Applying with the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office is on a voluntary, self-identifying basis. To be eligible for accommodations a student must provide written documentation that establishes a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California law. This process involves providing information that describes the disabling condition and its resulting limitation on major life activities. It is most helpful if documentation is from a licensed qualified professional with expertise in evaluating and diagnosing the student's disability.
On the DSS application, students will be able to request the types of accommodations that they feel they may need. To help, some commonly requested accommodations are listed on the application and there is space for students to type in additional requests.
Once documentation has been submitted, reviewed and approved, the student will be registered with the DSS Office and may obtain approved accommodations. All information and documentation is confidential. Do not send original documents to DSS. Keep your original documents along with copies of everything you send to DSS.
For reference, the DSS Office maintains a list of local qualified professionals who have worked with LMU students. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this list, please contact the DSS Office.
Steps to Apply
- Contact the DSS Office to begin the application process. If emailing, please include your LMU ID number and identified disability.
- Apply online through the DSS Online Services* website and submit all supporting documentation.
- Check your LMU lion email address often. When DSS receives documentation, an email will be sent letting you know if more documentation is needed or if your file is ready for review.
- Check your email often for updates.
- Once all documentation has been submitted, the file is reviewed. The review process may take up to 15 business days. When the review is complete, the DSS Office will email your Lion account with a letter detailing the outcome.
*To help assist applicants, the DSS Office has created an online tutorial that walks students through the online application.