We should, in these circumstances, be able to get back to you within 10 days. Deadlines for Geography modules are available from the Moodle pages for each module. If you had previous extensions for the same assessment, state the most recent deadline. UCLs Grounds for ECs explain what will normally be considered. You need to ensure that your submission for extenuating circumstances is made within one week (five working days) of the circumstance taking place. Longer-term conditions and disabilities that you may have are covered by UCLs Student Support Framework. You can still submit an EC as long as its before your formal results are published at the exam board. After you have read all of the guidance and gathered your evidence, pleasesubmit your EC application on Portico. However, you have the right to appeal your results via theAcademic Appeals Procedure. A comprehensive guide on submitting an EC claim can be found here: Guide to submitting your claim on Portico. Self-certified claims for extensions, deferrals and late submission can be submittedno more than two weeks in advance of the affectedassessments. HA If your reason for considering extenuating circumstances is medical, you will need to provide medical proof of your condition. If this is the case, the panel will let you know, within ten working days of receiving your application, that more time is needed to process your claim. Rather than letting your life snowball and impact your personal, academic and even financial life, universities have structures in place to help you navigate hard times. For all submitted coursework students should state the number of words in the text (excluding tables and figures, footnotes, the bibliography and appendices but including quotations and references in the text) in their cover sheet. Some other situations beyond your control typically arent considered viable extenuating circumstances. You will receive a written response as soon as possible. wide range of UCL support services are available for you, too. Your evidence will need to cover the full period for which you are requesting mitigation. Luckily, extenuating circumstances are there to support you during these situations. You can only request deferrals 2 weeks in advance of the event. This means that students can self-certify without providing evidence for up to five separate periods within the 2020-21 academic session. If you go down this route you will, however, need to provide some supporting evidence so that we can verify that your claim is sound (we need to be fair to all students and only grant extensions to those who really need them). You can find the full enhanced Extenuating Circumstances procedure here. endstream endobj 423 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream HPpuVru0 Wherever your curiosity takes you, whatever passion inspires you, youll find a home in our student-led groups. We live by four promises. Extenuating Circumstances include, but are not limited to: During the pandemic, the definition of Extenuating Circumstances has been expanded toinclude: More information on what is considered an Extenuating Circumstance can be found in the Academic Manual (Annex 4.1.1: Grounds for Extenuating Circumstances). If the request is accepted, the student may be granted an extension. You will need to complete and submit an Extenuating Circumstances form, and if you cannot self-certify under UCLs enhanced Extenuating Circumstances procedure, you will also need to provide the relevant evidence. If the EC Panel does not have enough evidence to make a decision, you may be asked to provide new or additional evidence. You can submit an EC claim through Portico - navigate to the MyStudies tab and click on My Extenuating Circumstances. Make sure you submit your application in plenty of time to reduce added stress. If you apply after the exam has passed you must do so within a week of the missed exam, and should see your doctor as soon as possible for evidence. EMC Course lecturers will advise you of the word limits and format to be followed in their individual course, but the normal format for presentation is as follows: Illustrations should be included within the text, to fit within the A4 format. Help us make this site better by telling us what you think about this page, University of East London After that, it is your work, and we normally see it only in our capacity as examiners. Any claims submitted after the assessment has started must be accompanied by evidence. Make sure that the date you have requested is allowed under the claim type you are submitting. The length of extension you request should be commensurate to the EC you describe and the evidence you provide the EC panel will consider the most appropriate form of mitigation and may grant an extension of greater or shorter length than requested. If you do not submit the requested evidence, your claim will normally be rejected. Stay calm, heres what to do, A sudden illness or injury that prevents you from studying for an extended period, A serious illness or death of a loved one that affects your ability to study, A flair-up of a long-term health issue such as a chronic illness or a mental health condition, A detrimental personal issue such as parents divorce, an unexpected pregnancy or falling victim to a criminal offence, Last minute computer issues that prevent you from completing your work, Minor illness or injury that doesnt affect your academic performance for more than a few days, Issues that have been on-going but dont really affect you during the period in question, If youre applying due to personal or family matters, youre likely to need to provide a written account of your situation or a police report. All Extenuating Circumstances claims must now be submitted on Portico. This will come into effect for 2024 applications (i.e. They should be identified as Table 2 or Figure 1 etc, and all must have a short descriptive title. 535 0 obj <>stream It is worth noting upfront that this policy applies only to short-term, unexpected circumstances, and it only applies to summative assessments for individual courses. Step 4: wait for approval. The evidence must have (if applicable to yoursituation): Non-medical evidence: Needs to come from an appropriate, independent and verifiable authority such as a solicitor, a registrar of births, marriages and deaths, a police or fire officer or a court or tribunal officer. The receiving office will forward your form confidentially to the appropriateperson. Self-certified EC claims must be submitted before the assessment deadline/date. Volunteering and UCL Academic Departments, Volunteering Service Student Led Projects Registration Form, Dissertation/research project extensions up to two weeks, Deferral without Tuition to the next normal occasion (typically the Late Summer Assessment Period) for controlled condition exams, Extension of 2 hours per 24-hour period for take-home papers (including 24-hour assessments), Deferral without Tuition to the next normal occasion (timing determined by the department) for quizzes and in-class tests, Deferral without Tuition (timing determined by the department) for practical exams, Name of the health condition orimpairment, Period of time that you have been seeing the practitioner for this condition /impairment, Length of time that the practitioner expects the condition / impairment tolast, Main symptoms of this condition which could impact on studies (e.g. It is important that you check your Departments guidance, as the rules and procedure for each Department may differ. This year, students will be allowed to self-certify (apply without formal proof) for an EC . mobility impairment, loss of concentration) and living in a universityenvironment, Current treatment and / or medication beingundertaken, Side effects of any treatments ormedication, In English - evidence in another language must be accompanied by a certified translation, Recent - produced within the last three months, Independent - evidence from relatives not accepted, even if they are professionally qualified, On letterheaded paper or stamped with an official stamp or seal, Cover the full period of time of the EC claim, The evidence provider's full name, role, organisation and signature, A description of the nature and severity of your circumstances, A professional evaluation of how the circumstance affects you, Precise dates of when the circumstance started and ended/is expected to end. There may be good reasons why a decision cannot be made within this timeframe for example if your case needs to be escalated to your Faculty EC Panel. However, if you feel that there has been a procedural error in the handling of their request, or that the type of mitigation offered is unsuitable, you may request that the Departmental Extenuating Circumstances Panel. If you cannot obtain the necessary evidence in time to submit your EC claim, you must still submit your application on time and indicate that your evidence is to follow. If you miss the deadline, you will need to prove that your circumstances made it impossible for you to submitearlier. Extenuating Circumstances and Extensions In times of crisis, health and safety are paramount, and taking care of yourself and your family always take precedence. 3A$s/n0{&A?X/c$m?&$X/c_ XD,k$? If the student has a two-week EC extension approved the new deadline will be 22/5/23. UCL have an enhanced Extenuating Circumstances Procedure in place for the 2020/21 academic year. %PDF-1.6 % Extenuating Circumstances are events that are sudden, significantly disruptive and beyond your control. If you can imagine it, theres probably a society for it. University Way Please refer to SHS Faculty for penalties for over-length work, Recent Environmental Change and Biodiversity. This could be: A doctor's note A copy of your medical record A copy of your prescription note A picture of your medication Short-term Illness and Other Extenuating Circumstances, Check whether your circumstances are covered. You may wish to start by speaking with your personal tutor. I have offers from manchester and UCL. endstream endobj 434 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Students wishing to apply for Extenuating Circumstances must complete the Extenuating Circumstances form found on the GEOGRAPHY UNDERGRADUATE e-NOTICEBOARD and email it to geog.office@ucl.ac.uk with appropriate supporting evidence (e.g. This may affect the type of mitigation that is available to you. Personal/emotional problems and trauma: This may include separation from spouse/partner, conflict with others, relationship breakdown with parentsorguardians. Your department will decide whether your claim meets the criteria and which mitigation is suitable for your circumstances. We may be able to support you better through, Submit your EC application as soon as possible. You can find a guide to submitting your claim on Portico on the UCL website. syg|vb?`F= mJiu[Z)4wfXP'i*PK+ HT You may then be allowed to take the missed exam/s in the Late Summer Assessment (LSA) period (usually in August). You must submit your late evidence no more than four weeks after submitting your EC application. You should receive a response as soon as possible and no more than ten working days after submitting your application (unless you are submitting your evidence late). If your circumstances are not sudden, unexpected and beyond your control, UCL has a wide range of other options to support your studies please see, Where a student with a disability or long-term condition needs regular extensions to coursework deadlines thisshouldbe explicitly stated in the.