When to See a Counselor in DSPS
Disabled Students Programs and Services provide counselors and an educational advisor to assist students. While the student will need to see a counselor in the Counseling and Advisement Center for student education plans, S.E.P., the DSPS counselor or educational advisor may assist students with other issues related to the student's disability. The counselor/educational advisor is the student's means of accessing services.
The following is a typical list of reasons a student would see a counselor/educational advisor in DSPS:
- Determination of eligibility for DSPS services
- Priority registration
- Disability related issues
- Learning disability testing
- Approval of requested accommodations
- Referral to outside agencies
- Crisis intervention
- Faculty/student liaison
- Access to services and accomodationsÂ
To meet with a DSPS counselor/educational advisor for any of the above reasons, the student must make an appointment through the DSP&S department secretary. Appointments are generally for 30 minutes.
Students must meet with a counselor/educational advisor at least once per year for review of their progress, accommodations and academic goals.