Examinations

Aegrotat Information

What is an Aegrotat

An aegrotat is a pass ("G") which may be awarded when your preparation for, or performance in, an examination or other item of assessment was impaired, or you have been prevented from attending examinations (or completing an item of assessment) because of illness, injury or other circumstances outside your control. Qualifying for an Aegrotat There are two conditions you must meet to be eligible for an aegrotat. You must: 1) Provide documentation of the impairment by seeing a health professional at the right time Your illness or impairment must be verified at the time by a registered health professional (medical practitioner, midwife, dental surgeon, psychologist, or counsellor approved by the Convener of the Academic Committee) who can supply supporting documentation. Note: The health professional's assessment of your circumstances must cover the relevant period. For applications based on absence from an exam, your consultation must take place within a 24-hour period either side of the exam. For applications based on impaired performance during the three weeks prior to exam or piece of assessment, your health professional would normally need to see you more than once, including a consultation immediately after the exam or hand-in date. 2) Show sufficient academic performance You must have completed sufficient internal assessment in the course to a standard (at least C+ to B-) that the Head of the School can state you would have passed the course. When to Apply for an Aegrotat You may apply for an aegrotat when: your preparation time has been seriously impaired in the three weeks leading up to an exam or piece of assessment*; your performance has been impaired; or you have been prevented from attending an exam or completing an item of assessment; For one of the following reasons: an illness or injury; personal bereavement; some other critical personal circumstance involving the health or wellbeing of a relative or close friend; or some other exceptional circumstance beyond your control. Criteria for examinations or other items of assessment The examination or item of assessment must meet all the following criteria. It must: contribute to the passing of the course; and take place or be submitted not earlier than three weeks before the last day of lectures; and be one where no alternative piece of assessment could be substituted; and be one where an extension of time was not allowed.