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When can I apply for a deferred exam?

If you are unable to attend a final exam due to a serious illness, misadventure or other exceptional circumstance beyond your control you can apply for a deferred exam.

For more information about exams, we recommend you read the UWS Examination policy. Access to a deferred exam is a privilege and not an automatic right.

Applying for a deferred exam

You can now apply for a deferred exam as well as all types of Special Consideration online using the new Special Consideration & Deferred Exam eForm.

When filling out the eForm, you need to answer the checklist questions correctly to make sure you apply for a deferred exam.

You must include supporting documents as evidence to support your application. Applications without supporting documentation will not be considered.

You should read through the information below carefully, and check the Special Consideration policy before you apply. If you need please contact the Student Welfare Service.

Application deadlines

You must complete this form and submit it via eForms, with supporting documentation, If you are applying for a deferred exam, you must lodge the eForm no later than 5.00pm on the second working day after your scheduled exam.

Sitting multiple deferred exams

We will monitor the number of deferred exams you sit during the course of your degree. Sitting deferred exams more than four times during your enrolment may result in you being reported to your Dean. The Dean may then take action to determine why you repeatedly fail to sit your exams in the main exam period.

It is important to note that completing a deferred exam may delay your eligibility to graduate.

When and where the deferred exams are held

Deferred exams are held on Parramatta campus only.

Deferred exams for Autumn Session 2013 will be held between 11 - 17 July. The deferred exam timetable will be published in PlatformWeb as soon as possible before the start of the deferred exam period.

If your application for a deferred exam is successful, you will be sent an email to your UWS student email account.

Please note: We are unable to provide verbal exam timetable advice via phone or at Student Central.

What happens if I can't attend a deferred exam?

If you have approval to sit a deferred exam but are unable to attend on the day due to illness or misadventure, you may apply for Special Consideration using the new Special Consideration & Deferred Exam eForm.

You must lodge the eForm along with supporting documentation, no later than 5.00pm on the second working day after your scheduled deferred exam.