Disability Handbook - Part 1

Orientation

All incoming freshmen must attend orientation.  If you have accommodation needs, please contact Disability Services at 906-227-1700 in advance to make the necessary arrangements.

Note: No calculators are permitted for the math placement exam.

Working With Other Agencies

Students with disabilities are strongly advised to work with their Department of Rehabilitation or Commission for the Blind counselor during the admissions process. Different agencies have different requirements for eligibility and processing times, so it is best to contact your caseworker well in advance of your projected start date at Northern Michigan University. 

Housing

All single undergraduate students must live in the residence halls unless they:

• have reached junior status (56 or more hours of college credit)
• have resided four or more semesters in residence halls
• are 21 years of age or older on or before the last official day of registration for the fall semester
• are residing at home with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• are veterans who qualify for veterans’ benefits by virtue of at least one year of active service in the armed forces or
• are taking eight or fewer credits during the semester in question.

Any student may apply for an exception to the housing requirement due to critical financial circumstances, serious medical reasons, or other extenuating circumstances which may prevent him or her from complying with the housing requirement. Applications are available from the Office of Housing and Residence Life or online. Please refer to Application for an Exception to the Housing Requirement.

Single rooms are not granted as an accommodation for ADD/ADHD or learning disabilities.  There are many quiet halls and a wide variety of quiet places to study on NMU’s campus.

Registration

Before registering for courses, meet with your academic adviser to ensure that you will be enrolling in courses that meet your degree requirements. Students may not register for classes if there is a hold on their records.  A hold may exist for many reasons (financial, orientation, advising, etc).  Contact the Student Service Center at 906-227-1221 for more  information. 

Once you register for classes, contact the Disability Services Office to meet with the DS coordinator to arrange accommodations for your classes.  Your accommodation needs may vary with different course formats and requirements.  Your promptness is necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.