Current Students
Resources for students who are registered and working with the office of Student Disability Resources.
Mental Health Crisis / Immediate Support
- Crisis Service Lines (24/7) - Text "LIONS" to 741741 or call 877-229-6400
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) - 814-863-0395
- Penn State Police (24/7) - 814-863-1111 or 911
Accommodations
Information on available accommodations and how to use them
- Assistance Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 13, 2023
- Assistive Listening Devices, Sign Language Interpreters, CART, Captioning, and related accommodations provided to qualified students
- Assistance Animals — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Types of assistance animals; what is allowed on campus; and how to go about requesting to have an assistance animal on campus with you
- Attendance Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Nov 07, 2024
- Options for meeting attendance requirements while dealing with a disability flare up, crisis, or emergency
- Digital Course Materials — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Options for obtaining electronic textbooks and course materials
- Exam Accommodations — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Oct 06, 2025
- Common exam-related accommodations provided to qualified students
- Flexibility Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Allows for the flexing of a course standard to allow a student to meet essential course requirements while managing a disability
- Housing Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Sep 22, 2023
- Steps and additional information for on-campus housing accommodations
- Note-Taking Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Aug 25, 2025
- Common note-taking related accommodations provided to qualified students
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Temporary Academic Accommodations — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Aug 08, 2025
- Injuries that impact academic progress but have little or no residual effects and likely do not limit major life activities
- Support and Accommodations for Internship Experiences — by Michael Brahosky — last modified Dec 08, 2025
- At Penn State, Student Disability Resources (SDR) is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities—whether permanent or temporary, visible or hidden—receive timely and appropriate accommodations not only in academic settings but also in experiential learning environments such as internships.
Resources
Offices, programs, and other resources available to assist students
- Accessibility — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Oct 22, 2024
- Resources for making campus resources available to everyone
- Campus Life — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- Resources for navigating life on campus
- Crisis Services — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in need of immediate support
- General — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Mar 30, 2023
- General University resources for students
- Physical and Emotional Well-Being — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Apr 15, 2024
- Counseling, healthcare, and other wellness services
- Student Engagement and Intersectionality — by Paul Rentschler — last modified May 07, 2024
- Extracurricular activities and services for the diverse student population
- Tutoring and Study Skills — by Paul Rentschler — last modified Jul 26, 2022
- Tutoring and study skill resources to help students succeed
Documentation Guidelines
Information on the documentation needed to demonstrate coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Graduation and Beyond
Promotes post-graduation planning by supporting employment goals and assisting with the accommodation process for graduate school entrance exams