For Students

Submit the DPRC Registration Form, a brief online questionnaire that asks about your disability and/or health condition, its impact on your academic experience and any accommodations you would like to request.

• Complete as many questions as possible. The information you provide helps a DPRC Specialist determine your eligibility for accommodations and identify appropriate support services. 
• If you are unsure how to answer a question, provide as much information as you can. A DPRC Specialist can discuss any additional information needed during the initial process. 

Request On-Campus Housing Accommodations 

Students seeking accommodations in University Housing should visit the DPRC Accommodations for On-Campus Housing page for information about the housing accommodation process and requirements. 

While completing the Registration Form, provide documentation that establishes both the existence of a disability or temporary health condition and its functional impact in an academic environment. 

Documentation is used to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations. SFSU's Documentation Guidelines outline the information that may be required to establish the presence of a disability or temporary health condition. 

• If you have documentation available, please submit it as early as possible. Early submission may help expedite the review process. 
• If you do not currently have documentation, you may still submit the Registration Form and begin the intake process. 

Note: If a disability is readily apparent and the need for accommodations is clearly established, additional documentation may not be required. 

After submitting the registration form, a DPRC staff member will contact you to schedule an initial meeting. During this appointment, a disability specialist will:  

• Confirm your DPRC registration form and documentation submission  
• Review DPRC and student rights and responsibilities 
• Conduct an interview to explore eligibility for services  
• Schedule follow-up appointments if necessary  
• Address questions about the accommodation process  

Appointments are generally between 30-50 minutes and scheduled in advance, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meetings can be conducted in person, by phone or via Zoom when appropriate.   

Initial appointments are not held during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are intended for brief 10–15 minute consultations.  

The registration process may take one to five weeks depending on:  

• The nature of accommodation requests  
• Availability of supporting documentation  
• Appointment scheduling during peak periods   

Newly admitted students should begin registration after confirming admission to SFSU.  
Current students should contact DPRC as soon as a barrier or need is identified.  

Once accommodations are approved, they apply proactively rather than retroactively. Early registration is strongly recommended.  

Once your accommodations are approved, your next step is to request accommodations through myDPRC. Please visit the Training and FAQ page to learn how to use myDPRC to make your accommodation requests. 

Release of Information  

Students who wish DPRC staff to communicate with a family member, healthcare provider or other third party must submit an Information Exchange Authorization Form.  

Admissions Appeals  

Applicants denied admission who believe a disability impacted their ability to meet subject requirements may appeal through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

Orientation 

First-time freshmen and transfer students are required to attend New Student Orientation. Learn more about opportunities for incoming students at the Student Activities and Events website.