Tips for Prospective Students

• Understand your rights and responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• To plan ahead for a smooth transition, meet with Student Accessibility Services before classes begin to submit documentation and arrange academic adjustments.

Before High School Graduation

• Make sure that disability documentation and special education reports are up to date and obtain a copy for your records.
• Understand your specific disability and the support you are currently receiving.
• Before taking the SAT, inquire about special accommodations for testing.
• Contact the State Bureau of Rehabilitation Services to inquire about eligibility for services.
• Develop reading, study, time management and organizational skills.

Checklist for New Students

• Apply for Admission and Financial Aid. Upon acceptance, all students receive a Banner ID Number (or Student ID) to be used for all campus related transactions.
• Submit the Course Placement Form.  (Or if available, take English and Math Placement Tests. If you need special accommodations, please contact Debbie Kosior: 860.773.1526.)
• Register for classes (refer to the links noted in your acceptance letter to schedule an advising appointment).
• To request academic adjustments and an appointment through Student Accessibility Services, submit your information and documentation through our Accommodate System by accessing: https://tunxis-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/
• Complete an Intake Interview with Debbie Kosior, Learning Disabilities Specialist to discuss individual learning strengths, specific academic adjustments, and creating an Accommodation Letter.
• If academic accommodations are approved an Accommodation Letter will be prepared and emailed to faculty communicating approved accommodations.

• Office of Disability Services – Main Page
• Appropriate Documentation
• Services
• Scheduling Exams
• Forms
• Useful Links

Guide for Students with Disabilities (PDF)

This handbook explains how students with disabilities can request academic adjustments and access support services at Tunxis Community College. It serves as a guide to help students understand the guidelines as well as the steps for obtaining reasonable academic adjustments and access to learning in a post-secondary setting.