Getting Started

The Process

To receive accommodations and services, college students must initiate the process themselves.

1. Submit Documentation: Provide current and relevant disability documentation for review. Find forms and submission guidelines on our Documentation page. Students new to Disability Services should use the secure DS Student Portal for submission.

2. Documentation Review: DS staff will review your submitted documentation, typically within 7 business days (may take longer during peak times). Insufficient or incomplete documentation may delay the review. If you haven’t recieved an update from us regarding your documentation review, feel free to contact our office. 

3. Next Steps and Interactive Meeting: You’ll be notified via your University email about next steps. This often includes scheduling an Interactive Meeting with a DS staff member to discuss your needs and identify reasonable accommodations through an interactive process. This collaborative process continues throughout your time at the University. Accommodations are not determined until this meeting is complete.

If eligibility for services cannot be determined, your email notification will explain the decision and next steps.

Important: Accommodations are not retroactive. They begin only after you formally notify your faculty via the DS Portal of your approved accommodations with your Accommodation Letters. It is your responsibility to send Accommodation Letters every semester you need accommodations.