Frequently Asked Questions for DRES

  • How will disability support services at the University of Illinois differ from those I received in high school?
  • How do I apply for admission to the University of Illinois?
  • When should I apply for DRES services?
  • How does DRES determine what accommodations and services I should receive?
  • Do I need to register for disability services with the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)? What if I want to try it “on my own”?
  • What if I want to “try it on my own” without accommodations for a semester?
  • I do not want everyone to know I have a disability. How is this kept confidential?
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  • How can my son or daughter have accommodations and how are these determined? Will my son or daughter receive the same accommodations and services they received in high school?
  • Who can I talk to if I am concerned about my son or daughter?
  • What can I do now to help my child prepare for college?
  • Obtaining and Coordinating Disability Services
  • Communicating Information in a Timely, Accurate, and Accessible Manner
  • Information Technology Accessibility Requirements
  • Promoting Private Self-disclosure/Syllabus Statement
  • How do I sign-up for exams?
  • When can I sign up for exams?
  • How do I reschedule my exam time that I already signed up for? Or how do I make corrections to what I signed up for?
  • Why did TAC change my accommodation or time of what I scheduled?
  • What is the cost for a DRES assessment?
  • Can I still get assessed at DRES if I already have another mental health diagnosis?
  • What if I am already registered with DRES?
  • What if I do not have a provider who can write me a referral?