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Academic consideration

What is student academic consideration?

At the University of Wollongong, we understand that life happens. Academic Consideration can help minimise the impact of short-term events that are beyond your control, and which significantly impact your ability to complete an assessment task, affecting your progress in a subject.

Academic Consideration can be considered for a range of assessment items including exams, assignments, presentations and compulsory attendance/participation.

As part of applying for consideration, you can request what kind of assistance you are seeking from the following:

  • An extension of time to submit an assessment task
  • A deferred assessment task or in session test
  • A deferred end of session exam; or
  • Consideration of compulsory attendance/participation

The Student Academic Consideration Policy provides further information.

Academic Consideration is not intended to be used for managing the impact of disabilities or long-term/ongoing medical conditions (including psychological conditions). Students in these circumstances are supported by the Office of Student Accessibility and Inclusion.

Approved applications

Approved Academic Considerations can result in:

  1. An extension of time to submit an assessment task
  2. Permission to undertake a deferred assessment task or in-session test
  3. Permission to undertake a deferred end of session exam
  4. Consideration of compulsory attendance or participation.

Please note, the outcome of your academic consideration application will be sent to your SOLS mail. If you have not received an outcome and it has been more than five (5) working days, please contact the Academic Consideration Support Team via AskUOW for further advice.

Declined applications

Applications for Academic Consideration can only be approved where the circumstances and supporting documentation meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Policy. If your application is not approved, you will receive a SOLS mail advising you the outcome of your application and UOW mail with the information on why it was declined.

For information about what you can do if your Academic Consideration application isn't approved, see 'What can I do if my Academic Consideration application is not approved?'

Need help?

If you would like assistance understanding if you are eligible or would like assistance with the application process, you should:

If you have questions about your studies, require academic support or information about other support services provided by UOW, please contact a Student Support Coordinator.

Academic Consideration FAQs

How do I apply for Academic Consideration?

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