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View the <a href="https://www.uwa.edu.au/policy/-/media/Project/UWA/UWA/Policy-Library/Policy/Student-Administration/Special-Consideration/Special-Consideration-Policy.doc">University Policy on Special Consideration</a> for more information (word document will automatically download). </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component container grid-container col-12 spacing-top-2x" > <div class="component-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="row"> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" container-white-background container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12 container-white-background"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>Am I eligible?</h2> <p>You may be eligible for special consideration if your study has been adversely affected by illness or other significant circumstances outside your control.</p> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="component-content"> <p>Significant circumstances may include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>death or serious illness of a member of your immediate family or household or of a close friend </li> <li>serious injury </li> <li>being a victim of a crime </li> <li>breakdown of relationship </li> <li>sudden loss of income or employment </li> <li>serious disruption to domestic arrangements </li> <li>or other significant circumstances </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text col-12 col-md-6"> <div class="component-content"> <p>The following are not grounds for special consideration:</p> <ul> <li>pre-arranged holiday travel </li> <li>social events (such as birthdays) </li> <li>usual rostered work commitments </li> <li>your study load </li> <li>misunderstanding/misreading an examination timetable or assessment deadline </li> <li>computer and/or IT failure </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" spacing-top-2x container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>What help can I receive?</h2> <p>Likely outcomes of applying for and being granted special consideration can vary. </p> <p>You may be:</p> <ul> <li>granted an extension for an assignment </li> <li>permitted to withdraw from your unit without academic penalty </li> <li>offered a deferred examination </li> <li>permitted exemption or alternate opportunity granted for an assessment item</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component container grid-container col-12 spacing-top-2x" > <div class="component-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="row"> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" container-white-background container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>How do I apply?</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" container-white-background container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12 col-md-12"> <div class="component-content"> <p>Under the revised streamlined application process, you can submit your application <a href="https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/special-consideration/apply">online</a> no later than three University working days after the date your class was held or your assessment was due. If you are submitting an application after three University days, you'll need to also upload evidence of extenuating circumstances.</p> <p> Applications for Special Consideration on medical grounds should also be accompanied by a telehealth (preferably through a videoed consultation) or standard medical practitioner certificate.</p> <p> Applications on 'other' grounds or without supporting evidence from a medical practitioner are to be supported by submission of a Special Consideration Declaration signed by a relevant healthcare/legal or other authorised person. </p> <br /> <h3>Important information before you apply</h3> <p> The University has seen an increased number of applications supported by documents that have been falsified. Creating or amending documents, particularly medical certificates, is serious misconduct and also a criminal offence.</p> <p> Students received a range of penalties including: </p> <ul> <li>Fail in assessment items </li> <li>Fail in units with some students receiving fails in 4 or more units</li> <li>Exclusion, degree revocation, and expulsion.</li> </ul> <p>Any incident may be reported to the Police and/or investigated by the University.</p> <p><a href="https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/special-consideration/apply" class="uwa-btn-primary">Apply online</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" spacing-top-2x container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>Applying</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h3>Special consideration</h3> <p>All requests for Special Consideration and for withdrawal from a unit after census date are to be submitted using the <a href="https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/special-consideration/apply">online application system</a>. Make sure you have your supporting documents readily available for upload.</p> <p>Form based requests for special consideration will no longer be accepted.</p> <h3>Declaration</h3> <p>If you're seeking special consideration on grounds other than medical, download and submit a Special Consideration Declaration along with your application.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/students/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/students/docs/special-consideration-declaration_professional_fillable.pdf">Special Consideration Declaration</a> [PDF, 241KB]</li> </ul> <h3>Request to cancel unit fee (if withdrawing from unit)</h3> <p>If you're wanting to withdraw from your unit/s and are seeking remission of debt, visit <a href="https://www.uwa.edu.au/students/my-course/fees-and-payments/refunds-and-remissions">Refunds and remissions</a> before making your request. You should also speak with your <a href="/students/contact">Student Advising Office</a> before choosing to withdraw, as they will be in a position to guide you on the best option for you.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component accordion col-12 spacing-top-2x" data-properties='{"expandOnHover":false,"expandedByDefault":false,"speed":500,"easing":"swing","canOpenMultiple":true,"canToggle":true,"isControlEditable":false}' > <div class="component-content"> <div> <ul class="items"> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">What if I missed my deferred exam?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>In general, the University does not defer an exam that has already been deferred. In this situation, your option would be to apply for withdrawal from the unit through special consideration.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">Can I submit an incomplete application?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>No; the system will not allow you to submit an application that is incomplete.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">Can I start an application and come back to it later?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Yes; the system will store an incomplete application until you have the supporting documentation (remember to submit by the required deadline as incomplete applications will not be considered for assessment).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">What is the time limit for submitting a request for special consideration?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Applications will need to be submitted before or within three University working days of your assessment. If you do not submit the application within that time period, you will need to provide evidence which supports why you have submitted a late application.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">What sort of supporting evidence and document format will I require?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Documents must be in PDF, PNG or JPG format, and each file must be no larger than 10MB in size. All documentation will need to cover the period of absence from your exam and, where relevant, circumstances/details that surround the absence. If you’ve missed the submission deadline, you’ll also need to provide supporting evidence outlining the extenuating reasons that justify you missing the deadline.</p> <p><strong>Medical reasons</strong> </p> <p>Medical certificate/letter from a doctor covering the period of absence </p> <p><strong>Cultural or religious reasons</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration or letter supporting the period of absence (signed by a religious leader) </p> <p><strong>Elite sport or art commitments</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration or letter supporting the period of absence (signed by a coach/manager or senior member of organising committee) </p> <p><strong>Health-related, legal or professional commitment</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration or letter supporting the period of absence (signed by relevant professional officer) </p> <p><strong>Misadventure</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration, personal statement, statutory declaration or letter supporting the period of absence (signed by a relevant professional officer) e.g. police report, traffic information </p> <p><strong>Matter of undisclosed nature</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration (signed by a relevant professional officer) </p> <p><strong>Other</strong> </p> <p>Special consideration declaration, statutory declaration or letter supporting the period of absence (signed by a relevant professional officer)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">Can I submit an online request for all types of special consideration?</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>Yes; all requests for special consideration (including withdrawing from unit/s) are to be submitted using the online system</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="item"> <div class="toggle-header" tabindex="-1"> <div class="label"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-heading">Do I need to let anybody know if I am going to be late with an assessment</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="toggle-content"> <div class="row"> <div class="component content col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="field-content"><p>At the start of your Unit your Unit Coordinator will explain expectations about contact. If that information is not made clear to you – you can ask for preference.  Your Unit Outline will also provide details on who to contact if you are going to be late submitting an assessment, presentation or missing an assessment.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component container grid-container spacing-bottom-2x spacing-top-2x" > <div class="component-content grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="row"> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" container-white-background container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>What's next?</h2> <p>You should be notified of the outcome of your application within three University working days.</p> <p>There are three possible outcomes to an application: approved, declined, or ineligible.</p> <p>An application is deemed <em>ineligible </em>if you fail to follow the requirements of the Policy by:</p> <ul> <li>submitting your application late without evidence that supports your inability to meet the deadline, </li> <li>failing to provide any supporting documentation, or </li> <li>failing to provide <em>appropriate </em>supporting documentation to support the grounds on which you are seeking special consideration.     </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="component row-splitter"> <div class=" spacing-top-2x container-fluid"> <div > <div class="row"> <div class="component rich-text col-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2>Request a review</h2> <p>If your application is approved but you are granted a different accommodation to what you requested, or if your application has been declined, you have the right to request a review. 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