificate
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Weekly, optional group tutoring session by cohort, led by upper term students or graduate assistants.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Ayurvedic Practitioner Certificate
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Weekly, optional group tutoring session by cohort, led by same term students or graduate assistants.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach Certificate
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Weekly, optional group tutoring session by cohort, led by same term students or graduate assistants.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty will provide one-on-one or optional group tutoring session by cohort. Program tutoring is arranged through the Health Sciences Department.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Certified Health Education Specialist
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Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty will provide one-on-one or optional group tutoring session by cohort. Program tutoring is arranged through the Health Sciences Department.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Graduate Certificate in Human Genetics and Genomics
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Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty will provide one-on-one or optional group tutoring session by cohort. Program tutoring is arranged through the Human Genetics and Genomics Department.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Peer mentoring through Eastern Medicine Department from upper term students.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
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Faculty tutoring is provided through the program based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty will provide one-on-one or optional group tutoring session by cohort. Program tutoring is arranged through the Human Genetics and Genomics Department.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC)as part of an Academic Development Plan
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Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics
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Faculty tutoring is provided through the program based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty will provide one-on-one or optional group tutoring session by cohort. Program tutoring is arranged through the Human Genetics and Genomics Department.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program
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Program tutoring is provided by faculty based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Physician Assistant Student Progress Committee. Student referrals for tutorial assistance are arranged, monitored, and tracked by the program.
Tutoring is optional for most students. However, those that elect to participate in programmatic tutoring must commit to a one-hour session per week, per class. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan or as a component of the PANCE Preparedness Program.
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Master of Science in Medical Science
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Peer tutoring is provided through the program based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Peer tutoring in this case is arranged with Ponce Health Science University. Peer tutoring is also available through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Peer mentoring through Eastern Medicine Department from upper term students.
Peer tutoring may be offered through the Learning Resource Center (LRC) upon request.
Tutoring may be required and arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Doctor of Chiropractic
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Tutoring is available through faculty and peers - and may either be required or offered on request. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
Tutoring required by the program will be arranged, monitored, and tracked by the LACC Academic Advising Office.
Faculty tutoring for students in remediation is provided through the College, arranged, monitored, and tracked by the LACC Academic Advising Office.
Peer tutoring through the Learning Resouce Center (LRC) is available upon request.
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| Doctor of Medical Science |
Tutoring is available through faculty and peers - and may either be required or offered on request. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty may provide tutoring on a case-by case basis. Program tutoring is arranged through the Doctor of Medical Science Program.
Tutoring may be required and/or arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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| Doctor of Occupational Therapy - AZ (Phoenix Metro) |
Tutoring is available through faculty and peers - and may either be required or offered on request. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty may provide tutoring on a case-by case basis. Program tutoring is arranged through the Occupational Therapy Program.
Tutoring may be required and/or arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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| Doctor of Occupational Therapy - CA |
Tutoring is available through faculty and peers - and may either be required or offered on request. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty may provide tutoring on a case-by case basis. Program tutoring is arranged through the Occupational Therapy Program.
Tutoring may be required and/or arranged through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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| Doctor of Physical Therapy |
Tutoring is available through faculty and peers - and may either be required or offered on request. Tutoring may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
Faculty tutoring is based upon a recommendation of the Instructor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director. Faculty may provide tutoring on a case-by case basis. Program tutoring is arranged through the Physical Therapy Program.
Tutoring may be required and/or arranged through through Learning Resource Center (LRC) as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Doctor of Psychology in Psychodynamic Child Psychology and Psychotherapy (Reiss-Davis Graduate School Teach-Out)
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Faculty tutoring is available through the program based upon the recommendation of the Instructor or Program Director. Tutoring may be offered on request. Tutoring may be arranged through the Program Director, and may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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| Doctor of Whole Health Leadership |
Faculty tutoring is available through the program based upon the recommendation of the instructor or Program Manager. Tutoring may be offered on request. Tutoring may be arranged through the Program Manager, and may be required as part of an Academic Development Plan.
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Accelerated Sciences
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Faculty tutoring available upon request to the Accelerated Sciences division.
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Student Health Services
Healthcare for students is available on campus through SCU Health at the University Health Center and Human Performance Optimization Center. Available services include acupuncture/traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, chiropractic (general, sports, spine, and pediatric), diagnostic imaging (x-ray and ultrasound), and fitness training/strength and conditioning. Students must present their student identification card to office staff to access their student health services.
In addition to the University Health Center, certificate- and degree-seeking students have access to the All One Health Student Assistance Program. All One Health provides students with free and confidential mental health services and medical advocacy via 24/7 telephone support, the All One Health app, and 24/7 chat. Call 1-800-756-3124 or download the app at www.MyLifeExpert.com using the Student Company Code: SCUHS.
Faculty cannot provide advice, assessment, treatment, or other elements that would be considered part of a Provider-Patient relationship outside of a clinical setting established for that purpose, and to individuals properly and deliberately entering a Provider-Patient relationship in that setting. Students should not seek personal treatment or health advice from faculty in educational settings.
Personal Support Services
The All One Health Student Assistance Program can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and stay motivated in school by connecting you to the right information, resources, and referrals. All services are free, confidential, and available to you and your family members. This includes access to short-term counseling and the wide range of services including mental health services, life coaching, work/life resources and referrals, medical advocacy, and legal and financial resources and referrals. Support is available 24/7, 365 days a year via telephone support, the All One Health app, and 24/7 chat. Call 1-800-756-3124 or download the app at www. MyLifeExpert. com using the Student Company Code: SCUHS.
In addition to All One Health, the Office of Student Services provides certificate- and degree-seeking students with support services, including student success workshops, leadership development opportunities, and enriching student life experiences to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.
Seabury Learning Resource Center (LRC)
To serve both our students and faculty (remote or on-ground) the LRC offers a complete array of print and A/V resources, electronic databases, e-books, and e-journals. The LRC tools include approximately 200, 000+ e-books, 14, 000+ e-journal titles, 200 anatomical models/study tools, 20+ electronic research databases, and select print resources including assigned and required text reserves. The LRC resources are continuously reviewed and updated, and therefore subject to change.
Facilities
- Main Reading Room: Reserve Textbook and anatomical model collections
- Computer Lab: 7 workstations and a printer/copier/scanner
- ASB Chambers: meeting room and classroom
- Group and Individual Study Rooms: eight study rooms with seating for 1-2 individuals
Services to Alumni and Faculty
Services to alumni and faculty include searches, tailored bibliography services, and document retrieval.
Memberships and Consortiums
The LRC is a member of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), which facilitates the reciprocal access and exchange of library collections internationally. The LRC is a member of the following:
- National Library of Medicine
- American Library Association
- State of California Electronic Library Consortium
- Chiropractic Library Consortium
Databases and Electronic Textbooks
Electronic databases and electronic textbooks are accessible through mySCU, the University intranet. Licensed databases include:
- EBSCO DISCOVERY Service
- MEDLINE Full Text
- Academic Search Complete
- Alt Health Watch
- AMED
- Business Source Complete
- CINAHL Plus
- Cochrane Databases
- DynaMed Plus (clinical point of care)
- ERIC
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text
- EBSCO e-books
- Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination (video database)
- ICL/Index to Chiropractic Literature
- Natural Medicines Comprehensive
- Netter Reference
- OVID
- ProQuest Academic Library (e-books)
- R2 Digital Library (e-books)
- ScienceDirect
- WanFang (English and Chinese)
E-textbook platforms provide access to approximately 70% of the required SCU graduate program texts. The e-textbook platforms are:
- Access Medicine
- EBSCO DISCOVERY e-book access
- McGraw-Hill Case Files Collection
- LWW Health Library
- ProQuest Ebook Central
- R2 Digital Library
Students in Accelerated Sciences courses access e-textbooks through Canvas, the University’s Learning Management System.
International Student Services
The Office of the Registrar acts as a source of information and assistance for F-1 Visa students. Services include issuance of required immigration documents, student tracking and reporting as required by SEVP and the Department of State, familiarizing international students with visa regulations regarding their F-1 Visa, and assistance with questions regarding social and academic concerns.
Veteran Services
The Student Service Office (SSO) is available to assist veteran and military students with referrals to various services and programs on and off campus. The University values the unique experiences that Veterans bring to our campus community. We are committed to providing all veterans and veteran dependents access to services such as:
- Veteran Resource Room
- Peer mentoring
- Academic support such as individual and group study sessions, tutoring, advising, and study skill workshops
- Access to veteran benefits counseling, housing, and employment
- Access to referrals such as accessibility services, All One Health, and other community partners
- Campus partnership to coordinate events and programs aimed at increasing Veteran awareness among students, staff, and faculty
Transcript Services
The University uses Parchment Transcript Services to expedite the processing of official paper and electronic transcripts. Parchment charges a fee directly to the student. A link is available on the University website and through mySCU, the University’s intranet.
Certain transcript orders may require special handling by the Office of the Registrar. This includes the following:
- transcripts for students who attended the University prior to 1990
- students who attended SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine
- former Chiropractic students requiring a transcript and accompanying licensing documents be sent to the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Massage Therapy students sending transcripts to California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)
- students who took continuing education courses
- students sending transcripts to centralized application services requiring a transcript matching form
For those students whose transcripts require special handling, please contact the Office of the Registrar. A fee will be charged.
Enrollment Verification
The University has authorized Parchment to act as its agent for processing orders of electronic verifications in PDF format. Parchment collects all required fees and forwards the request to the Office of the Registrar, where the verification is produced and released. Parchment uses the highest standards for security and the service is compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Notifications will be sent to your email directly from Parchment indicating the progress of your request for an electronic verification. For currently enrolled students, enrollment verifications will not be processed until the census date for the term has passed, typically day 7 or day 14.
Technology Support Services
The University delivers 24/7 technology support services to students via its partner OculusIT. Students have access to resources and services both on-site and remotely, including the Canvas learning management system, the student intranet (mySCU), educational and instructional technology tools, and more.
Students are required to comply with University policy to be granted and retain access to SCU technology solutions. Students access support for these resources including:
- Toll-Free OculusIT Support available 24/7: (877) 626-9748
- Email: ITServiceDesk@scuhs.edu
- Live Chat: Live IT support agent here
- Webform via mySCU: Submit an IT support request via online form in the mySCU web portal here
- On-Campus Support 7 days a week during regular business hours: Building C, IT Window
At times, students will be referred to software-specific vendors or to on-campus software-specific experts to address questions or resolve issues.
Parking Services
Parking permits are available to download via mySCU, the University’s intranet. Permits are available at no cost and must be printed and placed inside the vehicle. Vehicles parked in campus parking lots must display the parking permit. Further, given the University’s unique location amidst a residential neighborhood, University policy mandates that all campus community members park on campus.
Student ID
Students may obtain a University-issued photo ID from the Learning Resource Center during regular business hours. The ID must be worn while students are participating in clinical clerkship and is required for admittance to certain classrooms and testing facilities. The ID includes a scanner function that allows the student to print documents from University computer labs and to check out Learning Resource Center materials.
Students pay a fee for lost cards. Students do not pay a fee if a new card is required to process a name change or to replace a broken card.
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