Modifications are designed to provide an equal educational opportunity, not to give the student a competitive edge. The information regarding a student's disability should be shared only when there is a compelling reason for disclosure. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated that a faculty member generally does not have a need to know what the disability is, only that it has been appropriately verified by the office assigned this responsibility on behalf of the institution. Students may submit their verification to DSS without disclosing to the professor the specific nature of their disability. Upon a student's request for accommodations, the university and the professor are required by law to properly accommodate the student.
All students have the right to keep their disability confidential.
However, in order for students to receive accommodations in a class, they need to identify themselves to the professor and to follow the compliance guidelines of the DSS office and the university. The information on this Web page is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for information found in CSUF publications. Please consult the California State University, Fullerton Catalog and the CSUF Class Schedule.