Disability concessions

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Apply through the Disability Rights Unit (DRU, under Student Counselling and Development). Register online, then complete both the DRU Registration form and the Concession Application form. Temporary needs use a separate Temporary Concession form. The documents are listed in NWU's Concession Procedure Document (revised January 2026), and only diagnoses from an HPCSA-registered practitioner are considered.

Closing dates: the 2026 dates were 23 February and 20 July, and late applications are not accepted. We did not find 2027 dates, so check with the DRU.
What can be granted: extra writing time, a reader or writer, spelling concessions, enlarged papers or font, computer access, breaks, special equipment and ergonomic adjustments. Extra time has been capped at 15 minutes per hour except for severe disabilities (confirm in the procedure document).
Mahikeng: Building A1 G49, 018 389 2365, vida.mutlaneng@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom and distance: Building F18 G09, 018 299 4431 or 018 299 2893, drupotch@nwu.ac.za (concessions: concessionspotch@nwu.ac.za)
Vanderbijlpark: Building A14, office 331, 016 910 3194 or 016 910 3058, disabilityvaal@nwu.ac.za

Source: NWU Disability Rights Unit · Official