Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)

DSPS Mission Statement:

Fresno City College Disabled Student Programs and Services will create an accessible, inclusive campus environment using holistic, comprehensive, strategic services to empower students with disabilities and provide them access to pursue their academic, personal, and vocational goals.

DSP&S physical office is closed, but all of our service areas are available:

DSP&S front desk staff is available M-F, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., via campus phone or email to answer general questions regarding DSP&S services.

How to Apply to the DSPS Program

Virtual Lobby is Now Open!

DSPS Virtual Lobby

The DSPS Virtual Lobby staff are available for quick, drop-in questions.
New Students applying to DSPS for the first time, or students in need of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) are encouraged to contact our Front Desk at 559.442.8237 to schedule an appointment.

Virtual Lobby Hours of Operation for May and June, 2021:
Wednesday: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

DSP&S Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Counseling Appointment

Schedule an online appointment with your DSPS counselor. If you are unable to schedule an online appointment, please call 559.442.8237 for assistance.

How to Schedule a Starfish Appointment

How to Attend Your Zoom Counseling Appointment

If you are in need of Interpreting Services for your counseling appointment, please complete the Interpreter Request Form

Contact

Phone voice/TDD: 559.442.8237
Fax: 559.499.6038
Video: 559.478.2756

Email: dsps@fresnocitycollege.edu

Location: Building A (#1)
Campus Map

Fresno City College
Attn: Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
1101 E University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741

Upcoming Workshops

New Student Orientation

June 30, 2021, 1:00 pm

At this Zoom workshop, DSPS staff will be available to review:

DSP&S Program
My Portal
AIM
Faculty Notification Letter
WebAdvisor
Canvas
Starfish

Register Now

DSP&S Director

Susan Arriola

susan.arriola@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.443.8561

Ram Pathways Counselors

Ryan Blodgett - Business

ryan.blodgett@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8707

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Saul Fernandez - Health & Stem

saul.fernandez@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8740

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Jesse Llanos - Tech & Trades

jesse.llanos@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8307

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Tiffany Myers - Tech & Trades

tiffany.myers@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8355

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Leslie Silva - Culture, Education & Society

leslie.silva@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8709

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Patrick Tackett - Arts, Communication & Language

patricktackett@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8157

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Sage Talbot - Health & Stem

sage.talbot@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8316

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Outreach and Transition to College

Pam Tibbet

pam.tibbet@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 or 559.492.0661

Alternate Media

Michael Gerard

michael.gerard@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8374

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Tabitha DuBois

tabitha.dubois@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8781

Student Workers/General Questions/Canvas Assistance

Additional Information

Services

Academic Advising/Program Planning
Alternate Media
Adaptive Software
Braille Transcription
Print Enlargement
American Sign Language Interpreters
Learning Disability Assessments and Eligibility
Liaison with Community Agencies
Mobility Assistance (On Campus Only)
Note-taking Assistance
Peer Counseling/Peer Tutoring
Referrals (On and Off Campus)
Test Taking Accommodations
Transfer Assistance

Forms

Important Dates - Summer and Fall 2021

Event	Date/Time
Independence Day	07/05/2021 12:00 AM
End of 6 8 10 week sessions	07/30/2021 12:00 AM
Nine week short term classes	08/09/2021 12:00 AM
Fall Semester Begins	08/09/2021 8:00 AM
Last day to drop full term class	08/20/2021 12:00 AM
Last day to add a full term class	08/27/2021 12:00 AM
Last day to add a Fall full term class	08/29/2021 12:00 AM
Last day to drop a Fall full term class to avoid a W	08/29/2021 12:00 AM
Last day to change a Fall full term class	09/10/2021 12:00 AM
Last day to drop a full term class	10/08/2021 12:00 AM
Start of second nine weeks short term classes	10/11/2021 12:00 AM
Final exams week	12/06/2021 12:00 AM
End of Fall Semester	12/10/2021 12:00 AM
Winter Break 2021-2022	12/13/2021 - 01/02/2022
4 and 10 Week Summer Session begin	05/23/2022 8:00 AM
8 Week Summer Session begins	06/06/2022 8:00 AM
End of 4 Week Session	06/17/2022 12:00 AM
6 Week Summer Session begins	06/20/2022 12:00 AM
Fall Semester Begins	08/08/2022 8:00 AM
Fall Semester Ends	12/09/2022 12:00 AM

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)

Virtual Lobby is Now Open!

DSP&S Office Hours

Counseling Appointment

Contact

Upcoming Workshops

New Student Orientation

June 30, 2021, 1:00 pm

DSP&S Director

Office Staff

Ram Pathways Counselors

Outreach and Transition to College

Alternate Media

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Instructors

Testing

Student Workers/General Questions/Canvas Assistance

Additional Information

Important Dates - Summer and Fall 2021