Here is how an application for SPS proceeds
How and when do I get SPS?
You can regard the Special Educational Support Office as your administrative SPS coordinator.
The first steps in most support processes will be an examination of your support needs. This consists of a consultation with a person who is an expert in precisely your functional impairment. The Special Educational Support Offices at DTU therefore first applies for this assessment for you, and then applies for the support funds recommended by the expert.
Download a detailed description of the SPS process.
Some support forms granted by Styrelsen for Undervisning og Kvalitet are provided once and apply for the duration of your education (for example, software packages, ergonomic desk).
Other support forms are granted at six months’ intervals (from August-December or January-June). For example, academic support at the Student Counseling Service or a reading advisor at the institute KVUC. The semi-annual grants can only be used within the approved period and must therefore be renewed every six months. Applications for SPS can be submitted all year round, but—as a general rule—you must apply in June/July for the autumn semester and in December for the spring semester in order to benefit fully.
Some students have a continuous need for support throughout the entire course of their studies, while others have varying needs. You are always welcome to contact the Special Educational Support Office at DTU if you wish to apply for support.
For how long can I get SPS?
SPS support can be granted throughout your entire period of study.
If, for example, you are on leave of absence and therefore not actively studying for a period, SPS support can only be used in special cases of need and only to a limited extent.
What do I do when I no longer need SPS?
You and your need for support form the basis for SPS support. If you have been granted support hours for one or more semesters and do not require SPS support for a shorter or longer period, you must inform the SPS unit.
You can resume SPS support any time if you meet the requirements for receiving it.
You can only receive SPS support as long as you are a student. Therefore, you must inform the SPS unit if you have discontinued or completed your education.
If you have received IT assistive devices, you must return them upon completing your studies. The supplier will send you a message with instructions on how to return them. If you are not contacted, you can contact the SPS unit to find out what to do.