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Services and Activities Offered
Services for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Provided by the Disabled Students Unit
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Open Days | During the university promotion week, meetings are held with prospective students with disabilities and their families who are considering studying at our university. Information is provided about the academic and physical accessibility of our institution. |
| 2. Before Registration | Upon request, students with disabilities who are preparing to make their preferences after the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) are provided with information about the departments they are considering at our university. They are also informed about the academic and physical arrangements that may be made according to their disability status. |
| 3. Registration Process | During the university registration week, the unit is introduced to all students and families, both with and without disabilities, at the departmental promotion desks. A brochure prepared by the unit includes detailed information about its functioning. After completing registration, newly enrolled students with disabilities are given an appointment for a one-on-one meeting at the unit. Once all documents verifying the disability are obtained, the student is registered in the unit and their academic and physical needs are identified. |
| 4. Academic Arrangements | As part of its overall mission, Bahçeşehir University aims to provide students with disabilities a supportive environment equipped with strong resources in order to remove barriers to their academic development and support their independence as individuals. In line with this mission, the Disabled Student Unit works to create a safe and accessible academic environment for all students with disabilities and takes the necessary steps to remove physical and behavioral barriers that limit active participation at Bahçeşehir University. The unit identifies the needs of students with disabilities during their studies, determines possible barriers and the measures required to address them, and implements the necessary arrangements. |
a) Students with Hearing Impairments
Upon the decision of the relevant board, students with hearing impairments may be exempted from the listening sections of exams. Seating arrangements are organized so that students can hear the instructor clearly and are not affected by surrounding noise. Important notes and personal communications are also provided in written form. For students who can lip-read, instructors deliver lectures while facing the student.
b) Students with Physical Disabilities
For midterm and final examinations, appropriate classrooms are selected so that students using wheelchairs can move comfortably. If a suitable classroom is not available, exams may be administered in the Disabled Student Unit by specialized staff. A comfortable seating arrangement is provided and additional exam time may be granted.
c) Students with Writing Difficulties
Exams may be conducted using computers instead of paper and pencil, and additional time may be granted. Students with spasticity who have difficulty in writing may be allowed to use a laptop during exams. When necessary, course notes may also be prepared in written form and provided to the student.
d) Students with Speech Difficulties
For students who experience speech disorders or stuttering, special arrangements and additional time may be provided for oral exams and presentation assignments. Visual and written presentation formats may be preferred together with the student.
e) Students with Learning Difficulties
Students with learning difficulties (dyslexia) or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may take their exams in a separate environment with additional time. As they may have difficulty in reading and writing, a reader or scribe may be assigned during exams. In addition, instructors are informed about situations in which spelling and writing rules may be disregarded, and oral examinations may be recommended.
f) Students with Visual Impairments
Students with visual impairments are generally granted additional time during exams, and exam materials are printed in enlarged formats. An assistant or instructor may be assigned to support the student, and exams are arranged with additional time if necessary.
5. Students with Social Anxiety Disorder
Students with Social Anxiety Disorder often experience attention difficulties due to medication and may have anxiety attacks during classroom examinations. Therefore, they may apply to the Disabled Student Unit to arrange their exams with additional time. Exams may be conducted at the Disabled Student Unit, where the student feels safer and less stressed.
6. Health Services
The health services provided to all students are also available to students with disabilities. A representative of the Disabled Student Unit is responsible for coordinating these services.
7. Dining Services
There is no separate dining service specifically for students with disabilities. However, students with financial need may benefit from scholarship opportunities.
8. Transportation Services
Students with disabilities benefit from the same transportation opportunities provided to other students.
9. Psychological Counseling Support
Specialist psychologists within the Office of the Dean of Students provide counseling and support services to students as needed.
