Incoming Class

Once you've got your Dartmouth ID and are ready to apply for accommodations related to a disability, medical need, or other qualifying condition, please visit our Apply for Services page to fill out your SAS Application and provide any applicable disability documentation.

Although we accept applications throughout the year, to be sure that your requests are reviewed before fall term,

1. It is recommended that disabled students requesting accommodations, particularly housing accommodations, complete our online application and attach any needed supporting documentation by a to-be-announced date in June.
2. After submitting your application materials, SAS will contact you via email, and you must respond to SAS' emails and requests to meet as well as potential requests for additional documentation in order for any accommodation requests to be approved.
3. In preparation for meeting with an SAS advisor, please review the "Accommodations in K-12 vs. College" section of our Incoming & Prospective Students page.

Additional Deadlines

Please note that Residential Life and billing for dining plans have their own associated deadlines that, if not met, may mean a particular dining/housing accommodation/adjustment is not available or practicable. However, as with SAS, Residential Life and Dartmouth Dining Services (DDS) attempt to meet all disability-related housing and dining needs when possible.

If you require modifications to your on-campus dining experience, please also review the dining accommodation request process.

As with housing accommodations, it is also important to engage with SAS early in the summer if requesting accommodations for placement testing and/or First-Year Trips. 

To utilize approved testing accommodations for placement tests, please email your SAS advisor at least a week in advance of when you plan to take your placement test so that they can notify the appropriate department(s) to implement the accommodations approved during your initial SAS meeting.

SAS staff and students frequently interact with the following offices/resources and student organizations:

• Undergraduate Deans Office (UDO) serves as academic, personal, and social advisors for your time at Dartmouth who can help refer students to appropriate resources.
• Student Wellness Center is one of many health and wellness resources on campus.
  • Dartmouth College Health Service (including Dick's House and Counseling) are especially popular.
• Academic Skills Center (ASC) provides time management, notetaking, and other strategy training, and offers group tutoring services.
  • See the ASC's Campus Resources page for a comprehensive list of acaemic, holistic, and experiential learning & leadership supports.
• Many neurodiverse or disabled students, whether they are registered with SAS or not, find Access Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Student Mental Health Union helpful in navigating their Dartmouth experience and providing a platform to enhance campus climate for all students.
• Check out our Campus Partners page and Orientation Resources for more information.