We wish all coursework students the best of luck for your exams! We’ve got lots of useful information to help your exams run as smoothly as possible.
Special consideration for exams
If you’re unwell, injured or experience some type of misadventure and you’re unable to sit an exam, you can apply for special consideration.
You’ll need suitable documentation as proof. If you’re unwell, you will need an AHPRA-certified medical practitioner (such as a GP or psychologist) to complete a Professional Practitioner Certificate dated for the date of the exam. For other issues, get documentation that proves you were unable to attend the exam. Remember that all applications for special consideration must be supported by external documentation.
Special consideration applications must be submitted within 3 working days of your exam. If you need help or advice, contact our free, professional casework service.
If you’re affected by events overseas
If you have been impacted by genocide, conflict or natural disaster happening overseas, you’re eligible to apply for special consideration for your exams. Contact our casework service for advice.
Find out more about the support available to you.
If you become ill during your exam
University policy says that once you begin an exam you will be considered ‘fit to sit’. If you start the exam feeling okay, but become unwell during the exam, you can still apply for special consideration if you see a doctor immediately after your exam and get a medical certificate.
For further advice contact our casework service.
Make sure to bring the right ID
The University checks photo IDs for all in-person supervised exams, and won’t accept digital Usyd student cards – only physical student cards are accepted. All physical passports are accepted, as well as all forms of Australian driver licences and proof of age cards (digital and physical). No photocopies or screenshots are accepted. Find out more about IDs for exams.
What to do if you receive a blue slip
If an invigilator believes you may have broken exam rules, you may receive a ‘blue slip’ – a piece of paper documenting what occurred.
If this happens, it’s best to try to stay calm and focus on the remainder of your exam. Rest assured that you will have the opportunity to tell your side of the story.
If you receive a blue slip, contact our casework service for advice and support.
Exam adjustments for students with a registered disability
If you’re registered with Inclusion and Disability Services and have adjustments for exams included in your academic plan (like extended exam time or extra toilet breaks), make sure you notify the exam invigilator about your adjustments before the start of the exam.
Check out the Exam Ready program
Events include:
- Free breakfasts, hot drinks, fruit and snacks at all Usyd libraries
- Free meals for USU members from the USU Food Truck
- Study, yoga and movement sessions
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