OSD Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that universities provide reasonable and effective accommodations to students with documented disabilities. The instructor is responsible for ensuring that these accommodations are fulfilled. In so doing the instructor is not required to compromise the integrity of their courses. 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), a department within the division of the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (EVCAA), is responsible for determining and facilitating UCSD accommodations for students with disabilities.  

The OSD is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community while promoting equitable access and opportunities for students with disabilities. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and through close collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, they coordinate tailored accommodations to meet each student’s unique needs. The OSD is committed to advocating for accessibility, empowering students to self-advocate, and ensuring that students have equal opportunities to thrive in all aspects of campus life.

The OSD works with undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students with documented disabilities, reviewing documentation and, through an interactive process with the student, determining reasonable accommodations. Temporary and permanent disabilities can occur in the following areas: psychological, psychiatric, learning, attention, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, acquired brain injuries, and autism, and may occur at any time during a student’s college career. OSD encourages you to reach out to them as soon as you become aware of a condition that is disabling so they can work with you. 

Accommodations are specifically for students with documented disabilities as recognized under the Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA) and do not automatically apply to other students. To request accommodations, please complete the required steps through the Office for Students with Disabilities.

OSD Support in Physics

The Physics Department does not currently have an OSD Liaison. Students must work directly with their course instructor on OSD accommodations (see faculty directory). Escalations must be directed to the appropriate Department Vice Chair: Phil Tsai (Undergraduate students) or Lena Koslover (Graduate students).

Non Discrimination Statement

In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

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