Self Advocacy Skills

Self-Advocacy

Ability to communicate your needs to college personnel.

• Colleges expect students to independently advocate for what they need. Do this early and often in your college career. 
• Parents/guardians are not typically involved in these connections or communications. 
• Be aware that colleges cannot speak to parents/guardians about student progress without written consent from the student in each college department. 
• Discuss expectations with parents/guardians and obtain consent if you want college personnel to be able to potentially communicate with parents/guardians. 
• Even if consent is provided, colleges will continue to direct communication to students.

Research support services at your college and independently advocate for your needs on a consistent basis.