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Deadline for Exam Special Arrangements

Do you have ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties, neurodiversity, medical or mental health conditions that impact your exams?

Would any of the following be helpful to remove these barriers?

  • Extra time
  • A room with few or no other students
  • Ability to take medication into exams
  • Use of a PC / Mac
  • A reader/writer

Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service can organise those, and many other exam alterations, to students with

In order to receive Special Arrangements for the Exams at the end of Semester 2, you must register with TRW|SAS by Friday, October 11th.

If you are already registered, this is also the final date to add or change your arrangements.

You are welcome to visit our website, where you can find information about what we do and the support that we may be able to offer while you study here at UC.

You can also book an appointment online to speak with one of our Accessibility Advisors, where we can discuss your specific needs.

This deadline does not apply for unexpected temporary impairments (i.e. injuries).

Ngā mihi,

The TRW | SAS team

NZ Sign Language Classes – Term 3 2024

Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service offers a short, introductory, skill-based New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, which is open to all UC students and staff.

No previous NZSL experience is required. Attendees have the option of further developing their NZSL through two more follow up courses at UC, or contacting other providers of community-based courses – further information will be given at the end of this course.

Participants are taught:

  • The finger-spelling alphabet
  • Numbers 0-20
  • Basic phrases
  • Everyday and university-specific vocabulary
  • Basic grammar
  • Deaf culture
  • Helpful NZSL tips

Every Thursday, July 18 – August 22, 12pm-1pm BOOK NOW

Every Monday, July 15 – August 19, 5pm-6pm BOOK NOW

The total price for this 6-class course is $60 incl GST. 

NZSL Classes are taught by Julie Fraser, Sign Equity Ltd.

NZ Sign Language Classes – Term 3 2024

Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service offers a short, introductory, skill-based New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, which is open to all UC students and staff.

No previous NZSL experience is required. Attendees have the option of further developing their NZSL through two more follow up courses at UC, or contacting other providers of community-based courses – further information will be given at the end of this course.

Participants are taught:

  • The finger-spelling alphabet
  • Numbers 0-20
  • Basic phrases
  • Everyday and university-specific vocabulary
  • Basic grammar
  • Deaf culture
  • Helpful NZSL tips

Every Thursday, July 18 – August 22, 12pm-1pm BOOK NOW

Every Monday, July 15 – August 19, 5pm-6pm BOOK NOW

The total price for this 6-class course is $60 incl GST. 

NZSL Classes are taught by Julie Fraser, Sign Equity Ltd.