SEN Support
HKU supports students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), such as physical or sensory disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, specific learning difficulties, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses. Our role is to collaborate with you to identify needs, arrange reasonable accommodations, and ensure equitable access to learning and campus life.
What is SEN?
SEN refers to a range of conditions that may affect learning and participation. Each student’s experience is unique; support is tailored following an intake discussion.
Services Offered
- Academic accommodations: exam arrangements (e.g., extra time, separate room), note-taking assistance, flexible attendance, and assignment adjustments where appropriate.
- Assistive technology: screen readers, speech-to-text tools, ergonomic equipment, and accessible formats for teaching materials.
- Counselling and peer support: confidential counselling, wellbeing workshops, and peer programmes to build study strategies and resilience.
Eligibility & Documentation
Students should provide relevant documentation (e.g., medical report, assessment by qualified professionals). If you do not have documentation yet, contact us for guidance on next steps.
How to Apply
- Submit an online registration form with supporting documents.
- Attend a Needs Assessment meeting and discuss your needs and suitable accommodations.
- Recommended learning accommodations will be passed to relevant teaching staff, Faculties and Examinations Office
- Actively participate in the support process by raising any concerns, difficulties or change in situation regarding your study needs
Confidentiality
Your information is kept confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis to implement accommodations.
Contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team
Email: inclusion@hku.hk | Phone: +852 3910-3200