REGISTER AND APPLY FOR YOUR EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PLAN OR EDUCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT HERE.
*Health Professional Report can be downloaded via the link below.*
If you need any assistance our Student Wellbeing Team will help you. You can meet the team at UNSW College L5 Building, Level 1 or email us at: [email protected]
EQUITABLE LEARNING SERVICES is a free and confidential service that provides practical support to ensure your mental or physical health conditions do not adversely affect your studies. Our services below are designed to make your education at UNSW College easier and more equitable.
EQUITABLE LEARNING PLANS are customised educational strategies that are designed to meet the unique needs of students who have disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. The goal of an Equitable Learning Plan is to ensure that the student has access to educational materials, activities, and opportunities that allow the student to participate in the classroom and complete assignments; and offers support to help the student develop skills and strategies needed to overcome any barriers to learning.
Plans for students may include:
- In-class support
- Examination and submitting assessments
- Use of assistive technology
- Referral to other support services
Plans are prepared based on the medical documentation you provide and a discussion about the impact of your condition(s) have on your studies.
EDUCATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS are designed to reduce or eliminate barriers that could be reasonably altered for students, if considered possible and reasonable within a course. Some examples include modifying class participation requirements or taking exams with a smaller group of students to minimise distraction.
Keep in mind that some adjustments may not be acceptable in the context of course requirements. In these situations, students and faculty should contact ELS to facilitate the identification of mutually acceptable access.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it mandatory to share information regarding my disability or medical condition?
No, it is not. It is your choice. We do recommend you register with ELS if you have any condition that may make studying more difficult. We are here to help you.
What happens with my information once I provide it to UNSW College?
One of our Student Wellbeing Advisers will contact you to arrange an appointment in which you can provide more information about what sort of assistance you may need as you progress through the year. During your appointment, the Student Wellbeing Adviser will be able to provide you with in-depth information about the various types of support available on and off-campus, discuss methods to work with your situation and also lend an ear to any troubles or worries that you may want to share.
