Getting Started
If you are new to ϳԹ or are requesting access office services for the first time, follow the steps below.
1. After you are admitted to ϳԹ, schedule a meeting with the access office location of your choice. If you are an online student, contact one of the campus offices by visiting, calling or emailing.
- Existing ϳԹ students can .
2. During the initial meeting, you will:
- Discuss your goals and interests with your access specialist.
- Complete a short application for access services (PDF).
While we strive to make all content accessible, these older PDF documents may not fully comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. To request a paper copy or an accessible format, please reach out to the access office.
- Review accommodations that may work best for you.
- Provide documentation of disability, with help from your access specialist if needed.
- Review access office policies and procedures in the College’s , section G.08, Students with Disabilities.
3. Share your Instructor Notification (IN) with each professor and talk with them about your disability-related needs and specific requests.
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You are not required to disclose your disability.
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If you would like help with this process, your specialist is here to support you.
4. Keep in touch and ask questions.
- Let your specialist know right away if you have any concerns about your accommodations. It is much easier to address issues early.
- Schedule follow-up appointments as needed. We recommend checking in every two weeks during your first semester.
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Use your instructors’ office hours to help you stay on track with academics and accommodations.