Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning access to educational benefits and programs. For the purposes of this policy, a student with a disability is one who:

1. Has a physical or mental impairment that materially or substantially limits a major life activity and,
2. Has a record of such an impairment and,
3. Is regarded as having such an impairment.

A student with a disability who requests academic assistance must provide professio-nally recognized documentation of the disability and the need for services requested. Students are responsible for furnishing current documentation of their disability to the disability coordinator or dean. These diagnostic reports should be within three years of the request for service and should be completed by a physician or other licensed practitioner. Determination of eligibility for academic support services will be made by the disability services coordinator or dean. Determination of the specific services for eligible students will be made by the disability coordinator or dean with input from any appropriate administrative and faculty members, taking into account the eligible student’s stated preferences. The services provided will be within the legal parameters of “reasonable accommodation.”

While requests to determine eligibility may occur at any time during the student’s career at the university, a request for specific services relating to a preexisting condition must be made at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each course. This time frame allows the university to secure the approved services. The university establishes and maintains curriculum and degree requirements for all students.

Contact Information

Your written accommodation requests and documentation can be mailed to:

Students enrolled in programs through the Twin Cities campus:
Saint Mary's University
Gena Bilden
Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Services
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4403

Students enrolled in programs through the Winona campus:
Karen Hemker
Disability Services Coordinator
Academic Skills Center
Saint Mary' University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #44
Winona, MN 55987-1399