Absence/Deferral from Exams

If you are unable to attend an examination (or part of an examination) due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, contact your tutor as soon as possible. If they agree that a deferral is right for you then you must complete the Absences at Exams and Assessments form.

If you begin an assessment session but are unable to complete it due to illness, you should contact your tutor and submit the Absences at Exams and Assessments form to request deferral of any outstanding assessments to the reassessment session.

If you miss an examination, you must contact your tutor immediately and complete the Absences at Exams and Assessments form. Further guidance is available on the Senior Tutor’s website.

If you are unable to complete some or all of your assessments at the end of a semester due to certified illness, disability, or other serious circumstances outside your control, you may apply to take the assessments at the reassessment session. You should discuss your situation with your tutor and submit the required form.

Supporting Documentation

When submitting an Absences at Exams and Assessments form, make sure it includes all relevant documentation.

All absences from examinations must be supported by appropriate evidence:

• Illness: A medical certificate is required. This must confirm that you were unfit to sit examinations during the relevant period.
• Medical certificates must be submitted to your tutor within three days of the start of the absence.
  

If your tutor is not available, you may submit your medical certificate directly to the Senior Tutor’s Office.