Accommodations Process for Students

Rock Valley College students may request accommodations for an academic year or for a temporary period through Disability Support Services.

Academic Year Accommodations

1. Complete the online DSS Application
2. Provide documentation to help us understand your needs. Documentation can be uploaded to your DSS application or provided to our office via RVC-DisabilityServices@rockvalleycollege.edu. Documentation must be from a qualified professional and generally should include the following: a clear diagnosis for each disability; any medications or treatment that have been prescribed (including any relevant side effects); a detailed explanation of any functional limitations associated with the disability, particularly as they pertain to the student's academic experience; the expected stability or fluctuation for EACH diagnosis; specific recommendations regarding academic accommodations needed; the name, contact information, and license or certification number for the professional providing the documentation. If you do not currently have documentation, please have your medical provider complete the Disability Verification Form. They can either email the completed form to us directly OR send it back to you, and you can email or submit a hard copy of the form to our office.
3. Once your application and documentation are received, a member of the DSS team will reach out to you to schedule a Welcome Meeting.

 

Temporary Accommodations

If you have a temporary injury (i.e. broken bone, concussion), or require accommodations due to pregnancy, please complete these steps:

1. Complete the online DSS Application
2. Upload documentation that confirms your temporary injury (such as a doctor's visit summary, a photograph of your cast, etc.).
3. Once your application and documentation are received, a member of the DSS team will reach out to you to schedule a Welcome Meeting.

 

Next Steps

During your Welcome Meeting, you and the Accommodations Specialist will discuss:

• Any disability-related barriers you may be experiencing in your academics,
• The accommodations that would best address those barriers, and
• How to set up accommodations in your classes.