Carefully read the following important information prior to completing the application form.
Exam Accommodation may be requested under certain exceptional circumstances by students who are unable to write a final exam as scheduled. Through this application, your request will be assessed to determine if exam accommodation is warranted. If granted, you should note the following:
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you may be asked to provide original documentation to support your request | |
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your instructor will determine the appropriate accommodation, which could include: | |
| - | rescheduling the exam to be written at another time in the exam period | |
| - | rescheduling the exam to be written in the deferred exam period | |
| - | assignment of a take-home exam | |
| - | assignment of an essay or other assignment to be written in lieu of the final exam | |
| - | assignment of a pro-rated grade based on in-term course work | |
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in the case of rescheduled exams, confirmation of the date, time and location will be communicated by email from the Registrar’s office. Please note, if you do not write the exam as scheduled, a final grade will be submitted which will include a grade of ‘0’ for the final exam. |
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You will only be granted approval for exam accommodation under certain exceptional conditions. Circumstances for which exam accommodation MAY be approved are listed below (Table 1):
Circumstance |
Detail
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Student Illness* |
A sudden onset of illness, or a debilitating illness which has prevented studying for days leading up to the examination (medical documentation may be required). If a pre-existing condition exists then Student Life may be consulted. |
Death or Funeral* |
In cases of death in the student’s family or a person with significant relationship to the student; supporting documentation may be requested. |
Medical Issue* |
Documentation of a pre-existing specialized medical appointment that is unique and difficult to change (e.g., surgery) |
Car Accident or Breakdown* |
A police report and/or documentation of service may be required. |
Weather Issue* |
For students who live outside of Sackville, accommodations will be arranged for a re-scheduled exam in the event of severe weather. Please monitor the Mount Allison website for news of such events. |
Travel Issues* |
Travel arrangement may be considered, in exceptional circumstances, for students traveling home to some destinations which are very remote. Documentation may be required. |
Religious Grounds* |
Exam accommodation may be granted for religious observances that coincide with an examination date. |
Compassionate/Other* |
Used at the discretion of the Dean of Students and/or the Registrar for very rare circumstances. |
* All students are expected to conduct themselves in an ethical manner in their academic work. Misrepresentation of an illness or circumstance (as listed above) or fraudulent behaviour constitutes academic dishonesty (see Academic Calendar regulation 6.13.1j) and students will be subject to discipline.
Please note, circumstances which DO NOT constitute acceptable grounds for the granting of exam accommodation include:
| • | holiday arrangements, travel or accommodation bookings, and/or family plans |
| • | work commitments |
| • | sporting commitments |
| • | attendance at functions such as birthday or wedding celebrations |
| • | misreading the examination schedule |
| • | sleeping in |
| • | failure to arrange transportation to ensure timely arrival at the examination venue |