Step 1: 

Schedule an Appointment

Students interested in receiving accommodations and services must self-identify by contacting the DRC at (408) 924-6000 to schedule an appointment to meet with one of the DRC counselors.  For students requesting deaf or hard of hearing services, contact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at (408) 924-6542 or email drc-dhoh@sjsu.edu. Students must arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment to fill out necessary paperwork.

Step 2:

Submit Disability Documentation

After scheduling an appointment with a DRC counselor, students must submit appropriate documentation about  their disability(ies) to the DRC.  For details on documentation criteria, refer to the DRC’s Guidelines for Disability Documentation.  For details on learning disability or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) documentation criteria, refer to DRC’s Guidelines for Learning Disability Documentation or Guidelines for AD/HD Disability Documentation, respectively.

If you do not currently have disability documentation or your documentation does not meet with criteria specified by the DRC’s documentation guidelines:

• For students with medical disabilities, obtain documentation from the appropriate licensed professional using DRC’s Medical Disability Verification Form (PDF).
• For students with learning disabilities, obtain documentation from a qualified professional trained in the administration and interpretation of neuro-psychological assessment or psycho-educational assessment.  Refer to DRC’s Learning Disability webpage for more information.
• For students with visual impairments, obtain documentation from the appropriate licensed professional specializing in Ophthalmology using the Ophthalmological Certification Form (PDF).
• For students with psychological disabilities, obtain documentation from the appropriate licensed professional using the Psychological Disability Verification Form (PDF).

Documentation can be submitted to the DRC on the day of your scheduled intake appointment or prior to the day of your appointment.  To submit documentation prior to your appointment, use one of the following methods:

• Fax documentation to the DRC confidential fax line at 408-924-5999.  Call the DRC shortly after faxing to confirm receipt.
• Mail/Hand-Deliver documentation to:

Disability Resource Center
Administration Bldg, Rm. 110
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0168

Step 3:

Meet with a DRC Counselor

Students must attend their scheduled intake appointment with a DRC counselor to discuss eligibility and recommended accommodations, if appropriate.  If you qualify for services/accommodations, accommodations must be requested each semester.