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Current Students FAQ

Disabilities Services Information

• What is Disabilities Services?
  
  
• What services/accommodation/resources are available through Disabilities Services?
  
  
• How do I register to receive disability-related services at Ferris State University?
  
  
• How does Disabilities Services determine what accommodations and services I should receive?
  
  
• What should I do if I don't agree with my accommodation plan or if I have difficulty implementing my accommodations?
  
  
• How are my instructors informed of my disability-related needs?
  
  
• Will faculty or staff members or other students find out I have a disability/medical condition?
  
  
• Is my information confidential?
  
  
• How does the University protect my confidentiality?
  
  
• Should I schedule an appointment to register for services with Disabilities Services?
  
  
• As a new student, when is the best time to register with Disabilities Services?
  
  
• Do I need to register with anyone if I don't want any accommodations?
  
  
• If a student registers with the Disabilities Services, will it show up on transcripts/diplomas and/or my "permanent record"?
  
  
• Can Ferris State University forward a copy of documentation to another school if a student transfers?
  
  
• Can the Disabilities Services provide copies of documentation once it has been submitted?
  
  
• If I don't choose to disclose my disability when I am admitted, may I do that later and receive accommodations?
  
  
• Are International Students able to register with Disabilities Services?
  
  
• Where do I get the forms I need?
  
  

General Disability Information

• What constitutes a disability?
  
  
• What does "substantially limiting" mean?
  
  
• What is a major life activity?
  
  
• What are reasonable accommodations?
  
  
• Why do students with disabilities receive accommodations? It doesn't seem fair to other students.
  
  

Academic Accommodations Information

• Do students with disabilities receive course waivers?
  
  
• Does Disabilities Services provide tutoring services?
  
  
• What should I do if I miss classes due to my disability? Will Disabilities Services excuse absences?
  
  
• Do you offer learning skills classes for students with Learning Disabilities?
  
  
• Are there resources available to help me develop more effective study strategies?
  
  
• Are students with disabilities graded differently by instructors?
  
  
• Must I receive accommodations every semester?
  
  
• Is there assistance for people with mental health problems?
  
  
• Will Disabilities Services help manage and arrange my medication while I'm a student at Ferris State University?
  
  
• What happens if my disability causes me to act in a way that may be inappropriate?
  
  
• How can I get accommodations on my GRE, PRAXIS, GMAT, etc?
  
  
• What if I have additional questions?
  
  

Determining a Disability Information

• What should I do if I suspect I have a disability and want to receive accommodations?
  
  
• Does Disabilities Services conduct testing to determine if I have a disability?
  
  
• If I have a temporary condition, Disabilities Services help me?
  
  

Accessibility on Campus Information

• How do I locate accessible routes to as well as entries, restrooms, and elevators in campus buildings?
  
  
• How do I make sure I can get to buildings when winter comes?