This section gives information on Specialist (Autism) Mentoring and the Student Mentor Scheme available at UoB.
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2 Useful Apps
Accessing MyUoB via app (also available as a webapp) is probably essential. It lets you see your personal timetable, find available computers and study spaces, find library resources, access up-to-date module information, view your university emails and calendar… and it has a map of the campus.
Full article3 What if I have no formal autism diagnosis yet?
Not all autistic people have an official diagnosis. If you find you need one to access support, or to gain a better understanding of yourself GPs in Birmingham can refer you to SPACS for a quick diagnosis pathway.
Full article4 Accommodation at university
You need to apply for accommodation as soon as possible regardless of whether you want to stay in university accommodation or off-campus accommodation.
Full article5 Disability Services
The University of Birmingham strives to be an inclusive learning community. Whatever your disability, mental health or learning support needs, we’re here to help make sure you that you can access appropriate support to take advantage of the student university experience.
Full article6 Managing money
This free module covers a wide range of money-related topics.
7 What to take when moving to university
Moving away from home to university takes some planning – as well as everything you will need to study, you also need to think about everything you will need for daily life.
Full article8 A student’s view on sharing an autism diagnosis
We spoke to Fern during her final year as an undergraduate Politics student in the UK.
Full article9 First week on campus
A good start to your studies will really help you. Take some time to think about your first week – plan how to make the most of it and how to deal with the challenges.
Full article10 Telling staff at university about your autism
This article is about the issues around telling people who work for the university about your autism – also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’.
Full article11 What is Disabled Students Allowance?
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is a grant intended to cover the extra costs of having a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition, or being autistic, dyslexia or dyspraxia. This activity explains DSA, why it could be useful to you and how to claim it.
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