Published for 2024-25
6.1ÌýWhat are Exam Adjustments? | 6.3ÌýHow to apply |
6.2ÌýWhat support is available? | 6.4ÌýDeadline for applications |
6.1ÌýWhat are Exam Adjustments?
1. | Exam Adjustments are specifically designed to support you in timed, written assessments such as In-Person and Online Controlled Condition Exams and Take-Home Papers. They include adjustments such as extra time, rest breaks, specialist equipment or a more comfortable chair.Ìý |
2. | Exam Adjustments are available to students with both long-term and short-term conditions. This includes (but is not limited to) students experiencing:
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3. | If you are unsure if you are eligible, you can contact °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s Student Support and Wellbeing team for advice.ÌýÌý |
4. | If you need support for another type of assessment, such as coursework or a practical exam, please use the following processes:
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6.2ÌýWhat support is available?
1. | Exam Adjustments can take a wide range of forms depending on your specific condition and the type of assessment e.g. you might need different adjustments for in-person and digital assessments.ÌýÌý |
2. | The following examples are provided to help you understand the types of support that might be possible, however please note that this list is not definitive, and some adjustments are subject to eligibility criteria:Ìý |
For online examsÌý |
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For in-person examsÌý |
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Ìý | Calculation of extra time and/ or rest breaksÌý |
3. | If you are eligible for extra time and/ or rest breaks these will be rolled into a single adjustment and your individual assessment duration will be extended. You will then be able to take any rest breaks as and when you need them. For further details of how this will be calculated, please refer to the Student Regulations for Exams and Assessments.Ìý |
6.3ÌýHow to apply
1. | A °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Student Support and Wellbeing adviser will consider your request for Exam Adjustments. The first step is to book an individual appointment or get in touch with us through the ask°×С½ãÂÛ̳ online enquiries system. The adviser will talk you through the process.Ìý |
2. | You will need to make an application for Exam Adjustments if:
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3. | If you already have a SoRA which includes extra time and/ or rest breaks, your individual requirements will be passed to the Central Assessment Team automatically; you do not need to make a new application unless you need to make any changes.Ìý |
Ìý | Supporting evidenceÌý |
4. | You may be asked to provide some medical evidence to support your application - Section 1.5: Providing Supporting Evidence includes more information.Ìý |
Ìý | Help and advice |
5. | The Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) team can help you complete your application and advise you on gathering any evidence that you might need.Ìý |
6.4ÌýDeadline for applications
1. | Applications must be received by °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Student Support and Wellbeing by 4.00pm BST (UTC -1) three weeks before the Central Assessment Period in question. Exact dates will be published on the Exams and Assessments website each year.Ìý |
2. | After the deadline it is unlikely that °×С½ãÂÛ̳ will be able to put Exam Adjustments in place. However, you may still be eligible for support via Extenuating Circumstances.Ìý |