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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
Warmoesberg 26
1000 BRUSSEL
Belgium
50.8490158, 4.3565102
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 accommodations (during classes and/or during exams) because of an impairment/disorder, please contact the disability officer before October 15th (for the 1st semester) or before March 21st (for the 2nd semester).
Students with a learning disorder (dyslexia/dyscalculia) need to contact the disability officer before October 10th, in case you need to be retested.
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 infrastructure of the campus;
- 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 Odisee.
- You have to make an appointment with the disability officer to discuss the impact of your disability and your specific needs.
- Your disability student status will remain valid for your entire exchange period.
International student
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The disability officer will create a file for you for which you need to provide the following documents:
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a completed request form;
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a certificate from an expert (attending physician, occupational therapist, psychiatrist, ...)
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- Please contact your disability officer to find out which certificates are needed.
- All personal information is treated with the utmost confidentiality. The disability officers will not disclose any personal information to others without your explicit consent.
Necessary documents to provide
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.
International student
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The disability officer will create a file for you for which you need to provide the following documents:
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a completed request form;
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a certificate from an expert (attending physician, occupational therapist, psychiatrist, ...)
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- Please contact your disability officer to find out which certificates are needed.
What can students expect?
Inclusive examination facilities
As part of our institution-wide basic care policy, 6 inclusive exam facilities are guaranteed for each Odisee student:
- Additional time (1/3) for a written exam
- Additional preparation time for oral exams (upon prior request). This does not apply to practical exams without preparation time.
- Exam questions can be read out to you
- Language errors will only be taken into account in the evaluation when correct language use (including correct spelling) is included in the ECTS-file of the course.
- Using a simple pocket calculator for basic operations (unless this is a core objective of the course)
- Permission to eat and drink something small on the exam (e.g. dextrose, small dry snack).
These facilities may be sufficient for you to overcome any difficulties. In that case you don’t need to apply for a special status.
However, if you are in need of additional facilities or support (e.g. exam facilities such as taking exams with reading software, enlarging exam copy, spreading the exams, taking exams (partly) orally, taking exams in a separate room; and/or educational facilities such as postponing certain deadlines, consultation with the internship coordinator, ...), make sure that you schedule an appointment with the disability officer to review this together.
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 bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- 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 personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more preparation time before the oral exam
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
The above lists of adjustments are not a full list of possible adjustments. If you want to inquire whether a specific adjustment is possible, you can contact the disability officer.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
At each campus, student counselors are available for psychological support. If necessary, they can guide you to external medical and/or psychological support in the region where you stay or study.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
Send an e-mail with you request at least one month before you want to plan a preparatory visit to [email protected]
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
During a preparatory visit you are able to get to know the campus where you will be following classes (building, classrooms, ....) and you will be able to meet with and talk to one of the disability officers.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
All incoming students at Odisee are contacted by e-mail regarding welcome activities.