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Special Consideration

If you have been adversely affected by serious illness or other exceptional causes beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration. The outcome of your application will depend on your case and the type of assessment.

More information:

University Special Consideration Policy and Procedures
Special Consideration Application Form
Supplementary & Special (Deferred) Examinations
Faculty Supplementary Assessment Policy
Undergraduate Assignment Extension Form
Processing Special Consideration Applications (staff only)
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Submitting an application for special consideration

For final examinations, your application must be submitted within 48 hours of your last exam scheduled in the examination period.You must lodge the original application plus one copy for each unit you are applying for.

MNHS students: submit your form to the School/Department office administering your course.

Non MNHS students: submit your form to the faculty office administering your course, or as directed by your faculty.

Application outcomes

The granting of a deferred exam is at the discretion of the School/ Department and the Board of Examiners. In some cases, the Board of Examiners may allow for Supplementary Assessment to be submitted.

If you have been granted a deferred exam, you will be notified of the outcome by the school/office teaching the unit. You should also be able to check it on the Web Enrolment System (WES).

Mark adjustments shall not be made under any circumstances.