Accommodations and Services

Accommodations for students

The Office of Student Disability Services is required to offer accommodations to students based on their disability. Most reasonable accommodations will need to be requested by the student each semester. 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, which students 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.

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 MSU Dining Services at msu.diningservices@murraystate.edu to inquire about getting in touch with the Registered Dietitian with Sodexo. The Registered Dietician can provide students with assistance with dietary needs and food allergies the student may be experiencing.

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 GLEAN to provide students a note-taking accommodation.

GLEAN 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.

Learn more national voter registration information

Pregnancy and Parenting

View the full details of requesting a pregnancy and parenting accommodation.

ADA Student Grievance Procedure

Please review the procedures regarding discrimination grievances provided by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access.

Resources

Health and Medical

University Counseling Center in Applied Science - therapy and counseling provided to staff and students
Counseling and Wellness Center in Alexander Hall - therapy, counseling, and disability diagnostic assessments
Psychological Center in Wells Hall - therapy, counseling, and disability diagnostic assessment

Academic Resources

Testing Center in Applied Science- for more information on ACT, ACT on campus (formerly known as ACT Residual), KYOTE, PRAXIS, CLEP, AP, GRE, LSAT, ACCUPLACER, etc.
Racer Writing Center
Racer Oral Communications Center
Math Center
Lowry Center - free tutoring available during the fall and spring semesters

Murray State University Accessibility

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