Intake Process and Requesting Accommodations
Requesting Accommodations: DSS Informational Packet
- Complete the Admissions and Registration process and Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) (if applicable)
- Students must self-identify to the Disability Support Services (DSS) office for accommodations.
- DSS does not actively identify students with disabilities; only students can request accommodations for themselves. Parents or other individuals are not allowed to request accommodations for the student.
Sign Language Interpreter
At least 3 business days (excluding weekends/holidays/summer hours) advanced notice is required if a Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) is needed for any meetings with DSS or other CTC departments. Please email DSS at DSS@ctcd.edu for more information.
New Students ONLY
All new students requesting accommodations are required to complete the DSS Student Intake e-Form and provide medical documentation. (see below)
! IMPORTANT NOTE: If already registered with DSS and received classroom accommodations within the last 3 years, there is no need to complete the Student Intake e-Form again. This form is a one-time requirement and do not need to be completed each term or semester.
- DSS Student Intake E-Form (Have your documentation ready before you submit your request for accommodations and attach medical documentation to the E-Form - form cannot be submitted without attached medical documentation)
- Medical Documentation Requirements
Please allow a minimum of 7 business days for initial processing of received intake forms. Once the DSS Student Intake e-Form and required medical documentation has been reviewed and approved by DSS, the student is then required to complete and submit the Online Accommodation Request E-Form .
Contact DSS with any e-Forms questions before completing and submitting form.
For login or access issues please contact IT Help Desk at 254-501-3103 or e-mail, or live support.
Returning Students
- Request accommodations every semester after class registration.
- Accommodations can be requested anytime during the semester, but they are not retroactive. DSS recommends immediate requests after registration.
- Approved accommodations apply only to registered courses.
- DSS does not send accommodation reminders; students submit requests to their assigned Coordinator using the Online Accommodation Request e-Form below.
- After accommodations are requested, DSS will email accommodation forms to you and your instructors within 7 business days.
Online Accommodation Request E-Form (please provide course name & number, instructors name, semester and online (if applicable)
Once Accommodation Requests are Approved:
- Students must communicate with instructors about using approved accommodations for all courses.
- Report any schedule or instructor changes to DSS after receiving the Accommodation Letter.
- Students can choose to use or not use their approved accommodations.
- Accommodations provide equal access but do not guarantee academic success. Students are responsible for monitoring their academic progress and are encouraged to seek free tutoring at the Academic Studio.
- All students must read and follow all policies as outlined in the CTC Student Handbook and DSS Student Handbook.
- Accommodations go into effect once the instructor receives the Accommodation Letter from the DSS office.
All Accommodation Forms will be emailed to the student's school email address (CTC's Eagle mail).
Students must contact DSS to discuss any questions or concerns about accommodations or DSS policies. Report problems promptly as delays may hinder resolution. If a student doesn't request accommodations, neither the DSS office, instructors, nor CTC are obligated to provide them until the student formally submits the required Online Accommodations Request Form.
