Academic Accommodations for High School Students Enrolled in College Courses

Academic accommodations authorized by Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) are designed to enable students to participate in general activities, programs and classes offered by the college. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis with a DSPS Counselor.

Examples include, but are not limited to: extra time on tests and quizzes, use of assistive technology, breaks as needed, ability to record lectures, interpreting services, and alternate media.

Application material is available below, through your College Liaison or online at the college Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) websites.

1. Complete the DSPS Application for Services, to the best of your ability.
2. Verification of Disability can be provided using one of the following
   1. Most recent School District documentation (IEP or 504 Plan);
   2. Documentation from your Medical Provider or Clinician; or
   3. Completed and signed DSPS Verification of Disability Form.

The DSPS Application for Services and Verification of Disability need to be provided to the DSPS office at the college campus you are enrolled. The Application and Verification of Disability may be submitted via email, mail or in person. College DSPS contact information is provided at the bottom of this page.

Once all of your application material is received and reviewed, the DSPS office will contact you to schedule an intake appointment.

• For students enrolled in courses meeting on your high school campus, DSPS will offer to coordinate the intake appointment at your high school site.
• For students enrolled in courses meeting on the college campus, your intake appointment will take place at the college DSPS office.

It depends upon what the requested or recommended accommodations might be. How you request, use, and schedule accommodations will probably be different and need to be discussed with a DSPS Counselor during your intake appointment. Many accommodations such as receiving extended time on a test require students to schedule their request in advance, or it may not be provided. Students should apply for services as early as possible, as accommodations can require time to coordinate. More information regarding some differences with accommodations between high school and postsecondary institutions/colleges can be found on page 5 within Catching the Wave From High School to College: A Guide to Transition and/or at the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights page: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html.