Religious Accommodations
SIUE values the diverse religious and spiritual traditions represented within our campus community and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and workplace where students and staff of all religious and spiritual backgrounds are respected and supported, ensuring that no student or employee is subjected to discrimination, retaliation, or undue hardship for observing their sincerely held religious beliefs.
We encourage faculty, staff, and student organizations to consider religious and spiritual observances and traditions when planning syllabi, exams, assignments, and events, reinforcing an environment of mutual respect. To support this, SIUE’s Religious Accommodations Policy provides guidance on reasonable accommodations for religious and spiritual practices in accordance with state and federal laws.
See the calendars below for many of the religious and spiritual holidays observed by members of the SIUE community. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and individual practices may vary.
- 2025-2026 Religious and Spiritual Holiday Calendar
- 2026-2027 Religious and Spiritual Holiday Calendar
To request religious accommodations, please complete the Religious Accommodations Request Form
If you wish to be exempt from vaccinations due to religious beliefs, please complete the Religious Exemption Request From Mandated Vaccination [pdf]. Requests for religious exemptions will be reviewed based on the information provided.
If you experience issues in identifying reasonable accommodations or would like to appeal a decision, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, and Title IX Coordination (EOA) to file a complaint.
Students
Students seeking religious accommodations in the context of a class or other academic experience are required to notify their instructor in writing as early as possible (no later than 15 business days prior to when the accommodation is needed) by submitting the Religious Accommodations Request Form and engaging in an interactive process with the instructor regarding making up missed work
Employees
Employees seeking religious accommodations in the context of their job should notify their supervisor and complete the Religious Accommodations Request Form as far in advance as possible (no less that 15 business days prior to when the accommodation is needed).
