The University is committed to making arrangements where appropriate, to enable students with disabilities to participate fully in student life. The University and colleges view applications from students with disabilities in exactly the same way as those from other candidates. At the undergraduate level, prospective student applicants with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Schools Liaison Officer in the Admissions Office and the University Disability Staff in advance of applying, in order to assist them in making their choice of college and subject of study. Financial assistance is available for this, where necessary. Successful applicants are encouraged to visit the college of their choice soon after they receive an admissions offer or unconditional acceptance, by arrangement with the Tutor for Admissions and the Disability Staff, to view facilities and discuss their specific accommodation, support and study needs.
Similar arrangements apply to graduate applicants.
Standard guidelines have been drawn up to advise examiners in the case of students with dyslexia. Dyslexic students, and those with related conditions, are invited to join the University s Dyslexia Register. The Register is intended to enable the Disability Staff to provide information and support, and the proctors to make appropriate examination arrangements. The Disability Staff can discuss potential provision with students and can give advice on suitable recommendations as appropriate. Formal requests for examination concessions should be made through Senior tutors .