GENERAL INFORMATION
 

ADMISSION
 

Admission to South Dakota State University is available to all academically qualified persons.  Applicants should advise the Admissions Office (Administration Building, Room 200, Telephone: (605) 688-4121 that they have a disability.  This information will not jeopardize their eligibility for admission.  Documentation of disability should be submitted to the coordinator of Disability Services.

CAMPUS TOURS

Campus tours are available throughout the year. If accommodations are needed, please advise at the time of booking the tour.  Call the Admissions Office, (605) 688-4121, to arrange a tour.  University offices are closed on weekends and holidays.

PARKING

Vehicle identification permits can be obtained from the SDSU Safety and Security Office located on the corner of Harvey Dunn Street and Medary Avenue.  The accessible parking and entrance are located on the south side of the building. Telephone: (605) 688-5117.  If an individual possess a state-issued “Handicapped” permit, he or she may purchase an SDSU “H” permit, and must do so to park on campus.  Individuals who possess either a portable “Handicapped” permit or license plate issued by a state department of motor vehicle designating their status may park in all “Handicapped” parking spaces on campus.   Vehicles bearing an “H” permit may be parked in any legal parking area to include those designated S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, C or H parking stalls.  They can NOT be parked in “X” (reserved) stalls or they will be ticketed and fined.

SDSU: Traffic/Parking Regulations

Accessible Parking and Interactive Campus Map

FINANCIAL AID

In providing financial assistance to students, the university will not discriminate against students with disabilities, such as providing less financial assistance or limiting eligibility for assistance based upon disability.  Financial aid awards will reasonably recognize the particular needs of students with disabilities, including additional costs related to the disability, the possible need for reducing credit loads or extending time allowed to complete graduation requirements, based on requests and supporting information provided to financial aid programs.  The need to reduce course loads should be discussed with staff at the Office of Disability Services and the Financial Aid Office located in the Administration Building, Room 106.  Telephone: (605) 688-4695.

ACADEMIC ADVISERS

Students with disabilities should contact their academic adviser early in their academic career to discuss concerns, needs, and educational goals. Academic Advisers assist students with disabilities and the Coordinator of Disability Services in designing appropriate and effective reasonable accommodations for classrooms and labs.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Residential Life staff provide clean, comfortable, safe, affordable and accessible student housing.  Students with disabilities should discuss their need for accessible housing with staff at the Office of Disability Services and at Residential Life.  Residential Life is located in Caldwell.  Telephone: (605) 688-5148.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

The Off-Campus Housing office can be contacted at (605) 688-5916.  This office provides current listings of available housing in the City of Brookings and surrounding area.  Availability of accessible housing in the community can vary so it is wise to begin looking early.