If you are unable to attend an exam or assessment due to any illness or other exceptional circumstances outside your control, completing a Special Consideration request is your way to let us know.
If you are unable to meet an assignment deadline due to circumstances beyond your control, you’ll need to fill out a deadline extension request.
You can find guidance on how and when to make both requests below.
Be familiar with the guidance before starting the process.
The guidance includes examples of circumstances that are likely and unlikely to be accepted, and what you can use as supporting information. We suggest reading this carefully before filling in your request form.
You should usually request a Special Consideration within five working days of the impacted assessment or exam . Your case will need to be considered by the Special Consideration Board. If you submit your request too late, the Board will not be able to consider your case.
Examples of exceptional circumstances can include:
Examples of commonly rejected circumstances include:
Watch this video before you fill out your Special Consideration request so you can consider whether your circumstances are likely to be accepted.
Have your supporting documents ready before completing the form and note it should be submitted as soon as you can – usually no longer than five working days after any assessment or deadline may have been affected by exceptional circumstances.