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For further details on ANU assessment policy, see the Examinations Policy. Examinations at the ANUMany, but not all, undergraduate and postgraduate courses have examinations as a method of assessment. If your course has an examination, this will be listed on the assessment information for the course, which is available in the course handbook and will also have been given to you by your lecturer or course coordinator at the start of the course. Examinations at the ANU can take a variety of formats (including long essays, short essays, practical work, multiple choice or a combination of these) and can be worth a different percentage of the total assessment for the course. There is no standard time length for an examination at the ANU. Cheating or misconduct in examinations (such as taking in notes to a closed book examination, or copying off another student's paper) is not permitted and risks being excluded from the University. Refer to the Discipline Rules for further information. When are examinations held?There are two examination periods each year, in June and November. Some courses also hold mid-semester examinations, which your lecturer or course coordinator will tell you about at the start of the course. You should be aware of the assessment date before you plan any travel that might prevent you attending your examination.
How can I find out when and where my examinations are?Examinations are held in a number of locations across the University, in generally in two sessions (morning session and afternoon session). Your lecturer or course coordinator will tell you when and where your examination is to be held, or you can find out from the examination timetable website. How can I find out what materials are permitted in my examination?In some examinations, certain materials, such as a calculator or dictionary may be allowed. Your lecturer or course coordinator will tell you what you will be able to take into the examination. You can also find out what materials you can take into the examination by reviewing the examination timetable website. Special Consideration, Special Examination Arrangements and Special ExaminationsThe University wishes to ensure that all students are assessed fairly and adequately in all courses. If you feel that there are special circumstances, such as personal reasons, illness or disability, that may affect your performance in examinations, you may be eligible to apply for 1. special consideration, 2. special examination arrangements or 3. a special examination. 1.'Special Consideration'- A student who considers that his or her academic performance has been adversely affected by illness or other cause during the period of studies to which an examination relates may apply for Special Consideration. Further, if you attend your examination and are ill during it, please alert the invigilator at once. To apply for Special Consideration, submit an Application for Special Consideration to your College. Instructions for submitting the application, including required documentation, can be found on the form. 2.'Special Examination Arrangements' - A student with a temporary or chronic disability who has dealt with the University's Disability Services Centre in relation to his or her disability may request the Centre to determine special examination arrangements. For example, if you had broken your writing arm you may be permitted use of a scribe, or if you have a permanent disability, such as being visually impaired, you may be granted the use of a computer. To apply for Special Examination Arrangements, you will need to collect a Special Examination Arrangements form from the Examinations and Graduations Office. You will need to submit the completed form, along with supporting documentation, at least 10 days before your scheduled examination.
3.'Special Examinations' - Students who are unable to attend an examination may apply to sit a special examination by lodging an Application for Special Examination form with the College (no later than 72 hours after the scheduled timing of the examination). Please note, strict guidelines surround the approval of such examinations. For further information, please contact your College. For advice on special consideration, special examination arrangements or special examinations, you may wish to see the Disability Services Centre, the Dean of Students or the ANU Students' Associate (ANUSA) or Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA). Supplementary ExaminationsIf your final mark in a course is between 45-49 inclusive, you may be graded as 'PX'. This means you are being offered a supplementary assessment, which you will need to take to pass the course. You have seven working days from when results are released to notify your College that you wish to take up the invitation for supplementary assessment. If you don't take the supplementary assessment, or if you fail the supplementary, you will fail the course. If you do undertake the supplementary assessment and pass it, then your result for the course will be 50 PS (Pass at a Supplementary Examination). Please refer to the Examination Rules for the details of when supplementary examinations are offered and the requirements. |
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