Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112), as amended (P.L. 93- 516), mandates equal opportunity for qualified handicapped persons in education programs, and activities of all recipients of federal financial assistance. Section 504 is a civil rights statute that prohibits descrimination on the basis of handicap, obligates colleges and universities to make certain adjustments and accommodations, and offers to handicapped persons the opportunity to participate fully in all education programs and activities. The Self-Evaluation under Section 504 is the principal process through which compliance with the statute is to be assessed and full participation in programs and activities is to be ensured. This guide is designed to assist college and university officials in the completion of their section 504 institutional self-evaluations. The five chapters cover: general provisions, key terms, and general actions contained in the regulations; program accessibility; student programs, activities, and services (including admissions and recruitment, academic programs and adjustments, and services such as transportation, health and insurance, housing, financial and employment assistance, and nonacademic services); and employment. A discussion of plan implementation includes a format for organizing the tasks of planning records, collecting and evaluating data, implementing actions, maintaining necessary records, and monitoring the evaluation and compliance efforts. Sources of additional information and technical assistance are appended. (Author/SPG)