Worcester State University is committed to being an inclusive community in which our diversity enhances learning for all and in which people from all cultures and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate fully and succeed.
Worcester State provides equal access to its programs, services, and employment for all persons including persons with disabilities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination. If you have concerns related to non-discrimination policies or a grievance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Student Accessibility Services.
Students and visitors who anticipate needing accommodations due to a disability, or who have questions about access, may contact Student Accessibility Services.
Faculty and staff members should contact human resources and equal opportunity with their accommodation requests.
Worcester State University is committed to providing access to all individuals, with or without disabilities, seeking information on our website. Worcester State University strives to comply with the standards of the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. If, because of a disability, you are unable to access content on the main Worcester State University website, have questions about the accessibility of content or technology used by Worcester State, and/or would like to report barriers to accessing any technology used, including this website, please email accessibility@worcester.edu.
Campus accessibility map
Campus accessibility fact sheet
If you require immediate assistance with a facility access issue, please contact University Police Department at 508-929-8911.
A number of parking spaces have been designated on campus for vehicles displaying a valid handicapped license plate or official placard from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. These spaces have been identified by signs and painted stripes on each parking space. Each space is designated by a yellow handicap access symbol.
Commuter and Resident Students: If you have a temporary mobility-related issue, we strongly encourage you to request a temporary Handicapped Parking placard with your healthcare provider’s office. Resident students must complete the Parking Application form.
If you are planning an event for the Worcester State community, please include the following information on all communications, print and electronic: To request an accommodation for this event, please contact Student Accessibility Services at accessibility@worcester.edu or call 508-929-8733.
If you would like to explore reasonable educational accommodations, classroom accommodations, and/or housing accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services.
If you need accommodations as an employee, please contact Susan Moore, Director of Employee Services at 508-929-8117.
If you find that you are unable to access web or online content, please contact Fran Manocchio in Student Accessibility Services at 508-929-8733 for support with obtaining alternative format materials (e.g., large print or electronic). If you require an alternative means of communication, such as a Sign Language interpreter, please contact Fran Manocchio in Student Accessibility Services at 508-929-8733.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination Email: mcad@mass.gov Phone: 617-994-6000
U. S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov Phone: 617-289-0111
