S.L. 327.633 Art. 55Absence at a Student’s Final Assessment Opportunity

Claims of a valid reason to justify an absence, including medical reasons covered by medical reports, at a student’s Final

Assessment Opportunity shall be considered by a board appointed by

Senate for the purpose, with a view to determining whether the absence is justified. In such instances, this board, after further investigation of the reason for absence, shall advise Senate on the appropriate action that may be taken, which may include: UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE

(a) if the reason for absence is considered valid, allow the student to take the assessment at the next Assessment Session at which it is next scheduled, under the same conditions, first sit or as resit; or

(b) if the reason for absence is not considered valid or if the evidence provided is not considered sufficient, declare a student to have definitely failed the missed assessment/s; or

(c) any other action the board considers necessary or appropriate.