AccessMSU Resources 

How to send your Accommodation Letter  

Accommodation Letters should be shared with instructors at the start of each semester through  AccessMSU by following the steps below:  

For step-by-step instructions with screenshots, please review our Student Guide – Sharing Accommodations PowerPoint.

1. Log into your AccessMSU accommodation portal.
2. Select "Add Request for x Class" under the Accommodation Request box for the current academic term.
3. On the next page, you can select the classes you'd like to request accommodations for.
4. If you plan to request all of your accommodations for all of your classes, or if you'd like to bulk request the same accommodations for all of your classes (versus individually choosing each accommodation for each class), select the "Apply the same accommodations to all selected courses" option. We recommend this option so you don’t miss sharing any of your accommodations.
5. Select "Continue To Next Step" to move onto the accommodation selection page. 

6. On the next page, you'll select all the accommodations you'd like for your classes. Choose the "Select All" option if you want to include all of your approved accommodation eligibility on your accommodation letter.  

   Note: If you did not select the "Apply all" option on the previous page, you will need to choose accommodations for each class individually. 

7. Before submitting your request, you must agree to the terms of requesting your accommodations by reading the agreement statement and selecting the checkbox next to the statement.
8. To finally submit your request, select "Submit Request” and your accommodations will automatically be sent to your instructor(s).  

View RCPD's Guide to Instructor Communications.

With RCPD's shift to AccessMSU, Accommodation Letters have a new look and are submitted to instructors via AccessMSU. As the MSU community shifts to this new process, you may receive Accommodation Letters a few different ways. 

1. Prior to June 1, 2026, students sent instructors their Accommodation Letters via email. Students affiliated with RCPD prior to June 1, 2026 may have existing Accommodation Letters that were created and sent via RCPD's former process. If a student emails you their non-AccessMSU Accommodation Letter and it is still valid (check the "Valid Through" date at the top), accept the Letter and encourage the student to send their updated Accommodation Letter via AccessMSU. 

   

2. You will receive Accommodation Letters from AccessMSU via email (note: these emails have the student's RCPD Access Specialist listed as the sender and come from notify@rcpd.msu.edu) and/or you can login to AccessMSU to utilize your customized instructor portal. For instructions about how to view Accommodation Letters via AccessMSU, please refer to the "How to View Accommodation Letters" drop-down tab on RCPD's AccessMSU resource page.

   

What you can expect

• Accommodation letters are not sent until seven days before classes begin.
• Sender: [Access Specialist's name, from notify@rcpd.msu.edu]
• Subject line: [RCPD] Semester Year RCPD Accommodation Letter - Name - Course Number
  • For example: [RCPD] Summer 2026 RCPD Accommodation Letter - Adam - PSY101
• To avoid missing a student’s accommodation, please make sure that emails from notify@rcpd.msu.edu and rcpd@msu.edu are not blocked or filtered.
• Emails may appear to come from Access Specialists but they are actually from one of these two email addresses.
• When students choose to update their accommodations, you will receive a new email with the new accommodation.

Model Syllabus Language

We encourage instructors to update their syllabi language and have provided a new model statement below: 

Michigan State University is committed to providing access and inclusion in all programs, services and activities. Disabled persons should contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at 517-884-RCPD or by visiting RCPD’s website to request accommodations. Additional communication between the student, instructor, and RCPD specialist may be necessary to ensure an accessible classroom experience.

Please send your Accommodation Letter to me as soon as possible so I can ensure proper facilitation of accommodations. Accommodation Letters are generated and sent from within the AccessMSU student portal. Accommodations are not required to be provided prior to me receiving the letter. Students affiliated with RCPD prior to June 1, 2026 may have existing Accommodation Letters that were previously sent via email communication with instructors. I can still accept these letters, but you will need to also send your Accommodation Letter via AccessMSU.