Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services
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Students with ASD often face challenges in accessing educational support due to limited awareness and lack of services. Many families and students are unaware of the full range of resources, and some students may avoid seeking help to avoid stigma. In the pursuit of accommodating all students, GCU offers individualized support through the Student Disability Services for ASD students.
Here are some of the resources offered by GCU to support our neurodivergent students:
One-on-one coaching
Academic support (e.g., reserved time with math and writing tutors)
Social opportunities in smaller, less overwhelming settings
Peer support (e.g., student workers accompanying students to clubs)
Time management and community-building events
Begin your time at Grand Canyon University by applying online to get started!
GCU provides reasonable accommodations or modifications in adherence with local, state and federal law. To receive accommodations through GCU, you must self-elect to disclose your disability to Student Disability Services and follow the steps to receive accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive. Approved accommodation requests submitted after courses have begun will be effective as of the date your completed request was received by Student Disability Services.
To complete an Accommodation Request, students can access the form online at sds.gcu.edu
Students will need their student ID number in order to complete the form. If the student has an issue accessing the form for any reason please refer them to the Disability Office for assistance.
Student Disability Services begins processing your request when all documents are received. Submit all documents at least two weeks (10 working days) prior to the start of your courses to allow adequate processing time.
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Grand Canyon University strives to ensure equal access for individuals with a disability to its programs, events, systems and facilities. GCU fully complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities, and has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints. Any participants, beneficiaries, applicants, or employees, including students, staff, faculty and visitors who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability (or is unsatisfied with accommodations provided by Student Disability Services) may file a grievance utilizing the procedures outlined in the Title IX and Non-Discrimination Policy.
The full grievance procedure is outlined in the Title IX and Non-Discrimination Policy, as posted the University Policy Handbook. In addition, the University requires that all faculty and staff of Grand Canyon University understand this policy and provide the appropriate guidance for individuals who believe they may have been discriminated against based on a disability issue. The 504 Coordinator is responsible for overseeing efforts to comply with these disability laws, including responding to grievances and conducting investigations of any allegation of noncompliance or discrimination based on disability.
In accordance with the university's mission and vision, the goal of the Student Disability Services Office is to provide equal access to all GCU programs, systems and facilities for students with disabilities. The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.
Who is eligible: