Disability Services and Programs

A Department of Student Affairs

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Welcome to Disability Services and Programs (DSP)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

DSP Main Office TEMPORARY Closure Notification:

The main DSP office, GFS 120, will be temporarily closed on Friday, August 16th between 11:45 AM to 2:15 P M.

DSP Testing Center Temporary Closure Notification:

The DSP Testing Center will be closed due to summer construction.  If you are a student who is taking an exam or a Faculty/TA that is dropping off or picking up exams, please go to the Grace Ford Salvatori (GFS) building in suite 120.  The testing center at SSL will reopen on Friday, August 16th.

New to DSP or requesting new accommodations?

For new students registering with DSP, create your profile at MyDSP. To learn how to register please visit https://dsp.usc.edu/register/.

For returning students, log into your MyDSP account.

*Please remember to generate your letters and send them to your faculty and/or appropriate departmental contact. The system does not automatically send letters.

Notice for Accommodations on Placement Exams:

In order to receive accommodations at Orientation and for placement exams, students will need to register and request accommodations through DSP. This is also a great opportunity for students to set up their ongoing academic accommodations.

Please register well in advance of Orientation to allow time for follow-up. The review process can take up to two weeks and will require documentation according to the University’s guidelines.

To use any approved accommodations on Placement Exams, please email your DSP Primary Specialist the following information:

  • Exam Subject (Mathematics, Foreign Language – please specify the language, Chemistry, etc)
  • Date & Time