Studying with a need for support due to personal circumstances.
Some students experience more challenges in their studies than others. For example, you may have a chronic illness, a sensory impairment, or you may be combining your studies with caring for a family member or young child. At the university, this is often referred to as “studying with personal circumstances.” These are situations outside your studies that require extra attention and energy. Sometimes they are temporary, for instance, after an accident or surgery, and sometimes they last longer. You may be able to manage everything on your own, but you may also wish to receive support.
The university offers assistance through study advisers and student counsellors. They can think along with you about possibilities and solutions, helping you continue your studies as effectively as possible.
Meeting with the study adviser
As a student, you may be entitled to adjustments (“facilities”) in education and assessment. You may notice, for example, that you need more time to complete exams, or that you require more rest during days with many contact hours. In these cases, the study adviser of your programme is your primary contact person. Usually, this meeting provides you with the necessary information and next steps. Sometimes support from a student counsellor is also needed; you and/or the study adviser can determine this together. Where necessary, they will collaborate more closely to provide you with appropriate assistance.
Prepare for your meeting using the guide
In this Guide, you will find more information about what support for studying with personal circumstances can look like. It is advisable to consult the Step-by-Step Guide so you understand how facilities are arranged at the university and what role you play in this process.