How to Complete an Application

Complete a Disability Support Services Application

To begin the DSS Registration process, the student completes an application. This application must be completed by the student requesting UD accommodations. Please note that to request new academic accommodations, you must complete the New Academic Accommodations Application.

Students must be enrolled at UD and will need to use their UD Student ID Number (nine digits) and UD email address.

Note: You do not need to submit documentation before starting your application. You can return to the application center and upload documentation at any time.

How to Complete and Submit an Application: youtube.com/watch?v=UyojytoIG5c

Ways to Submit Documentation

Submit documentation using one of the following methods:

  1. Upload your documentation to your application in the Portal (preferred).
  2. Fax to 302-831-3261.
  3. Email to dssoffice@udel.edu.
  4. Mail to Office of Disability Support Services, 240 Academy Street, Alison Hall Suite 130, Newark, DE 19716.

Steps to Complete a DSS Application

Step 1: Go to the DSS Portal and select Start/Resume Application.

Screenshot of DSS homepage with blue

Step 2: Select Start/Resume Application in the Application Center (Note: Do not use the SIGN IN button.)

Step 3: Enter your UD email and click Send Confirmation Code.

Screenshot of DSS Portal Application Center screen with Email Address form field highlighted on the right

Step 4: Check your UD email address for the confirmation code. Enter the code to access the Application Center.

Step 5: Choose the appropriate type of application from the options below and select "Start New Application."

Note: To request new academic accommodations, select the New Academic Accommodations Application.

Screenshot of Portal Overview screen with 'Start New Application' button

Step 6: Enter Contact Information:

  • Enter your phone number.
    Important: Provide your phone number, not your parents’, so we can contact you directly if needed.
  • Select any UD programs with which you are affiliated.
  • Complete all required fields with your personal information.

Screenshot of Contact Information fields in DSS Portal

Step 7: Complete Disability Information fields.

Screenshot of Disability Information fields in DSS Portal

Step 8: Save your application as a draft.

Select Create Application Draft to save your application in a draft format to which you can return later.

Screenshot of Form Submission options with 'Create Application Draft' button outlined in red

The next screen will confirm that your application has been saved as a draft.

Screenshot of Application Saved But Not Submitted message

Step 9: Answer additional questions.

Once you create an application draft, you will be prompted to answer additional questions. Multiple selections are permitted.

Step 10: Select Save and Upload Documentation.

Screenshot of Form Submission options with 'Save and Upload Documentation' button outlined in red

Step 11: Submit appropriate documentation about your disability. You will be prompted to upload your documentation if available.

Note: If your documentation is not yet available or will be submitted to the office via email, mail, or fax, select Proceed to Final Review.

Screenshot of Form Submission options with 'Proceed to Final Review' button outlined in red

Step 12: Submit Application

If no files have been uploaded yet, you can still proceed. Select "Submit Application."

Screenshot of Application Review screen in DSS Portal with 'Submit Application' button outlined in red on lower right

You will see confirmation that your application has been submitted. You can resume your application at any time to upload files.

Screenshot of Successful Action Completed message screen

Return to Draft Application and Upload Documentation 

Step 1: Resume Your Application. Follow Steps 1–3 above to return to your application.

Step 2: Continue Your Application by selecting "Resume Application."

Step 3: Select the Files section from the top menu.

Screenshot of Application screen with 'Files' link outlined in red

Step 4: Upload Your Documentation. Choose the file you would like to submit, then select "Upload File."

Screenshot of DSS Portal with 'Upload File' button outlined in red on lower left

Step 5: A confirmation message will confirm that your file was uploaded successfully.

Step 6: You can upload additional files if needed, save your draft application, or select "Proceed to Final Review" to submit.

Requesting An Appointment

Once your documentation is received, you will receive an email with instructions to call the DSS office to schedule a registration meeting with a DSS Accommodation Coordinator.