7. Senior citizens, undeclared, and other non-award seeking majors who are taking classes for vocational reasons only. 8. Students in certain short certificate programs having no English or mathematics requirements. 9. Students who have completed required developmental coursework at another Alabama College System institution within the last five years. 10. Students auditing English or mathematics courses. 11.Students who can provide documentation of ACCUPLACER assessment within the last three years. 12. Students who are transient. It is the student’s responsibility to have ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER scores on file with the assessment coordinator or the Admissions Office at Lawson State. Assessment services on the Birmingham Campus is located in ASC (Academic Success Center), Suite 220. Assessment services on the Bessemer Campus is located in Building A, Room 182.
Policies for Use of Service Animals/Guide Dogs Service Animals / Guide Dogs In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA, as amended), service animals are permitted on the college campus and in its facilities. Technically speaking, a service animal means any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including but not limited to guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing, providing minimal rescue or protection work, pulling a wheelchair or fetching dropped items. Therapy or companion animals are not service animals and are not covered under the ADA, as amended. To be permitted on campus, a guide dog must be specifically trained to perform a service function. Furthermore, the animal should wear a harness, cape, identification tag or other gear that readily identifies its working status. Guide dogs whose behavior poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others may be excluded regardless of training or certification.
Other tests and assessments that are offered:
Assistive Technology Use and Check out Policy
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American College Test (ACT National) Ability to Benefit Test (ACT ATB)
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA, as amended 2008), the use of assistive technology is permitted in the college’s classrooms and in its facilities. The college is committed to providing accommodation to those students who follow the policy and procedures for registering with our Disability Counselors. Accommodations may include Assistive Technology that students will need to retain in their possession. Please adhere to the following procedures: • Student must check out devise at beginning of semester and check it back in at the end of the semester. • Student is responsible for reasonable care and maintenance of equipment. • If equipment is loss or show signs of damage it is the student’s responsibility to report it to the Disability Counselor. • If a student cannot afford the care and maintenance of an equipment, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the Disabilities Counselor and request assistance with funds to maintain equipment.
Please visit The Testing and Assessment Link under Student Services at www.lawsonstate.edu for additional information or visit the Testing and Assessment Services Office on either campus.
A CCOMMODATIONS FOR THE D ISABLED
Lawson State Community College is committed to providing a quality environment to support and assist its students throughout the academic process. In compliance with Section 504, as amended 2008, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , special services and accommodations are given on an individual basis once supporting documentation is provided. It is the responsibility of a student to notify the college of a disability that requires assistance. Requests for accommodations should be made prior to enrollment. The college relocates classes, programs and activities as necessary to accommodate students with mobility challenges.
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