Sonoma State University - Disability Services for Students

First Step:
: All high school and transfer students must complete an application for admission to the university through CSU Mentor or you may print out the CSU Mentor Application and return it to Sonoma State University Admissions and Records.

Second Step:
: Students must provide Disability Services for Students (DSS) with medical documentation of their disability, which meets Sonoma State University's Guidelines after admission to the university.To receive services and/or accommodation through the DSS office, you must have your disability and the functional limitations associated with the disability documented by an appropriate professional. *Please Note: An I.E.P or 504 Plan may supplement medical documentation, but is not in and of itself sufficient documentation of a disability.
: The following links contain specific information on how to appropriately document LD and ADD/ADHD:
: - Learning Disabilities
: - Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
: For documentation of psychological and neurological disabilities, please download/complete the following form:
: - Psy/Neuro Documentation Form (MS Word)
: For documentation of mobility/physical, vision, speech-language, or hearing disabilities, please download/complete the following form:
: - Disability Documentation Form (MS Word)

Third Step:
: Please download, print, and complete the following two forms:
: - Student Intake Form (MS Word)

Fourth Step:
: Schedule an Intake Appointment with a Disability Management Advisor to register for services from the DSS office (707) 664-2677. Please bring your completed forms and appropriate documentation with you to this appointment.

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DSS Registration Steps for Students who are Currently Enrolled at Sonoma State University

First Step:

Students must provide the Disability Services for Students (DSS) office with medical documentation of their disability, which meets Sonoma State University's guidelines.

To receive services and/or accommodation through the DSS office you must have your disability and the functional limitations associated with the disability documented by an appropriate professional.

The following links contain specific information on how to appropriately document LD and ADD/ADHD:

- Learning Disabilities

- Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

For documentation of psychological and neurological disabilities, please download/complete the following form:

- Psy/Neuro Documentation Form (MS Word)

For documentation of mobility/physical, vision, speech-language, or hearing disabilities, please download/complete the following form:

- Disability Documentation Form (MS Word)

Second Step:

Please download, print, and complete the following two forms:

- Student Intake Form (MS Word)

Third Step:

Schedule an Intake Appointment with a Disability Management Advisor to register for services from the DSS office (707) 664-2677. Please bring your completed forms and appropriate documentation with you to this appointment.

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Steps to Receive Accommodations for the English and Math Placement Test Accommodations (Important for Freshman)

First Step:: Students must register for the appropriate test (EPT and/or ELM) through Testing Services per your admission instructions from Admissions & Records prior to attending Sonoma Advising Registration and Orientation (SOAR).
Second Step:
: Students must provide the Disability Services for Students (DSS) office with medical documentation of their disability, which meets Sonoma State University's guidelines.
: To receive services and/or accommodation through the DSS office you must have your disability and the functional limitations associated with the disability documented by an appropriate professional.
: The following links contain specific information on how to appropriately document LD and ADD/ADHD:
: - Learning Disabilities
: - Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
: For documentation of psychological and neurological disabilities, please download/complete the following form:
: - Psy/Neuro Documentation Form (MS Word)
: For documentation of mobility/physical, vision, speech-language, or hearing disabilities, please download/complete the following form:
: - Disability Documentation Form (MS Word)

Third Step:
: Students need to call the DSS office at (707) 664-2677, a minimum of two weeks prior to the test date to request appropriate accommodations. Accommodations requested less than two weeks in advance cannot be guaranteed.

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Academic Advising and Class Selection Resources

Advisors

The Disability Management Advisors are available to meet to assist you in your academic planning and discuss your accommodation needs for each semester.

For those students who have a declared major, you should meet with your major advisor prior to registration to ensure that you are on track for meeting your major requirements. Undeclared students should meet with an advisor in the Advising Center and/or a Disability Management Advisor in DSS.

Registration Resources

Registration at a Glance

Searching for Classes

Adding Classes

Online Registration Assistance

Registration Assistance by Phone: (707) 664-2000 -- Reg Helpline (During Reg 1 & Reg 2)

Other Advising Resources

SSU Catalog

SSU Degree Programs

SSU High Demand Majors

Individual Major Requirements

SSU Minors

GPA Calculator

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Additional Resources for Prospective Students

Would you like to learn about specialized technology and how it can help you in the academic setting?
If so, please visit the Assistive Technology Center

Would you like to learn about having your textbooks and other class material converted into audio or another format?
If so, please visit the Alternate Media Center

Are you interested in finding accessible routes on the SSU campus?
If so, please visit the SSU Accessibility Map

Would you like more information about emergency evacuation planning for students with disabilities?
If so, please visit the Emergency Preparation Guide

Would you like to learn more about how students with disabilities can prepare for postsecondary education?
If so, please visit Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education

Would you like to explore the websites of general disability organizations and other resources?
If so, please visit the follow links:

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

CSU Chancellor's Office policies on Services to Students with Disabilities

COMMUNITY/AGENCY RESOURCES

The Disability.gov Directory

California Department of Rehabilitation

Job Accommodation Network

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology

DISABILITY-RELATED ASSOCIATIONS

Association on Higher Education and Disability

California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability

American Association of People with Disabilities