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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Présidence de l'Université de Lorraine - 34 COURS LEOPOLD – CS 25233
54000 NANCY
France
48.6962648, 6.1764312
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
If you think you're eligible for arrangements (during classes and/or during exams) because of a disability/impairment/disorder, please contact a doctor at the SUMPPS (University Department of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion) before your arrival/registration in order to make an appointment.
In some cases, you may want to contact us before you register, for example:
- when you need specific care;
- when it's necessary to change the teaching materials;
- when you expect to be unable to take part in some activities within the curriculum;
- when you have questions about the feasibility of your learning path.
Exchange student
- As an exchange student, you’ll need to prove that you have the disability student status at your home university. You can provide a certificate or an e-mail from the disability officer of your home university. Please contact us as soon as you know that you are coming to UL.
- You have to make an appointment with a SUMPPS doctor (“médecin du SUMPPS”) to discuss your specific needs.
- Your disability student status will remain valid for your entire exchange period.
International student
- The disability officer will create a file for you for which you need to provide the following documents:
- a completed request form;
- a certificate from an expert (attending physician, occupational therapist, psychiatrist, ...)
- Please contact your disability officer to find out which certificates are needed.
All personal information is treated with the utmost confidentiality. The UL officers (doctors, welcome officers...) will not disclose any personal information to others without your explicit consent.
Necessary documents to provide
What can students expect?
The student disability department and the SUMPPS doctor will remain involved in your follow-up as part of your personalized support plan. Our reliable service provider, the SISU (School and University Integration Department) can be in charge of the implementation of the arrangements.
You can benefit from:
- pedagogical support
For example: extended time during the examinations, assistance of a secretary-assistant, note-taking, lessons photocopies, adaptation of course materials, exam arrangements, pedagogical and linguistic support, digitalization of documents, location of the facilities at the place of study, help with communication, handling, research in the library, organization…
- medical and social support
If necessary, the medico-social support department for adults with disabilities offers daily assistance on campus: acts of daily living, specific support, rehabilitation, locomotion...
- and support in connecting with companies
SOIP (Orientation and Professional Integration Department) offers help, advice and personalized follow-up in the construction of a professional orientation or integration project (search for internships, jobs and work-study).
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to oral and written exams
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Université de Lorraine has also set itself the task of involving students with disability in university life, particularly in physical and sports activities.Within this framework, the parasports referent is in charge of setting up awareness and promoting activities around the various existing parasport practices:
Mr. Rémi HUREL - Tel: +33 (0) 3 72 74 05 24 / Email: [email protected]
Whether you are already practicing a sport or you want to learn one, be sure to contact him!
For further information about the services offered by UL, please contact the UL Disability Officer ("Mission Handicap"), Mr. Yves Cardellini.
Tel: +33 (0) 3 72 74 05 30 / Email: [email protected]
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
Ask the International Relations department of your home university to benefit from specific ERASMUS+ assistance for students with disability.
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
At each campus, SUMPPS doctors are available for medical and psychological support. If necessary, they can guide you to external medical and/or psychological support in the area where you stay or study.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
CROUS
Regional Students’ Welfare Office (known by the French acronym “CROUS”) is the public service provider for student life in France. Its main missions are student housing, university catering and social actions through grants and annual financial support.
CROUS Lorraine offers accommodation adapted to disabled and reduced mobility situations.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Send an e-mail with your request at least several months before you want to plan a preparatory visit to the UL Disability Welcome Officers (“Chargés d’accueil”) whose contact details are available at http://handicap.univ-lorraine.fr/vos-demarches/qui-contacter
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
During a preparatory visit, you will be able to get to know the campus where you will be following classes (facilities, classrooms, ...).
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Making sure that your integration is a success is our top priority. Awarded the « Bienvenue en France » Label with 2 stars, we are committed to providing you with the best possible welcome experience. Discover our services dedicated to international students (Welcome Desk, Welcome Guide and Welcome Events) at https://welcome.univ-lorraine.fr/en/integration-and-welcoming/