Thursday, 17 September 2026
Do you have a long-term medical condition, disability, mental health difficulty, autistic spectrum condition, or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ADHD?
A support plan outlines the reasonable adjustments that the university will implement to ensure you can study and learn comfortably, and to help you achieve your full potential at university.
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students
We have three deadline dates during each academic year which you need to make sure you have highlighted your requirements to us.鈥� You only have to do this once to cover yourself for the full length of your course.
For autumn semester exams, follow our step-by-step guide by 12 noon on Wednesday 4 November 2026 to ensure your Support Plan is ready.
Please note – you can contact us at any point during the year, but the deadline dates are the latest dates we can make reasonable adjustments for the next upcoming exam period. This helps ensure enough time for us to consider the necessary adjustments and to communicate with the Exams Office, Timetabling, and your faculty.
Unsure if reasonable adjustments are for you?
If you’re not sure about applying for a Support Plan, check out our Support for your studies A-Z webpage to see what other options you may wish to tap into.
If you have a quick question about setting up a Support Plan and would prefer to speak to someone in person, you can come to our start of term drop-in sessions in Cherry Tree Lodge, University Park. The drop-in runs Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm from Monday 21 September until Friday 6 November.
At peak times, you may need to wait, but support and advice will be provided as quickly as possible. Please note Cherry Tree Lodge is closed for lunch between 12.30 – 1.30pm.