Support for Students with Disabilities Kanazawa University

Kanazawa University provides various forms of support for students with disabilities, including adjustments to ensure equal access to learning opportunities (reasonable accommodations),support in clarifying learning-related difficulties, and support for developing skills required for university life.

Where to Apply for Support

■ Application for Reasonable Accommodations
Please contact the academic affairs section of your faculty/school. 　　 [Contact List]

What is “Reasonable Accommodation”?

“Reasonable accommodation” refers to the removal of barriers, adjustments, and modifications in the learning environment, made by the university to ensure equal participation in learning for all students.

・At Kanazawa University, accommodation details are provided to course instructors in writing.

・Please plan for the application process to take approximately two months. (It may take longer if additional review or verification is required.)

・Early consultation is recommended.

■Other Consultations

　 Please contact the Support Office for Students with Disabilities.　

　Examples:

・ Approaches to planned and organized study

・ Communication methods with other students and faculty members

・ Strategies to address academic difficulties

・Clarifying the reasons for frequent difficulties in learning 　　・Better understanding of one’s disability

■ If You Are Unsure Where to Apply

Please contact the Support Office for Students with Disabilities.

■Consultation Before Enrollment

For pre-admission inquiries, please contact the Admissions Division prior to the entrance examination: https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/admission/shougaisya_support

About the Support Office for Students with Disabilities

The Office provides consultation services regarding academic and student life matters to students, parents/guardians, and faculty/staff members.
Depending on the nature of the consultation, and with the consent of the individual, the Office may collaborate with relevant departments such as:・the student’s affiliated faculty / school ・the Health Service Center ・ the Career Support Office

Please feel free to contact or visit us.

【Support Office for Students with Disabilities】

●Support Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30-17:00

●Location
Administration Office, 1st Floor
If you cannot find the location, please ask the staff at the Student Service Section, Student Support Division (2nd Floor of the Administration Office).

●Consultation Application
Please fill out the application form and either attach it to an email or submit it directly at the office.

　　Consultation Application Form for the Support Office for Students with Disabilities

【Support Office for Students with Disabilities】
Phone：076-264-5168
Email：siensitsu＊adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp　（*Please replace "＊" with "@"）
※You may also submit your application at the Student Consultation Section (Academic Affairs Department).

【Student Service Section】
2nd Floor, Main Administration Building (One floor above the Health Care Center)

● Director

Kyoko Ojima (Vice President)

●Consultation Staff

Riu Hamada (Vice Director)
Hiroaki Kobayashi
Wataru Takei
Madoka Shigenoi

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