Disability Services
Exams and other Assessment
Special provisions
If you require special conditions for exams you must apply for Variation to Assessment Procedures. This may include conditions such as extra time, separate room, coloured paper, large print, use of a computer, scribe or reader. Your application must be accompanied by documentation from a relevant health professional supporting your request, and it must be submitted to the Exams Office at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the University exam period.
It is worthwhile to familiarise yourself with the University Regulations in the Academic Manual concerning Assessment especially clause 7.1 and clause 17 on exams; and also Special Consideration, particularly clause 3 on misadventure and extenuating circumstances, clause 4 on the different types of request for special consideration, and clause 5 on the type of documentation you will need.
You may also wish to look for regulations concerning Residential Schools and whether it is possible to get special consideration for these. Go to the Assessment regulations clause 15.
Please contact a Disability Liaison Officer or the Examinations Office for more information.
Preparation for Exams
The Exams Success site is well worth a visit. It covers topics under the headings Administrative, Personal, Academic and Support, and can tell you Everything you need to know about exams at CSU .