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Southwest State University

Southwest State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258

Official telephone: (507) 537-7021
Toll-free telephone: (800) 642-0684
Fax number: (507) 537-7154
Website: www.smsu.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2010
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Jefferson Lee IV, Pam Ekstrom,
Associate Directors, Academic and Diversity Resources
Contacting the office: 507 537-6169

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: support services but no program
Total number of students in LD program: 19
Services available to LD students:
remedial math, remedial English, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, tutors, talking books, reading machines, videotaped classes, learning center, extended time for tests
LD students are tutored: in small groups
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: yes
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Admission requirements for LD students are the same as those for other students: 0
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: The ACT score and class rank are the same as with any student receiving full admittance or admission as a provisional admit to the Learning Resources Academic Opportunity program. A student denied admission has the right of appeal.
Requirements for LD applicants: SAT I or ACT
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: 0
GED is accepted: yes