How to submit an Initial Request for Accommodations

In this video, you will learn how to submit an initial request for accommodations.

First, visit our website,

then scroll down until you see, Welcome Jaguars.

You will select New Applicants underneath the category, new to DSS.

You have two options for submitting the online initial requests for accommodations.

You can either scan the QR code with your cell phone,

or click the button Initial Request.

You will sign in using your Jaguar credentials,

and that will take you to the online student application.

There are two steps to register.

Step 1, is to fill out an application,

and Step 2, is to submit documentation.

In order to be approved for accommodations,

documentation will need to be provided.

Process to initially request accommodations: Step 1,

submit the initial request for accommodations form with documentation from

a qualified professional verifying diagnosed disability or disabilities.

Step 2, schedule and attend an intake meeting

with a Case Manager to discuss the Disability Support Services,

DSS process, and your request for academic accommodations.

Step 3, schedule and attend a decision meeting

with your Case Manager to discuss accommodation decisions,

procedures for accommodations, if approved,

and coordination of services, if approved.

Step 4, verify approved accommodations.

If approved for accommodations,

your Case Manager will send faculty notification letters,

formerly known as Letters of Accommodations via

email to inform the instructors of your approved accommodations.

You will be included via your student email.

This process activates your accommodations, however,

students and instructors are encouraged to meet to clarify

delivery of accommodations, and course requirements.

First, you will fill out personal information.

Any items starred are required,

though we ask that you provide as much information as possible.

Select your Start Term and expected Graduation Term.

Fill out your first name,

last name, middle name, preferred name.

Your student ID will already be filled out for you.

Your birth date, and your pronouns.

Provide us your contact information,

such as your cell phone number,

or home phone number, and your email address.

The email address is required.

Provide us your local address including the city,

state, and zip code.

If you have an address different from your local address,

please fill it out, or you can select Same as Local Address.

You will provide additional information such as

the degree you are seeking,

and any affiliations that you may have.

If you have any additional notes for us,

you may place them in the additional note box.

The last three questions are required.

Please fill them out to the best of your ability.

Question 1 states,

identify your diagnosed disability or disabilities.

Question 2 states,

describe how your disability or disabilities affect you academically.

Question 3 states, what accommodations are you requesting?

Once you have finished these questions,

and the rest of the application, select Submit Application.

Next, you'll submit documentation.

If you are unable to submit documentation at

the time of your submitting the online student application,

an email will be sent to you that will allow you to submit any documentation.

In order to be approved for accommodations,

documentation will need to be provided.

You are able to attend your intake meeting before you submit documentation,

but accommodations will not be approved until documentation is submitted.

If you have any questions,

contact our office at 210-784-1335,

or email us at disability.services@tamusa.edu.