New DSPS Students

Four Steps to Become A DSPS Student (Abbreviated Version)

Get connected with DSPS for Academic Accommodations

Assuming you have already gone through CCC Apply and become a Chabot student with a w# (your student ID#), the next steps to receive DSPS accommodations are:

Step 1: Submit Disability Verification to DSPS
- Most often an IEP or 504 plan, if coming directly from high school
- If you don't have one of these, ask us about other ways of providing/getting verification
Step 2: Create an appointment with a DSPS counselor.
- Phone: 510-723-6725
- Email: cc-dsps@chabotcollege.edu
- In-Person: Bldg 2400
Step 3: Complete the other Chabot requirements
- FAFSA, Orientation, Math & English assessment, and Title IX
  - See expanded instructions below for links
Step 4: Attend DSPS counseling appointment
- Get an SEP (Student Education plan)
  - This is a checklist of what classes to take when, to achieve your college goal
- Get college-level accommodations
  - These are different than high school accommodations, your DSPS counselor will explain them
- Select and register for classes
  - We will help you with this!