Interpreter Request Policy/Procedure

• Interpreters are provided by SCTCC for any course/college related service, program, or activity.
• It is the responsibility of the student to complete their Interpreter Request Form at least 5 business days before the date the interpreter is needed.
• We will do our best to accommodate, however, interpreters are not guaranteed for events if the form is filled out later than 5 business days in advance.
• For classes: the “Recurring Interpreter Request” form will only need to be filled out one time per class for the semester.
• For events/meetings/other campus services: the “Single Event Interpreter Request” form must be filled out for each event/meeting/or campus service the student would like to attend
• If you are not going to attend class, or if you are going to be late to class, contact your interpreter OR the interpreter coordinator as soon as possible. If you do not inform the interpreter OR the interpreting coordinator that you will be late or miss class, they will only stay for the first 10 mins of class.
• At any time during class if there is a work time, you are allowed to waive your right for interpreting and cut your interpreter for the hour. However, once you waive your interpreter, you are no longer guaranteed an interpreter for that class period that day.
• If you don’t have an interpreter present at your class, please wait 10 minutes, and then contact the interpreting coordinator or Accessibility Services. We recommend you attend class while we search for a substitute interpreter. If you choose not to return to class, please let us know.
• Interpreters are a confidential source, all information obtained while interpreting will be kept confidential, with the notable exception of if the student is planning on harming themselves, someone else, or SCTCC property.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SCTCC Accessibility Services Interpreter Policy, please contact Accessibility Services (acc@sctcc.edu).

1. Student is approved for Interpreting accommodations though Accessibility Services
2. Log into the Web-Portal with your StarID and password OR Tech ID and Last Name
3. Click on “Recurring Class Interpreter Request”
4. Fill out the relevant information, including time and date the class is held, instructor information, class location, etc.
5. Check the “I Certify” box
6. Hit “Submit Request” at the bottom of the screen

This only needs to be completed once at the beginning of each new semester the student is enrolled and taking courses.

Please contact the Interpreting Coordinator arhodes@sctcc.edu with any questions or concerns.

If you need additional support submitting the Interpreter accommodation form, please contact the SCTCC Accommodations Specialist at acc@sctcc.edu or in Room 1-452.

1. Student is approved for Interpreting accommodations through Accessibility Services
2. Log into the Web-Portal with your StarID and password OR Tech ID and Last Name
3. Click on “Single Event Interpreter Request”
4. Fill out the relevant information, including start and end time, the location and date of the event, as well as any additional comments that would support the interpreter for the event (for example: what type of event it is, what will be discussed, what the goal of the event is, etc.)
5. Hit “Submit” at the bottom of the screen

This form needs to be completed each time the student would like interpreting services for an event/meeting/or campus services (for example: advising appointments, tutoring appointments, cultural nights, faculty meetings, etc.)

Please contact the Interpreting Coordinator arhodes@sctcc.edu with any questions or concerns.

If you need additional support submitting the Interpreter accommodation form, please contact the SCTCC Accommodations Specialist at acc@sctcc.edu or in Room 1-452.