We want the transition process into Higher Education to be as smooth as possible and to ensure your individual support is in place for the start of your first academic year.
Learning Support Statements (LSS)
A Learning Support Statement or LSS, is a document that details reasonable adjustments that will reduce barriers that you may face because of a disability, additional need or other barriers that affect your studies. This may include extended deadlines, or extra time in exams. Once we have suitable evidence and you have completed a Student Inclusion Registration form we will send you a basic LSS. Once you have met with a Student Inclusion Advisor, then your LSS can be updated. If you are a student and want to review a LSS, please arrange to meet a Student Inclusion Advisor. Visit Reasonable Adjustments for more information.
Disability Workshops for Applicants
The Student Inclusion Team will be holding online workshops for applicants who have a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), mental health condition, visual or hearing impairment, Autism, long-term health condition. This will be an opportunity to meet the Student Inclusion Team and learn about the support available at university. Applicants can book by clicking on the dates below:
Friday 19th May 2023, at 4pm
Wednesday 7th June 2023, at 4pm
Friday 7th July 2023, at 4pm
Autism Transition Event
Start: Tuesday 8th August 2023 11am
End: Wednesday 9th August 2023 1pm
Location: Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke Campus
This is a free event to support autistic applicants starting at Staffordshire University in September 2023.
We offer an annual two-day transition to University event for applicants who have a diagnosis of autism or seeking a diagnosis. This is an opportunity for applicants to experience an overnight stay in student accommodation during the summer, when the campus is quiet. Visit Autism Transition Event for more information and to book your place.
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) Application
Disabled Students' Allowances or DSAs can help with the extra costs that you may face as a result of a disability, ongoing health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. You can apply for the DSAs as early as March onwards for a September start. The application can take around 14 weeks and you will need to arrange a DSA Study Needs Assessment to complete the process. For more information about DSAs, including the evidence you will need to provide for your application visit our DSAs information page.
- If you have a specific learning difficulty, you will need to provide a diagnostic assessment report as evidence for the DSAs. Evidence of exam access arrangements at school or college is not sufficient. There is a cost to a diagnostic assessment which is not covered by the DSAs. However, we may be able to help you to access a diagnostic assessment. This is offered on the basis that you take up a place at Staffordshire University. If you do not, then we would invoice you for the cost of the assessment.
- Assessments must be completed by our agreed provider. We are unable to refund any costs associated with assessments from alternative providers. Visit Diagnostic assessments for more information.
Accommodation
Where you live at university becomes an important part of your student experience. If you are planning on moving into university accommodation, and have specific requirements, please remember to indicate this when you apply for your accommodation. Visit accommodation for more information about the options available.
We all experience problems and difficulties that affect our mental wellbeing and as a student, you may well find yourself experiencing some of these. These might be related to issues and events at university, or they might be connected to previous experiences or issues in your personal life. We work alongside the Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding team who are here to help and support you whatever your circumstances. For more information, self-help and to access support visit Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding.
If you are intending to travel to the campus by car, you can apply for a student parking permit . A Blue Badge does not guarantee a dedicated space in a specific part of the campus; however, there are dedicated bays in each car park across the campus. If you do not have a Blue badge but have temporary mobility impairment requirement, you may apply for a temporary accessibility permit to qualify to park within the dedicated bays. Please note that these permits are chargeable and are applied for through the parking team. If you are applying for a temporary accessibility permit, let the Student Inclusion team know so that we can confirm your details with the Parking team. For more information and to apply for a permit visit Student Permits and Parking.