Student Accessibility

The Student Accessibility team will work collaboratively with you to identify your learning strengths and goals, and to discuss reasonable adjustments that will increase your capacity to engage with your studies and work towards your chosen career.

Agreed reasonable adjustments are communicated to your teaching team through an Access Plan. Your Access Plan is tailored to your individual support needs and is designed to assist you to fully participate in learning at UOW.

Common reasonable adjustments may include:

• Adjustments to classroom or teaching spaces
• Adjustments to assessment conditions
• In‑class adjustments or assistance
• Adjustments to work‑integrated learning

How to receive support from the Student Accessibility Team

To receive support from the Student Accessibility team, you will need to register with our service.

Registering provides an opportunity to discuss your learning, assessment and accessibility requirements, and to plan any supports you may need during your studies. As some supports require early planning and coordination, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.

All UOW students have access to a range of free services, resources and assistance designed to enhance your university experience and support you to achieve your study and career goals.

Available supports include:

• Counselling Services and the 24/7 Wellbeing Line
• Academic skills and study support
• Career resources, including resources specifically developed for students who have a disability 
• Indigenous and cultural support services
• Student Advocacy Service
• Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC)

Student Spaces

Dedicated spaces are available on the Wollongong Campus for students who may benefit from quieter environments, reduced sensory input and opportunities for rest. These spaces are accessible during business hours, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Low Sensory Space
Located in Building 11, Level 2, Room 210.

Quiet Space
Located in Building 19, Ground Floor, Room 14

The following outlines a partnership; it defines what the Student Accessibility team can expect from you and what you can expect from us.

Your rights as a client of the Student Accessibility

• Staff members who value and respect your capacity, skills and potential as an individual
• Timely support that empowers you to access your study program and facilities appropriately
• Opportunities to document your strengths and career related goals, as well as your challenges
• Confidence in the privacy of your information, in line with NSW Privacy Law and UOW’s Privacy Policy
• An assurance that any recommendations from the service are based on documentation and in consultation with you. You have the capacity to accept or reject advice or reasonable adjustments at any time.
• Your ability to bring an additional person/s to your registration and other appointments, while feeling confident that we will consult directly with you.
• The opportunity to request a different Student Accessibility & Inclusion staff member if desired
• The ability for the service to liaise with your nominated third party on your behalf, should you be unwell or unable to liaise with us directly (noting written consent to confirm such an arrangement must be supplied via letter or email).

Your responsibilities as a client of the Student Accessibility

• To engage and collaborate respectfully and responsibly with Student Accessibility staff
• To be involved with the development of your Access Plan and actively participate in any tasks assigned to you
• Assume responsibility for monitoring and communicating about reasonable adjustments with your assigned Student Accessibility Specialist and UOW teaching staff, as required
• Behave responsibly and honestly in ways that are considerate of rights and needs of others and refrain from behaviour that may adversely affect the experiences of others, including keeping your appointments or rescheduling in a timely manner and providing accurate, current information and supporting documentation as required.

Our campuses have options for mobility parking, drop off, public transport and building access so that all students have an equitable learning experience.

• Mobility parking
• Public transport
• Campus drop-off points, facilities, buildings and rooms