How to Submit Additional Documentation

How to Submit Additional Documentation

Step 1: Log in to the DSS Portal.

Step 2: Navigate to the menu on the left side of the screen. Under the heading "Accommodations," select "Submit Additional Documentation."

screenshot of DSS portal dashboard menu with 'Submit Additional Documentation' outlined in red

Step 3: In the Additional Documentation tile, select "Start New Application."

screenshot of 'Start New Application' button outlined in red

Step 4: The first page will be the Overview page. Read the information in the Introduction tile.

screenshot of Additional Documentation page in portal with Overview tab outlined in red

Step 5: In the List of Questions tile, briefly explain the reason you are submitting additional documentation (e.g., request additional accommodations, new diagnosis, updated records, etc.)

screenshot of Additional Documentation page in portal with List of Questions text entry field outlined in red on the right side

Step 6: In the Form Submission tile, select "Update Information" to proceed to the next page, where you will upload the documentation.

screenshot of 'Update Information' button in portal outlined in red

Step 7: On the Upload Files page, read the Documentation Guidelines, then scroll down to the File Information tile.

screenshot of Additional Documentation page in portal with Upload Files tab outlined in red

Step 8: In the File Information tile, enter a descriptive title for each file that you upload (e.g., New doctor letter 2025).

Step 9: Select "Choose File" and find the correct file to upload.

screenshot of DSS portal with File Information form fields outlined in red

Step 10: In the Form Submission tile, select "Upload File."

screenshot of DSS portal with Upload File button outlined in red under the Files Information form fields

Step 11: A banner will appear at the top of the page confirming that “your action has been completed” and the document has been uploaded to your Student Profile.

screenshot of Successful Action Completed message in DSS Portal

Step 12: Repeat steps 7–11 to continue uploading files until you have uploaded all documentation.

screenshot of Additional Documentation page in portal with Overview tab outlined in red under the success message 

Step 13: When you are done uploading documentation, return to the Overview tab and review the list of uploaded files. Make sure that all your documentation has been uploaded.

Step 14: Email your Accommodations Coordinator or the Disability Support Services office to discuss your additional documentation and any additional accommodations that may be appropriate.