The University of Prince Edward Island, founded on the tradition of liberal education, exists to encourage and assist people to acquire the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for critical and creative thinking, and thus, prepare them to contribute to their own betterment and that of society through the development of their full potential.

Recognizing its moral and legal duty to provide academic accommodation, the University is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities, within a supportive and challenging environment and consistent with academic principles.