endstream endobj 434 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream This is a guide to theUCL Extenuating Circumstances Procedure, and the enhanced Extenuating Circumstances Procedure for the 2020/21 academicyear. This obviously depends on the nature of your EC, but if you are unwell, you should provide a doctors note. Appendices should be kept to a minimum and should not be used to get round the word limit. , normally no more than one week after the first affected assessment. Events are for everyone, but weve highlighted ones that are family friendly or good for postgrads. Make sure that the date you have requested is allowed under the claim type you are submitting. Conventional ECs: No more than 2 weeks before the deadline and normally no more than 5 working days after the deadline. 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. These include: If you think you fall into the first bracket of situations, you should escalate your application. 535 0 obj <>stream HA If your EC request is late, and you do not provide a compelling reason, backed up by evidence, then your EC may be rejected even if the panel accepts that you had valid reasons for an EC at the time the assessment was due. Wherever your curiosity takes you, whatever passion inspires you, youll find a home in our student-led groups. . This must be specific, it cannot just say that you were ill, or that you told your doctor you had beenill. endstream endobj 436 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Ordinarily, if something prevents a student from submitting an assignment on time, they can apply for an EC to extend the deadline, up to two times during the year. endstream endobj 432 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF]>>>>stream If you are not sure whether you should use Extenuating Circumstances,Section 1: How to Use This Frameworkincludes details of all the different support that is available to you. Anyway, it was due to extenuating circumstances and all of my choices were happy to consider my application fairly. Check if your circumstance meets the grounds for EC. You will need to submit as a single file in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word (DOC) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Figures and tables themselves are not counted as part of the assignment length (although see note above about text boxes). As a reminder, Brown is test optional for first-year students in the 2022-23 admission cycle. Scans or electronic copies of maps, tables, etc., are often acceptable, but the source must be noted. ECs are designed for emergencies. Students on a Learning Agreement must not submit an EC application but should discuss any extension requests with the Academic Head of Teaching and Learning (AHLT) or Personal Tutor. All coursework should be submitted by 12.00 noon on the stated deadline. hbbd```b``K@$Xa7X)"+! If you are looking for a different outcome, your request will be considered by a Departmental Extenuating Circumstances Panel. You will also be notified of the outcome of your claim via Portico. This means that students can self-certify without providing evidence for up to five separate periods within the 2020-21 academic session. Self-Certified claims must be submitted before the assessment deadline/ date. You will also be notified of the outcome of your claim via Portico. H1 EwNL '\CK0R*?z+|VGyw:/::%0',I! oH(u={C\ 2`A-3[aADC1|G=ok7CY Bereavement: You will be required to provide a death certificate. My GCSEs are 98877755 LNAT is 24 (last year it was 6 so very proud lol) I also applied to: Manchester, UCL, Warwick, Edinbrugh. Extenuating circumstances are serious, unforeseen circumstances beyond your control (ie. You can find the full enhanced Extenuating Circumstances procedure here. On the application form you will be asked to state your deadline this should be the most recent deadline. Cha c sn phm trong gi hng. Please note: Students on a Learning Agreement must not submit an EC application but should discuss any extension requests with the Academic Head of Teaching and Learning (AHLT) or Personal Tutor. If youre still confused, try and arrange a meeting with your tutor to discuss your reasons for applying and see what they suggest. endstream endobj startxref EMC Where students can self-certify, mitigation is limitedto: If a student has ECs covering a period of up to 14 calendar days they can submit a self-certified claim to cover any assessments falling within that period. Do Share & Care schemes work for student accommodation? Extenuating Circumstances include, but are not limited to: More information on what is considered an Extenuating Circumstance can be found in the Academic Manual. endstream endobj 438 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream If you have submitted a self-certified EC claim, this will be considered by staff in your department, who will try to give you a response as quickly aspossible. There can also be an exception where it is a new condition or there has not been time to put reasonable adjustments in place. If you miss the deadline, you will need to prove that your circumstances made it impossible for you to submitearlier. A decision cannot be made until your evidence is received. dissertations refer to the dissertation handbook for specific guidance). Further information about the types of evidence which you might be able to use is available in Section 1.5: Providing Supporting Evidence. - To be clear, we are NOT asking for the ability to affiliate NEW RUMS clubs. If you are looking for a different outcome, your request will be considered by a Departmental Extenuating Circumstances Panel. Your evidence will need to cover the full period for which you are requesting mitigation. The support universities offer will vary depending on the institution and your personal situation but is likely to come in the form of an extended deadline, extra time in exams, entitlement to a transcriber or notetaker, or increased accessibility. All other EC claims should be submitted as soon as possible, and no more than one week (five working days) after the first affected assessment. For your application to be approved, youll need to provide evidence of your circumstances. Most EC applications needto be supported by written evidence from an appropriate, independent and verifiable authority such as a doctor or registered medical practitioner. There may be conditions you need to fulfil to ensure youre not penalised, such as providing a follow-up medical note to update the department of your health after the deadline. Section 2.9: If you miss the deadline for EC claims. HPpuVru0 If the latter, the expectation is that this is because the EC is ongoing and preventing you from applying for an EC by the deadline. A decision cannot be made until your evidence is received. ANYWAYYY enough about meeee plz dont leave me hanging. /Tx BMC endstream endobj 446 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream After you have read all of the guidance and gathered your evidence, pleasesubmit your EC application on Portico. If you do not submit the requested evidence, your claim will normally be rejected. endstream endobj 437 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream United Kingdom, Copyright 2023 University of East London, Extenuation Report 2015-16 for Academic Board, impair your examination performance prevent you from attending examinations or other types of assessment,or, prevent you from submitting coursework or other assessed work by the scheduled deadline date, or within 24 hours of the deadline date, unforeseeable-in that you could have no prior knowledge of the event concerned, and, unpreventable-in that you could do nothing reasonably in your power to prevent such an event, and, expected to have aserious impacton performance. Compiling the relevant documents and information can help speed your application along. If you have no supporting evidence, this year (partly as an acknowledgement of the continued impact of the pandemic) you may be able to self-certify for an extension twice during the academic year. Self-certification cannot be used to defer an assessment which you have already taken, or to suspend late submission penalties. syg|vb?`F= mJiu[Z)4wfXP'i*PK+ HT You cannot defer coursework or the dissertation to the LSA you can only request a specific extension length. Appendices of statistical data, etc., may be used, but tables or figures should normally be placed within the text. 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. Is the claim supported by appropriate evidence? 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. If you have a Summary of Reasonable Adjustments in place (SORA) you should not be applying for extensions based on extenuating circumstances unless something new has come up. Undergraduate Admissions Brown University, Statement of Nondiscrimination and Title IX Resources, Resumed Undergraduate Education Applicants, Open details for Extenuating Circumstances and Extensions. /Tx BMC We offer our sincere sympathy and support to those impacted by natural disasters or other disruptions to the community. 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 seeSection 1: How to Use This Frameworkfor more details. You need to ensure that your submission for extenuating circumstances is made within one week of the circumstance taking place. Four reasons our cafes, bars,shopsand gym feel different to those elsewhere: we put every penny of profit back into your community, were always better value than the high-street, were at the centre of your campus community, and we choose planet over profit. What would you like the Union to do? Further information about the types of evidence which you might be able to use is available inSection 1.5: Providing Supporting Evidence. Figures captions and table titles. We may be able to support you better through the wider Student Support Framework. H1 EwN0!s#TjU/%`Hv?;xq@s,-@=mo3Y"(U!L>|#J23e(T'[nP\RSrp)&J9p]r[Wo9: 2vDKm\^CRx_ DZ Note that you can only self-certify if you submit your claim before the assignment deadline. After youve applied, youll need to wait for the decision. Were led by studentsand that means youre in charge. You apply for extenuation via an online form. We are not able to process ECs or respond to queries that are submtited by non-IOE students. Processing time will depend on the institutions policy, but its usually between one and five working days. endstream endobj 448 0 obj <>stream This will come into effect for 2024 applications (i.e. 'Extenuating Circumstances' are events that are . Please pay careful attention to details in individual modules and make sure you are aware of the deadline stated on Moodle. HPpuVru0 Short-term Illness and Other Extenuating Circumstances, Check whether your circumstances are covered. This year, students will be allowed to self-certify (apply without formal proof) for an EC . UCL have an enhanced Extenuating Circumstances Procedure in place for the 2020/21 academic year. You will usually find this in your Handbook, or ask yourDepartmentalTutor. Where the deceased person is a close relative - partner, parent, child or sibling- then the death certificate alone willbesufficient. are met, they are able to apply for further extensions using this process. Students are permitted one week of self-certified extension without evidence (two weeks for dissertations). Step 3: submit your application. Lead your club, society and the whole Students' Union Nominate Now . The IOE EC panel will decide whether your claim meets the criteria and which mitigation is suitable for your circumstances. It is your responsibility to ensure that the work is submitted on time. /Tx BMC Please be aware that deadline extensions are available, and you will not be disadvantaged in the admission process for delays caused by events beyond your control. Step 2: gather the relevant evidence for your application. If a programme includes teaching after Term 3, students can also self-certify on a sixth separate occasion. Also, if you need longer extensions, if you need to apply for extension on top of an existing EC, or if youve run out of your quota of self-cert ECs, you must apply for conventional ECs. UCL has a legal duty to ensure that you are not treated any less favourable, and that you have fair access to your education and all of UCL's services and support. They should be identified as Table 2 or Figure 1 etc, and all must have a short descriptive title. Extenuating circumstances refer to a situation or situations beyond your control that have the potential to severely affect your academic performance. endstream endobj 443 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream UCL has a legal duty to ensure that you are not treated any less favourably, and that you have fair access to your education and all of UCLs servicesandsupport. If you have any concerns or questions about the Extenuating Circumstances process, Accountability and Questions for Officers, UCL students organising for sustainability, Associate/Visiting membership terms and conditions, Support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Develop into a great research collaborator, Student Psychological and Counselling Services, Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA), How to get the right insurance for members and coaches, Entering External and BUCS/LUSL Leagues, Knockouts, Tournaments and Events, Organise an Event with an External Speaker, How to add a Club/Society event to the What's On Calendar. But you cannot self-certify once the exam has started; you must provide evidence. Enjoy! While this may seem counterproductive when youre struggling to meet deadlines, the small effort it will take could really improve your grade. If a programme includes teaching after Term 3, students can also self-certify on a sixth separateoccasion. Evidence should be from the appropriate independent authority (doctor, police officer, court officer etc.) Please note that if we receive your EC request by Monday11.59 pm (UK time)of every week, your EC application will be considered at Thursday panel in the same week. *'"&0M" f? All Extenuating Circumstances applications will be considered by the Departmental Extenuating Circumstances Panel and students will be advised of the outcome within one week of the meeting to discuss your case. If you have used up your self-certifications or have a more complicated situation, this will take more time because the panel will need to discuss your case. This would bring us to equal standing with UCL clubs and societies. EMC endstream endobj 441 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream 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 your familys financial circumstances have changed and the application fee now poses a financial hardship, you or your counselor may follow up with us to request a fee waiver. Both deadlines would be covered by the EC and would only count as one of your two self-certified opportunities (three if youre a postgrad). 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. 3A$s/n0{&A?X/c$m?&$X/c_ XD,k$? You must submit your late evidence no more than four weeks after submitting your EC application. endstream endobj 425 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Our events are designed to help you meet people, try new things and have fun. i) The marks for coursework received up to two working days after the published date and time will incur a 10 percentage point deduction in marks (but no lower than the pass mark); ii) The marks for coursework received more than two working days and up to five working days after the published date and time will receive no more than the pass mark (40% for UG modules, 50% for PGT modules); iii) Work submitted more than five working days after the published date and time but before the second week of the third term will receive a mark of zero but will be considered complete. 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. To contact the IOE EC team, please email ioe-ec@ucl.ac.ukFor further information visit the UCL Academic Manual. In addition to these regulations, the Department of Geography specifies the following rules: The following will not be included in the word count: If you have any doubts about this, please check with the course convenor. Other universities may prefer to meet with you in person to decide how to move forward. Bereavement:For a child, sibling, spouse or partner, Shorter-term medical conditions: Serious personal injury, medical condition or mental health condition, Longer-term medical conditions: Serious worsening or acute episode of an ongoing disability, medical condition or mental health condition, More information on what is considered an Extenuating Circumstance can be found in the. Extenuating Circumstances are events that are sudden, significantly disruptive and beyond your control. You should submit the EC on time and indicate that your evidence will be forthcoming. Coursework and project submissions dates are all available on the Moodle pages for each module. EMC Extenuating Circumstances Request Form How to apply for Extenuating Circumstances:1. You need to ensure that your submission for extenuating circumstances is made within one week (five working days) of the circumstance taking place. After that, it is your work, and we normally see it only in our capacity as examiners. If you are ill or your studies have been affected by other serious events, you can submit an Extenuating Circumstances form. HA review their decision. Your EC will only be validated on receipt and evaluation of your evidence. includes details of all the different support that is available to you. EMC We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. b`bd`a`%iHg`> It can be unwise to request extensions because there is often a knock-on effect that means youll end up deferring the stress and bunching up deadlines. before 12.00 noon on the due date. Source: Shutterstock This could be: More about 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. See Section 2.9: If you miss the deadline for EC claims. Requests for review must be submitted within two weeks of the extension or mitigation decision, and should be submitted to thesameoffice as you submitted your Extenuating Circumstances form. If youre struggling with situations beyond your control, extenuating circumstances could help. The receiving office will forward your form confidentially to the appropriateperson. Please be advised that all photographs of positive Covid-19 tests MUST have your student ID in the photograph and also have the date clearly visible on a phone or a laptop. 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). endstream endobj 431 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Theywontusually accept things such as viruses, disk corruption, printer problems etc. With deadlines and exams coming at you from every angle, it can be hard to keep up especially when things suddenly go wrong. You will need to provide the additional evidence within four weeks of being contacted. endstream endobj 420 0 obj <>/Metadata 41 0 R/Names 476 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 417 0 R/StructTreeRoot 84 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 421 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 422 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream You are expected to take proper precautions and make back-up copies of your work and allow enough time to produce your work. EMC However, you have the right to appeal your results via theAcademic Appeals Procedure. Disability and long term illness:Disability, including ongoing, long term illness and recurring and diagnosed mental illness would not usually be considered under the Extenuating Circumstances procedure,with the exception where there has been a particular worsening,serious episode or mental health crisis and documentary evidence can be provided. If an abstract is included in the assignment, it must be included in the word count unless the instructions for the specific assignment state explicitly otherwise. Longer-term conditions and disabilities that you may have are covered by UCLs Student Support Framework. University computer problems or academic problems:UCL do not consider general computer problems to be extenuating circumstances, they expect you to have some contingency plans to deal with computer problems! Most EC applications needto be supported by written evidence from an appropriate, independent and verifiable authority such as a doctor or registered medical practitioner. 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. UCL Department of Geography, University College London,Gower Street,London,WC1E 6BTTel:+44(0)20 7679 0500. All coursework, projects and dissertations must be submitted via Moodle to Turn-It-In before 12.00 noon on the due date. 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). You can get advice on your circumstances from your Departmental Tutor ortheAdviceService.
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