Academic and Exam Arrangements
I have a disability/medical condition that may affect my studies and living arrangements. What sort of support can be put in place?
A: Student Services can put in place a wide range of teaching and exam arrangements. This can range from use of a computer in exams to the use of a notetaker or personal helper. Please be aware that these may not exactly match the arrangements that you have had previously. They can also assist with arranging appropriate University accommodation.
In order for your support to be set up, it is important that you meet with one of the Disability Advisers or Dyslexia Adviser, as they are the only staff members within the University who can asses your needs and put in place the arrangements that you require.
Prospective students should contact Student Services as soon as they consider applying to St Andrews, and more importantly, once they have been offered a place.
It is important to note that you must register your disability / medical condition to Student Services no later than 31 October for Semester 1 entrants and 31 March for Semester 2 entrants. Failure to meet these dates will mean that arrangements will not be put in place at the next exam diet.
If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us at theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
How do I get my teaching and exam arrangements set up while at St Andrews?
A: The only individuals who can set up your exam and teaching arrangements are the Disability and Dyslexia Advisers. They can be reached at disability@st-andrews.ac.uk
It is important to note that if you would like to have arrangements similar to those in school, or if you have been recently diagnosed with a new disability / medical condition, you will need supporting documentation. This could be a letter from your GP or an Educational Psychologist Report.
Once you have your documentation and have set up a meeting with a Disability or Dyslexia Adviser, your arrangements can be discussed and put in place and you will be registered with the Disability Team.
For Semester 1 entrants, you must register with the Disability Team no later than 31 October. Semester 2 entrants must register by 31 March. Failure to meet theses dates could result in you not having the proper teaching and exam arrangements in place when needed.
For further information, please see the University policy and guidelines for Assessing students with disabilities.