Register for Access Services
This page explains how to register for accommodations at Peninsula College. Students can register for accommodations at any point; however, we recommend having the process completed at least four weeks before the start of classes. If students have any questions about the registration process or need assistance completing it, please get in touch—we are here to help!
Registering for and Using Accommodations:
STEP 1: Submit the Access Services registration form. Please include medical documentation if available.
STEP 2: Access Services staff will contact the student to schedule a new student intake. Participating in this meeting is a requirement to establish accommodations. In this meeting, Access Services staff and the student will:
- Discuss the student's experiences, including educational experiences. A student's self-report on the barriers or problems they face is a critical component in establish accommodations.
- Review any documentation the student has submitted or develop a plan to assist with obtaining documentation.
- Discuss possible accommodations.
- Address any questions the student may have.
- Go over the responsibilities of a student registered with Access Services and accessing accommodations.
STEP 3: We create the accommodation plan with students. We send a copy to the student each time the plan is created or updated. We also send a copy to students’ instructors quarterly. Accommodation plans expire yearly and require at least a yearly meeting to update the plan.
STEP 4: We teach students how to request or use accommodations. For some accommodations, we require an interactive process to support students.
STEP 5: In some cases, we may schedule follow up appointments with students to support students’ needs. Students can always schedule a check-in with us if they need additional support.