EAP - Application for Special Consideration

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) students can apply for special consideration when they cannot take an exam. Reasons include:

If you are sick or have mental health issues
If you have an unavoidable employment, family or cultural commitment
If you have to unexpectedly care for a family member

See the Special Consideration Guidelines for full details.

Instructions

You must:

Apply within 7 days of the exam
Apply before you receive your results
Submit evidence to support your application (ie: doctor's certificate)

Special consideration is NOT automatically granted but is decided based on the evidence supplied.

Make sure:

Your student number, class number, and full name are included
The assessment you are applying for is stated (ie: writing, listening, etc.)
Additional supporting documents are attached (ie: doctor's certificate)
Reasons for special consideration are included

If you require assistance, you can:
- Email rmitup.special.consideration@rmit.edu.au
- Look at the Special Consideration Guidelines in the Student Life Shell on Canvas under Special Consideration

Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. These applications must contain a detailed explanation of the reasons for being late, supported by documented evidence.

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Student Information

RMIT Student ID Number

Family Name (Surname)

Given Name
(as written in your passport)

Date of Birth

Current Class Name

Mobile Number

RMIT Student Email Address

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Please enter the full details of all assessments which you require special consideration for:

Assessment Skill

Select the module:

Module A (Weeks 1 - 5)Module B (Weeks 6 - 10)

Assessment Date

Did you complete the assessment?

YesNo

Requested adjustment

Deferred assessment (I have not / will not sit the assessment on the above date)Re-sit assessment (I sat the assessment on the above date but was not able to complete it due to illness) Alternative assessment

Additional Assessment

Do you want to apply for Special Consideration for another assessment?

YesNo

Assessment Two

Enter the details for the second assessment for which you require special consideration

Assessment Skill

Select the module:

Module A (Weeks 1 - 5)Module B (Weeks 6 - 10)

Assessment Date

Did you complete the assessment?

YesNo

Requested adjustment

Deferred assessment (I have not / will not sit the assessment on the above date)Re-sit assessment (I sat the assessment on the above date but was not able to complete it due to illness) Alternative assessment

Additional Assessment

Do you want to apply for Special Consideration for another assessment?

YesNo

Assessment Three

Enter the details for the third assessment for which you require special consideration.

Assessment Skill

Select the module:

Module A (Weeks 1 - 5)Module B (Weeks 6 - 10)

Assessment Date

Did you complete the assessment?

YesNo

Requested adjustment

Deferred assessment (I have not / will not sit the assessment on the above date)Re-sit assessment (I sat the assessment on the above date but was not able to complete it due to illness) Alternative assessment

Additional Assessment

Do you want to apply for Special Consideration for another assessment?

YesNo

Assessment Four

Enter the details for the forth assessment for which you require special consideration

Assessment Skill

Select the module:

Module A (Weeks 1 - 5)Module B (Weeks 6 - 10)

Assessment Date

Did you complete the assessment?

YesNo

Requested adjustment

Deferred assessment (I have not / will not sit the assessment on the above date)Re-sit assessment (I sat the assessment on the above date but was not able to complete it due to illness) Alternative assessment

Supporting Documents

Reason for Special Consideration application

Students can apply for special consideration on medical or non-medical grounds.

For medical grounds you must submit:

A Medical Impact Statement completed by a medical/health practitioner. Download a copy here.

OR

A medical certificate, which states the dates and severity of the impact of your condition.

For non-medical grounds you must submit:

A detailed statement with evidence (ie: police report) outlining the reasons for your application.

Why are you applying for special consideration?

Medical GroundsNon-medical Grounds

Medical Grounds - please upload your supporting documentation

Non-medical Grounds - please upload your supporting documentation

If you cannot provide your supporting documentation at this time, you have seven days from the date the application was received to provide supporting documentation.

Please submit additional supporting documentation to rmitup.special.consideration@rmit.edu.au

Student Declaration

Equitable Assessment Arrangement (EAA)

Students with ongoing conditions (ie: a hearing impairment) may apply for an Equitable Assessment Arrangement for their studies.

I currently have an Equitable Assessment Arrangement (EAA) in place:

YesNo

Student Agreement

By ticking the box below, you confirm that you have read and understand the following:

I have read and understand

I understand that:

My student email inbox must be able to receive emails (My inbox is not full).
The information I have included is true and correct.
RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) may need to confirm the information I have provided.
Decisions may be changed if information is incorrect or incomplete.
RMIT UP can contact my doctor and/or persons or organisations named in supporting information to confirm it is correct.
I may be asked to provide more specific information to support my application.
I give consent for my supporting documentation to be used in any application process.
It is my responsibility to provide sufficient evidence to support my special consideration application.
I understand that incomplete and unsupported applications will not be considered.
False or misleading information may lead to disciplinary action.