Student Application Process
Initial Application
Students who have not received accommodations at Minot State Access Services must initiate the request by following the steps below:
- Complete an Access Services New Student Application.
Click on the link provided to fill out the application form. - Send Access Services documentation of your disability.
You can print a documentation request form to be completed by your provider (pdf document).
Documentation must include the following:- Statement of disability on the letterhead of a qualified professional.
- State of how the disability functionally limits you in the academic environment.
- Recommendations for specific accommodations and rationale for those recommendations.
- Schedule an appointment using Starfish or by emailing access.services@minotstateu.edu for availability.
- Login using your Campus Connection login and password
- Search “Access Services”
- Click on “Schedule Appointment”
Access Services Mailing Address:
Access Services
Academic Support Center
500 University Ave West
Minot, ND 58707
Returning Students
Update your accommodations before every new semester
- Complete a Renewal of Accommodations form.
Please refer to your previous accommodation letter, your class schedule, and your textbook list when filling out the Renewal of Accommodations form. - Academic accommodations can be requested any time before or during the semester, as long as the student is registered for classes. Since some accommodations can take 2-3 weeks to set up, it is highly recommended to make your request as soon as possible.
- For housing-related accommodation requests, including single room and assistance animals (service or emotional support), please visit the Residence Life and Housing's website at https://www.minotstateu.edu/life/.
Appointments to set up individual accommodations or to discuss any problems/concerns you may have can be made via Starfish.
Your right to privacy and confidentiality is a high priority at MSU's Access Services office. All records are kept in locked file cabinets, except as noted below, no information regarding a student's disability or use of services will be released to parties outside of AS without prior written consent:
- General information concerning the student such as name and address will be released in the same manner as other student records. See the MSU Registrar’s Office for description of MSU's policy regarding the release of student records.
- Confidential information, such as the student's disability or use of AS services, may be shared in the course of consultation with or referral to other appropriate professionals within MSU, when the person has a legitimate educational interest.
- For legally mandated audits and investigations.
- When required by court order or subpoena, the specific information requested will be released.
- In extreme situations where immediate harm to self or others may result, the law may require that essential information to be reported to necessary agencies or parties.
AS student files are maintained for five (5) years from the date of last attendance. At the end of the five-year period, all records in the file will be destroyed.
For this reason, students are advised to retain personal copies of all disability documentation submitted to AS.
