extenuating circumstances

Extenuating circumstances are defined by the University as "circumstances beyond the student's control which cause the student to perform less well in his or her coursework or examinations than he or she might otherwise have been expected to do (on the basis of other work).  In general, extenuating circumstances will be of a medical or personal nature affecting the student for any significant period of time and/or during the examination period".

If you feel your performance in a particular exam(s) or coursework(s) may have been effected by these circumstances it is your responsibility to report your circumstances to the University.  You can do this by filling in an Undergraduate Extenuating Circumstances form or a Postgraduate Extenuating Circumstances form.  As well as the form you will also need to submit relevant evidence (such as medical reports, death certificates, third party evidence etc) to support your claim

If due to your circumstances you will be unable to attend an exam, or you have already missed an exam, you should report the non-attendance in addition to submitting your Extenuating Circumstances.  Report non-attendance at an exam.

The Advice Centre can discuss and offer guidance on the Extenuating Circumstances procedures and assist you through the process.  Please contact us to discuss your circumstances confidentially with one of our advisers.

Forms:

University Guidelines and form for Undergraduate students

University Guidelines and form for Postgraduate students

deadlines for extenuating circumstances

Undergraduate Students:

Colchester Campus - 4pm Monday 11 June 2012 forms should be submitted to the Registry (6.116)

Southend Campus - Forms should be submitted to your academic department and deadlines should be confirmed by your academic department in advance.

Loughton (E15 Acting School) - Forms should be submitted to the Academic Administrator and may differ depending on your year group.  As yet these dates haven't been confirmed by the University.

Postgraduate Students:

Forms must be returned to the Graduate Secretary in your Department/Centre by no later than one week before the meeting of the Board of Examiners, or by any deadline published by the department or centre. Forms submitted after that date cannot be guaranteed to be submitted to the Board.