Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Services
Hong Kong Shue Yan University is committed to offering equal opportunities for students with special educational needs or disabilities in their academic pursuits by promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Students’ needs will be assessed individually.
The types of Special Educational Needs (SEN) are listed below:
- Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Hearing Impairment
- Intellectual Developmental Disorder
- Mental Illness
- Physical Disability
- Specific Learning Difficulties
- Speech and Language Impairment
- Visceral Disability / Chronic Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Others
Students with special educational needs or disabilities are advised to register for SEN Support Services via WebSIMS so that individualized support can be arranged.
Please note that accommodations cannot be guaranteed for the current semester if the deadline is missed, and approved arrangements will take effect the following semester. We strongly encourage all students, particularly newly admitted ones, to complete the registration procedure as early as possible.
Deadline to apply for SEN Support Services: On or before Week 4 of each semester
SEN Support Services
Support services include:
- Academic support
- Special examination arrangements
- Campus facilities
- SEN Corner at library
- SEN Room
- Counselling services
- Career services
- Campus accessibility
Registration Procedure
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1. Review Registration Guidelines
Before applying, students must carefully read Guidelines for SEN Support Services Registration to understand the registration process and the requirements for documentary evidence.
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2. Register on WebSIMS
Log into WebSIMS, click on the 'SEN Support Services' button, complete the online registration form, and book an appointment for your individual SEN meeting. Please upload your latest relevant supporting documents, if applicable. Students are required to complete the online registration form on or before Week 4 of each semester.
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3. Attend the SEN Meeting
Students who indicated special educational needs and requested support services are invited to meet the Student Counsellor at the SEN meeting. Your support needs will be discussed in the meeting. Please bring documentary evidence in accordance with the requirements listed in the Guidelines for SEN Support Services Registration.
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4. Support Arrangements
OSA will discuss with relevant parties and you the appropriate support arrangements. Students will receive the result of the reasonable academic accommodations and adjustments.
Contact Us
CONTACT US FOR ANY INQUIRY
Tel | (852) 2104 8222 |
Address | H401, 4/F, Residential & Amenities Complex, 8 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill, North Point, HK |
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00 |
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday | Closed |
