Disability-related and other support

Are you a student with a disability?

Do you have a recognized disability:

• physical disability
• hearing impairment
• visual impairment
• chronic disease, e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.
• learning disability, e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia
• autism spectrum disorder
• AD(H)D
• tic disorder
• developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
• developmental dysphasia
• developmental stuttering
• psychiatric disorder, e.g. mood disorder, anxiety disorder, etc.
• other functional impairment, e.g. functional impairment of pain functions, skin and related structures

AND

is the loss of function: 

• permanent and long-lasting: actual or expected loss of function and/or preventive follow-up required for at least 12 months
• serious: do you experience an impact on your academic activities

Then you can register as a student in special circumstances and use facilities for teaching and exams. 

Do you have a specific problem that lasts less than 12 months? E.g. broken wrist, pregnancy, specific complaints but no diagnosis …
Don't hesitate to contact your academic advisor to discuss the possible arrangements.

Which certificates do you need? What facilities are possible?

As a recognized student with a disability, you can apply for facilities during teaching and exams.
For some functional limitations, the university has approved certain minimum facilities. 
You can request extra facilities via your student file if there are no approved minimum facilities for your disability.

Which certificates do I need to submit, and what facilities can you appeal to?

How to apply for facilities?

As soon as you enroll at Hasselt University, you can apply to be recognized as a 'student in special circumstances'. After your recognition, you can apply for facilities.

Step 1: Recognition as a student in special circumstances

• Go to your student file - special circumstances
• Upload the necessary certificates 
• Can be done throughout your entire study career
• Deadlines in the context of exam facilities:
  • Quartile 1: October 15 
  • Quartile 2/semester 1: December 15
  • Quartiles 3 and 4 / semester 2: March 1
  • Second examination period (resit - Aug/Sept): July 1

Step 2: Apply for facilities (reasonable adjustments)

• You can request facilities at any time during your academic year.
• Deadlines apply for requesting exam facilities (see EEL regulations): before the recognition deadline of the relevant quartile/semester or at the latest 5 working days after approval of the recognition file.
• After registering, please make an appointment with the disability officer for an interview to discuss your expectations and possible facilities and guidance.

For the practical organization of specific facilities (e.g. moving exams, ...), you need to contact your academic advisor in time.

Support for students with a disability

• Education and examination facilities
• Study coaching: group sessions and individual coaching
• Sprint: reading and writing software. Please contact the disability officer.
• Digital course material. Please contact the disability officer.
• Buddy programme
• Silence Point

What after recognition as a student with a disability?

Your recognition applies to your entire study career at Hasselt University. The granted facilities apply to your full program or temporarily.
We always treat your data with the necessary respect for your privacy. 
If any problems and/or conflicts arise from the granted facilities, you can contact the ombudsperson of the program.

Questions? Contact us! 

Els Swijns, disability officer
faciliteiten@uhasselt.be 

Are you part of any of the following groups?

• Athlete
• Performing artist
• Employed worker
• Entrepreneur
• Family caregiver
• Other special circumstances

Registering under one of these categories may grant you access to additional support for teaching and exams if needed.

How to apply?

• As soon as you enrol at UHasselt, you can apply to be recognised as a 'student in special circumstances'.
• Via your student file - Special circumstances, you can start your application and upload the necessary certificates.
• You can request facilities at any time during your academic year. 
  Deadlines apply for requesting examination facilities (see EEL regulations):
  • Quartile 1: October 15
  • Quartile 2/Semester 1: December 15
  • Quartiles 3 and 4/ Semester 2: March 1
  • Resit (Aug/Sept): July 1st

• You renew your application annually.
• You take the initiative to register as a student in particular circumstances.

Which certificates do I need to submit?

What certificates must I submit, and what facilities can I call upon?

Read the criteria (pdf, 45 KB) you need to meet as a sports student.

• Is this your first time applying for the status of a sports student (cat A)?
  Submit your application before September 1st.

We always treat your data with the necessary respect for your privacy.