Office of Services for Students with Disabilities

Step 1:  COMPLETE THE OSSD ONLINE INTAKE FORM if you are a current WCU student or have committed to attending WCU and have a diagnosed disability (if you have not been previously diagnosed with a disability, please refer to the OSSD Documentation Guidelines ).  Once you submit the form you will receive an email that includes information about the type of documentation required)

Step 2:  SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION VIA EMAIL TO OSSD@WCUPA.EDU (documentation submitted will be reviewed by the OSSD to determine if it is appropriate; students will be notified if additional documentation is needed and/or if the documentation is approved). 

Step 3:  ATTEND AN INTAKE MEETING (following approval of submitted documentation,  the OSSD will contact you to schedule a one-on-one intake meeting, which will be via Zoom or telephone)

Disability-Specific Documentation Requirements :

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Learning Disorders
• Mobility and Upper Extremity Impairments
• Neurological Disorders
• Physical Health Disorders
• Psychological Disorders
• Vision Impairments

• Campus Accessibility Map
• The OSSD is committed to ensuring that all students and visitors are provided accessibility to our office.  If, due to a disability, you require accommodation to access our office, please contact us at ossd@wcupa.edu and let us know how we may be of assistance.
• Accessible Shuttle Bus Transportation Services
• Alternate Text Request 
  If eligible, we may process requests for alternate versions of textbooks for students with disabilities through our online request form.
• ADA Furniture Request Form
• Closed Captioning - for information, please refer to the Accessible Software Applications dropdown link on the Information Technology Accessibility webpage.

View ADA Policy and Appeal Procedures

View OSSD ADA Handbook (rev. 11/2017)

Traffic and parking are unpredictable for students, staff, faculty and visitors.  Due to ongoing construction, it is advisable to allow extra time (up to 30 minutes) when you have a meeting scheduled in our office.  Do not park illegally; we cannot reimburse for parking violations.  For an overview of our location, view our campus map  . 

•  Lawrence Center GPS address:  705 S. New Street, West Chester, PA  19383
• New Street Parking Garage:  700 S. New Street, West Chester, PA  19383
  • Cross S. New Street and follow the sidewalk around the building to the main entrance (past the diner entrance)
• Street parking (meters/kiosks) is available throughout campus