The major objective of the program for students with disabilities at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is to provide services on an individualized basis for mainstreaming into the general student population. Our other objective is to provide assistance to students with disabilities in their acclimation to the campus and to assure positive learning experiences. Admissions Policy Persons with disabilities who apply for admissions are considered in the same manner as any other applicant. Neither the nature of the disability nor the severity of the disability are used as criteria for admission.
Admission is based solely on academic qualifications.
Specialized student services are available to all eligible students with disabilities. When a disabled applicant has been admitted to the University, it is the student's responsibility to notify the Administrator for Special Student Programs. The Administrator for Special Student Programs will also work with newly admitted students or prospective students to plan for needed services prior to the student's arrival on campus for the beginning of classes. The purpose of this admission planning is to enable students to either begin or successfully continue their educational programs on the UM-St. Planning for specialized services always involves several offices.