Student Special Services

Mission Statement

The mission of Services for Students with Disabilities is to assist in creating an accessible and welcoming University environment where students with disabilities have equal access to educational programs and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of campus life.

The mission of Veterans Affairs is to assist UC Riverside students in securing full and timely educational benefits to which they are entitled as a result of their own military service or the service-connected death or disability of a parent or spouse.  

Diversity Activities

Services for Students with Disabilities

Through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff, we work to promote the independence, self-advocacy, and development of students with disabilities.  We:

• Provide and coordinate appropriate academic accommodations and related services to meet the individual disability-related needs of matriculated UC Riverside students.
• Provide technical assistance to university departments, including assistance in identifying accommodations and responding to requests for services on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Affairs

• Provide counseling and program information, and certify eligible students to receive VA Education Benefits. 
• Administer programs and monitor student enrollment in compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Work in cooperation with other University departments to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by their receipt of benefits, and advocate for their special needs, where appropriate.
• Maintain productive relationships with the US Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies serving veterans and servicepersons.