1999 Science Handbook - Special consideration and deferred examinations

Special consideration and deferred examinations

Clayton
Gippsland

Students in any year of an undergraduate degree whose attendance or performance at any examination is prevented or gravely affected by illness or other serious cause may apply for special consideration or for a special examination (commonly called a deferred examination). Special examinations are normally taken in late January (this applies to both first and second semester subjects). Special consideration applications are referred to examiners, who take the application into account when marking papers, and to the board of examiners, who consider the application when assessing the student's results as a whole.

Clayton

Applications must be made on the appropriate form obtainable from the faculty office. Applications must be submitted not later than forty-eight hours after the conclusion of the student's last examination in the relevant examination period. The form must be accompanied by supporting evidence including a medical certificate if illness is involved. Students who wish such information to remain confidential must consult an Academic Adviser.

Gippsland

On the Gippsland campus, students should write to the Faculty of Science office setting out reasons and enclosing a medical certificate if appropriate.