Who qualifies for priority registration? Students who require:

• Accessible rooms
• Printed materials in Braille
• Sign language interpreting/real-time captioning/real-time transcribing/captioned media/FM systems
• Specific schedule due to medical and health reasons

Priority registration allows you to register for classes the Friday prior to general registration. When scheduling your courses, please consider the following guidelines:

• Meet with your academic advisor to schedule classes for your major/minor requirements
• Obtain the PIN number from your advisor
• Register on the Friday designated for priority registration; this is your opportunity to register early
• Request your accommodations on DAS Online Services as soon as you register

Use your priority status to your advantage! Do consider your disability-related needs and issues when scheduling. Take into account:

• The time the class meets
• If class meets daily
• Avoid scheduling back-to-back classes
• If your course load has a balance of academically challenging and less difficult classes

• Students are responsible for verifying that classroom locations meet their access needs
• If the building or classroom is not accessible, students must notify the DAS office. Because moving the location of a classroom affects a significant number of students, students should verify access to their classes immediately following registration
• Requests to relocate a classroom should be made as soon as you register but no later than one month prior to the beginning of the term to avoid delays in changing classroom locations

1. Students whose disability limits their participation in course labs may be eligible for lab assistants
2. When you enter your schedule on line, make sure you check ?Lab?
3. Please contact DAS if you will not be able to attend the lab

REMINDERS: Lab assistants will only help to carry out lab procedures that you are unable to complete. All information about actual lab processes and procedures is your responsibility. Therefore, lab assistants will:

• Perform only those tasks directed by you
• Be used as a tool, not as a teacher
• Not prompt or guide you in performing a lab task
• Adhere to proper lab procedures
• Inform you ahead of time if s/he is not able to attend a session
• Receive instructions, if needed, regarding your disability-related needs from you and/or DAS

• Students may find that they need assistance in reading, scribing, or retrieving materials while doing course related library research. Both the Valley Library and DAS provide library assistance. If you need assistance:
• Contact the library ADA coordinator at 737-3331 for retrieval of books
• Contact the DAS office at (541) 737 - 4098 regarding the adaptive technology available to assist with searches
• Contact DAS at (541) 737 - 4098 if the library staff or the use of adaptive technology is not sufficient to meet your needs

Students who are Deaf/hard of hearing may request an FM System (FMS) in addition to other services provided through DAS. When you enter your schedule online at DAS Online Services at http://ds.oregonstate.edu, remember to check FMS

Students who disability substantially limits their ability to complete a full time load may be eligible for a reduced course load of 9-11 credits. Students carrying nine hours per term will be considered, based on their eligibility, for the campus-based programs (Perkins NDSL, Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, PLUS), and Pell Grant (3/4 time). Recommendation for this accommodation is coordinated by the Director of DAS.

Students can request a reduced course load (9-11 credits) on 1. a yearly basis or, 2. term-by-term basis. Students should email the DAS Director at least two weeks prior to the year/term indicating which option they are requesting. Students should work with OSU Financial Aid Office to discuss the impact on their financial aid package. The Financial Aid Office shall be responsible for individual financial need assessment including budget allowance, family contribution, and program eligibility.