Responsibilities

The University of North Dakota is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations/academic adjustments to qualified students with disabilities to ensure there is no discrimination on the basis of disability. 

Faculty Responsibilities

• Include a disability access statement (see below) on each course syllabus.
• You may request a student to provide their Notification of Disability Accommodations email from Student Disability Resources. This email lists recommended accommodations for the current semester at the University of North Dakota.
• Discuss and implement the student's request for reasonable accommodations.
• If unsure how to respond to an accommodation request, please consult with Student Disability Resources.

Student Disability Resources Responsibilities

• Verify a student's eligibility for reasonable accommodation
• Assist students with managing specific accommodations.
• Assist faculty in providing equal access in the classroom to students with disabilities while maintaining academic standards.

Student Responsibilities

• Obtain a Notification of Disability Accommodations email from Student Disability Resources.
• Discuss and make necessary arrangements for accommodations with faculty.
• Notify instructor or Student Disability Resources of problems or concerns with accommodations.

Disability Access Statement

Student Disability Resources recommends the following disability access statement be placed in each course syllabus:

The University of North Dakota is committed to providing equal access to students with documented disabilities. To ensure access to this class and your program, please contact Student Disability Resources to engage in a confidential discussion about accommodations for the classroom and clinical settings. Accommodations are not provided retroactively. Students are encouraged to register with Student Disability Resources at the start of their program. More information can be obtained by email UND.sdr@UND.edu or by phone at 701.777.2100.