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Special Consideration

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If you believe that your studies have been adversely affected by illness or another cause throughout the year you may apply for special consideration.

A student who makes an application shall:

(a) lodge such an application in writing with the Student Administration Office;

(b) in that application provide details of the basis of the illness or other cause and list the units and examinations to which the application relates;

(c) where that application relates to illness lodge a medical certificate; and

(d) lodge such an application before any examination to which any such application relates.

If you consider that your performance in an examination has been adversely affected by illness or other cause immediately prior to, or in the course of, the examination you may, in the first instance inform the supervisor at any time during the examination. You must subsequently furnish in writing a statement containing the circumstances - together with any medical evidence or other such evidence as may be applicable - not later than 72 hours after the commencement of the examination.

A student who fails to attend an examination or whose performance at an examination has been adversely affected by illness or another cause and who wishes to apply for special consideration shall:

(a) lodge a written application with the Student Administration Officd within 72 hours after the commencement of the examination; and

(b) in that written application provide reasons for the failure to attend or details of the basis of that illness or other cause; and

(c) with that application lodge documentation which supports the application, including a medical certificate where the application involves illness.

Students enrolled in courses or units(subjects) that have continuous assessments should contact their Faculty Office for advice on applying for Special Consideration.

Special Consideration application forms are available from, and should be lodged at, your local Student Administration Office. It is important to note that submission of an application for special consideration means only that the difficulties referred to therein will be brought to the attention of the examiner(s) in the unit(s)/subject(s). It does not necessarily mean that special consideration will be granted.

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Applications

The Student Administration Office on the Albury/Wodonga, Bundoora and Bendigo campus will acknowledge receipt of all special consideration application forms within 48 hours.

This acknowledgement will be sent via email to your La Trobe University student email account.

All enquiries regarding outcomes of the special consideration applications should be directed to your School/Faculty office. For Mildura and Shepparton students, please contact your campus administrator*.
*subject to change.