Reasonable Accommodations for Entrance Exams and Academic Study

Reasonable Accommodations for Entrance Exams and Academic Study

About Exam Accommodations / Academic Accommodations

Kansai University Graduate Schools provides, to the extent possible, appropriate accommodations during entrance examinations and after enrollment for applicants who require support due to illness, injury, or disability.
If you require accommodations, please apply with attention to the following points.

  • Please apply at least one month before the application start date of the relevant examination period.
    If no request is made at least one month before the application start date, or if no prior consultation has taken place, accommodations may not be possible.
    In the event of an accident, injury, or sudden illness after submitting your application, please notify us as soon as possible even if the application deadline has passed.

  • If Kansai University Graduate Schools consider it necessary, a prior interview or meeting will be arranged.

  • The application documents and the content of any interview are solely for the purpose of confirming the accommodations required for entrance examinations and academic study, and have absolutely no bearing on admission decisions.

  • Depending on the application, it may not be possible to fulfill all requested accommodations.

  • In principle, please complete the graduate school application process after the accommodations have been determined.

  • Even if only academic accommodations are needed, please apply at least one month before the application start date. If academic accommodations are requested after passing the entrance exam, they may not be fulfilled.

Eligible Applicants and Examples of Accommodations

Target Applicants Examples of Accommodations
Applicants with Visual Impairments
  • ・Distribution of braille exam papers; answering in braille
  • ・Extension of exam time
  • ・Distribution of large-print exam/answer papers
  • ・Use of magnifying glass (brought by applicant)
  • ・Assignment of a bright seat near the window
  • ・Use of lighting equipment (brought or prepared by exam venue)
Applicants with Hearing Impairments
  • ・Assignment of a sign language interpreter
  • ・Written communication of instructions
  • ・Assignment of a front-row seat
  • ・Use of hearing aids or cochlear implants
Applicants with Physical Disabilities
  • ・Check-box answers; answers written by a scribe
  • ・Extension of exam time
  • ・Distribution of large-print exam/answer papers
  • ・Written communication of instructions
  • ・Use of specially designed desk/chair (brought or provided)
  • ・Use of wheelchair/crutch and dedicated desk
  • ・Seat assigned near exam room entrance/exit
  • ・Taking exam in a room close to the restroom
Applicants with Developmental Disabilities
  • ・Check-box answers
  • ・Distribution of large-print exam/answer papers
  • ・Extension of exam time
  • ・Written communication of instructions
Applicants with Chronic Illnesses / Medical Conditions
  • ・Use of wheelchair/crutch and dedicated desk
  • ・Seat assigned near exam room entrance/exit
Others Requiring Accommodations
  • ・Accompanying person or assigned assistant
  • ・Entry by private vehicle
Other Items Requiring Application
  • ・Wearing a hat, sunglasses, or gloves
  • ・Taking medication during exam
  • ・Use of desired assistive devices (brought by applicant)

Application Process

Submit Application to the Graduate School Admissions Division

Applicants→Graduate School Admissions Division

By the application deadline, fill in the required information in the 'Inquiry Form' at the bottom of the page and submit to the Graduate School Admissions Division.

Graduate School Admissions Division→Applicants

After reviewing the application, the Graduate School Admissions Division will send an email requesting the necessary documents.

Mail the Required Documents

Applicants→Graduate School Admissions Division
  • [Required Documents]
  • Exam Accommodation Application Form (university-designated form)
    ※1 This form will be sent by email from the Graduate School Admissions Division when requesting document submission.
    ※2 Also required for those requesting only academic accommodations.
  • Doctor's Diagnosis (any format, copies accepted)
    Must clearly state: (1) name of illness/injury, (2) required accommodations, (3) reason accommodations are needed.
  • Disability Certificate (copy)
    ※ Only for those who have obtained one.

Graduate School Admissions Division→Applicants

  • A telephone hearing or in-person interview may be conducted as needed. Additional documents may be requested. For those applying only for exam accommodations, the need for academic accommodations will also be confirmed.

Receive the 'Notice of Exam Accommodations Decision'

Graduate School Admissions Division→Applicants

The 'Notice of Exam Accommodations Decision' will be sent before the application start date.

* Depending on the application, it may be sent after the application start date.

* Not sent to those who only requested academic accommodations.

Day of Entrance Examination

On the day of the entrance examination, be sure to bring the 'Notice of Exam Accommodations Decision' along with your exam admission slip.

Application Deadline

At least one month before the application start date of the desired graduate school. However, in cases of post-application accidents, injuries, or sudden illness, please notify immediately even after the deadline.

Examples of Exam Accommodations Implemented at Kansai University Graduate Schools

  • Extension of exam time

  • Distribution of large-print exam booklets

  • Distribution of large-print answer sheets

  • Taking the exam in a separate room

  • Use of wheelchair and dedicated desk

  • Accompanying person to exam room entrance; assistant in exam room

  • Use of hearing aids or cochlear implants

  • Assignment of a bright seat near the window

  • Taking medication when feeling unwell

  • Black-and-white reversed printing of exam questions

  • Use of a computer for answering in written exams

  • Oral exam conducted via PC-based note-taking (PC-take)

  • Written communication of instructions

  • Preparation of a specially designed desk by the exam venue

  • Taking the exam in a room close to the restroom

  • Entry to the exam venue by private vehicle

  • Use of magnifying glass (brought by applicant)

  • Setting up a simple bed

  • Wearing a hat

  • Written Q&A during written exams

  • Use of a whiteboard and PC for questions and answers in oral exams

Inquiry Form

Kansai University Center for Admissions ,
Graduate School Admissions Division

Click here for Inquiry Form

Set the subject as 'Exam/Academic Accommodation Application' and be sure to include items ① to ⑥.

① Whether applying for: Both exam and academic accommodations / Exam accommodations only / Academic accommodations only

② Desired graduate school/department

③ Type of entrance exam

④ Exam schedule

⑤ Diagnosis name, etc.

⑥ Details of requested accommodations