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Welcome to the Access Center

Our team of professionals is dedicated to ensuring access and inclusion for all students with disabilities. The Access Center serves students with either temporary medical conditions or permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or mental health disabilities. We collaborate with students and faculty to provide accommodations, services and access to academic programs.

Here Virtually to Support You!

While our team continues to work remotely, we are ready to support you via phone-303-615-0200, email-accesscenter@msudenver.edu, or virtual appointments. We are available to assist you during our normal operational hours of Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you need to submit documents, please scan and submit them using our Secure File Drop, or call us at 303-615-0200 to determine an alternate delivery method.

COVID-19 Health Resources

Health Center at Auraria

MSU Denver Counseling Center

Psych Hub provides tools and resources to help manage potential stress and anxiety resulting from COVID-19. This hub brings together a variety of resources to help cope with social isolation, job loss and other mental health issues.

Access Center Events

STEP Workshop 2: Access Center Students & MSU Denver Faculty Panel

Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 6p-7p

Visit the STEP page for information and to register.

Engage in an interactive discussion with current Access Center students and MSU Denver faculty. Students will provide useful tips on how to self-advocate to ensure your needs are met. Faculty will discuss the academic demands placed on students and how to work with faculty to increase your chances of success.

Access Center Student Community Meeting

Thursday, October 29, 2020, 2-3p

Join the Oct. 29 Student Community Meeting on Teams

Join us for our next Student Community meeting on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 2:00-3:00pm. The Student Community is open to all MSU Denver students registered with the Access Center. The goal of the Student Community is to give students a space to connect with peers in open discussion, and increase a sense of belonging and community. Discussion will be facilitated by Access Center staff members Jess Austin and Maria Fontana. Please join us via Teams, and bring along anything you’d like to discuss with your peers. For accommodation needs or more information, contact Jess Austin at jausti45@msudenver.edu.

STEP Workshop 3: Technology Tools for Students with Disabilities

Thursday, November 12, 2020, 6p-7p

Visit the STEP page for information and to register.

Access technology has positively changed how some students learn and demonstrate their academic knowledge. This session includes demonstrations of technology that can help improve your reading, writing, and note taking abilities.

Previous Events

Executive Functioning Virtual Workshop Series, Part 1: Organization, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 11a-12p
Access Center Student Community Meeting, Thursday, September 17, 2020, 2-3p
Executive Functioning Virtual Workshop Series, Part 2: Time Management & Study Skills, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 1-2p
STEP Workshop 1: Transition & How to Access Disability Support Services, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6p-7p
Executive Functioning Virtual Workshop Series, Part 3: Self-Advocacy, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3-4p
Access Center Student Community Meeting, Thursday, October 15, 2020, 2-3p
Virtual Screening: Autism Goes to College, Thursday, October 15, 2020, 3p