Information for students who have a disability or dyslexia

 

"It wasn’t until I came to The University of Nottingham that I was diagnosed with dyslexia. This is the only place to pick it up – and I honestly wouldn’t still be in education if they hadn’t. The University has provided incredible support which has been a massive help."Grace, 21

The University of Nottingham is strongly committed to equality of opportunity in its provision for all of its students. It is committed to providing on-going support with the focus being on providing accessible services and supporting students in completing their courses as independently as possible. A wide range of staff in the University contributes to this work and the overall aims are to assist you in managing your individual situation and to create a more accessible learning environment for all.

The University of Nottingham is committed to promoting access for students who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition. A wide range of staff in the University contributes to this work and the overall aims are to assist you in managing your individual situation and to create a more accessible learning environment for all.The University has a Disability Statement which contains information on the services available. You can see this on the web.

If you have any queries about the support provided at Nottingham, your first point of contact is Academic Support in Student Services.

Advice and assistance is available to prospective and current students from a range of services at the University.

Academic support

Academic Support, in Student Services, includes the Dyslexia Support and Disability Support teams. It incorporates the University of Nottingham Access Centre (UNAC) which provides assessments for students who have applied for Disabled Students’ Allowances.

Academic Support can assist with queries regarding:

* International students are entitled to a level of support that is equivalent, so far as is reasonably possible, to 'home' students who receive the DSAs. This would include all generic provision (e.g. library services, alternative assessment arrangements, timetabling arrangements), but in addition may include other services that for a 'home' student are funded by the DSAs. We are not able to provide any level of care or support in connection with normal day-to day living arrangements.

Academic Support also provides study support (academic writing skills, time management etc) to students.

Disability Liaison Officers (DLO)

Each School appoints a Disability Liaison Officer to provide a point of reference, advice and guidance for members of staff and students in the School about disability issues and support. The DLOs are part of a network that meets regularly to share information and good practice. DLOs liaise with both Academic Support and the Disability Policy Advisory Unit (DPAU), as necessary, in relation to individual students and general policies and procedures. The DLO Network is co-ordinated by DPAU. The DLO for each School is listed on DPAU’s web-site.

Disability Policy Advisory Unit (DPAU)

The Disability Policy Advisory Unit can assist with queries regarding:

It is your responsibility to ensure that the University is aware of your situation. You can alert the University to your disability and your requirements by:

Early disclosure to Academic Support is essential to ensure the timely provision of appropriate support services.

You will have control over the disclosure of information about you. The University undertakes to maintain student data in secure conditions and to process and disclose data only within the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. All information provided by you is kept confidential and will not be released unless you give permission for us to do so.

Contact information

Student services


Student Services Centre
B Floor
Portland Building
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

T: +44 (0)115 951 3710
Minicom: +44 (0)115 951 4378
F: +44 (0)115 951 4376
E:ssc@nottingham.ac.uk