New Student Overview
Welcome, New OSAS Students!
Hello! We are glad you are taking the time to gather information about disability-related services for students at USC. This is a great place to start. Learn the key steps to begin your relationship with our office, including how to request accommodations and services, the University’s documentation guidelines, and general tips for success.
As part of this process, each student and OSAS has Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities. The chart below briefly describes each role 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 their 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: Approved Accommodation letters must be provided to the Gould School of Law Student Life department by Monday, 11/16/2026, at 5 pm (PST) to allow time to arrange proctoring and space for Fall 2026 Final Exams. Please apply to OSAS and submit sufficient documentation as early in the semester as possible. Requests may take three weeks or longer to review. 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.
USC Students (Excluding Gould Students): The last day to submit your OSAS accommodation letter to your faculty/program contact is Wednesday, 11/25/2026, by 11:59 pm (PST). Please apply to OSAS and submit sufficient documentation as early in the semester as possible. Requests may take three weeks or longer to review. OSAS must receive new or additional accommodation requests for non-Gould students by Wednesday, 11/11/2026, at 11:59 pm (PST). 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 program contact.
USC Students (Excluding Gould Students): The deadline to schedule all final exams, make-up exams, and exams for Incomplete courses with the OSAS Testing Center is Wednesday, 12/2/26, by 11:59 pm (PST).