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This article outlines how to edit and download captions in Kaltura MediaSpace for accessibility.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the recommended tool to create internal slide decks and presentations shared within the university. PowerPoint has accessibility tools like heading styles, alt text, an accessibility checker, and more.

This document outlines the registration appeal process for students who miss course deadlines due to extenuating circumstances. It details the steps for appealing to add, drop, withdraw from a course, or change the grading method

This article provides an overview of how students and employees can view and download a video transcript in Kaltura MediaSpace from within the media player.

Headings provide a structural hierarchy in documents and websites. Properly structured headings help all readers navigate documents efficiently. Visual readers rely on heading appearance to scan content, while screen reader users depend on programmatic heading structure to jump between sections.

This article outlines how students, employees, alumni, and emeriti can log into their Minnesota State University, Mankato email account through a web browser.

A screenshot is an image that captures what is on the screen of a computer or mobile device. Screenshots are sometimes found in instructional content. Screenshots create accessibility barriers because they contain text and information as images, which screen readers and other assistive technologies cannot interpret.

Captions, audio descriptions, and transcripts are tools that make media more flexible and usable in different learning situations. Captions show spoken words and key sounds as on‑screen text, supporting viewing in noisy or quiet environments. Audio descriptions add spoken explanations of important visual details, helping clarify what is happening on screen. Transcripts provide a text version of the media content, making it easy to review, search, or use materials in a text‑based format.

Checking for accessibility is a critical step to ensure content meets the required digital accessibility standards and works for everyone. Before publishing or sharing content, always check it by using both automatic checkers and manually reviewing with human judgement and assistive technologies.

The grade appeal process allows students to challenge a final course grade if they believe it was assigned due to error, inconsistency, or discrimination. Appeals must include a clear explanation, supporting documentation, and a proposed resolution, and must be initiated within the first 10 class days of the following semester.

Color contrast ensures that text and images of text are visually distinguishable for users, including those with low vision. Meeting this requirement improves readability and accessibility across digital content.

Videos and audio content rely on sound and visuals that some users cannot perceive. Include captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions to ensure all users can access the content.

This article is for PSEO and Concurrent Enrollment students experiencing issues with technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. It outlines some common issues these types of students may experience, such as StarID and Chromebook issues, and offers possible resolutions.

The degree audit is an online advising tool that tracks your academic progress based on your declared major/minor and catalog year. It shows completed, in-progress, and planned courses.

Find information on how to order an MSU transcript to send to another school, employer, or organization. This includes answers to frequently asked questions about: sending transcripts internationally, ordering a transcript for a Driver’s License, and requesting a notarized transcript.