Educational Adaptation

What are educational accommodations?

Definition and Scope

These are reasonable accommodations designed to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities. The scope and type of accommodations are determined based on the individual needs of the student and the specific nature of the academic program. The framework for the support provided is established by the Resolution of the KRASP Presidium dated June 2, 2016 (in Polish). 

The AGH Accessibility Department defines accommodations in a document containing practical recommendations for organizing classes and exams. It does not include information on the type of disability, except when both parties explicitly request it.

Distribution of the Document

Copies are provided to

  • the student, who immediately after the document is issued and based on it, independently arranges the technical and organizational details with the instructors;
  • the Dean of the relevant AGH Faculty; the Directorate of the AGH Foreign Language Center (if applicable).
Deadlines
  • Continuing students: from June 1, 2026, to June 23, 2026,
  • Students admitted to the first year of study: from July 14, 2026, to October 16, 2026*

*Please note that applications for educational accommodations submitted after October 1, 2026 may result in limited organizational capacity to implement all requested modifications.
 

Who is eligible for accommodations?

In particular, students with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments, those on the autism spectrum, those with mental health challenges, and those with chronic illnesses may apply for educational accommodations if they:

Eligibility Criteria

  • hold a current disability certification or equivalent document, 
  • or whose temporary or chronic special needs are confirmed by appropriate documentation.

Examples of accommodations

  • taking notes for personal use in an alternative format agreed upon with the instructor, e.g., recording classes, taking photos,
  • providing the student with class presentations for personal use well in advance,
  • the option to use additional assistive devices, including tablets, laptops, text magnifiers, and Braille devices,
  • providing educational/exam materials in electronic form,
  • providing educational/exam materials in large print,
  • the option of sitting in a comfortable seat in the classroom,
  • support from educational assistants,
  • extended exam/assessment time,
  • adjusting the format of the exam/assessment, e.g., from written assignments to oral presentations, 
  • he option of taking written exams on a computer or using assistive devices. 
  • support in establishing effective forms of communication with instructors,
  • taking notes for personal use in an alternative format agreed upon with the instructor, e.g., recording classes, taking photos,
  • providing the student with class presentations for personal use well in advance,
  • use of additional assistive devices, including tablets, laptops, FM systems, Bluetooth devices, and induction loops,
  • providing educational/exam materials in electronic form,
  • providing educational/exam materials in advance,
  • he option to choose a convenient seat in the classroom,
  • support from educational assistants/sign language interpreters,
  • extending the duration of the exam/assessment,
  • adjusting the format of the exam/assessment, including limiting oral presentations in favor of written work, 
  • allowing written exams to be taken on a computer or using assistive devices,
  • providing examination conditions adapted to specific needs, e.g., noise reduction, in a separate room. 
     
  • taking notes for personal use in an alternative format agreed upon with the instructor, e.g., recording classes, taking photos,
  • providing the student with class presentations for personal use well in advance,
  • providing educational materials in electronic form,
  • using additional assistive devices, e.g., tablets, laptops,
  • changing the location of classes to one adapted to the needs arising from the disability,
  • the option to sit in a convenient spot in the classroom,
  • support from educational assistants,
  • extending the duration of exams/assessments,
  • adapting the format of the exam/assessment, including reducing written work in favor of oral presentations,
  • allowing written exams to be taken on a computer or using assistive devices.
     
  • taking notes for personal use in an alternative format agreed upon with the instructor, e.g., recording classes, taking photos,
  • providing the student with class presentations for personal use well in advance,
  • the option to choose a convenient seat in the classroom,
  • support in establishing effective forms of communication with instructors,
  • support from teaching assistants,
  • extending the duration of exams/assessments; for oral exams, this may include writing down the main points of the answers,
  • modifying the format, e.g., limiting oral presentations in favor of written assignments; switching from written to oral formats, and vise versa;
  • allowing written exams to be taken on a computer or using assistive devices,
  • use of noise-canceling headphones/earplugs without communication systems,
  • providing testing conditions tailored to specific needs, such as noise reduction or a separate room. 
     
  • extending the duration of written exams/assessments,
  • allowing written exams to be taken on a computer,
  • adapting the format of the exam/assessment, including reducing written assignments in favor of oral presentations,
  • ignoring spelling errors in the grading of written assignments that require handwritten work. 
     
  • For individuals with chronic diseases and other health challenges that permanently or temporarily hinder participation in education (not covered above), accommodations are provided that are tailored to their needs and the specific nature of their studies.

For students with chronic diseases and other health challenges that permanently or temporarily hinder participation in education (not covered above), accommodations are provided that are tailored to their needs and the specific nature of their studies

How do I obtain accommodations?

Create an account in HELPI

Create your own account in the HELPI AGH system for submitting applications and managing accommodations and attach documentation confirming your disability or special needs. 

Schedule a consultatio

Schedule a meeting with an educational consultant through the HELPI AGH system for booking appointments and managing accommodations. Depending on your needs, the meeting can take place in the AGH Accessibility Department or online. During the meeting, you will receive assistance in selecting appropriate forms of support and information on which applications to submit via the HELPI AGH system. You will be kept informed about the status of your requests and when your accommodations will be ready for pickup. 

Submit your application

Submit your application(s) via the HELPI AGH system for submitting applications and tracking the status of accommodations. You will be kept informed about the status of your cases and when your accommodations will be ready for pickup.