Disability Support Services
Welcome
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at Fullerton College advocates the integration of qualified students with disabilities into the mainstream of Fullerton College’s programs and services. DSS is committed to the provision of support services and/or educational accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. This provision ensures access and equal opportunity so students with disabilities may pursue their educational goals. All DSS services are designed to enhance successful student participation at Fullerton College.
We hope you find this site informative and easy to use. Please use the links to assist you. The Contact Us section is always available should you need further information.
Location
Fullerton College – Room 842
(Behind the Library and next to the campus mailroom.)
Phone: (714) 992-7099
Fax: (714) 992-9920
Email: dsp@fullcoll.edu
Summer Hours
Effective June 3 – August 23, 2019:
Monday – Thursday ~ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Additional evening hours Tuesday until 7:00 pm
Friday ~ Closed
Regular hours will resume fall 2019
Important Dates
Thursday, June 20: Last day to apply for Summer 2019 graduation
Thursday, July 4: Independence Day Holiday, campus closed
Tuesday, July 9: Registration for Fall 2019 begins
Thursday, August 1: Student Services Division Training, office closed
Tuesday, August 20: 9:30 – 11:30 am, office closed for DSS Staff Meeting,
Monday, August 26: First day of Fall 2019 semester
Monday, September 2: Labor Day Holiday, campus closed
Sunday, September 8: Last day to drop classes for a refund, last day to add classes
Thursday, September 12: Last day to file for Fall graduation
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Holiday, campus closed
Sunday, November 17: Last day to withdraw from classes
Friday, November 22: Last day to schedule appointments for final exams
Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1: Thanksgiving Holidays, campus closed
Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13: Final Exams
Saturday, December 14: Last day of Fall 2019 semester
Accessibility
Fullerton College’s Disability Support Services department is committed to providing information on our website in an accessible format. If you have difficulty accessing any of the information on our website, please contact our staff via email at dsp@fullcoll.edu and tell us the nature of the accessibility issue.
Registration – Fall 2019
Registration for Fall 2019 begins on Tuesday, July 9. Registration appointments will be posted in MyGateway beginning Wednesday, June 19. If you have questions regarding your registration date, contact Admissions & Records at (714) 905-5162.
The DSS counselors have the following time slots available for walk-in registration assistance. Please have a list of potential classes in mind and be aware that the counselor will only be meeting with each student for 15 minutes.
Tuesday, June 25:
9:30 am – 10:30 am (Ruth) &
5:00 – 6:00 pm (Renee)
Wednesday, June 26:
9:30 – 10:30 am (Renee) &
2:00 – 3:00 pm (Ruth)
Monday, July 1:
1:00 – 3:00 pm (Bryan)
Tuesday, July 2:
9:00 – 11:00 am (Bryan)
Wednesday, July 3:
1:00 – 3:00 pm (Bryan)
Monday, July 8:
9:30 am – 11:30 am (Bryan) &
1:00 – 3:00 pm (Renee & Ruth)
Tuesday, July 9:
9:30 am – 11:30 am (Ruth) &
3:30 – 5:00 pm (Renee)
New Student Suggested Timeframes to Submit Documentation
Please note that you can submit documentation and apply for services at any time. The dates below are suggested timeframes set to best ensure that services/accommodations are in place for that particular semester.
Summer 2019: DSS encourages students to submit documents and have them reviewed by April 1 in order to ensure that services are in place for the summer semester.
Fall 2019: DSS encourages students to submit documents and have them reviewed by April 15 in order to ensure that services are in place for fall semester.
Detailed information about the process of becoming a DSS student can be found on the Become a DSS Student page.
DSS Appointment Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment for any reason, you MUST cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If you are a “no-show”, or you cancel with less than 24 hour notice, the earliest available date for your rescheduled appointment will be at least two weeks from the date of the “no-show” or late cancellation.