Purpose | The purpose of Special Consideration is to give a student, whose work for a particular piece of assessment has been adversely affected by exceptional circumstances beyond their control, a further opportunity to demonstrate their ability by doing that piece of assessment again.
Note: this policy applies to teaching periods with a census date on or after 15 February 2008
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Scope | • all campuses
• all undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate coursework programs
• all staff and coursework students
Students whose work is affected by chronic conditions are to refer to the Alternative Arrangements for Assessment Policy. Students availing themselves of Alternative Arrangements for Assessment are not prevented from also applying for special consideration where appropriate. |
Policy Statement | A student whose work during a teaching period or whose performance in an examination or other assessment has been affected by acute illness or other exceptional cause beyond their control may apply in writing to the relevant Faculty for special consideration.
The accepted causes are:
- serious illness or psychological condition – e.g. hospital admission, serious injury, severe asthma, severe anxiety or depression. Does not include minor illness such as a mild cold.
- loss or bereavement – e.g. death of a close family member, family relationship breakdown.
- hardship/trauma – e.g. victim of crime, sudden loss of income or employment, severe disruption to domestic arrangements.
The relevant Faculty’s Board of Examiners or delegates will determine the most appropriate outcome for the special consideration application, depending on the student case and the piece of assessment affected, but a mark adjustment shall not be made under any circumstances.
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Supporting procedures | Special Consideration Procedures
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Responsibility for implementation | University wide - Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education)
Faculty wide - Deans, Associate Deans (Teaching), Chief Examiners, Student Service Officers. |
Status | Revised |
Key Stakeholders | Disability Liaison Unit
Student and Community Services Division
Faculty academic staff
Faculty student service staff
Student representative organisations
University Counselling Service
University Health Service
University Ombudsman
University Solicitor’s Office |
Approval body | Name: Academic Board
Meeting: 7/07
Date: 21-November-2007
Agenda item: 10.1
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Endorsement body | Name: Education Committee
Meeting: 6/07
Date: 10-October-2007
Agenda item: 8.4
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Definitions | Alternative and equivalent form of assessment: Where Faculty policy and procedure permits, a special assessment task designed to replace the required assessment task as listed in course and unit information. Not available in every Faculty. Board of Examiners: Faculty committee responsible for determining the results of the performances of all candidates enrolled in the faculty. The composition and duties of the Board of Examiners are specified in the Examination Regulations. Deferred Examination: Also referred to as a special examination: may be granted to students whose work during the academic year or performance in an examination or other assessment has been gravely affected by illness or other serious cause. See the Examinations Regulation |
Related legislation | Monash University Act 1958
Statute 6.1.2 Courses and Degrees, Statute 6.1.5 Examinations
Examinations Regulations
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Related policies | Grading Scale Policy and Procedures
Examinations Policy and Procedures
Assessment of Coursework Policy and Procedures
Alternative Arrangements for Assessment Policy and Procedures
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Related documents | Special Consideration Form (link to be provided when updated form is available)
Special consideration webpage
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Date Effective | 15-February-2008 |
Review Date | 15-February-2009 |
Owner | Education Policy and Programs Committee |
Author | University Planning and Statistics |
Contact Person | Education Policy
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