Transfer Students

The processes for requesting accommodations may differ somewhat from your previous institution, and we want to help make the transition as seemless as possible. Things to know about registering with Disability Services:

  1. To Get Started, submit documentation of your disability to Disability Services. You’ll find information about documenting a disability and be able to download the required documentation forms from our Documentation page. Students new to Charlotte’s Disability Services should submit documentation online via our DS Student Portal.
  2. Allow Time for the Documentation Review: Once submitted, documentation is reviewed by a DS counselor to determine eligibility for services. The review process typically takes 7 business days. Once a determination is made, you will receive notification to your University email regarding eligibility status and next steps.
  3. Once review is completed, Schedule a Registration Appointment with a DS Staff Member: In this appointment, you and your DS staff member will engage in an interactive process to identify reasonable, appropriate accommodations. This collaboration continues throughout your time at the University. Registration for services is not complete until you meet with a DS staff member.
  4. Introduction to the DS Portal: In your Registration appointment, the DS staff member will explain how to use the DS Portal to manage your accommodations, including how to send your Accommodation Letters to your professors.

Not sure about getting started? Transfer students can make an appointment to come and talk to us about how accommodations were managed at your previous institution, so that we can help you better understand how processes work at UNC Charlotte.  

Disability-related information is private and protected by FERPA. No information regarding your disability or accommodations is ever indicated on your transcripts. If you have questions about services or accommodations, contact us at disability@charlotte.edu or 704-687-0040. We look forward to working with you!

The following websites are dedicated to Transfer Students and offer helpful information: