Student Access serves degree-seeking and non-degree seeking undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across University programs and disciplines. We value diverse identities and experiences; we honor disability as an important aspect of human diversity.
New Students
For new students, view our accommodation process by visiting our Get Connected page.
CIS, PSEO, and UMTYMP Students
Students participating in CIS, PSEO and UMTYMP courses at UMTC may encounter different processes for requesting disability-related accommodations. It is important to understand how each program manages accommodations before contacting the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
College in the Schools (CIS)
CIS allows high school students to take University of Minnesota courses taught at their high school by trained high school instructors. Because CIS courses are delivered within the high school setting through partnership with the University of Minnesota, students should first review accommodation procedures described on the CIS website including how to activate their UMN internet account and email. Students must first activate their UMN account then complete the DRC registration process to receive accommodations within their CIS courses.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
PSEO allows eligible Minnesota high school students to enroll in courses directly at a college or university campus. Because students are enrolled as University students, accommodation requests should be coordinated directly with the DRC. Students must complete the DRC registration process before accommodations can be implemented.
University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)
UMPTYMP provides advanced mathematics coursework for academically talented middle and high school students through the University of Minnesota. Students should first review accommodation procedures with UMTYMP program staff to understand how supports are implemented within the program. UMTYMP program staff can help determine whether coordination with the DRC is needed.
Returning Students
If you are already registered with the DRC and need to connect with your access consultant to discuss changes to your accommodations or address a concern, please reach out to them directly via email. If you are unsure who your access consultant is, please email [email protected].
The DRC uses Accessible Information Management (AIM), an online accommodation management system that allows students to request their accommodations through an online Student Portal.
You can use our AIM Student Portal to do the following
- Request your accommodations
- Update/make changes to your accommodation letter from your existing list of approved accommodations
- Schedule an exam
- Submit a request for an alternative format of your textbook
- View and download your current accommodation letter
Instructors/Faculty/Staff
For questions, please contact the Access Consultant named on the student’s letter. You may also connect with us during Info Session hours. More resources can be found on our faculty and instructor FAQ.
Questions? Please check out our FAQ.
Info Session Hours
To learn more about the DRC and disability accommodations, we offer Info Session hours Monday - Friday, 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm for a 15 minute consultative conversation with one of our access consultants.
Both in-person and virtual Info Session meetings are available. To meet in person, please come to our office in the McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 170.
To meet virtually, please email [email protected] on the day you're available to meet and include the following:
- The hour that you can attend: 11am - 12pm OR 2pm - 3pm
- Preferred meeting method: Zoom, phone, or Google Meet
- Main topic/concern you'd like to discuss
Info Session meetings are first come, first served, and can not be scheduled in advance. All Zoom links will be sent out the day of. Please check in no later than 11:45am for the morning session and 2:45pm for the afternoon session.
If you are a student and have not already done so, pleases complete the Student Information Form prior to meeting on drop in.