special consideration

Special consideration concerns the level of grade awarded to a piece of assessment or written formal examination, where the student's work at any time during the academic semester or year has, to a substantial degree, been hampered by illness or other cause; or  the student has been prevented by illness or other cause from preparing or presenting for all or part of a component of assessment; or  the student was to a substantial degree adversely affected by illness or other cause during the performance of a component of assessment.

Applications for special consideration must be made to the Registrar as soon as possible after the events which occasioned the request and in any case no later than five working days prior to any due date for the submission of the work concerned. Every application for special consideration must be made in writing, and supported by a medical certificate or report or other appropriate evidence.

Where special consideration is allowed, the Registrar is to consult with both faculty members and examiners to reach a common mind regarding its extent and nature. The Registrar must also inform the MCD Director of Coursework, whose decision is final.