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Guidance for students

Top 10 tips for students

  1. Disclose!  We're here to help, we don't know if you don't tell us. 
  2. If you have evidence of a disability or medical condition please bring it to Disability ASSIST.
  3. Register with a  GP and a Dentist for your time in Plymouth.
  4. Discuss support options with Disability ASSIST.
  5. Use your support! 
  6. Check your exam provision, if you require support please let us know. 
  7. You can access Library Special Support Services.
  8. Field trips or placements on your course? ask us about support options.   
  9. Let us know if anything changes (e.g. a new diagnosis, changes to contact details, different support required etc.).    
  10. It's your degree! Own it and enjoy it!

Why not check out our Disability ASSIST Student Guide for useful information

We would recommend that every student reads the following information: 

Disclosure for Applicants

If you are offered an academic place at Plymouth University we will kindly request that you complete the pro forma below and return to us as soon as possible. The information that you provide will help us establish the best way to support you during your time at University, but without it please be aware that your support may be affected.
 

Sarah Warn Disability Adviser for Admissions

Admissions

Plymouth University welcomes applications from suitably qualified disabled people. All applications are considered on academic grounds.
If you have a disability or medical condition please make sure that you have completed the disability coding box on the application form. In most cases this is the UCAS form. With this information we can work together to make informed agreements about the support you may need. We can also liaise with others who should know about the affects of your disability, such as staff in the department where you will be studying and the examinations office.
It is important to understand the value of declaring your disability. If we do not know about it, the University may not be able to offer you the support you require. Although it is advisable to declare your disability when applying, you can let Disability ASSIST know at any stage of your course.

Progression students

If you are completing your course at Plymouth University, you will need to make sure your support is set up as soon as possible. You will also need to reapply for DSA. Please contact Disability ASSIST directly for full details.
 

Progression Pro forma 2012/2013

Nicola Ayer

Current students 

Support is available to disabled students through both Disability ASSIST and the Disabled Students' Allowances. All support can be requested at any time throughout your course.
 
 
Modified Assessment Provisions can be requested at any point during your course.
Please be aware that it is your responsibility to check these and to let us know if anything needs amending in good time.
This is a separate process to the Disabled Student Allowance.
 
 
Study Skills Tuition
 
 
Library Special support services.  Find out about their Access Membership 
 
Learning Development (teaching and Learning Support)
 
Students or graduates with a disability can get free help and support in the transition from education to employment from the organisation employ-ability
  

International students

Although international students are not eligible for the UK government funded DSA, Disability ASSIST can assess your individual requirements and provide you with the following services, however it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the University is aware of his or her disability:
  • An assessment of your individual study-related needs due to a disability or  long-term medical condition.
  • Recommendations and arrangements for special examination provision e.g. additional time.
  • Recommendations to academic staff about reasonable adjustments in learning and teaching.
  • Where appropriate, the loan of specialist equipment and access to specialist technology
  • Transcription of material into an alternative format.
  • Specialist tutor support.