How to set up support

If you have a disability, neurodiverse, mental or long-term health condition, or a specific learning difference that may impact your studies, get in touch with us at the Disability & Learning Support Service (DLSS) to discuss your support needs.

We encourage all prospective students to contact DLSS as soon as possible to ensure we have enough time to organise all your support ready for the start of your studies. 

You can register with the Service, by completing our online registration form and providing some supporting documentation.  Check our Supporting Documentation Requirements to see what you will need before completing the form. 

Once you are registered, you may be invited to meet with one of our Disability Advisors for a short appointment. 

More information is available on our Information for Parents, Guardians and Carers page. 

Transition Events

We run a number of transition events in August for new students that hope to address any questions or concerns that you may have. Check our News and Events page to see the dates and times of upcoming events. 

If you are interested in attending any of these events, Contact Us or you can indicate your interest on your registration form. 

Autism Transition Event 

for prospective students with a diagnosis, or waiting to be diagnosed, with Autism (AS). 

  • An introduction to our Service
  • Finding out about accessing other support services at the University
  • Talks from a range of staff, students, and representatives from the University
  • An ‘Ask Me Anything’ session with AS staff and students
  • Hearing from students about their experiences, and the impacts of an AS diagnosis
  • Gaining some AS specific study skills tips
  • Information about what you need to know, and what to expect, as a new student
  • Advice on how to join societies and meet other students 

Specific Learning Differences Transition Event 

for prospective students with Specific Learning Differences, e.g. ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dyscalculia, developmental language disorder or co-occurring neurodiverse conditions. 

  • An introduction to our Service (The Disability and Learning Support Service).
  • Information about what support is available for students with SpLDs.
  • Information about other University support services.
  • Tips to help you in your first few weeks at university.
  • Opportunities to ask questions. 

Mental Health Transition Event 

for prospective undergraduate international students with a diagnosis or experience of mental health difficulties

  • Our Service and the range of support on offer
  • Information about the wide range of other mental health and wellbeing support available within the University.
  • External mental health service and supports in the city of Edinburgh
  • An overseas student's experience of studying at the University while experiencing mental health challenges
  • Resources and activities for keeping well both within the University and in the wider Edinburgh community
  • Where to go when you need help – 24/7 options
  • The international student experience from other international students
  • Meet staff working in mental health and wellbeing services and have an opportunity to ask questions
  • Ask me anything - opportunity to ask speakers any questions at end of session.   

You can register with DLSS at any point during your studies.  There may be some limitations to the support we can put in place during specific times of year, e.g., after Exam Adjustment Deadlines.

You can register with the Service, by completing our online registration form and providing some supporting documentation.  Check our Supporting Documentation Requirements (link) to see what you will need before completing the form. 

Once you are registered, you may be invited to meet with one of our Disability Advisors for a short appointment. 

More information is available on Information for Parents, Guardians and Carers page. 


To ensure there is enough time to organise exam (e.g., extra time) the University’s Exams Team implements a deadline for every exam. 

If you require support in your exams, ensure you have completed your registration with us before the exam deadline for the next exam diet. 

Exam adjustments deadlines


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