Temporary Medical Conditions

The DSO provides services to students who experience significant limitations due to temporary conditions such as illness, injury, surgery, etc. In the past, services have included consultation with a DSO service provider, letters to instructors regarding temporary classroom needs, academic services, physical access information (campus access map), and referral to other campus departments. See also: Temporary Medical Conditions Checklist and Students Who Are Newly Injured.

Your Responsibilities Include

Requesting services by contacting the DSO
Completing a DSO Application
Providing medical documentation including a diagnosis, expected duration of condition, treatment, and limitations. Hospital discharge summaries or doctor’s notes often provide the necessary information. Or you can use the Documentation of Temporary Condition Form.
Meeting with a DSO service provider to discuss temporary needs
Contacting the DSO service provider if/when additional needs arise

Medical Resources
Make sure to follow all medical advice. Ask your medical provider about medical restrictions, when you should return to classes, etc. Get this in writing to share with instructors when needed. On campus medical resources include the Student Health Center and Physical Therapy.

Counseling Resources
It is not uncommon for students to need temporary counseling support or consultation when experiencing medical problems and limitations. The counseling center can also provide information and assistance regarding semester withdrawals and course drops.

Physical Access Resources
Submit campus-wide disability and accessibility concerns and issues to the ADA Hotline (ADA_Hotline@ncsu.edu).

Transportation Resources
The NC State Transportation Department assists students who have difficulty with mobility as follows. All Wolfline buses are equipped with lifts that can accommodate students who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or who otherwise have difficulty using steps. Transportation also has information about accessible parking.
See also: Physical and Transportation Access.

Housing
Students should contact their Resident Adviser to notify housing about the temporary medical condition, to discuss safety issues, and to request assistance with meals, etc.

Volunteers
It is important to ask for help when needed. Students often obtain help from their family, friends, roommates, and others in their community. See also: Finding a Volunteer.