Michigan State University provides services and accommodations to persons with temporary conditions or injuries for both academic and workplace settings. Support is provided when the injury or condition is significant or recovery will be long-term.
Students who experience a disabling temporary condition or significant injury (i.e. a broken leg, a sprained wrist, knee surgery or a long term recovery from surgery) may register with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. RCPD encourages students to communicate with professors prior to the time an accommodation is needed.
Please understand that common, non-disabling illnesses* such as a cold, flu, strep throat, covid, mononucleosis, and many surgical procedures are not covered by RCPD and should be worked out with individual instructional faculty under attendance policies.
*If an illness has long-term impacts, please contact us to discuss further.
If you cannot complete your semester coursework due to a medical condition there are an array of options that may be discussed with an academic advisor within a your college. In addition, you may request a withdrawal for medical reasons and/or a refund by following the procedures as posted by the Office of the Registrar.