Further support

A range of people on campus can support you to reduce the impact of the difficulty or difference on your study. Decide what kind of assistance you need and reach out to the service which can best assist you right now.

Speak to your tutor or lecturer when:

1. You have an adjustment plan to share with them.
2. You want them to be aware of aspects of your learning difference that may affect you during lectures, tutorials, labs or assessments.

Register with Student Equity and Disability Services:

1. If you have a confirmed diagnosis and require adjustments to be put in place, including changes to how subjects are taught and assessed. You may be eligible for an Academic Adjustment plan.

Reach out to Counselling and Psychological Services for:

1. Individual counselling to support you when issues arise. This may include issues as a result of your learning difference or challenges you may face while adjusting to university life.
2. Self-access courses, workshops and group programs about wellbeing and mental health.

Book an individual appointment with Academic Skills for support with:

1. study planning and organisation, time management, goal setting and exam strategies.
2. writing skills development, reading strategies and oral presentations.

Reach out to UMSU Advocacy when you need:

1. Support and advice with complaints or grievances about your studies or other aspects of campus life.

Connect with UMSU Disability for:

1. Community and workshops.
2. Advice and information to support you with your learning difference at university.