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Facilities on campus for students with a disability

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Last updated on 17 June 2025
Do you need a facility on campus because of a disability?

On the grounds and in the buildings of the VU there are facilities for students, staff and visitors with disabilities. In all buildings there are guest persons who can show you the way. There are facilities that are available as standard and facilities for which you, as a student, need an allocation.

Standard available facilities on campus:

Standard available facilities are loop systems in lecture and event halls, adapted toilets and at least one wheelchair-accessible entrance per building.

Note:
The VU campus square is being renovated, here you can read more about the accessibility of the campus square during this renovation.

Facilities requiring allocation through your student advisor

  • Lift pass

    There are lifts in all VU buildings but not all lifts stop on every floor or can be used by students. Does your disability require you to use the lift? If so, contact your study advisor. It is possible to get authorisation on your VU pass so that you can use the lift needed for you. A lift pass is possible for every single building of the VU. A combination several buildings is also possible.

  • Building access

    You cannot use all wheelchair-accessible entrances on campus by default (independently). If this is necessary for you, you can get authorisation for this on your VU pass. Please contact your study advisor.

  • Personal safe

    Can't carry your study stuff with you all day? Or do you have special equipment you need to store? There are personal lockers in the Main Building and Initium. The lockers are 56 cm high, 31 cm wide and 50 cm deep. The personal lockers are not automatically opened at 23:00 in the evening. This is unlike the standard lockers.

    If you want to know where the standard lockers are, check the overview. Overview standard lockers.

  • Rest room

    If you need occasional rest due to your disability, you can use a rest room. Rest rooms have the following general features:

    • Access only with authorised pass.
    • There is a lounger, bed or stretcher available. Each rest room is decorated differently.
    • Some rest rooms can be locked from the inside (HG, NU and Initium).
    • There is a free/occupied sign on each door.
    • Air conditioning available, blackout possible in some rooms.
    • Advance booking (max 1 hour at a time) in the Outlook calendar is required.
    • The room is intended for 1 person.

    See the overview of all rest rooms.

  • Adjustments lecture hall/teaching space

    Consider adapted furniture due to your disability. Discuss with your study advisor what you need in terms of adaptations.

  • Parking

    Some parking spaces are available on campus for students.

    View information about parking at VU and how to apply for a parking pass here.

Do you have questions regarding studying with a disability?

Contact the Info Point!

Schedule an appointment via the calendar. By phone on Thursdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 11:00. On campus on Tuesdays between 11:30 and 12:30.

Your programme's student advisor is your first point of contact for requesting facilities.

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