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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
DOORNIKSESTEENWEG 145
8500 KORTRIJK
Belgium
50.8058618, 3.2840887
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?
When requesting facilities due to a disability, this request must be supported by a certificate completed by a doctor or other expert. More information can be found under "necessary documents to provide".
After approval, the information is passed on to the relevant study program supervisor to draw up a contract.
Necessary documents to provide
For most disabilities we use the documents of the VLOR, but you can also submit your own documents if they meet certain criteria. The criteria per disability can be found in the VLOR-manual.
What can students expect?
In discussion with your contacts from the international office and disability office, the thresholds you may experience are discussed. Based on your needs a number of individualised facilities are selected. We coordinate between your needs and the practical and organizational feasibility of meeting them within your program.
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 note taker to oral and written exams
- 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
We select facilities on a case-by-case basis, with alignment between your support needs and the feasibility within your program.
If necessary, an individual counselor can be requested.
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
Exchange students: the Erasmus+ programme can provide extra financial support. You have to apply at your home institution.
Degree students: our student service ([email protected]) offers various types of financial support. https://www.vives.be/en/degree/tuition
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Please take a look at the welcome guide for more info.
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 email to [email protected].
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
Campus visit, residence visit, public transport route,...
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
Please take a look at the welcome guide for more info.