Students with Additional Needs
If you have a disability, chronic illness or additional needs that affect your studies, you may be entitled to accommodation.
ADHD
If you have ADHD, there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with ADHD
- Extended time
- PC
- Exam in a small room
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Reading room accommodations
Students with ADHD might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one of these zones can help?
Access to resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes resource rooms on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The resource rooms have scanning equipment for converting textbooks into audiobooks.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
If you have Autism there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with Autism
- Extended time
- PC
- Examination in a small room
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Reading room accommodations
Students with Autism might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one of these zones can help?
Access to the resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a resource room on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The resource room has scanning equipment for converting textbooks into audiobooks.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT
If you have a mobility impairment, there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please sontact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with mobility impairment
- More time to complete your exam
- The use of aids, such as a computer or ergonomic equipment
- Customized examination area, such as a special table or chair and room
- Secretary (assisting in writing)
- An aide who can read the examination or assignment to you
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Audio recorded lectures
Ask your professor if it’s OK to make audio recordings of the lectures.
Reading room accommodations
Students with mobility impairments might need extra space or a good chair and desk while reading. Maybe you should consider a seat reservation?
Access to the resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a Resource room on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The Resource room has scanning equipment for converting text books into audio books.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Taking notes during lectures
Some students, whose disabilities make it physically difficult to write, can get help with taking notes in classes. Contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no to find a solution
Assistive devices for visually impaired or blind
Ask NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration in your home municipality whether you are eligible to borrow assistive devices that might be helpful during your studies. If you are studying in Norway for less than a year, you will not, as a general rule, become a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. The International Education Office may be contacted regarding general conditions and benefits.
Transport and parking
If your physical disability makes it difficult for you to walk or use public transportation, you may be eligible for special arrangements for transportation or parking during your studies. All campus buildings have parking places for disabled students.
Access in buildings
UiA has relatively new and universally designed buildings. An electronic mobile based navigation, Mazemap helps you finding buildings, lecture rooms, offices and meeting rooms faster, and choose an accessible route free of obstacles.
We also recommend that you get familiar with the campus and use digital maps such as e.g. Google maps. Exact positions can be found here:
Escaping from fire
We recommend that you check out accessible areas where it is possible to escape from fire. Please be aware about this wherever you are on campus. This is especially important if you are on campus on evenings and weekends.
If you have problems finding your way out in a fire- or escape situation, please call:
- Fire Department’s emergency telephone number 110
- Kristiansand Fire Rescue on telephone number 478 14 000
- Grimstad Fire Rescue on telephone number 37 25 04 34
Please save these numbers on your mobile phone!
The Technical Department at UiA is responsible for campus security, including fire safety.
Campus Kristiansand:
Immediate help: Telephone number 38 14 18 00 (UiA) or 38 14 21 22 (Statsbygg).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Campus Grimstad:
Immediate help: Telephone number 37 23 38 00 (UiA).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
DYSLEXIA
If you have dyslexia, there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with dyslexia:
- More time to complete your exam
- PC with reading and writing support program
- An aide who can read the examination or assignment to you
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office’s website
Lecture notes in advance
Ask your professor if it's possible to receive lecture notes in advance to be prepared, and able to learn more efficiently.
Logopedics assessment
If you suspect that you have a learning disability, you should contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Reading room accommodations
Students with dyslexia might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one of these zones can help?
Access to the resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a Resource room on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The Resource room has scanning equipment for converting textbooks into audiobooks.
Audio recorded lectures
Ask your professor if it’s OK to make audio recordings of the lectures.
Reading and writing support programs
Reading and writing programs such as e.g. Lingright is developed for persons with dyslexia. Students may apply to NAV, Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service, Department of Assistive Technology if you are studying more than one year in Norway. Link to application form
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts.
Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs. We also have some leaflets which can be handed out.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
HEARING IMPAIRED OR DEAF
If you are hearing impaired or deaf, there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to hearing impaired or deaf students:
- Exam in a smaller room, or alone
- Sign language interpreter (at the beginning of the exam when your professor is available) and oral exams
- Extended time
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio induction loops and IR equipment
Some audio induction loops, Infrared solutions and Mobile Connect solutions are available in auditoriums, but not classrooms, in general. You may borrow mobile hearing enhancing system (speaker and microphone) for use in classrooms, labs and grouprooms. Please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Conversation solution
When you need to communicate with more than one person at the same time, a microphone and conversation solution could be useful. Ask NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration whether you are eligible to borrow assistive devices for hearing impaired or deaf that might be helpful during your studies. If you are studying in Norway for less than a year, you will not, as a general rule, become a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. The International Education Office may be contacted regarding general conditions and benefits.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Taking notes during lectures
A fellow student, or preferably a professional write interpreter who helps you taking notes in classrooms without audio induction loops and IR equipment may be essential to be able to follow the lectures. Contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no to find a suitable solution.
Lecture notes in advance
Ask your professor if it's possible to receive lecture notes in advance to be prepared, and able to learn more efficiently.
Sign language interpreters
Sign language interpreters (present and remote, by screen) in other languages that Norwegian sign language is unfortunately not possible to apply for at The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). Whenever English is spoken (e.g. in lectures, seminars and groups) an English text alternative should be available, either simultaneously digital translation or a text alternative.
Reading room accommodations
Hearing impaired students might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one these zones can help?
Access to the Resource room or work rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a Resource room on each campus and a handful of small work rooms. Contact us to apply for access. The Resource room has scanning equipment for converting text books into audio books which could be useful for students with hearing impairment.
Escaping from fire
We recommend that you check out accessible areas where it is possible to escape from fire. Please be aware about this wherever you are on campus. This is especially important if you are on campus on evenings and in the weekends.
If you have problems finding your way out in a fire- or escape situation, please call:
- Fire Department’s emergency telephone number 110
- Kristiansand Fire Rescue on telephone number 478 14 000
- Grimstad Fire Rescue on telephone number 37 25 04 34
Please save these numbers on your mobile phone!
The Technical Department at UiA is responsible for campus security, including fire safety.
Campus Kristiansand:
Immediate help: Telephone number 38 14 18 00 (UiA) or 38 14 21 22 (Statsbygg).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Campus Grimstad:
Immediate help: Telephone number 37 23 38 00 (UiA).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
CHRONIC ILLNESS OR DISEASE
If you have a chronic illness or disease, the following offers that might help you in your studies:
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with chronic illness or disease:
- Extended time
- PC
- Examination in a small room
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Reading room accommodations
Do you need quiet study surroundings? The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one of these zones can help?
Access to the resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a resource room on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The resource room has scanning equipment for converting text books into audio books.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
If you have psychosocial health issues, make an appointment with SiA Health
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to students with mental illness:
- Extended time
- Exam in a smaller room or alone
- Access to a break room
- Examination at locations outside the university
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio Curriculum
You can listen to audio versions of textbooks if you have problems focusing while reading. The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of audiobooks, but most of them are in Norwegian. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Reading room accommodations
Students with mental illness might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one of these zones can help?
Access to the resource rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a Resource room on each campus. Contact us to apply for access. The Resource room has scanning equipment for converting text books into audio books.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND
If you are visually impaired or blind, there are several special needs offers that can help you in your studies.
Special examination arrangements
You can apply for special examination arrangements. Remember deadlines: 15 March (Spring) and 15 October (Autumn), or no later than 14 days at exams taking place before these dates. If you need any other arrangements than those mentioned below, please contact us on email tilrettelegging@uia.no
Examples of arrangements that may be applicable to visually impaired or blind students:
- Exam in a smaller room or alone
- PC and necessary equipment and programmes for visually impaired and blind
- Extended time
Look up further information and application form at the Examination Office's website on special arrangements
Audio and Braille Curriculum
Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) has thousands of talking books and Braille books, but most of them are in Norwegian. As visually impaired or blind you have full access to order production of any talking books and Braille books, not only curriculum literature. Link to registration form (in Norwegian only).
Audio recorded lectures
Ask your professor if it’s OK to make audio recordings of the lectures.
Reading room accommodations
Visually impaired or blind students might need quiet surroundings. The university has quiet work zones in connections with the libraries. Maybe a seat reservation in one these zones can help?
Access to the Resource room or work rooms
The Office for Students with Disabilities disposes a Resource room on each campus and a handful of small work rooms. Contact us to apply for access. The Resource room has scanning equipment for converting textbooks into audiobooks.
Delayed deadlines and extra time
If your disability is preventing you from delivering your academic work on time, it's possible to be granted extra time in some cases. Your teachers and the institute will make the decision, based on statements from your doctor or other experts. Contact your institute study counsellor or The Office for Students with Disabilities.
Taking notes during lectures
Some students, whose disabilities make it physically difficult to write, can get help with taking notes in classes. Contact us at tilrettelegging@uia.no to find a solution.
Assistive devices for visually impaired or blind
Ask NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration in your home municipality whether you are eligible to borrow assistive devices for vision impaired or blind that might be helpful during your studies. If you are studying in Norway for less than a year, you will not, as a general rule, become a member of the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. The International Education Office may be contacted regarding general conditions and benefits.
Transport and parking
If you have physical disabilities that make it difficult for you to walk or use public transportation, you may be eligible for special arrangements for transportation or parking during your studies. All campus buildings have parking places for disabled students.
Access in buildings
UiA has relatively new and universally designed buildings. An electronic mobile based navigation, Mazemap helps you finding buildings, lecture rooms, offices and meeting rooms faster, and choose an accessible route free of obstacles.
We also recommend that you get familiar with the campus and use digital maps such as e.g. Google maps. Exact positions can be found here:
Escaping from fire
We recommend that you check out accessible areas where it is possible to escape from fire. Please be aware about this wherever you are on campus. This is especially important if you are on campus on evenings and weekends.
If you have problems finding your way out in a fire- or escape situation, please call:
- Fire Department’s emergency telephone number 110
- Kristiansand Fire Rescue on telephone number 478 14 000
- Grimstad Fire Rescue on telephone number 37 25 04 34
Please save these numbers on your mobile phone!
The Technical Department at UiA is responsible for campus security, including fire safety.
Campus Kristiansand:
Immediate help: Telephone number 38 14 18 00 (UiA) or 38 14 21 22 (Statsbygg).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Campus Grimstad:
Immediate help: Telephone number 37 23 38 00 (UiA).
Ordinary inquiries during the day: hjelp@uia.no
Inform your academic contacts?
It might be wise to let your academic contacts know about your diagnosis. The Office for Students with Disabilities can assist you in informing professors and other academic contacts about your special needs. We also have some leaflets which can be handed out.
Follow-up meetings
You are always welcome to contact The Office for Students with Disabilities. We can advise you and help you with your daily student life challenges before the situation gets too difficult.