Possibilities involving an intake interview
Some educational institutions require you to complete a number of steps before you are allowed to enrol in a certain degree programme. For example, prospective students must take part in an intake interview (initial meeting) or attend trial classes.
Use the intake interview or study choice meeting to clearly communicate what you need in order to be successful in the degree programme – for instance, extra time when taking exams. After that, you can make agreements with the school about how they plan to support you in your studies. You can formalise these agreements in writing. That way, you can get off to a great start in your programme.
Have a look at the other facilities, accommodations or schemes that might be helpful for you, too.
Accommodation schemes
The educational institution's duty to provide inclusive education
The degree programme must make every effort to effectively accommodate your disability or special need. In some cases, however, the programme is truly unable to do so – when you need private instruction, for instance. In such cases, the degree programme can deny your request to enrol. But they cannot simply reject your application. The programme must provide a clear explanation of why they are unable to help you and they must assist you in finding a degree programme that better suits your needs.
Tips for your intake interview
Inform your school about your special need at the start of your degree programme
Provide information about your special need before you begin your degree programme. That way, you and your degree programme can come up with agreements to help you be as successful as possible in your studies.
Tell your counsellor about the Expert Centre on Inclusive Education
Lecturers and other staff members at educational institutions can visit https://ecio.nl/en/ to find and request information on inclusive education. ECIO supports educational institutions by:
- providing guidelines and validated publications on the practical application of laws and regulations;
- organising events aimed at exchanging knowledge on examples of best practices, policy and laws and regulations;
- sharing information, inspiration and relevant developments/news online.
What to do if your situation changes during your degree programme
Be sure to keep your adviser up to date about your disability and what you need in terms of support, including when there are changes in your situation. That way, you can stay in touch and keep discussing how to help you study as effectively as possible. It will also give your degree programme the chance to offer – or keep offering – the help you need.