Prospective Students

Welcome to the University of Michigan!

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) recognizes disability as an integral part of diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for disabled students.

Applying to the University of Michigan:

Students who wish to apply to Umich should visit the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn more about academic programs and requirements.

Students who are not yet admitted, still in high school, or have questions before formally connecting with our office can schedule a Prospective Student Appointment where they can learn more about SSD’s process, exploring accommodations in higher education and Disability-related documentation needs. To schedule a meeting, we request you complete our Student Initial Information Form and contact our office at (734) 763-3000 or [email protected] to schedule an short meeting with our coordinator team.

Already admitted to the University?

Once a student has been fully admitted to UMich, they are able to begin our interactive process for exploring accommodations. We encourage students to set up an initial welcome meeting after orientation in order to help streamline the process but admitted students can meet with coordinators starting in May (Fall) or October (Winter). 

Please visit our How To Get Connected to learn more about the process and complete our Student Initial Information Form. Reviewing our Helpful Documentation Guidelines can help students be proactive in understanding documentation needs and can be submitted prior to the initial meeting. 

Other potential relevant supports:

For Placement Testing Accommodations contact the Office of New Student Programs.

Paratransit Services are offered for students, employees, and visitors to campus. If you are in need of Paratransit Services for the UMich Bus system, please complete our Paratransit Application. 

Accessible Parking is available around campus, please visit Logistics, Transportation & Parking for more information.

Housing Accommodations are managed and requested through MHousing and are explored by Housing's Health and Disability Coordinator. Learn more through their website. 

If you have a food allergy or require a special diet, M|Dining has registered dietitians who can provide you with the resources and information needed to make healthy food choices in the dining halls. For more information check out M|Dining's Allergies and Special Diets or contact them at [email protected].

Temporary Injuries

Students with temporary injuries (such as a broken limb, concussion, or surgery recovery) can complete a Student Initial Information Form and receive supports through the SSD on a temporary basis. 

Students with temporary injuries can meet with an SSD Coordinator prior to submitting documentation. Coordinators can discuss any documentation needs during your Welcome Meeting. In some situations, temporary adjustments may be appropriate and are typically approved for 1 semester and extended as necessary.