Register with Accessibility Services
Registration is required to access most supports offered by Accessibility Services.
How to register
To register with Accessibility Services, you must be enrolled at, or have applied to study at, the University of Waikato.
- Log in to your MyWaikato account.
- Select the Accessibility Services button (the 'eye' icon) in the side-menu of your MyWaikato dashboard.
- Complete the registration form by entering your details and uploading supporting documentation, if available.
- Submit your application.
- Book in a meeting time with one of the Accessibility Advisors so we can discuss your supports and develop a Study Support Plan (SSP).
Supporting documentation guidelines
Students (including returning students) applying for Accessibility support are encouraged to share information about any condition, impairment, or experience that may impact their learning. This includes permanent, temporary, or fluctuating conditions.
We find official documentation can be helpful for this process, but you do not need to have documentation ready to complete the registration application.
You can submit your request for support now and upload documentation later if you choose to.
Why we ask for documentation:
Documentation helps our Accessibility team:
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Understand how your disability or impairment may impact on your participation.
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Identify any barriers that you may experience.
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Make informed decisions about adjustments and support.
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Collaborate with you to create a learning environment that works for you.
Any documentation you choose to share will be held securely within MyWaikato, with access given only to Accessibility Services.
Accessibility Services may share relevant information with other University of Waikato staff when necessary to support your study needs, including identifying and addressing any disability-related requirements that could affect your academic experience.
If you have any questions about documentation, please get in touch with us.