Accommodations and Services
Accommodations for students
The Office of Student Disability Services is required to offer accommodations to students based on their disability. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Some reasonable accommodations, such as testing accommodations, will need to be requested by the student each semester. While others, such as certain housing accommodations, are requested each academic year. Requests can be made through an interactive process between the student and an SDS staff member.
The Office of Student Disability Services also has Enhanced Services, called Project Pass, in which incoming students at the beginning of their college career can choose to participate. By signing up for Project Pass (Enhanced Services), students are required to use all the services. Learn more about Project Pass.
Academic / Testing
View the full details about requesting a testing accommodation.
Housing
View the full details about requesting a housing accommodation.
Parking
View the full details about requesting a parking accommodation.
Meal plan
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with our Director or Associate Director to discuss a meal plan adjustment or accommodations related to food allergies or dietary restrictions. The student would need to register with our office, and have documentation on file that would support the need for specific accommodations or adjustments.
Students are also encouraged to contact ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Dining Services at msu.diningservices@
Interpreters and Captioning
Please make an appointment with the Director or Associate Director. Students will need to discuss the type of accommodation they have used before: interpreter, FM system, C-Print captioning are a few examples.
Note Taking
The Office of Student Disability Services works in collaboration with to provide students a note-taking accommodation.
is a web-based program that unlocks students’ learning potential by helping them overcome information overload and/or attention and focusing issues during a classroom lecture.
Please contact the SDS Office at msu.studentdisabilities@murraystate.edu for more information.
Emotional Support Animals
View the full details about requesting an emotional support animal accommodation.
Classroom
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet with our Director or Associate Director to discuss appropriate classroom accommodations. The student would need to register with our office, and have documentation on file that would support the need for specific classroom accommodations. Some classroom accommodations that may be appropriate to consider may include: note-taking assistance, permission to record lectures, preferential seating, permission to have food and/or drink in the classroom (or lab) due to a medical condition, or alternate seating arrangements (i.e. desk, table, chair due to a physical impairment).
Voter Registration
Voter registration information and forms are available for individuals with disabilities at the Office of Student Disability Services, 423 Wells Hall, Murray KY 42071. Individuals with disabilities can receive assistance with completion of these forms upon request.
Pregnancy and Parenting
View the full details of requesting a pregnancy and parenting accommodation.
ADA Student Grievance Procedure
Resources
Health and Medical
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University Counseling Center in Applied Science - therapy and counseling provided to staff and students
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Counseling and Wellness Center in Alexander Hall - therapy, counseling, and disability diagnostic assessments
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Psychological Center in Wells Hall - therapy, counseling, and disability diagnostic assessment
Academic Resources
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Lowry Center - free tutoring available during the fall and spring semesters
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