Although students receive assistance from Disabled Student Services, they bear much of the responsibility for their experiences. For example, students are responsible for making any special arrangements with their instructors. Students are also responsible for maintaining contact with the Office of Disabled Student Services, and for contacting other offices, if necessary. The university will admit students who clearly demonstrate an ability to perform the academic work, without reference to learning disability. Applicants who are learning disabled and are Massachusetts residents may be exempted from submitting SAT scores.
Applicants are under no obligation to disclose a disability.
However, those who do may meet with UMass Dartmouth advisors to arrange for appropriate support services. The advisors will acquaint students with the university's services in order to help them decide about enrolling at UMass Dartmouth. Students with learning or physical disabilities considering admission to the university are encouraged to contact the Office of Disabled Student Services, in order to inquire about the sorts of services we provide. Actual admissions decisions will be made independently of such inquiries. Students who have a learning disability are urged to have an early meeting with Carole Johnson, the Director of the Office of Disabled Student Services.