Reminder: Information about disability on UCAS applications is only shared with those arranging support and never used to make a decision on your application.
UCAS recommends disclosing your disability in your UCAS application as this is the easiest way to let the universities and colleges know your support needs. Within your UCAS application, the ‘More about you’ section is where you can select your disability from the list.
The question is ‘’Would you consider yourself as living with any of the following?’’ and you can choose from a list of options or give details about your condition if it is not listed.
You can also add some more information in the free text box if you would like. In order to share your condition or disability through UCAS you do not need a diagnosis. However supporting evidence may be required when applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance.
Whatever your disability, as long as you declare it to your university / college when you feel comfortable they will do their best to support you and your studies.
Reminder: You do not need a diagnosis to get support.
The student support team, admissions staff and disability adviser will securely receive the information about your disability and they may get in touch to provide you with more information or to discuss your support needs.
It is your decision whether you share information about your disability. If you choose not to share it in your UCAS application, you can always share it with the university or college at another time but it may mean a delay in receiving support.
Universities are inclusive environments and they want to accept and support students to thrive on their course.
Reminder: Information about disability on UCAS applications is only shared with those arranging support and never used to make a decision on your application.
