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?????ACADEMIC SUPPORT

At the Disability Unit, we provide students with academic support to assist them where and when needed. We offer support in the following ways:

Special tests and exams

Special arrangements can be made for students who need additional time or other support to complete tests and exams. The Unit works closely with the Assessments Administration, Academic Records and Graduations Office (AARGO) to facilitate special arrangements for students with disabilities. Click here to find out more about application deadlines or to download and print the application form. Once you have downloaded, filled in and printed your form, e-mail it to concessions@sun.ac.za.

Study materi?als

If you require specialised, formatted study materials, visit Room 367 at HUMARGA (in the Arts and Social Sciences building) to discuss what you need and find out how you can access materials for your specific needs. E-mail braille@sun.ac?.za for more information.

Specialised assistive technology

Specialised computers with screen reading, magnifying and text-to-speech software such as JAWS, Read & Write, and ZoomText, Braille embossers and digital magnifiers available. Contact Petro Newman at 021 808 2128 for more information. Assistive technology is also available at the Stellenbosch 肆客足球 Library and the Theology and Music libraries.

Assignment writing

Do you need advice on writing assignments or are you unsure on how to get started? Contact Vinelene Hartley at 021 808 2161 or Anne-Mari Lackay at skryflab@sun.ac.za or 021 808 2989 for assistance.

Academic tutoring

If you require academic support for individual subjects, contact the relevant lecturers in your faculty.

Library access

If you need assistance with accessing library resources and books, contact your faculty librarian ¨C they are ready to help you.

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SUPPORT SERVICES

The Disability Unit facilitates access to numerous services at SU. These include financial support services, mental health, and counselling and psychological services. 

Counselling and psychological services

We refer students to other services at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development, where counselling, career planning, stress and time management, and assistance with studies are provided.  

Financial support

If you are in need of financial assistance, contact Junethe Cloete at the Centre for Bursaries and Loans at junethe@sun.ac.za?, or phone the Contact and Client Service Centre at 021 808 9111. You can also apply for financial assistance with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme ¨C visit www.nsfas.org.za for more information.

Health services

Students have access to qualified nurses and doctors at Campus Health Services. On the Stellenbosch Campus you will find them at 7 Claassen Street, and on the Tygerberg Campus they are in the Student Centre in Francie Van Zijl Drive. For more information, phone 021 808 3496/3494 (Stellenbosch Campus) or 021 938 9590 (Tygerberg Campus).

Mentors in residences

If you are a first-year student, you have access to a mentor. If you live on campus, you will have a residence mentor, and if you have private accommodation, you will have access to a mentor through one of the Commuter Student Communities? (CSC) wards. Mentors can assist you when you experience any difficulties.