Academic Advising and Disability Services
Academic Advising
Academic advisors are available to coach students through their academic journey at Gila Community College and help students establish a personal educational plan. Academic advisors help students establish an academic plan that aligns with the student’s academic and career goals. They can assist with degree exploration and selection, course selection and sequencing, enrollment, understanding program requirements, identifying relevant scholarships, researching transfer options, and connecting students with campus and community resources.
Disability Services
Gila Community College will provide current and future students with disabilities appropriate accommodations to participate in the educational experiences offered by the college. Students must meet eligibility requirements in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, Postsecondary Education and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Subpart E, Postsecondary Education. Accommodations are not a guarantee of student success, rather they provide an opportunity for student participation.
Disability services advisors work with students, parents, case workers, instructors, and others to ensure students with disabilities are allowed all opportunities to access higher education. Proper documentation is gathered, and accommodations are granted based on documented need. All documentation should be on file before the student or applicant receives accommodations.
Requesting Services for Students with Learning, Developmental, or Psychological Disorders
Students or applicants with learning, developmental, or psychological disorders requesting an academic adjustment or accommodation must:
- Be admitted or have applied to Gila Community College.
- Provided Gila Community College with psychoeducational, psychological, psychiatric, or other appropriate diagnostic evaluation(s) as requested, to document the nature and extent of the disability.
- All documentation must be from the appropriate medical doctor, with appropriate credentials.
For students and applicants with learning or developmental disorders, a psychological evaluation is preferred; however, the most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be used.
For psychological disorders, documentation must include a psychological evaluation or documentation.
Requesting Services for Students with Physical, Hearing, and/or Vision Disabilities
Students or applicants with physical, hearing, and/or vision disabilities, including barrier free access and academic accommodations requesting an academic adjustment or accommodation must:
- Be admitted or have applied to Gila Community College.
- Provide Gila Community College with an evaluation or medical information to document the nature and extent of the disability. For hearing and/or vision disabilities an audiological or vision evaluation certifying the disability is required.
- Include evidence that the evaluation has the professional credentials and /or specialized training which qualifies them to offer a diagnostic determination.
- If requesting a sign language interpreter, the request should be forwarded to the College’s Disability Services Advisor within 3 months of the student’s planned enrollment.
Disability Services Advisors are responsible for evaluating documentation provided by students and applicants seeking accommodations. Students seeking accommodation should make an appointment with a disability services advisor and request an accommodation plan.