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Hours 

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 

Location

We are located in Wilson Library 170.  

Contacting our Front Desk

  • Phone: (360) 650-3083
  • Email: drsfrontdesk@wwu.edu  

Appointments

Appointments are needed when students are requesting disability-related accommodations. Appointments allow us to dedicate the necessary time to address your needs thoroughly. Zoom, in-person, or phone appointments can be scheduled via phone (360) 650-3083 or email: drsfrontdesk@wwu.edu

Drop-in Hours

If you have quick questions or general concerns—whether you're faculty, a prospective or current student, or a campus partner—you're welcome to stop by during our drop-in hours. These sessions are intended for brief, 15-minute conversations and are a convenient way to get quick answers without scheduling a formal appointment. Drop-in hours are held in person at Wilson Library 170 (unless noted otherwise) or virtually via Zoom (links provided below).

Miller Hall Construction Impacts

Starting August 4, 2025, at 8 am, emergency steam line repairs between the Steam Plant and Miller Hall will close East College Way just north of lot 17G’s entrance, blocking access to parking lots 8G and 10G through November 11, 2025. 

During this time, permits for 8G and 10G will be valid in lots 7G, 9G, 12G, 17G, and 19G (refer to the parking mapand ADA placard holders may use any ADA or adjacent space. 

Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will also be blocked, with arboretum trail access limited near the construction zone—please use alternate routes and respect bike walk zones. Passenger drop-offs on East College Way are prohibited. Steam service is expected to be restored to Miller Hall by October 21, with temporary heating planned for the start of the fall quarter.

Visit the Facilities Development & Operations page for more information.

Students met with disability-related barriers should contact the DAC.

DAC Testing Center Scheduling Requirements

Students approved for testing accommodations must schedule their exams/quizzes/finals in advance according to the below parameters:

  • at least 3 business days in advance for midterms and quizzes
  • at least 5 business days in advance if using the following accommodations: private testing room, reader, scribe, remote proctoring, computer requiring specialized software
  • Final exams must be scheduled no later than the last day to withdraw from a class, as determined by the Registrar's Important Dates and Deadlines calendar.  
    • Fall 2025 = Sunday, November 9 by 11:59p
    • Winter 2026 = Sunday, February 22 by 11:59p
    • Spring 2026 = Sunday, May 17 by 11:59p
    • All Final exams must be scheduled in accordance with the Registrar's Final Exam schedule.  

      *A business day is Monday through Friday and does not include weekends or holidays

If you're not yet approved for testing accommodations but wish to be to address disability-related barriers related to testing, fill out a New DAC Student Application.  

If you're approved for testing accommodations and want to learn more about testing with DAC, visit Alternative Testing for Students.  

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Masks are strongly encouraged in the DAC and Testing Center. Masks available at every entrance and upon request.

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Disability Outreach Center

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is a disability cultural center and resource centering the needs and experiences of disabled students and community allies. The DOC connects students with community resources, raises awareness, and advocates for disabled students’ human and civil rights.

Learn more about the DOC!