Assessment concessions for students with special needs can include extra writing time; spelling concession; writing in a separate venue; handwriting concession; oral assessment; computer room or assistive technology; a scribe; reading assistance or amanuensis (reads question and writes answers); a well-lit venue; a braille room; use of a wheelchair; enlarged letter sizes, prompters; or SA sign language interpreters. Refer to section 6.8 on the Accommodation of special needs during main assessments in the Yearbook 2025, Part 1(General rules).

• Students can apply for assessment concessions with a valid proof of a medical condition during a specific period at the beginning of each semester. Details for the 2026 academic year will be available in due course.
• Concession-related queries — including emergency concession requests — can be directed to the Disability Unit ([email protected]).
• Students can access their concession letters via the SUNStudent portal. The process is explained in the student guide — Access assessment timetable and concession letter.
• How to view your assessment venue on SUNStudent: All students are required to familiarise themselves with the instructions on how to find their assessment venues on the SUNStudent portal for modules administered by the Assessment Office. Refer to the student user guide — Access assessment timetable and concession letter — for assistance.
• Concession students should kindly follow up with the Client Services Centre at [email protected] or 021 808-9111 to confirm your concession venue if you have difficulty finding your assessment venues on the SUNStudent portal. Please supply your student number upon enquiry.
• The Client Services Centre, temporarily based in the Inorganic Chemistry building in Bosman Street (directly opposite Huis Marais) will assist with A3 venue queries from students with assessment concessions. Due to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), these venues may not be published on this assessments webpage for students. The Client Services Centre can also be reached via email ([email protected]) or 021 808 9111.