To ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate services, students must establish a personal file by presenting current and comprehensive documentation of their disability.

Generally, documentation must be no more than three years old. The records kept in our office are strictly confidential and are not part of a student's academic record.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for questions regarding your eligibility.

General

At a minimum, eligibility criteria for disability-related support services at The George Washington University includes:

• Verification of diagnosis and severity of disabling condition prepared by a qualified professional.

• Detailed description of how this impairment significantly limits a major life activity in an educational setting.

More specific documentation may be required dependent upon disability type(s). Please find more specific requirements of documents listed below.

Students with Attentional Disorders

For students with attentional disorders, the diagnosis is strongly dependent on a clinical interview in conjunction with a variety of formal and informal measures. For comprehensive guidelines, please click here.

Establish a File | Print Registration Form

Students with Learning Disabilities

For students with learning disabilities, documentation must validate the need for services and accommodations based on the students' current level of functioning in the educational setting. A comprehensive assessment battery and resulting diagnostic report must include diagnostic interview, assessment of aptitude, measure of academic achievement, and information processing. For comprehensive guidelines, please click here.

Establish a File | Print Registration Form

Students with Physical Disabilities and Chronic Health Impairments

For students with physical disabilities, documentation should include diagnosis and description of the student's functional limitations in an educational setting. Documentation should be provided by a qualified medical professional. For comprehensive guidelines, please click here.

Establish a File | Print Registration Form

Students with Psychological Disabilities

For students with psychological disabilities, documentation must include a comprehensive clinical assessment of your condition completed by a licensed professional. For comprehensive guidelines, please click here.

Establish a File | Print Registration Form