Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)

Welcome to the Office for Students with Disabilities, where you can find services, resources, and advocates.

Services

Find out how to apply for services from OSD. (You must register with OSD before you receive any services.)

See what academic services are offered if you qualify.

Resources

• Communicating with Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Policies and procedures
• Transportation and parking

Information for:

• Prospective students
• Veterans with disabilities
• Parents and families
• Faculty
• Staff

News & events

Get professional experience in a field of study or major through Emerging Leaders, an organization dedicated to helping students with disabilities obtain internships through partnerships with business. Contact Emerging Leaders for more information.

Complimentary to the University closure, the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) will be closed Dec. 19, 2009–Jan. 3rd, 2010. Students with disabilities wishing to make an appointment can contact OSD on Jan. 4, 2010 at (858) 534-382 (V), (858) 534-9709 (TTY), or osd.ucsd.edu.

If you haven't yet obtained an Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letter for Winter quarter, please schedule an appointment with a Disability Specialist. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable winter break.