Support for students with disabilities/dyslexia
Cranfield University takes its responsibilities towards disabled/dyslexic students seriously. We can help you find out what support is available to you, and ensure that the University does all it can to help get the most out of your period of study with us. It’s a good idea to contact us to discuss any questions you may have, or any support requirements you may need.
The School of Applied Sciences' Learning Support Officers (LSO) are:
These LSO's can advise you on the availability of support, and to help you access it, or just to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. As members of staff, they are able to provide a link between the academic and other aspects of your life at Cranfield. It is particularly important that you contact us if you accept an offer of a place, and you are likely to need support, so that we have time to put the necessary measures in place. If you haven't visited the campus before you are welcome to do so by contacting us or attending our forthcoming Open Day. Students with mobility difficulties are especially advised to visit us. If you wish to discuss more medical aspects of disability you can contact the Medical Centre. Please also refer to the University Disability & Learning Support information.
Applying for a place
It is important that you declare any disability leading to additional support requirements on your application form. Because our response to these requirements is a completely separate issue this will not influence the academic selection process at all. However, it will allow our registry to ensure that the staff with a responsibility for student support can be made aware of your needs before you visit, or before you register with Cranfield. We can then discuss these with the Department responsible for managing your course.
Disabled Students Allowance
A Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA) is intended to help cover the additional costs you incur from studying as a direct result of your disability. Depending on the nature of your disability the DSA can help with costs of a non-medical helper, specialist equipment (such as computer equipment), or travel costs.
