Disability Services FAQ

WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS Needed to register with the center?

Submitted documentation should:

• Be provided by a qualified professional with expertise in a specific disability.
• Include the professional’s name, title, and professional credentials including state licensure or certification number.
• Be signed by the professional responsible for the documentation.
• Include the date of when the letter was written.
• Contains diagnostic information. Please note: Mental/emotional disabilities must be accompanied by a numerical DSM-V TR classification code. All other diagnostic classification codes should be from the ICD-10.
• Be current. Disabilities may change in nature and severity over time, and documentation should support current accommodation needs.
• Include recommendations and rationale for accommodations that are based on an analysis of how the diagnosis impacts the student’s current functioning.
• Individual Education Programs (IEPs) with a psychological/educational report can also be provided.

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP AFTER DOCUMENTATION IS SUBMITTED?

If an appointment is necessary, you will be contacted by a CSDS specialist, to determine how your symptoms impact academic functioning.

If an appointment is not necessary, your accommodation request will be approved, and an accommodation letter will be generated and sent to your professors through the CUNY Accommodate Management system.

How do I schedule an exam with accommodations?

Visit CUNY Accommodate to submit a request to schedule an exam 3 business days in advance of your scheduled exam or call us at 718.951.5538 for assistance.

What if my professor doesn’t implement my accommodations?

Reach out to the instructor first, to ensure an accommodation letter has been received.

For further assistance email us at ude.y1771239969nuc.n1771239969ylkoo1771239969rb@cb1771239969sdsc1771239969.

If there are additional conflicts with the professor, email .ude.1771239969ynuc.1771239969nylko1771239969orb@t1771239969rawet1771239969sv1771239969

Do I have to request accommodations every semester?

Yes, after you have registered with the Center for Student Disability Services, and before the start of every semester, an accommodation request must be made.

Use your CUNYfirst credentials to access CUNY Accommodate and select student to make a semester request.

What is CUNY LEADS?

CUNY Leads is a CUNY-wide program designed to facilitate and develop the skills that would result in successful academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities who are enrolled in CUNY programs.