Disability Resource Center

Admission to the University Questions

How do I qualify for admission to the University?
To qualify for admission to the University you must meet the admission requirements. You can read the admission requirements online.

Do I disclose that I have a disability on the admissions application?
That is a Yes/No question. Disclosing your disability might explain discrepancies in your academic record. Disclosing may lead to a closer look at your application if you do not clearly qualify for direct admission or you are not clearly in the “not qualified for direct admission to the University” category.

If I disclose on the application, what happens then?
A “YES” on the application question as to whether you have a physical or learning disability may generate a letter to you stating that you can supply documentation of your disability to the Disability Resource Center. That documentation will be reviewed by the DRC. Admissions will then schedule a time to go over the application and the documentation for evidence supporting admission, if needed.

Do I send disability documentation with my application?
Do not send documentation of your disability with your admission packet. Your documentation then becomes part of your admission material. If you are accepted, you would then have to have another copy of your documentation sent to the Disability Resource Center when you self identify and register for services.

Is there any special consideration given to my application if I disclose that I have a disability?
That depends. There may be evidence in your documentation that supports that the standardized testing is not a true reflection of your ability. You may fall in to a category of “special talented students”. Disclosing or not disclosing you disability, you still must be qualified academically to attend the University.