Note: Letters can only be submitted for registered courses. Accommodations must be renewed each academic year by meeting with a DSS counselor.

Step 1: Visit the DSS Student Portal at dss.noce.edu/

The direct link can also be found on the NOCE website, under Student Services, under Disability Support Services.

A screenshot of the DSS homepage with an arrow pointing at the DSS Student Portal button.

Step 2: Click on “Request Accommodation Letters”

You may only request accommodations for courses you are registered to take through NOCE.

Screenshot of the DSS Student Portal web page with an arrow pointing at the Request Accommodation Letters Icon

Step 3: Click on the “Accommodations” Tab

screenshot of the dss student portal with a arrow pointing at the accommodations tab

Step 4: Log in Using Your MyGateway Username and Password

Log onto MyGateway with your MyGateway ID (also known as your Banner/Student ID) and your password.

Screenshot of the mygateway login page

Don’t know your MyGateway ID?
Click on the “Forgot Username” link on the MyGateway site. 

Don’t know your password?
Click on the “Forgot Password?” button on the MyGateway site. screenshot of the forgot password button

Do you still need help or have questions? E-mail StarHelp at starhelp@noce.edu or call StarHelp at (714) 808-4679.

Step 5: Click on “Request” Next to the Class for Which You Need Accommodations

You will see a list of all the courses you are currently enrolled in at NOCE.

screenshot of the dss student portal in the request accommodations section, with a table of your courses for the term you select

Step 6: Select the Accommodations You Will Need for the Course

A screenshot of the DSS student portal in the Request accommodations section, showing a list selection of the types of accommodations you could need for the course selected.

Pay close attention to the accommodations for “Exams.” You may see an accommodation listed twice if it has been approved for both exams and supports within the classroom/on campus.

If you need to modify existing accommodations or request additional accommodations for which you have not yet been approved, please contact the DSS Main Office at (714) 808-4719 to request a counseling appointment.

Step 7: Click the Circular Button to Approve Accommodations and Send the Letter to Your Instructor

A screenshot of the review text and consent that you have approved and reviewed your accommodations selected

Step 8: Select the Checkbox if You Agree to the Terms Outlined

A screenshot of the DSS Student Portal terms when submitting a accommodation request

Step 9: Click Submit

Your request will be approved immediately, and you can access a copy of your letter.

Your letter is sent automatically to the instructor for review and confirmation.

At the start of each NOCE course, students are encouraged to communicate directly with instructors about their classroom or exam accommodations.

A screenshot of the DSS Student Portal submit button