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Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage

Procedure and Practice

All coursework degrees

1. Application for assistance

   1.1. Timing of requests

   1.2. The first request - Identification & initial consultation

   1.3. Documentation

   1.4. Development of an impact statement

   1.5. Negotiation of requests

   1.6. Management of Expectations

   1.7. Ongoing management of the student

2. Short-term disadvantage
3. Assistance/adjustments to be considered
4. Student Adviser
5. The Student Equity Officer (SEO)
6. The Disability Liaison Unit (DLU)
7. Discretion
8. Appeals

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