What is AIMS?

• Go to www.svsu.edu/accessibility
• Scroll to the "AIMs" button on the top right hand side of the page
• Log in using your SVSU username and password and you will land in the Overview page
• From this page you can access links, eligibility and services which are listed on the left side of the page

If you are new to the ARA, you will need to register with our office through AIMs, upload your documentation, meet with one of our ARA Professionals to determine which accommodations you will need.

If you are eligible for electronic textbooks, after a decision has been made regarding your accommodations, ARA is automatically notified of your need. You can customize requests and add book information by following these steps:

1. Scroll to the "AIMs" button on the top right hand side of the page
2. Log in using your SVSU username and password and you will land in the Overview page
3. Under “My Accommodations” on the left side of the screen, click on “Alternative Formats”
4. Choose you format preference
5. Add book information under “Reading Materials (include as much information as possible)
6. Click, “Submit Request”

We ask that you first search for electronic formats online before purchasing your textbooks from the university bookstore or other sites. For assistance and suggestions, please contact our office at (989) 964-7000. If alternative sites do not have our text, we will continue the search from our end.

Note: You must schedule each exam 7 business days prior to test date. Saturday and Sunday do not count as business days.

If you are eligible for Alternative Testing, follow these steps to schedule a test.

• Go to AIMs then under “My Accommodations” on left side of the screen, click on “Alternative Testing”
• Select the class under “Alternative Testing Contract(s)” and then click “Schedule an Exam”
• Under “Exam Detail,” select your class, select type of test, schedule the date and time
• Check Services Requested and add any additional notes
• Finally, click “Add Exam Request”

At this point, your Professor will receive an email to complete the “Testing Instructions Form”. They only need to complete this form once per semester. Once the Form is completed online, our office will approve your testing time, assign you to a testing location in our office. If you need to change the date/time/etc., you can do so by clicking back into the “Alternative Testing” section. Then click on “Modify Request” for the test you are updating.

1. Students need to select their accommodations each semester for each class.
2. Faculty Notification Letters can be accessed one week prior to the start of the semester.
3. All exams or tests must be scheduled seven business days in advance.
4. If you are eligible for interpreting, C-print, or video captioning, you can access these under, “My Accommodations” and “Deaf or Hard of Hearing.”
5. If your, “Overview” indicates that your services have expired or if you cannot access your account, contact the ARA to set up an update meeting.