To request accessibility support services you'll need to provide some documentation. See what supporting evidence you'll need.

If your ability to study or meet assessment obligations is impaired at any time, contact Te Ratonga Whaikaha|Student Accessibility Service as soon as you can. See how to manage temporary impairments while you're at UC.

UC's campus is mainly flat, and the vast majority of spaces have lift or ramp access, however making the campus fully accessible is an ongoing process.

We invite feedback from anyone experiencing access difficulties so we can keep on improving access as resources allow. Find out about campus accessibility at UC.

Te Ratonga Whaikaha|Student Accessibility Service offers a short, introductory, skill-based New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course. Learn more about New Zealand sign language courses at UC and sign up.

At UC, we celebrate disabled people as a valued part of our diverse community. We value lived experience of disability and the expertise that it brings. We are committed to improving the experience of students who are disabled by the environment. 

There are a wide range of disability and accessibility-related agencies and organisations in Ōtautahi | Christchurch. Check out these organisations for disability and accessiblity support in the community.

UC has a number of scholarships available for students with accessibility challenges which could include physical disabilities, mental health challenges, injuries, or learning difficulties. Have a look and see what you might be eligible for.