OPTIONS FOR SCHEDULING CLASSES AROUND DISABILITY NEEDS

Some students may need to build in some flexibility regarding class attendance when scheduling their classes. Disability related circumstances, such as chronic fatigue, frequent illness or hospitalizations can interfere significantly with class attendance. UND does not require attendance in most classes, however there are some courses in which in-class activities are required, e.g. group presentations or graded class discussion. Having a disability does not necessarily exempt the student from having to attend. DSS suggests the student find out if attendance is graded and discuss the possibility of alternatives with the professor before enrolling in the course. The student should consult with their Disability Specialist before approaching the professor.

There are some alternatives to taking classes on campus that require attendance. The following are options that may provide the needed flexibility to dealing with excessive absences:

Online and Correspondence Study Classes – Students can set their own schedule, work at their own pace and choose the time and place for studying.

Taking classes without scheduled meetings gives the student control over when to do course work, but it also puts demands on one’s ability to use time productively. Students need to decide whether taking classes independently fit their work styles.

For a list of courses available at UND, contact Correspondence Study in the Division of Continuing Education, 777- 2661 or online at: www.conted.und.edu/correspondence. For a catalog of distance education courses offered at all the N.D. public colleges see: http://www.access.ndus.edu/.

On-campus classes that meet once a week, in the evening or for part of the semester - These classes are listed in a separate section of the online class schedule. See the UND Registrar’s homepage: www.und.nodak.edu/dept/registrar/. The Grand Forks Air Force Base offers courses from Lake Region State College, which transfer to UND. Classes usually meet in the evenings. Contact the college at the Base Education Center 701 594-8192 or online at: www.lrsc.nodak.edu/gfafb/.

Independent study courses – Find out if the academic department has an independent study designation. In this course the student meets one on one with the professor. Together they decide on the topic, course requirements and designate a few meeting times. This option allows students the flexibility to schedule meetings when they are able.

On campus courses that do not require participation - It’s important to find out the course requirements prior to enrolling by talking with the professor.