Register Early to Apply for Accommodations
By registering as a student with a disability, you will be able to request accommodations and services. It's important to contact Riverside's Accommodations & Accessibility Services (AAS) team as soon as you have accepted admission or prior to scheduling entrance testing to make the team aware of your needs.
Students with medical needs, including pregnancy, may also contact the AAS team to request accommodations.
Contact Accommodations & Accessibility Services
Terri Del Corso, MSN, MPS, RN
Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
Director of Accommodations & Accessibility Services
[email protected]
Melissa Wilson, MEd.HE/L, CMA
Accommodations & Accessibility Services Coordinator / Allied Health
[email protected]
Angela Dryden, DNP, RN
Specialist, Instructional Design and Assessment
Accommodations & Accessibility Services Coordinator / Nursing Programs
[email protected]
Please note: The AAS Team approves accommodations based on an individualized assessment of your needs and the requirements of the program you are entering. Accommodations authorized by one school are not recognized by other schools. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your privacy throughout this process. AAS personnel do not share your personal information or disability status without your signed consent.
Providing Documentation
Approved accommodations will be based on your individual needs and the documentation you provide when meeting with AAS personnel. Once approved, AAS will provide a letter listing your accommodations for you to share with your faculty members.
Request Accommodations with Your Faculty
Under the ADA, you are responsible for communicating your accommodation needs to faculty. You will need to meet with each of your instructors to share your accommodation letter from AAS before they can provide your authorized accommodations in that course.
Student approved accommodations are not retroactive so students are encouraged to contact their faculty as early in the course as possible.
If you have a service animal, contact AAS for important information regarding your responsibilities and any restrictions on campus and in clinical areas.
A Community for All Learners
There is an entire community dedicated to ensuring your success at Riverside College of Health Sciences.
The AAS team is happy to assist, so let them know if you have any accessibility issues or your accommodation needs change. While our staff legally cannot ask students if they need assistance, we encourage all students, regardless of disabilities, to seek support from our qualified teams when needed.
You'll get more information about Accommodations & Accessibility services at new student orientation, where you will be encouraged to contact the AAS team for individual needs.