Accessibility Services
Are you interested in support and accommodations from Student Accessibility Resources? Click on the "Start Here" button above to register with SAR, and to begin the interactive process.
GVSU students, log in to the Accommodate Portal to view accommodation memos, make test appointments, request alternate format books, submit semester requests, and other services.
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is committed to providing access to programs and facilities for all students, faculty and staff. GVSU promotes the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is the policy of GVSU to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Approved 11/05 edited 10/21
As adopted by the Board of Trustees, Grand Valley State University is committed to inclusion and equity, and strives to establish a climate that welcomes and affirms the contributions of all students and employees. The University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University strives to provide all members of its community an inclusive environment and equitable opportunities for success.
The University is also committed to maintaining a climate conducive to an educational, living, and employment environment that is free from unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination, as well as those defined by this policy. All members of the community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. It is neither the purpose nor intent of this policy to infringe on the First Amendment or academic freedom as defined by the University.
The University is an antidiscrimination, equal employment opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.
Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other University programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate University purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the University and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking.
Contact Student Accessibility Resources
Welcome new GVSU students! Apply for accommodations to begin the process of registering with Student Accessibility Resources.
Location: Blue Connection, Room 215(2nd Floor)
Phone: (616) 331-2490
Fax: (616) 331-3880
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
To register with our office, please complete the registration form and then schedule your initial appointment with an advisor using Navigate, calling (616) 331-2490, or emailing [email protected].
Complete the registration form. Once this form is submitted, students will receive an automatic confirmation email. Students should schedule your initial appointment with an advisor using Navigate, call us at 616-331-2490, or send an email to [email protected]. This appointment is essential to establishing eligibility and beginning the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations. Be prepared to discuss your condition and how it impacts your life as a Laker. If there are questions at any point, you can contact our office at (616) 331-2490 and [email protected]
You will discuss accommodations and other support with your accessibility advisor during your first meeting.
If you have documentation, please upload it when you complete the registration form. Students do not need to have documentation to register with our office. Your advisor will discuss documentation during your first meeting. Documentation may be needed for most accommodations.
Schedule your advising appointment by calling (616) 331-2490, using Navigate, or emailing [email protected].
The Blue Connection, 2nd floor, room 215, Allendale Campus.
With student permission, support persons can attend meetings with Accessibility Advisors. Students may need to complete a Release of Information (ROI) form. While we appreciate the support that loved-ones provide you, we know that accommodations are most effective when students share their own story, and own their own accessibility process. Nothing about you without you.