How To Report Extenuating Circumstances (And Why)

1. how to report
extenuating
circumstances
(and why)

2. What are
extenuating circumstances?
Reporting ECs:
Extenuating circumstances (“ECS”) are external factors outside
your control which affect your ability to:
• study
• work on assessments
• submit assessments
• take exams; or
• perform to the best of your ability in exams

3. What ECs can you report?
Reporting ECs:
You can (and in some cases should) report any of the
following if they affect your ability to study:
• Significant personal issues
• Health problems
• Bereavement
IT issues and financial problems will not usually be accepted
as ECS.
Talk to advice|su for more guidance on what you can report

4. Why should you report ECs?
• Reporting ECs:
• If you need a time extension.
• If you have been ill and missed an exam
• To ask that your circumstances be considered by the
Board of Examiners
• To ask that you be allowed to delay an assessment
• To request a concession such as a repeat of a year or to
interrupt yourstudies

5. When should you report?
• If you need a time extension, apply before the hand-in
deadline
• For consideration by the Board of Examiners, look out for
deadlines published by your School
• If you have been ill and missed an exam, see a doctor
that day and report within 48 hours
• Consult your Hub or advice|su about applying for
concessions

6. How do I report ECs?
• Complete an EC form
• Give full details of the problem, when it happened and
what the impact on you was
• Provide supporting evidence, for example a medical
certificate, unless it is your first extension request of the
year
advice|su can help you with guidance and support. Look out
for our EC workshops in the run up to exams or drop in to
see us