Orientation
Overview Resources:
Connecting with SLDS during Orientation
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-in consultations with SLDS Access Specialists are available from 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm during business hours.
During Orientation, SLDS staff members are available on-site Tuesday-Friday, 10:45am - 3:15pm to provide tours and answer general questions about services provided by our office.
Getting Registered with SLDS
SLDS encourages students to register over the summer so they can start the autumn term fully prepared and avoid the start-of-semester rush. For academic accommodations, the best time to register is after finalizing your class schedule during Orientation. Students seeking housing accommodations should register as soon as possible.
For more information about the registration process, please visit our Get Registered page, or visit our office while you're on campus. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Requesting Accommodations for Orientation
Students and family members who need disability-related accommodations (such as alternative text formats or interpreting/transcribing) for Orientation should contact Jenny Osborn (Osborn.21@osu.edu | 614-292-3324) or complete the Orientation Accommodation Request Form at least two weeks in advance.
Requesting Placement Test Accommodations
To request Placement Test Accommodations, complete the following steps:
- Submit an SLDS Application and upload required documentation.
- After receiving your “Schedule Your Welcome Meeting” email, call 614-292-3307 Monday–Friday between 10 am–1 pm or 2 –4 pm to speak with the drop-in Access Specialist, who will process your placement test accommodation request.
To receive additional accommodations at Ohio State, you must still complete the full registration by attending your Welcome Meeting. Scheduling this over the summer is strongly encouraged.