List of accomodations
Exam accommodations for students with disabilities
As part of the support provided to students with disabilities or specific needs, accommodation measures may be put in place to ensure fair exam conditions. These measures are granted based on the difficulties encountered and upon presentation of medical proof. If you would like to know more about study accommodations, you can refer directly to your study regulations and contact the Dean's Office/Management of your Faculty/Center/Institute or the accademic advisor (Request for accommodations - for studies).
Extension of time for preparing for and taking exams and continuous assessments
This accommodation may be granted when the student’s health condition impacts their ability to complete a test within the allotted time
This may include, for example :
- Significant attention and concentration difficulties (e.g., attention deficit disorder – ADHD).
- A slowdown in the processing of written information (e.g., specific learning disability with reading impairment – dyslexia).
Using a computer
This accommodation may be granted when the student's health condition impairs their ability to produce legible, fluent, or sustained handwritten text.
This may concern, for example:
- Writing disorders (e.g., severe dysgraphia, dyspraxia affecting fine motor skills).
- Chronic pain or musculoskeletal that limit endurance or precision when writing (e.g., arthritis, chronic tendonitis, after-effects of a fracture).
- Neurological or neuromotor disorders that affect coordination and fine motor skills (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy).
Taking the exam in a room with a reduced number of people
This accommodation may be granted when the student's health condition makes it particularly difficult to take an exam in a large room, particularly due to ambient noise, proximity to many people, or significant environmental stimulus.
This may concern, for example:
- Severe anxiety disorders or panic disorders, when being in a crowded space causes significant distress.
- Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or sensory disorders that make it difficult to manage auditory and visual stimuli.
- Attention deficits with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) when the highly stimulating environment compromises concentration.
- Certain medical or immune-related conditions that require limiting exposure to many people.
Using noise-isolating headphones
This accommodation helps limit noise distractions during exams. It may be suggested if the student's concentration is disturbed by noise, particularly in the following cases of :
• Auditory hypersensitivity (e.g., autism spectrum disorder – ASD).
• Significant difficulty concentrating in a noisy environment (e.g., ADHD)
Spelling tolerance
This accommodation may be granted when the student has a specific learning disability affecting spelling skills, such as diagnosed dysorthographia, and these difficulties persist despite the compensatory strategies put in place.
This may concern, for example:
- A specific written language disorder resulting in frequent transcription, grammar, or syntax errors.
- Dyslexia associated with dysorthographia, simultaneously impacting reading and written production.
Mentoring
This accommodation may be granted when the student feels the need for support in their academic journey to overcome organizational, communication, or emotional management difficulties, and to benefit from stable and caring human support.
This may concern, for example:
- Difficulty communicating effectively with faculty.
- A lack of clarity regarding academic expectations.
- Increased organizational and academic planning needs.
- Difficulty managing stress related to university life.
The student is put in touch with a reference mentor who listens and provides regular support to foster their progress and build confidence in their abilities.
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