Student Services

Disability Services

Columbia is committed to serving the needs of students with disabilities. Services to students with permanent or temporary disabilities are coordinated by the University Office of Disability Services. Disability Services works in conjunction with Continuing Education and Special Programs to support its academic program and standards and to meet students’ disability needs.

The University Office of Disability Services provides a variety of services, programs, and resources to allow students with disabilities full participation in the academic and campus experience.

• Students are expected to identify their disability and to provide current and appropriate medical or diagnostic documentation before any accommodations can be considered.

• In cases involving students with learning disabilities, appropriate documentation must provide a current assessment of the student’s adult-level compensatory skills and learning style.

• Documentation must include a report summary and complete test battery scores.

To allow sufficient time for review of needs and implementation of accommodations, students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Services upon acceptance to discuss their specific disability needs and plan any academic accommodations that may be necessary.

For information, contact:

University Office of Disability Services
802 Lerner Hall

Voice: (212) 854-2388

TDD: (212) 854-2378

Fax: (212) 854-3448

[email protected]

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