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Transitioning to University for Students With Disabilities in Jordan

The transition to university is radically different from school: support becomes the student's own responsibility to request, not a plan automatically provided as in general education.

By Dr. Osama Juma — PhD in Special Education, The University of Jordan · Published: September 5, 2026 · 5 min read

What Do You Do Before Applying to University?

Support services vary between Jordanian universities in how available and accessible they are. Contact the disability office or student counseling at candidate universities before applying to find out what support is actually available, not just what's advertised.

Gather updated copies of reports and assessments - universities usually require recent documentation, not just old school-stage reports.

How Do You Register and Get Reasonable Accommodations?

Registering with the support office is usually a separate step from academic registration, and is the student's direct responsibility. Delaying this step may mean delayed access to accommodations in the first term.

Common accommodations include extra time on exams, materials in an audio-readable format, or an academic aide; ask for written confirmation of what has been approved to avoid confusion with each course instructor.

How Do You Build Independence Gradually?

Unlike school, no one automatically follows up with the student at university. Training the student to request support themselves, monitor their university email, and manage their schedule should start in the last years of school, not on day one at university.

Reaching out to the support office early at the first sign of difficulty - not after absences or academic delay have built up - keeps the academic path more stable.

Note: Services and support systems differ between universities and change over time; always check the official information of the relevant university.

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