Who should read this guide?
This guide is designed for students with a disability commencing studies at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Prospective students considering QUT will also find it useful in planning their studies. The Guide explains how to access services and accommodations or adjustments through QUT's Disability Services, and identifies other resources which may be helpful in planning and undertaking studies at QUT.
 
What is a disability?
For the purpose of this Guide, a disability includes any impairment or medical condition, which may affect a student's ability to undertake a program of study successfully. Some, such as physical or sensory disabilities, may be obvious, whilst others may not be apparent unless disclosed by the student, for example, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia or mental health difficulties.
A disability may be permanent, short-term or episodic in nature.
QUT's Disability Services
Disability Services provides a range of services to assist students with disabilities including:
- Provision of lecture/tutorial notes
- Negotiations with staff
- Alternative formatting of course materials
- Assessment support
- Adaptive Technology Laboratories
- Access
- FM Assistive Listening Systems
More information on these and other services is available in Parts 2 - 4 of this guide.
Information for prospective students
Applying to QUT
Course and admission information
Information about QUT's courses and admission procedures is available by phone, fax or email. Phone 07 3864 2000 and follow the prompts; for TTY services, please call the Australian Communication Exchange National Relay Service on 133 677;
Fax 07 3864 3984; or email admissions@qut.com .
Course information in print formats
You may request copies of course and admissions publications listed below by phoning 07 3864 2000 or emailing admissions@qut.com
• Real Options
• QUT Undergraduate Opportunities
• Discipline-based undergraduate course guides, and
• Faculty-based postgraduate prospectus.
On the web
For up-to-date information about QUT's wide variety of courses check out Studyfinder , QUT's interactive course database for prospective students, at QUT's website www.qut.com (listed under Quick Links). For detailed information on admission policies and procedures, or to download application forms, follow the links from the admissions page at www.studentservices.qut.edu.au
In person
For friendly in-person assistance drop into any of our campus Student Centres and talk to staff about your needs.Each QUT campus has a Student Centre - a one-stop shop for all student queries. The Student Centres are especially useful during the first few weeks of semester and employ current students, who remember what it was like on their first day, to help new students find their feet.
Student Centre staff will help you with enquiries
regarding admission,
academic credit, enrolment, fees, student ID cards, transport
concessions, and other student administration or general enquiries.
Student Centres are also the place to obtain and lodge Student Services application forms and other general forms.
Locations for Student Centres are listed below. |
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(above) Student Centre (A Block), Gardens Point |
Caboolture Campus
C Block
Cnr Tallon and Manley Streets
Caboolture |
Carseldine campus
C Block, Level 2
(access via ramp/lift)
Beams Road, Carseldine |
Gardens Point campus
A Block, Level 1
2 George Street, City |
Kelvin Grove campus
K Block, Level 4 (street level)
130 Victoria Park Road , Kelvin Grove |
Making an application to QUT
You may apply for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the following ways:
(a) Applications for most undergraduate courses are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). For information call QUT on 07 3864 2000, email admissions@qut.com or visit www.studentservices.qut.edu.au
(b) Applications for coursework postgraduate programs are made directly to QUT on a TS form available by phoning 07 3864 2000, by emailing admissions@qut.com or visiting www.studentservices.qut.edu.au
(c) Information on applying for PhD studies , including applications for financial assistance, is available from QUT's Office of Research by phoning 07 3864 1844 or visiting www.research.qut.edu.au
If you believe that your grades have been affected by your disability, or by a lack of support during your studies you can apply for special consideration of your QTAC application.
Information for undergraduate applicants applying through QTAC is available with the QTAC application form. Prospective students applying direct to QUT supply this information on the TS form. Telephone 07 3864 2000 if you require further assistance on this issue. |
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(Above) QUT's Caboolture campus, front entrance |
For more information about applying through QTAC telephone 33681166, email qtac@qtac.edu.au or visit www.qtac.edu.au.
Prospective students may contact Disability Services prior to making an application for admission.
Procedures for accessing services
Identification of needs
Students with disabilities who may require support services are encouraged to disclose their needs at the earliest opportunity. Early identification is particularly important in the case of those students with high support needs, to ensure that support is available before the start of the academic year. Failure to identify, or late notification, may result in resources being unavailable or delayed. Identification will also assist the University in forward planning and identifying areas of need.
Students can notify QUT of their need for support by lodging a Notification of need for support services - for students with a disability form. Click here for information and to download the Notification of need for services.
Although early identification is important, students are welcome to request assistance at any time by contacting the Disability Officer on their campus.
Documentation
Prior to receiving services, students requesting accommodations or adjustments of either an academic or personal nature must meet with the Disability Officer. You will be required to present documentation, usually from a medical practitioner, explaining the functional limitations relating to your disability. In the case of a learning disability, testing must have been done within three years of the current date and undertaken by a qualified practitioner. Guidelines for documentation are available from the Disability Officer.
Confidentiality
We treat the information you provide to us as confidential. Your information is held securely within the Disability Services, and is not accessible to other users of student records. Please read the Privacy Policy for more information.
Access
You may request access to the material on your disability file by contacting your Disability Officer. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to raise them with your Disability Officer, or if you prefer, with the Equity Coordinator, Gardens Point, 3864 2699.
Click here to go to Part Two of the Guide for Students with a Disability
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