College Accommodations
College information for students with learning differences![]()
About College Accommodations![]()
- While colleges do offer accommodations that may be similar to those the student received in high school, colleges are not obligated to offer the same accommodations. High school IEP and 504 plans do not directly transfer to college.
- The student should have a good understanding of their specific disability and need for accommodations before going to college because, unlike high school where parents, counselors and teachers are involved, the student must drive the process for obtaining, communicating and using accommodations in college.
- The college may request documentation such as recent psycho-educational or neuro-psychological assessments (done within 3 years) to show what your disability is and to help determine the most appropriate accommodations.
- Depending on the college, the student may need to reapply for accommodations every semester or every year.
- A student must register with the office of disabilities at their college to receive accommodations.
- While according to law, in order to receive federal funding, colleges must offer some accommodations, the level of accommodations will differ by college.
- It is important to research the support at each college and visit if possible. Below is a list of colleges in the Western United States for you to use to start your search.
Services levels at Western Colleges![]()
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Basic Services (S)
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Coordinated Services (CS)
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Structured Programs
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California
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Cal State University Campuses
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X
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system wide
X
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- Cal State Fullerton
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X
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X
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- Cal State East Bay
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X
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X
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- Cal State Chico
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X
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X
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- San Jose State
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X
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X
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UC Campuses
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X
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system wide
X
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Univ of San Francisco
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X
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X
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Diablo Valley College
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X
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X
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Santa Monica College
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X
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X
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University of Southern California
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X
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X
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X
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Arizona
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University of Arizona
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X
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X
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X
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Oregon
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Southern Oregon University
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X
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X
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Washington
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Bellevue College
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X
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X
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X
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University of Puget Sound
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X
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X
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Colorado
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University of Denver
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X
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X
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X
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Landmark College’s Guide to Assessing College Readiness For Parents of College-Bound Children with Learning Differences or AD/HD![]()
LEVELS OF SERVICES EXPLAINEDas categorized by K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences![]()
- Note takers
- Extended test time
- Distraction reduced test sites
- Assistive technology
- Foreign language/math waiver
- Use of a calculator
- Registration guidance
- Peer Tutors/Mentors
- Has LD Specialists
- More Likely to have Professional Tutors
- More likely to have professional mentors
- May have proctors in test sites
- May have priority registration
- Executive functioning help
- Has dedicated Staff
- Priority Registration (some)
- LD/ADHD and ASD Support
- Added cost services
Transition Planning for High School Students![]()
Additional choices for SDC students![]()
- March 6: DVC Disability Support Services Information Night
- March 22: DSS application (with documentation) deadline
- March 22-25: sign Academic Accommodation Plan
- April 11: Deadline to turn in signed Academic Accommodation
- April 12: Registration workshop invitations sent
- April: Workshops 23, 24, 27
- July: Receive information for Disability Support
- August: Disability Support Serviced Orientation Day
- Daily living skills/self-help
- Vocational
- Functional Academics
- Community Skills
- Social/interpersonal skills
- Leisure and recreation
SRVUSD WorkAbility Program:
An opportunity for high school students to bridge the gap between school and the adult working world. A concerted effort on the part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District to help students with special needs to become employable. Funded and administered by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division Serving all 58 California Counties. Seeking employers in the business community who will give students with special needs a chance to prove themselves.
FAIR CHANCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Social and extra-curricular enrichment plus volunteer opportunities. Fair Chance for Special Needs program is an after-school enrichment program for students with special needs. Fair Chance is a peer mediated program run by trained professionals and a team of student volunteers who constantly keep students engaged and involved.
Together, they work on social and communication skills, self-advocacy and good decision-making skills, sports and recreational activities, arts and crafts, music and dance, computer and technology, cooking and culinary arts.
The Fair Chance program is open to high school, and transition students and is in session from 2:30-6:00 at San Ramon Valley High in Rm B122.
For details please email us at fairchanceprogram@gmail.com Phone: 408-332-9197
