Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) facilitates appropriate and reasonable accommodations to incoming and current UD students, faculty and staff with disabilities, psychological or medical conditions, or temporary injuries that limit their access to the UD environment. As part of Student Life, DSS is proud to be a partner in the University of Delaware’s commitment to embracing a diverse and inclusive campus.
Students should use the DSS Portal to register with the DSS office and request accommodations. Visit Getting Started for more information.
Announcements
Final Exams Fall 2026
Finals week runs from Thursday, December 10 through Monday, December 14.
The Test Accommodation Center (TAC) will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day of finals week, including Saturday and Sunday.
If you plan to take your final exams at the TAC, you must sign up by Tuesday, December 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Please visit the Final Exams Fall 2026 page for more details about scheduling and taking your exams at the TAC.
Registration for New Blue Hens
Newly admitted students can begin the DSS registration process at any time after committing to attend UD.
- DSS will schedule your registration meeting with an Accommodation Coordinator only after you have established your course schedule with your Academic Advisor.
- If you have been admitted to UD and need accommodations to participate in New Student Orientation, you should register with DSS shortly after confirming that you will be attending UD.
Important Reminders
For Students:
Faculty Notification Letters
Already registered at DSS? Remember to send your Faculty Notification Letters each semester using the DSS Portal.
Test Accommodation Center Hours
The Test Accommodation Center is open from 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during fall and spring semesters and 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during Winter and Summer Sessions. You must schedule exams through the Portal no less than one week before the scheduled exam date.
For Faculty and Instructors:
DSS Instructor Portal
The new DSS Instructor Portal is designed to help you manage student accommodations. Through this portal, instructors can:
- View and read accommodation letters across all courses in one location.
- Upload and provide instructions for exams at the TAC.
- See all exam requests submitted by students.
See the Instructor Portal Page for detailed guides and more information.
Email questions to dssproctor@udel.edu.
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