Students with Disabilities Checklist for College

In General:

• Assess college/career goals for post high school.
• Take ACT/SAT with appropriate accommodations.
• Practice being a ”self-advocate” by being able to explain your disability and the kinds of accommodations you need.
• Make sure your documentation of disability is up-to-date and meets college guidelines.
• Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office for an appointment to discuss the possibility of assistance.

At Pellissippi State:

• Fill out an application for admission and pay $10 fee.
• Apply for financial aid.
• Submit official high school/college transcripts and ACT scores to Admissions office.
• After you are officially admitted, disclose disability and provide appropriate disability documentation to Services for Students with Disabilities (disclosure is voluntary, but encouraged).
• Check with the Admissions office to see if you need to take the placement test before enrolling.
• Contact Services for Students with Disabilities office BEFORE taking the placement test to request accommodations (requests are voluntary, but encouraged).
• Take the placement test if necessary.
• Schedule an advising appointment to register for classes.
• Contact Services for Students with Disabilities to request accommodations or other services (requests are voluntary, but encouraged).
• Attend Pellissippi State orientation program for new students.
• Pay tuition, buy books, and attend class.

Services for Students with Disabilities Contacts:

Ann Satkowiak, Director

Telephone: 865-539-7153
Email: asatkowiak@pstcc.edu

Sarah McMurray, Coordinator

Telephone: 865-539-7091
Email: semcmurray@pstcc.edu

Don Amos, Coordinator, Technology

Telephone: 865-694-6751
Email: dwamos@pstcc.edu

Michele DeFelice, Coordinator, Hearing Impaired

Telephone: 865-539-7249
Email: mfdefelice@pstcc.edu

Mary Deschamps, Technical Clerk

Telephone: 865-539-7298
Email: madeschamps@pstcc.edu

*Office Fax: 865-539-7218