Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences works to ensure that conditions are in place so that everyone experiences a good everyday student life. Students who have a temporary or permanent disability, impaired vision or hearing, chronic illness, dyslexia or ailments that lead to a disadvantage in their study situation can receive individual adaptation regarding their studies and examinations.
Individual adaption are applicable for
Functional impairments can be (non-exhaustive list):
- Ailments of a physical, psychological or cognitive nature
- Loss or damage to a body part or one of the body's functions
- Impaired movement, vision or hearing function
- Impaired cognitive and intellectual function
- Various diagnoses: Developmental disability, CP, ADHD and more
- Specific reading and writing difficulties, as well as dyscalculia
- Chronic diseases (asthma, allergies, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy and more)
Application, deadlines and processing time
The application for adaptation is linked to the course you are on, and is sent with an attachment to the college via the online form. You use the application form: Application for special needs in everyday study situation. If you change your study programme, you must apply again for adaptation related to your new study programme. This also applies if you have a decision that is valid in the future.
The application form must only be used if you are applying for adaptation through the college. If you need adaptation through NAV or other external office, contact them directly. Study advisors at your faculty can be helpful if you have questions related to the application.
There is no fixed deadline for applying for adaptation of the study situation, but it is recommended to apply as early as possible in the academic year. As a general rule, applications must be made for each academic year, unless the need for adaptation is permanent. If you need preparation for the exam, separate deadlines apply.
The case manager assesses whether the application has sufficient information, or whether a conversation with you is necessary in addition to a written application.
A conversation between you and the faculty aims to clarify your needs, look at possible solutions and measures that could work for you and contribute to the implementation of appropriate measures. Interviews do not replace written applications or requirements for documentation.
A processing time of up to one month must be expected, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act.
Documentation
You must document the disadvantages you experience in your everyday studies.
As a general rule, a medical certificate from your GP will be adequate. In cases where your GP does not have the expertise to assess disabilities or special needs, a report from a specialist is considered relevant documentation.
Dyscalculia, dyslexia and/or other learning disabilities must be documented in a report made by a suitable expert, such as a speech therapist. Documentation must be from the student’s lower secondary school period or later.
Examples of adaption measures
Individual adaptation should be based on your situation and what can be of help to you. The adaptation cannot be at the expense of academic requirements, but is assessed on the basis of possible solutions for you in your programme of study.
Facilitation can include both physical and other conditions at the educational institution, the teaching programme, the teaching aids (including textbooks and ICT) and the exam.
There is no exhaustive list of which facilitation measures are relevant, but below you will find some examples.
Current measures at the college
Facilitation can take place both through general measures towards the entire student group or through specific measures aimed only at the student in question. The adaptation can be made within or outside the regular teaching programme.
Facilitation can include both physical and other conditions at the place of study, the teaching programme, the teaching aids (including textbooks and ICT) and examinations.
There is no exhaustive list of which facilitation measures are relevant, but here you will find examples of facilitation measures:
Lingdys - Tool for reading and writing support
The college offers the reading and writing support program Lingdys free of charge to all students. You can log in through Feide: Lingit
The program can be used freely in the course and for home exams.
If you need Lingdys for a school exam, you must apply for it, see arrangements for exams.
More information on the IT service's website about applications
Individual Education plan
An individual education plan means that you require more time to complete your studies than the prescribed nominal length of study. Contact your faculty to find out whether this is possible on your programme of study.
Arrangement of compulsory coursework, postponements and extra time
In some cases, it may be appropriate to get adapation for compulsory coursework, for example postponements and extra time. Read more about compulsory coursework.
Extended right to study
Once you have accepted an offer of admission to a programme of study and registered, you have the right to study in accordance with the nominal length of study for the relevant programme you have been admitted to. In special cases, your right to study can be extended. Read more about the possibilities for extended study rights.
Leave of absence
You can apply for leave of absence from your studies. Read more about the possilbilities for leave of absence.
Access to lecture material in advance of lectures
Some students will benefit from having access to lecture material in advance of lectures.
Your study advisor can help you investigate the possibilities for this.
Reservation of group rooms
As a student, you have the opportunity to reserve group rooms. Group room reservations are made in TimeEdit.
Certain campus also have quiet rooms that can be reserved. Contact the Service point to hear about the possibilities at your place of study.
In the library you will find workplaces where you can sit by yourself or with others. Do you want complete peace to study? Some libraries have their own quiet reading room. Read more about the library as a workplace.
Special examination arrangements
Examples of special examination arrangements include additional examination time, use of support materials such as ergonomic equipment, dictionaries, workplace adaptation, reading the task aloud, use of special rooms at the campus, change of examination system, etc.
More information about special examination arrangements
Current measures outside the college
These are measures offered by others than INN. INN does not make decisions in such cases, but can be helpful in guiding and informing about the offers available.
Audiobooks through the Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB)
The Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB) is a library that produces and lends audiobooks and braille books to people who are blind, visually impaired and others who have difficulty reading printed text. The service is free of charge and applies to students at universities, university colleges and vocational colleges. People have the right to borrow from NLB if they have impaired vision, dyslexia, ADHD or other disabilities that cause reading difficulties.
Mentoring
Mentoring is primarily an offer to students who receive educational support through the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). Please contact your NAV case officer regarding this offer.
Sign language interpreter and speech-to-text interpreter
If you require a sign language interpreter or a speech-to-text interpreter, please contact the NAV Interpreter Service
Technical study aids
If you have a disability, technical aids are available that can help you to complete your education. If you require technical aids during your studies, contact the NAV technical aids centre in your county.
Guide dog access
Guide dogs have a statutory right to enter buildings, reading halls, canteens, etc.
Counselling and psychologist service
As a student, you may experience various challenges and problems that you are unable to solve on your own. The Student Welfare Organisation Health (SINN Health) offers counselling and psychologist services for students.
Student priests
The student priests (SINN) are happy to talk to all students regardless of their beliefs and outlook on life. The student chaplains also offer group talks about grief and coping with everyday life, and arrange maze walks.
Additional grants
Students who are unable to work in a job while at university due to disability may apply to the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund for additional grants. The scheme also applies to students with dyslexia.
Mobile phone alarm
Are you hearing impaired and need additional notification if the fire alarm sounds? You can receive notification of a fire alarm on your mobile phone at all campuses.
Send code word ALARM to 2223 and your mobile phone will be registered to receive a text message notification. The service is free of charge.
Contact information
Contact the student advisor on your programme of study if you require adaptation or have any questions. We recommend that you contact us as early as possible, preferably before the start of your studies.
Current regulations
Act relating to universities and university colleges