Assessment and Examinations including Absence and Illness

Extenuating circumstances

You are responsible for notifying the College if you have suffered from any extenuating circumstances that may prevent you from submitting an assignment, taking an examination within the required timescale or where your performance may suffer as a consequence.

Examples of the type of circumstances that may be taken into account include a diagnosed medical condition or exceptional personal circumstances such as the serious illness or death of an immediate family member.

You will need to submit a claim before the outcome of your assessment results. Forms are available from the HE Registry (Room 225) Queens Gardens or the Quality Office Harrogate.

Any application will be considered on its individual merits. It is in your own interest to set out the relevant circumstances fully and accurately. Applications will only be accepted where there is independent, supporting medical or other relevant evidence covering the appropriate period of time.