April 2026 SSD Student Newsletter

Recognition of the Werth Testing Center Space Improvements

The Werth Family

The Student Affairs Leadership Council and Services for Students with Disabilities recently celebrated enhancements to the Werth Testing Center made possible by the generous support of Robbie Werth and the Werth family. These improvements include height-adjustable tables, privacy panels, and chairs with wheels, all of which enhance accessibility and comfort for students. The support of Robbie Werth and his family has enabled SSD to better serve students and foster a more inclusive testing environment. As a result of the Testing Center’s improvements and expansion, more than 7,000 exam reservations were supported during the fall of 2025. SSD sincerely thanks Robbie Werth and the Werth family for their ongoing and generous support!

Announcements and Reminders

• The last day to request Spring 2026 accommodations is Friday, May 1, 2026.
• To allow our team to focus on preparing for and assisting with finals, SSD will not hold appointments from May 7 through May 13. Appointments will resume on May 14.
• Finals Week Dates and Hours:
• Friday, May 8: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 9: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 11: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 12: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 13: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• 3 Business Day Registration Policy for RegisterBlast
• Students must register for exams at least three (3) business days in advance. This policy also applies to rescheduling exams. If you miss this three-day window, please reach out to your instructor directly to determine alternate arrangements to take your exam while still receiving your accommodations.

SSD Embedded Office Hours Spring 2026

This semester, SSD's Access Team will host embedded office hours in the colleges once a month to answer general questions and connect with students, faculty, and staff. Stop by to meet with an access specialist at one of the locations listed below.

April

• PCOB: Thursday 4/30
• 2:30 PM-4:30 p.m.
• Pamplin 1047

Campus Resources

• Student Success Center Academic Coaching-Did you know the Student Success Center offers Professional and Peer Academic Coaching? Do you struggle with executive function issues? Professional Coaches and Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are trained to help students develop their academic skills and performance through individual coaching appointments and group presentations for the Seminar Series on Academic Success. Schedule today on Navigate and select "Additional Support Services."

Outreach and Engagement

• Drop-In Office Hours: Offered Wednesdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the SSD office 310 Lavery Hall 3rd floor. Zoom available
• The Graham Stedman Neal Diabetes Scholarship