A special examination may be offered as an option if you are granted Special Consideration in your final examinations.
Who is this available to
University of Otago students who suffer unexpected and significant impairment (e.g. serious illness) during a special examination.
How do I apply for Special Consideration in a special examination
To apply for Special Consideration in a departmentally run special examination, contact the department.
To apply for Special Consideration in a centrally run special examination:
- Open the Request Special Consideration For a Special Exam form.
- Complete the required fields, with as much detail as possible.
- Add the correct paper that your application applies to.
- Include any documents that support your request.
- Submit the form.
The possible outcomes for Special Consideration in a special exam are limited. It is not possible to sit another special exam.
If you are absent from your final AND special exam, the possible outcomes are aegrotat pass or original mark. An aegrotat pass may be awarded if your internal marks meet the eligibility criteria. If you are not eligible for an aegrotat pass your original mark will stand.