Deaf students and students who are hard of hearing
If you're Deaf or hard of hearing, you’ll have access to a range of resources like NZSL interpreters in the classroom, note taking assistance, assistive technology and a team ready to work with you on what you need to succeed.
Types of support for Deaf and hard of hearing students
You can access:
- NZSL-English interpreting for students fluent in NZSL
- Assistive technology
- Help and strategies for accessing lecture content and notes, like Notes Online
- Support to discuss your individual needs with lecturers and academic departments
Disability support appointment
Contact us to arrange the support you need with your studies.
AUT fire alarm text alert
UT students and staff can opt in to receive text alerts when a fire alarm is activated on campus. You can choose the locations, days, times and specific periods when you’d like to receive alerts. Log in using your AUT network login to set this up.
Financial assistance
There are extra costs that can come with maintaining your independence, and we’re committed to making sure you can focus on your studies and life at AUT without added financial stress. If you are struggling to keep up, AUT’s Financial Emergency and Hardship Assistance can support you with things like medical expenses, specialised equipment, transport or emergency housing. Apply online or make a booking with us.
Other support services
Contact us
You can contact us in the way that best suits you. For any question relating to Disability Support Services:
Phone: +64 9 921 9210
Email: disability.office@aut.ac.nz
Scholarships
The AUT School Leaver Scholarship – Hiki Ake (Lift Up) category is awarded to one talented school leaver each year who faces significant barriers to starting university. It covers three years of full-time study in a bachelor's degree..
The Sir Roy Mckenzie AUT Deaf Scholarship is awarded each year to two Deaf students, one undergraduate and one postgraduate, to support their study journey with a stipend.