Mesa College Disability Support Programs & Services

The DSPS Department at Mesa College is really great. It offers students access to disability related, reasonable accommodations which extend beyond those regularly offered by the college. The services are arranged through the DSPS Department and intended to assist college students with disabilities to more successfully participate in regular college programs and activities. Services and access are based on a verified disability, counselor’s recommendations, and individual need. Lots of veterans go back to college after getting out of the military. Some of these vets are injured and require accommodations. Also, learning disabled students get extra help here at DSPS. You can get preregistration of your schedule and there are counselors who can help you select your classes. My friend who is disabled and attends City College downtown said the DSPS program through the San Diego Community College District can also give you a note to give to your professors that gives disabled students an extra 15 minutes to get to class without penalty. This is something very useful, particularly the first two weeks of the semester, when parking is a nightmare on campus and getting around can be troublesome.
One of the best things about Mesa College, of which I am also an alumni, is this wonderful DSPS program that can make all the difference to a student succeeding in higher education, despite handicaps and disabilities. 5 Unilocal Stars for helping students that need a little extra help, get it.