The Weingarten Center provides services for students who self-identify with a disability in order to ensure equal access to all University programs, activities, and services. The process begins when a student requests an accommodation, provides documentation of their condition, and meets with a Disability Specialist. Students who receive accommodations work with the Disability Services staff to coordinate their academic accommodations as well as accessible housing, dining, communication, and technology. Through ongoing collaboration with the Weingarten Center, students learn to identify and utilize individualized accommodations and strategies that support their full participation in university life.Â
Students are strongly advised to register with Disability Services upon matriculation into the University. It may take up to four weeks to review documentation and approve accommodations.
Getting Started with Disability Services
Our Getting Started Toolkit outlines the step-by-step process and provides helpful resources for Penn students who wish to make a first-time request and register with disability services.
Getting Started Toolkit
Academic Accommodations
We outline clear procedures students must follow to use their approved academic accommodations.
Academic Accommodations
Housing, Dining, and Navigating Campus
We partner with other campus departments to provide housing, dining, transportation, and web accessibility resources.
Housing, Dining, and Navigating Campus
Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Materials
Our staff provides recommendations and training on a variety of assistive technology options.
Assistive Technology
Scholarships
The Weingarten Center accepts scholarship applications year-round from Penn students registered with Disability Services.
Scholarships
Reconsideration Process
If a student disagrees with Disability Services’ determination of reasonable accommodations, the student can request reconsideration to resolve the issue.
Reconsideration Process