Accessibility & Accomodations

JCMU works to help students with disabilities participate in successful experiences studying abroad in Japan.

Follow these steps to get started toward a successful study abroad experience:

1. Explore your options. Review JCMU’s programs to find a program of interest to you.
2. Plan early.
   1. If you haven’t already done so, register with your home institution's disability office.
   2. Communicate with JCMU, your disability specialist, and your academic adviser.
   3. Ask an array of questions that may play a role in your selection of a program, relative to both your academic interests and potential accommodation needs. (What is the environment like? Where will you travel? What are the housing arrangements? What types of medical care are available? What public transportation is available?)
   4. It may be helpful to talk to students with similar disabilities who have studied abroad.
3. Select the program and apply. After engaging with JCMU staff, and your disability specialist to discover which program is the best fit for you, follow the steps to apply for your program.
4. Request accommodations specific to your program. Work with your disability specialist to submit documentation of your requested accommodations to the JCMU East Lansing office.
   1. This should ideally be done at least 12 weeks in advance of the program's scheduled arrival/move-in date to ensure you are aware of accommodations that JCMU can provide. JCMU will continue to review and reply to requests received less than 12 weeks prior to arrival to the extent possible.
   2. Please note that JCMU will assist as much as possible but cannot guarantee that accommodations you request will be available for all programs or in all circumstances.
   3. Accommodation requests submitted after you arrive in country may not be fulfilled.
5. Prepare and go! Continue to work with your specialist and JCMU to fully plan for your pre-departure, study abroad, and return.