Disability Resource Center

Academic Advisement/Registration for Courses Quesions

Should I let me advisor know that I have a disability?
Your academic advisor will not know you have a disability unless the disability is obvious or unless you tell him or her. There are advantages to letting your academic advisor know you have a disability, especially if the disability impacts a particular part of academic life. For example, you may need advice on how to balance your academic load so that you can spread out any intensive reading or writing courses you may have.

You may want your advisor to know you have a disability so that your advisor can work with you to pick the right classes that “fit” the way you learn. This can also help when you need to schedule an advisement appointment.

Your advisor will ask to if you have registered for services, if you disclose a disability. This is to ensure that you receive the services you need to get around any barriers your disability may cause.