New Student Overview
Welcome, New OSAS Students!
Hello! We are glad you are taking time to gather information about disability-related services for students at USC. This is a great place to start. Get to know the key steps for beginning your relationship with our office, including how to seek accommodations and services, the University’s documentation guidelines, and some general keys to success.
As part of this process, each student and OSAS have Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities. The chart below provides a brief description of each involved in the initial registration process.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. The University of Southern California, USC Student Life, and the Office of Student Accessibility Services operate all of its programs and activities consistent with the University of Southern California’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
Important Timelines:
USC Gould School of Law Students Only: The last day to submit a new accommodation or additional accommodation request for the Spring 2025 semester is Wednesday, April 9th by 11:59pm. This timeline is established to allow OSAS specialists to review the accommodation request(s) and to provide ample time for students to provide their letter of accommodation to the Gould Student Life Office before the last day of class.
USC Students (Excluding Gould Students): The last day to submit a new accommodation or additional accommodation request for the Spring 2025 semester is Wednesday, April 16th by 11:59pm. This timeline is established to allow OSAS specialists to review the accommodation request(s) and to provide ample time for students to provide their letter of accommodation to the professor/designated contact before the last day of class.
USC Students (Excluding Gould Students): The last day to make arrangements for final exams is Wednesday, April 30th by 11:59pm (PST).