Mental health
Can I get extra time for exams at UCT for anxiety or depression?
Can I get extra time for exams at UCT for anxiety or depression? Asking for the official answer. (Common question, answered from official sources.)
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UCT only grants extra time for Specific Learning Disorder, not for mental health conditions. For mental health, you can apply for a Verified Accommodations Letter, which can cover a secluded venue, flexible assignment deadlines and adjustments to lecture and tutorial requirements, and needs a Confidential Verification Form from your psychologist or psychiatrist. Contact disabilityservice@uct.ac.za. Source: UCT Disability Service.