REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

To receive accommodations, students with disabilities are required to:

• Identify themselves to the OSS.
• Request accommodations at least six weeks prior to the beginning of each semester.
• Provide documentation prior to any provision of services. Accommodations cannot be retroactive and begin only after appropriate documentation has been provided and it is determined that the requested accommodations are reasonable.
• Obtain assessments, test results and additional information, if needed.
• Meet all college qualifications including the essential technical, academic and instructional standards.
• Meet with each faculty member during the first week of classes to discuss the accommodation plan, preferably during the faculty member’s posted office hours.
• Keep the Director of the OSS informed of academic progress and any concerns.
• Use other campus services where appropriate (such as counseling, tutoring).
• Appeal any decision regarding reasonable accommodations as described in the section entitled Grievance Procedure.