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ISU Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides full spectrum medical care to students. Fracture care, lacerations, urinary infections, high blood pressure, diabetes, contraception, and depression are a few examples of the broad range of conditions cared for at Student Health. In addition, the student pharmacy provides an excellent source for low cost medications.

Full time students (12 credits or more) may see a care provider at no charge. Part-time students and spoused of students may see a care provider at reduced rates compared to off-campus sources.

A valid Bengal ID card is required at each visit. Students who enroll spring semester but not the Summer Session may use the Student Health Center during the summer for a one-time clinic fee when pre-registered for fall semester. Ask about our extended-care policy.

Students are not required to purchase ASISU Student Insurance in order to obtain services at the Student Health Center. However, full-time enrollment at ISU requires that students be covered by some form of health insurance.

Services offered: X-ray, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Minor surgery, fracture care, Women's Health Clinic, Men's Health Clinic, some immunizations (Tetanus, Hepatitis A/B, Influenza).

Hours: MWF 0800-1630, TTh 0900-1630--Fall and Spring Semester
MWF 0800-1530, TTh 0900-1530--Summer Session

ISU ADA Center

What is the purpose of the Center?
The ADA & Disabilities Resource Center works to ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunity to pursue a higher education.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provide the laws under which the Center functions.

The ADA Center strives to provide qualified individuals with equal access to educational, recreational and social activities at ISU. We refer students, faculty and staff to appropriate on and off campus agencies and organizations to supplement Center services.

Who may access the ADA Center?
ISU students, faculty and staff who have a disability, have a record of a disability, or are perceived as having a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, may apply for services at the Center.

Persons who are blind, deaf, have mobility impairments or diseases such as diabetes, asthma or cystic fibrosis may receive services. Accommodations are also provided for individuals with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and psychological disabilities, among others. Information regarding the nature of an individual's disability is held in strict confidence.

What are the individual's responsibilities?
The ADA Center encourages each individual to strive for maximum independence in the pursuit of personal, academic, and vocational goals. In order to be considered for services, one must:

Self-identify to the ADA Center.
Provide current, valid documentation of disability by a licensed physician or psychologist, together with test results.
Schedule an appointment with the ADA Center to discuss accommodations. Once accommodations are discussed and identified, the individual agrees to:
- Personally deliver a memo generated by the ADA Center to instructors or employer and discuss special needs with them.
- Work with instructors or employer to implement accommodations.
- Maintain contact with the ADA Center and follow policies and procedures with regard to renewing Letters of Accommodation, scheduling exams, checking email for policy changes, etc.

What kind of documentation is required?

Current documentation from a qualified medical or psychological professional is required in most cases. Documentation should be in the form of medical records &/or psychological test reports, and include diagnosis, prognosis, and recommended accommodations. Notes on Prescription pads are not acceptable.

What types of accommodations are typically provided?

Some common accommodations include:

Assistive technology
Enlarged type
FM systems
In-class note-takers
Nonstandard test-taking accommodations
Permission to tape record lectures
Priority registration
Scribes
Special seating arrangements
Sign language interpreters
Structural barrier removal
Readers for exams
Textbooks in alternative formats
Transcribers

When is the best time to apply for services?

To maximize the effectiveness of accommodations, we urge individuals to apply for ADA Center services 6-8 weeks prior to needing them. Some accommodations take 4-6 weeks to put in place.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to contact the Center prior to or upon enrollment at ISU. It is our responsibility to make every effort to accommodate your needs. If you encounter structural or attitudinal challenges, please contact the Center.

ISU Counseling & Testing Center

The University Counseling and Testing Service serves Idaho State University with a dual mission. The counseling services mission is to support the academic, emotional, social, vocational, spiritual, cultural, and professional development of students and other members of the ISU community by offering counseling, assessment, outreach, consultation, training, and educational and health promotion services. The testing services mission is to initiate and provide a secure, professional, and proctored testing environment to meet individual, University, and community needs for admission, certification, licensure, correspondence, course placement, job placement, and academic course exams.

ISU Career Center

The ISU Career Center is a comprehensive office serving both the career development and employment needs of our students and alumni. Their goal is to assist in developing partnerships between students, alumni, and faculty designed to enhance the career development of our students.

Supporting Academic Progress

The Student Success Center offers a range of programs designed to support student education and faculty instruction across Idaho State University.

For students, we offer

* free individual and small-group tutoring in math, writing, and content area courses ranging from anthropology to zoology.

* classes, workshops, and individual tutoring for non-native speakers of English in areas including American culture, written and oral presentation support, and accent modification.

* 8-week classes focused on learning strategies.

* small First Year Seminar classes designed to enrich the experience of incoming students.

* honors classes leading to Idaho's only Honors degree.