Additional needs

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Published 16. Oct. 2020. Updated on 01. Jun. 2021

student stever — Approach us as early as possible and preferably well ahead of the start of your university studies if you need any special adjustments.

The University of Stavanger (UiS) wants to provide an equal service to all of our students. Therefore, we provide adjustments, both in terms of the physical and teaching services that the university offers. We can offer counselling and dialogue related to your needs, including your course work and examinations.

Approach us as early as possible and preferably well ahead of the start of your university studies if you need any special adjustments.

Do you have further questions?

Contact us at: tilrettelegging@uis.no

Campus facilities

The aim is to ensure access for everybody to all campus facilities. Some of the older buildings have so far not been sufficiently prepared for people with physical disabilities. If you need special adjustments of physical conveniences it is important that you contact us early because possible adaptations may take time.

parkering for bevegelseshemmede. Foto: Mari Hult

Access

Buses from Stavanger, Sandnes and Sola pass through campus.
The university has installed automatic door openers at most entrances around campus.

Induction loops and IR

The following class rooms and auditoriums are provided with induction loops and IR (infrared audio transmission) applications for those with impaired hearing:

Arne Rettedal's building: all auditoriums
Ellen og Axel Lund's building: red auditorium
Hulda Garborg's building: P230, P231, P225
Kjell Arholm's building: A1, A2, A3
Kjølv Egeland's building: Tjodhallen, E101, E102, A101

Reading rooms

The reading rooms on campus are open to everybody on the principle of first come – first served. If you clearly need a reservation for a desk in a reading room you must contact: tilrettelegging@uis.no

Housing

The Student Welfare Organisation (SiS) rents out rooms and apartments close to the campus. Some housing units have been adapted for persons with physical disabilities. In order to obtain such a unit you must contact the International Office.

Pedagogical adjustments

The study programmes at the UiS will vary according to different forms of instruction and examinations. Some programmes have obligatory practice periods. Notice that it may not be possible to offer alternative practice or instruction in all subjects.

Adjustments during exams
If you need special adjustments during exams make sure you apply within the deadline.

1 September: Application deadline for special adjustments during the autumn exams
1 February: Application deadline for special arrangements during the spring exams