These changes are applicable to the end of Summer Semester 2020 only. Updated information will be provided in relation to Semester 1, 2021 and beyond.
Extensions to timelines and changes to dates
Change to finalised grades: After finalisation of grades, students can apply to the President of the Academic Board for a change to a finalised grade. If your request is approved, the grade will be changed to 'W'. We have temporarily extended the timeframe for submitting a change to a finalised grade application for courses in Semester 2, 2020 and Summer Semester 2020/21. Applications must be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days after the release of final grades. More information about applying for removal of academic penalty after grades are finalised is available here.
Student grievances: Student appeals must normally be lodged within 20 business days of the decision / action giving rise to the appeal - this can be extended to 40 business days.
Supplementary assessment and deferred examination: In the event that dates for the supplementary and deferred examination period need to be changed; you will be provided with ample notice.
Finalisation of grades following deferred exams and supplementary assessment: the final grade for courses would normally be finalised within 10 calendar days of the deferred or supplementary assessment taking place – this has been extended to 14 calendar days.
Teaching and learning policies
Re-assessment: Normally you are not allowed to submit the same work twice, nor be given exemption or partial credit for previous attempt(s) for any individual piece of assessment. In some courses where there is severe disruption, or where not all of the learning outcomes can be assessed, this may need to change. Your Course Coordinator will be able to advise if this applies in the course.
Exam timing: To ensure minimum disruption and delays to your studies while delivering the learning outcomes you expect, exams/tests may be held during teaching weeks 12 and 13, assessment items due during revision week, and where necessary exams scheduled on Sundays or public holidays.
Format of deferred end-of-semester exams: Deferred end-of-semester examinations must normally be held in the same conditions as the original examination, including format and duration. Because of the potential changes to the Queensland health situation, it may be necessary to shift from physical examinations to online or vice versa, and as a result the format and timing of your examinations may not be identical. However, the level and learning outcomes assessed will be the same.
Off-campus exam fees: Normally on-campus students may only take exams off-campus where there are exceptional circumstances, and in such cases, a fee applies. This will not be applicable, and many exams will be delivered online this year.
Medical certificates
For applications for extensions to assessment and deferred examinations on medical grounds, we normally require a medical certificate. To ensure we don’t place unnecessary strain on our health services, students do not need to obtain a medical certificate. Instead, we will accept a statement of circumstances signed by the student, up until the end of Summer Semester 2020/21 only.
Note: Only one extension per assessment item may be approved based on a signed statement of circumstance.
