Coventry University welcomes students with disabilities. We recognise that education is a right for all who can benefit from it and that students with disabilities have an equal right of access to Higher Education.
Our staff also recognise that individuals are the best source of expertise about themselves and their needs and so we encourage you to contact us early to discuss your support. The following webpages are a guide to some of the general support available to you at Coventry University.
The Disabilities Office is based in Priory Halls of Residence and has a team of 12 staff with various specialisms.
The Welfare Officer and Student Wellbeing Co-ordinators are part of the team, but they have a remit for general student welfare issues and the welfare webpage will tell you more about this role.
Academic and support staff work in partnership and aim to create an environment where disabled students are able to take an active role in the educational and social activities available at the University. Within each School/Faculty a Learning Support Co-ordinator is assigned to co-ordinate disability provision. They offer support and advice on curriculum issues, and by attending and organising training sessions, ensure that academic and support staff are aware of their responsibilities towards students with disabilities. The co-ordinators are the main link between staff in the academic Schools/Faculties and the Disability Support Office.
We recognise that there are a number of additional issues that disabled students have to face in their transition into higher education and at the admissions stage. You might not think its necessary to declare your disability at the application stage, but we know from experience that it’s much better all round if you do! That way we can prepare for your arrival and try to solve any potential difficulties before they arise.
Depending on the nature of your disability, we will look at ways in which adjustment to certain aspects of the course can be made, should that be appropriate. If you are asked to come for an interview prior to making an offer, or to visit us for an Open Day, we can make sure that your access requirements are met in advance. We can then provide the following practical support:
There are different funding arrangements in place for non-UK students which will affect the support you can access so it is important that any European or International students contact us early on in the application process.
Once you are at the University, the Disabilities Office can provide you with practical support and advice with any day-to-day issues or concerns that you may have.
For further information, or a discussion about your own particular needs please contact us: on 024 7688 8029, fax on 024 7688 8746, or e-mail disoff.ss@coventry.ac.uk.
If you are interested in a Coventry University course that is being offered at a partner college, you are advised to contact the Disabilities Adviser at that college and ask for details of the support that is available. Some of the facilities, such as accommodation, may vary from those offered on the main campus.