The number of students with learning or psychiatric disabilities entering college continues to increase. When advisors are unaware of a student's disability, they are unable to provide direction and appropriate referrals, leaving the student uninformed of the assistance available to him or her. As a result, the educational process may be compromised, jeopardizing the student's likelihood of success. To maximize student academic success, the academic advisor should be aware of the law and key legal phrases surrounding students with hidden disabilities. Concrete examples of referrals made to students and several case studies are offered for training and further reflection.