Eligibility Requirements

Psychological disabilities may cover a broad range of disorders such as neurosis, psychoses, and personality disorders. Qualified students must present documentation of diagnosis from an appropriately qualified practitioner and a request for accommodation must be presented in advance of need. Documentation must include a complete evaluation with relevant background information, evidence of diagnosis that substantially limits one or more major life functions based on the criteria published in the DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), and suggestions for accommodations in an academic setting.

Disability Student Services will review the documentation, verify the disability, and determine with the student the relevant accommodations and services to meet the student's individual needs. Possible accommodations are listed below. 

Services

Registration 

• priority registration 
• academic advising 

General 

• liaison with faculty regarding academic adjustments 
• referral and liaison with university departments in coordinating services
• liaison with mental health providers 
• CATCAB adapted transportation 

• testing accommodations 

  • extended time for tests 
  • alternate location for tests 

• peer tutoring (four hours per course per week) available at Academic Advancement Center 
• assistance with computer skills available at Academic Advancement Center
• course credit through the University College for classes listed below: 
  • Learning Strategies 
  • College Reading Skills 
  • University Experience (Fall Quarter) 
• applications and eligibility information for the College Adjustment Program (CAP) available through the Academic Advancement Center 

• counseling available at Counseling and Psychological Services to assist in issues of self-esteem, time management, exam anxiety, personal issues, etc. 

Psychological and Social Work Clinic:

• Porter Hall Room 002; Tel: (740) 593-0902     
• www.psych.ohiou.edu/clinic.htm
• The clinic offer an array of services, including intelligence and neuropsychological assessment, psychological testing, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder assessments, and learning disability assessment. Graduate student clinicians under the direct supervision of licensed psychologist faculty members provide these services.