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Religious Accommodations

“Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities.”

UW Religious Accommodations Policy

What are religious accommodations?

A religious accommodation is an adjustment or modification made for student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities.

What are some examples?

 

Request to turn in a paper early, prior to a due date that conflicts with religious observation.

 

Request to adjust the date of exam due to conflict with religious observation on a particular date.

 

Request to reschedule a required activity that is necessary for completion of the course or program.

Prayer room & meditation spaces

Get accommodations

Fill out the form below within the first two weeks of the quarter:

 

This resources on this page are a part of HCDE’s Inclusive Teaching Toolkit and were created and combined by HCDE’s DEI Committee.

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