Registering with SAS for the First Time

Learn More about New Student Registration, Student Accessibility Services

Are you new to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at the University of Guelph? Complete the steps below to register!

STEP 1: Choose your preferred SAS registration option (Standard or Self-Directed)  

Select your preferred SAS registration option after carefully reviewing the considerations below.

Please take note of the key SAS deadlines that may impact your ability to register with SAS late in the semester. 

STANDARD REGISTRATION SELF-DIRECTED REGISTRATION

  • Attend a one-hour initial appointment with a SAS Advisor  

  • Discuss information about your disability and academic impacts with your Advisor to determine appropriate accommodations together 

  • Review accommodation information, SAS processes and procedures, and important deadlines directly with your SAS Advisor  

  • Wait up to approximately 2-3 weeks for your initial appointment (after your application form and documentation is processed, which may take 1-12 business days depending on volume)  

READ MORE ABOUT STANDARD REGISTRATION 

  • Get access to accommodations electronically without attending a one-hour initial appointment with an SAS Advisor​  

  • Provide thorough details about your disability in the SAS application form to help determine appropriate accommodations  

  • Review accommodation information, learn about SAS processes and procedures, and important SAS deadlines by reading emails, reviewing the SAS Student Portal, attending a group workshop, and/or attending the SAS Daily Drop-In 

  • Follow-up with your SAS Advisor in a timely manner as needed or if you require additional accommodations 

  • Get access to your accommodations quicker (up to approximately 5 business days after your application form and documentation is processed, which may take 1-12 business days depending on volume) 

READ MORE ABOUT SELF-DIRECTED REGISTRATION

STEP 2: Complete the relevant SAS Application Form (Standard or Self-Directed) 

There are two separate application forms for the Standard and Self-Directed Registration options. You can only complete one application form, so please ensure you consider your registration option carefully before choosing.  

Applications with documentation are usually processed in about 1-12 business days, depending on the volume of applications received.  

What you need to complete the application: 

  • Current enrollment or acceptance of an offer of admission 

  • U of G username and log-in credentials 

  • U of G Student ID # 

Current students can apply at any time of the semester, however the relevant SAS deadlines will still apply. 

Please provide as much disability-related information as possible on your application. This helps us to provide the best assistance possible to you at the point of registration with SAS.    

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STEP 3: Submit Your Documentation 

Documentation can be included at the time of applying or uploaded later using the customized link sent by email.  Applications with documentation are usually processed in 1—12 business days, depending on the volume of applications received. We will process submissions as quickly as possible to ensure accommodations are in place as soon as possible. 

You will be required to submit documentation from a registered health professional which verifies the existence of a disability and describes your current functional abilities given the condition you experience. Please consult our documentation guidelines and contact our office for additional assistance, if needed.  

If you do not have documentation or you are submitting documentation that doesn’t align with our documentation guidelines, you may be asked to provide additional information or documentation, which can delay the application process. We will follow up if additional information is requested and we are available to walk you through the process as needed.  

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STEP 4: Monitor your U of G Email Account for Next Steps 

STANDARD REGISTRATION:

Book Your Initial Appointment with your SAS Advisor 

SELF-DIRECTED REGISTRATION:

Review SAS Emails & Attend a Group Activation Appointment 

If you have opted into the Standard Registration, it’s necessary to meet with your Advisor before accommodation eligibility can be determined. Learn more about Meeting With Your SAS Advisor. 

  • You will receive an email from the SAS Intake team with instructions on how to book your initial appointment with your Advisor  

  • After receiving this email, call the front desk at 519-824-4120 ext. 56208 or email sas@uoguelph.ca  

  • This meeting will help us to better understand your needs and build your accommodation plan. 

Not in Guelph yet? Appointments can be virtual! 

 Accommodations take time to set up and wait times may increase during high volume periods. Please book your appointment when directed. 

  • Review Your SAS Emails: Your Advisor will send you at least two emails: 1) with an overview of your SAS accommodations, and 2) with more information on how to use them and other key resources or services to meet your individual needs. You may receive additional emails with information about relevant services depending on the needs you have identified in your application form.  

  • Attend a Group Activation Appointment: You are strongly encouraged to attend a Group Activation Appointment. These workshops are designed to support SAS students using the Self-Directed Registration option to learn about SAS, students’ responsibilities, how to access the SAS Student Portal, and more key information about how to use your accommodations. Information about Group Activation Workshops will be included in one of the above emails.  

If you have questions about the accommodations that you are receiving, you can attend the SAS Daily Drop-In or book a follow-up appointment with your SAS Advisor. You are responsible for following up with your SAS Advisor in a timely manner if you require any additional accommodations. For more directions on when to attend Daily Drop-In or book an appointment with your Advisor, review information on the various SAS roles.

STEP 5: Attend a Summer Orientation Event (if relevant) 

Various accessibility events are hosted during the summer (June - September) to help first-year undergrads, returning, transfer and graduate students understand how SAS works. 

If you are attending the University of Guelph for the first time in the Fall semester, be sure to check out our Orientation Events page to help you navigate your first year with SAS.  

Don’t miss these steps after registering with SAS!  

  • Attend a Plan Your Semester workshop 

  • Apply for OSAP or Financial Support (if applicable) and mark "Disability" on Your Application 

  • If you're applying for OSAP and have a documented disability, check the disability box.