Students enrolled at NDSU may at some time require assistance in accessing the learning environment due to a temporary medical condition. Temporary medical conditions are ones that are expected to be resolved in a matter of weeks or a few months, e.g., a broken arm, or a broken leg or infectious mononucleosis. Unlike services or accommodations approved for eligible students with disabilities, the University is not obligated to provide Courtesy Services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Division of Student Affairs will attempt to assist students dealing with temporary medical conditions in their efforts to remain in the university setting. It is the student’s responsibility to access and follow the Courtesy Services steps listed below. NDSU cannot guarantee Courtesy Services will be provided in all situations, but personnel of the institution will assist the student when possible.
In the event a student is hospitalized, the student can contact the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs,231-7701, who will notify faculty members of the situation. This notification does not mean the student will be excused from class. No retroactive notice of absence will be sent by the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs.
Students are encouraged to follow the steps listed below:
Step 1:
The student will be expected to make his/her own arrangements for assistance when possible. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, asking a roommate for transportation, seeking notes from another class participant, and asking the faculty to locate a scribe for an exam.
Step 2:
If a student is unable to make his/her own arrangements to meet specific needs, the student will need to meet with the professional treating his/her condition. A determination will need to be made regarding the feasibility and time frame for returning to class, the type of assistance needed, and the length of time the assistance will be needed. The student will need to obtain from the professional a written statement to verify the need for Courtesy Services. The statement from the treating professional should:
Step 3
The student will be responsible for contacting each of his/her instructors to explain the absence, share the professional’s written statement, and determine any time frame to make up work.
Step 4
In addition, the student or instructor can contact the NDSU offices listed below for consultation. The student may need to show the statement of temporary medical condition to verify the need for service.
Step 5
If the medical condition prevents the student from attending classes for an extended period of time, the student will need to discuss the circumstance with each of his/her instructors. Each instructor will advise the student on how the absence will affect the student’s grade and whether it is feasible to remain enrolled in the class.
If it is necessary for the student to withdraw from the University after the deadline, the student can make direct contact with the NDSU Business Office at Old Main 101, phone # 231-7320, to begin the withdrawal process.
NDSU Disability Service, NDSU Student Health Services, NDSU Counseling Center and the NDSU Office of Vice-President of Student Affairs-Feb 2006.