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- About
- Students
- Steps for a Successful Transition
- Requesting Accommodations
- Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) Letters
- Types of Accommodations
- Academic Liaisons
- Reminders for Students Obtaining Accommodations
- Differences Between K-12 & University Education
- Student Veterans
- Study Abroad
- Summer Session
- Forms & Guidelines
- Disability-Based Grievance Procedures
- Hear About Students' Experiences
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- OSD Student Portal
- Faculty & Staff
- Resources
- Opportunities
- Contact
OSD Location
Our office is located in Pepper Canyon Hall, Suite 300. Appointments will continue to be offered virtually. We are operating remotely, Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the office is open during the quarter on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Front office staff can schedule appointments, answer basic questions, and collect paperwork. We are closed for lunch between noon and 1 p.m. Drop-in appointments are not available. We can be contacted via email at osd@ucsd.edu or by telephone: 858.534.4382.
Email the OSD if you have any questions
Text to 9-1-1
Text to 9-1-1 is now available in San Diego County, including UC San Diego.
Learn More About The Service
Groups, Workshops, & Forums at CAPS
CAPS offers a wide range of Groups in various formats to serve the diverse needs of the UCSD Community.
Check out a list of the groups offered
T+LC Academic Achievement Hub
They provide access to supplemental instruction/study groups, content tutoring, and learning strategists.
Review the AAH Website
Open Desk
University Centers has opened a hoteling-style office space where UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty can reserve individual workstations, a private office, and collaboration spaces.
Learn More and Make a Reservation
Mindpath College Health
Their team is here to provide care and resources to help you thrive.
Learn more about the services offered
LiveHealth Online
A tele mental health service that allows students to have secure, online video visits with board-certified, licensed mental health professionals.
Learn More about the Service
VOTE!
Find out how to register (or pre-register) to vote in national and California state elections, and where to vote on campus.
Learn more about Voting at UC San DiegoSchedule an Appointment
The Office for Students with Disabilities is located in Pepper Canyon Hall Suite 300. Appointments will continue to be offered virtually.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please leave a message at (858) 534-4382 or email us at osd@ucsd.edu and provide us with the following information.
If you are emailing, we suggest you copy and paste items #1 - #7 into the body of your email and then provide us with the information. This will expedite your request.
- Your first and last name
- Your PID if you have one
- Your telephone number
- Your UCSD email address
- The reason you are requesting an appointment
- At least 3 days/times you are available between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday for an appointment
- Whether you prefer a Zoom or phone appointment, or first available
We will respond to you within 24 university business hours at either your UCSD email address or from a blocked phone number, so please pick up the call. The more information you can provide us initially, the faster we will be able to schedule your appointment. Thank you.
OSD Student Portal
Instructors will receive Authorization for Accommodation (AFA) letters electronically on or after the first day of instruction. AFA letters should be considered valid only if they are generated from the following address: no-reply@osd.ucsd.edu. Questions should be directed to the academic department liaison or osdafa@ucsd.edu. Students are responsible for discussing specific accommodation arrangements with instructors and liaisons.
Who We Serve
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at UC San Diego works with:
- Undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students with documented disabilities
- Faculty and staff who provide accommodations to students in classrooms and labs
- Student veterans
For more information, view the Disability Resources Brochure Guide (PDF).
The OSD also works with a variety of departments and programs across campus to provide access to learning and internship opportunities for students with disabilities which opens doors to meaningful employment after graduation. In addition to Career Services, our Academic Internship Program connects students to opportunities where they can earn academic credit and real world skills that enable them to be more competitive candidates in the job market. The OSD also employs student staff with disabilities, training them in customer service, front and back office management, team building, and universal design in physical and electronic environments.
Registering with the OSD
OSD works with students with documented disabilities to review documentation and determine reasonable accommodations. Disabilities can occur in these areas: psychological, psychiatric, learning, attention, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, and acquired brain injuries, and may occur at any time during a student’s college career. We encourage you to contact the OSD as soon as you become aware of a condition that is disabling so that we can work with you.
Why Captions Are Essential
This entry in the Accessibility Awareness video series provides a brief overview of why captions are an essential component of both live and asynchronous media.
Watch a video tutorial outlining the importance of captioning your content
Making your course more universally accessible
The OSD also serves as a resource to UC San Diego faculty and staff who are providing accommodations to students in classrooms and labs across campus, and we have developed working relationships with other offices on campus to streamline services to students with disabilities. We welcome opportunities to provide disability education to departments and programs, and to develop internal processes that better serve students with disabilities.
Student Veterans
Finally, the OSD recognizes the unique challenges that some students with disabilities face, including student veterans, as disability impacts all areas of life (physical, mental, academic, and social). We invite you to dialogue with us in a safe, confidential environment, and we look forward to hearing from you.