Disability
The University's diversaMENTE Office deals with issues relating to the disabilities of students enrolled at the University to guarantee their full inclusion and participation in university life: teaching, research, access to services and facilities.
The Office works in close synergy with the Rector's Delegate for Inclusion and Disability and psychological counselling.
Students wishing to use the support of the diversaMENTE Office must present appropriate documentation that will be admitted only after evaluation by the Service Internal Commission.
Important: the delivery of disability certification or handicap assessment, for the sole purpose of the admission test, does not imply any acceptance by the diversaMENTE office.
Students should contact the Office by writing to [email protected]
For info and appointment requests: [email protected] - 02.891412200.
Description of Services
Incoming freshmen orientation
It is possible to make an appointment to support students in their choice of the degree course and in the initial phase of attending classes, providing them with useful information and strategies for embarking on their university journey.
The incoming reception service is the first point of contact with the student, where it is possible to ask for information on the various services offered by the University to students with disabilities, as well as orientation interviews for an informed choice of the degree course.
Admission tests
During the test registration procedure, candidates with disabilities, must attach disability documentation in PDF format. Any medical document will be admitted only after evaluation by the Service Internal Commission.
To request compensatory/dispensatory measures, students must apply by the deadline set for the registration to the admission test by sending an email to the diversaMENTE Office at [email protected].
Important: the delivery of disability certification or handicap assessment, for the sole purpose of the admission test, DOES NOT IMPLY ANY ACCEPTANCE BY THE DIVERSAMENTE OFFICE. Students should contact the office by writing to [email protected].
Assistance with administrative procedures
The diversaMENTE Office offers support for administrative procedures related to university careers, in collaboration with other University offices.
Computer and technological aids
The Office has computer and technological aids available for students who request them for exams and study.
Didactic support with Peer Tutors
The diversaMENTE office implements support activities with peer tutors (Master's degree students) for students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) to eliminate or reduce obstacles in their university career.
Individual interviews
for didactic mediation in relation to students' needs for attending courses and passing exams.
Digital texts for study
It is possible to ask for information about accessible texts.
Courses on study methods
The Office organises courses on study methods in both semesters of the year.
Psychological support
The Counseling Service is available to the entire IULM student community to prevent and manage psychological problems that may be encountered during the university career.
IULM Scholarships
Every year, IULM University provides financial benefits for the right to study, which are awarded by competition.
Students with disabilities, individual merit requirements are expected on the basis of the type of disability, which can deviate up to a maximum of 40% from the requirements set out in the call for applications.
Advisories for Scholarships
During the year, there will be advisories for scholarships awarded by external organisations to students with disabilities.
Census and monitoring of architectural accessibility
The diversaMENTE Office, in collaboration with the University's Maintenance Office, regularly monitors and eliminates any architectural barriers on campus.
Mobility orientation courses for blind students
The Office offers mobility orientation courses for blind students who need to memorise routes between buildings on campus to reach classrooms.
Moving around the Campus
Moving around the Campus is easy. There are barrier-free routes. Click here to see the campus map.
University Residence
Inside the IULM Residence there are 4 units reserved for the students with disability with internet connection and satellite TV: wardrobe, desk, en-suite bathroom and centralised air conditioning.
On each floor there is also a "Coffee Corner", equipped with vending machines for snacks and drinks, and the necessary furniture for storing and eating food.
Internship & Placement
DiversaMente, in collaboration with the Internship and Placement office, offers assistance in finding companies where it is possible to carry out the work experience required by the Degree Course, in evaluating offers, in preparing interviews and in defining the contract. Moreover, the office informs graduates with disabilities about specific job offers suitable for them.
International mobility
Erasmus+ for people with disabilities or special needs
The Erasmus+ Programme allocates funds each year to support the mobility of people with special needs, giving particular attention to mobile students and staff whose physical, mental or, more generally, health conditions are such that they cannot participate in the programme without additional funding for the extra costs incurred linked to support, accommodation and pedagogical and technical support services.
The following services may be eligible, according to individual needs: specific accommodation, travel assistance, medical presence, support equipment, adaptation of learning materials, accompanying persons, etc.
Lastly, we also recommend that you consult MappED!, the online tool developed by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) which shows you the accessibility of the different Higher Education Institutions and their services to enable you to make informed choices about your mobility destination.
To request information and support in preparing your application and to apply for an Erasmus+ grant in addition to the study mobility contribution, please contact the Mobility Office.
Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 02 89141.2345/2383