Welcome to UNH’s Disability Services for Students(DSS) website!  We are pleased that you have a vested interest in the success of your child and/or student. DSS is committed to providing a positive and holistic learning experience.

At UNH DSS currently has professional staff members who can meet with your student. Individual sessions allow us to get to know your student, his/her preferences, strengths, and areas of needed improvement, while assisting him/her create a plan or strategy for their academic career. A variety of questions and concerns may be addressed such as managing time, reading faster with improved comprehension, managing test anxiety and taking notes. For weekly sessions students are referred to the Center for Academic Resources.

Tutoring & Academic Mentors
Students, registered with DSS, who need additional assistance in a particular course or need to meet on a weekly basis for learning strategies, are referred to The Center for Academic Resources.

Workshops
Disability Support Services in conjunction with other offices on campus provides a variety of workshops. These sessions are held throughout the year and cover a variety of topics.  Some of the topics include: First Generation College Students, Reducing Test Anxiety and Diversity & Respect.  Career topics have included: Resumes, Job Interview Strategies and an Etiquette Luncheon.

Contacting DSS
You may see a service or program on this website that you think would be of assistance to your child/student. Please feel free to draw it to their attention and encourage him/her to contact us. You may also contact us. We can describe services that are available to all students and our policies and procedures.

In general, as a student prepares to enter college, it is a good time for the student to learn how to seek out and acquire the services that s/he needs for him/herself. We encourage you to step back and let the student take the initiative to contact us so that s/he can begin to learn this important, life-long skill. However, in many cases, we understand that as a parent/caregiver you will begin this process for your child/student.

Differences between College and High School
There is a big difference between a parent’s involvement in the k-12 system and college. There are no more annual meetings where you get to help with the planning of your student’s next year. College personnel talk to your son or daughter instead of to you. In college, students are considered to be adults and are treated as such. Many parents find this an abrupt and uncomfortable transition. Here are some ways that high school and college are different.