St. Cloud State University

Student Disability Services' unfaltering dedication through persistance continually provides me the positive avenue to attain "real" self-worth! Thanks!
- Peter Linsner
Graduate Student, Special Education

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Disability Services exists to foster programmatic access to students with cognitive, physical and mental/emotional disabilities, so students can achieve their educational aspirations. These rights and responsibilities have been documented so that we can work togwether towards that end.

Rights:

1. The right to be treated with dignity and respect by all SDS service providers (interpreters, graduate assistants, note takers, office staff) and all members of the university community.
2. Equal access to courses, programs, services, jobs, activities and facilities offered by the university.
3. Equal opportunity to learn, work and receive accommodations and services.
4. Confidentiality of information regarding their disability as applicable laws allow.
5. The right to receive high quality services and assistance in accordance with our policies and procedures

General Responsibilities:

1. Self-identify disability status to Student Disability Services.
2. Provide recent documentation about disability related functional limitations.
3. Request necessary accommodations by meeting with the SDS director.
4. Register in a timely manner with the priority registration process and notify the office of any schedule changes after initial registration if they affect your accommodations.
5. Complete other forms as appropriate for the situation (i.e. Alternative Testing Request) in a timely manner.
6. Follow all program, SDS and SCSU policies and procedures.
7. Report any grievances in a timely manner.
8. Meet and maintain the same academic qualifications and essential institutional standards as other students on campus.
9. Follow the university’s Student Code of Conduct as required of all students on campus.