Disability Support Services

Apply for DSS Services

All potential DSS students (incoming high school and current Fullerton College students) must review and complete the steps below to apply for DSS services. There is also a tutorial video to help you navigate the DSS student portal.

If you have questions regarding the DSS application, please contact our office by phone at (714) 992-7099 or via email at dsp@fullcoll.edu.

Application Steps:

1. Apply to Fullerton College
   1. Make sure to select the semester for which you plan to enroll.
2. Once you have received the email with your Fullerton College Student ID Number, apply to the DSS program
   1. Log in using your MyGateway username and password.
   2. Choose “Application for New Students.”
   3. Enter your information.
   4. Upload your supporting disability documents that includes your full name and date of birth. (For example, IEP (include all pages), 504 Plan (include all pages), the Disability Verification Form completed by a medical professional, or any other documents that verify a disability.)
      *DSS strongly recommends that documents are submitted as a PDF. You can download and install the “Adobe Scan” App or other type of scanning app to your phone. Most of these apps, including the one referenced here, are free.
   5. At the bottom of the application click the checkbox to acknowledge that you are requesting services from DSS.
   6. Click “Submit” to send your DSS application and disability verification documents.
3. You will be contacted within two business days to schedule your initial appointment with a DSS counselor.

New Student Suggested Timeframes

Please note that you can submit documentation and apply for services at any time. The dates below are suggested timeframes set to ensure that services/accommodations are in place for that particular semester.

Spring Enrollment

DSS encourages students to submit their application for services with disability documents to have them reviewed by October 31 in order to ensure that services are in place for the Spring semester.

DSS Student Rights & Responsibilities

Fullerton College is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal laws. To ensure equality of access for students with disabilities, accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis, through an interactive process with the Disability Support Services (DSS) office. As a student with a disability receiving accommodations from DSS, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities.

DSS Students Have the Right to:

• an equal opportunity to learn
• an equal opportunity to participate in the campus community
• choose whether or not to disclose the nature of your disability to your instructors
• file a grievance if you feel you are discriminated against
• schedule a timely appointment with DSS personnel
• the timely implementation of approved accommodations

DSS Student Responsibilities

• Provide documentation of disability to the DSS office in a timely manner.
• Review your Instructor Letter with each course instructor in a timely manner. (Ideally at the beginning of the semester.)
• Understand that late notification does not require retroactive services and/or accommodation.
• Submit accommodation requests in a timely manner. (Most requests can be made immediately after registering for classes each semester.)
• Contact the DSS office in a timely manner if any issues or concerns arise, or you believe you have been discriminated against.
• Meet the same standards, both academic and behavioral, expected of all Fullerton College students.
• Check your Fullerton College email account for important updates from the DSS office.