In accordance with federal and state laws and Vanderbilt University policies, Vanderbilt University prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion. Vanderbilt provides reasonable accommodation for a person’s sincerely held religious/personal beliefs or practices unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on Vanderbilt. A reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work and/or academic environment that will allow the individual to practice his/her religion. In general, an employee should inform his/her supervisor that he/she needs a religious accommodation. An employee should notify management as soon as he/she becomes aware of a need or potential need for accommodation. Vanderbilt is not required to provide an accommodation if is not aware of the individual’s need and desire for accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are determined, identified, and implemented using a collaborative process. Contents of this request are confidential and will only be shared with appropriate personnel to consider the implementation of a reasonable accommodation. This form will not be placed in employment records. The information may be released to external agencies. Equal Opportunity & Access Office (EOA) Loews, Suite 780 2100 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 or fax to (615) 343-4709 phone (615) 343-9336
(Part I is to be filled out by the person requesting a religious reasonable accommodation and submitted to EOA.)