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Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)

Cartoon Teacher in front of Chalk BoardStudent Resource Guide - Getting Started

How do I get started at CSM?

  1. Complete an Application for Admission.  This can be found inside the Schedule of Classes or on the Web at http://websmart.smccd.net/ .  Check with your local public library or call the Schedule Request Line at 574-6423 to request a Schedule of Classes.
  2. Make arrangements to take the Placement Test.  Call the testing office at 574-6175.  Please inform the office if you need special accommodations.  You may be asked to contact the Disability Resource Center (574-6438) before taking the Placement Test.
  3. Meet with an academic counselor to discuss your educational program and recommended classes.  The Drop-in Counseling Center is located in Building 1 Room 130 (574-6400).
  4. Contact the Disability Resource Center for an appointment to arrange for accommodations.

How do I get started with the Disabled Students Program?

  1. Upon completion of your admission to the College, make an appointment to complete an intake interview with the Disability Resource Center at 574-6438.
  2. You will be asked for documentation verifying your disability (doctor’s report, I.E.P.).  Bring it with you or bring an address so our office can request it.
  3. You will have an opportunity to discuss your participation in college classes and review your educational needs based on your disability.
  4. You and the DSP&S Specialist will complete a Student Education Contract and arrange for reasonable accommodations based on your educational needs.  Discuss the following:

    What accommodations will be provided?
    When will they be provided?
    How do I make arrangements with the Instructor?
    What are student responsibilities?
    What are the DSP&S staff’s responsibilities?
    How will the accommodations be provided (e.g. in the classroom,
    in the Disability Resource Center)?

  5. Once you are established with the Disability Resource Center, you should plan your accommodations prior to the beginning of each subsequent semester.  Planning ahead will help your semester run smoothly and contribute to your success in college.

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