Important Note: From Semester 2 2023, the former “Special Consideration” process is no longer an option. Adjustments to your course assessments on the basis of extenuating circumstances are now captured and applied through the Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA) or the Assessment Extension Request Form.
Extension or Extenuating Circumstances? Not sure which form you need?
It can be confusing to determine which process you need to follow if you find yourself having difficulties completing an assessment on time. See the examples and flow chart below to help determine when to submit an Extension Request Form or an ECA.
Please note that you can only use one form per assessment item—you cannot apply for both an Assessment Extension and an ECA for a single assessment item. For example:
- You have an assessment worth 50% and you need an extension of 5 days. Submit an Extension Request Form.
- You have an assessment worth 10% and you need an extension of 12 days. Submit an Extension Request Form.
- You have an assessment worth 25% and you need an extension of 10 days. Submit an Extenuating Circumstances Application.
- You are unable to sit an exam. Submit an Extenuating Circumstances Application.
Assessment Extensions
The assessment extension process is managed by the ANU College of Engineering Computing and Cybernetics. Please complete this form for any COMP, ENGN, CECS or CYBN coded courses.
This process is only applicable for an assessment item that is:
- not an exam, and
- worth less than 20% of the course, or
- the extension request is for less than 10 working days.
Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA)
The ECA process is managed by the ANU Division of Student Administration and Academic Services. Please complete this form through ISIS for any course.
The ECA process is only applicable for an assessment item that is
- an exam, or
- worth at least 20% of the course, and
- the extension request is for at least 10 working days.
You can only apply for an ECA once per assessment item. For more information on Extenuating Circumstances Applications please visit Extenuating Circumstances Application—ANU. Make sure you also check the guidelines for what makes an acceptable ECA.
Extenuating Circumstances Application
Late submission of assessments in CECC courses
Please ensure that you refer to each course outline for the courses you are enrolled in every semester to determine whether late submission of assessment items is permitted within that specific course. Some CECC courses permit late submission (with appropriate late penalties), while others do not permit late submission at all (unless a formal assessment extension is approved).
There is a University-wide policy on; extension of assessment due dates and times, the late submission of work without an extension, and associated penalties. These matters are addressed in clauses 22 to 28 of the Policy: Student assessment (coursework). The procedures governing the application of this policy are set out in the Procedure: Student assessment (coursework) clauses 7 to 24.
These guidelines apply to all undergraduate and graduate coursework in the ANU College of Engineering Computing and Cybernetics. They outline the steps to be followed by a student seeking an extension for an assessment task within a course. These guidelines align with the ANU Policy: Student Assessment (coursework).
Where an extension is approved, the revised due date and submission time is provided in writing. For the period covered by the extension, no penalty will apply.
Examinations
Your assessments and examinations take up a large part of your time at the ANU. Ensuring that you are well prepared is the key to your success.
- Exam Conduct - explains what is expected of you when you attend an exam.
- Deferred Exams - explains how to apply for a deferred exam and when to lodge your application.
- Log into ISIS to view your final course results.
- ANU grading scale - explains what your grade means.
- Appealing a result - explains under what circumstances and you can appeal your final results and how to do so.
- Academic progress for Coursework students - explains what constitutes satisfactory academic performance and what happens if you fail to meet these expectations.
Viewing exam papers
Students who wish to view examination script books must contact the course convenor to request a time to view the exam. If there are a large number of requests, then Student Services may set up viewing times. Students will be advised and required to register their attendance at these sessions. Only one viewing of an exam paper is permitted per course per semester.
Please note that exam script viewing is a formal examination event and the following rules apply:
- Please bring your ANU student identification card with you to view exams. No other form of identification will be accepted.
- Student only allowed to view their own exam script.
- No phone, iPads, laptops, bags, paper or pens (if you require a remark a form and pen will be provided).
- No talking/discussion during viewing session.
- Multiple choice answer sheets are not available for viewing.
Any questions regarding the marking of the examination paper must be directed to the course convener.
Assessment Appeal
If you consider the final published result of a course to be inappropriate or incorrect, you may appeal the outcome.
Prior to your appeal:
We encourage you to seek advice from an independent person knowledgeable about the process and aware of potential outcomes. The Dean of Students and the ANU Student Association (ANUSA) are available to provide you with advice. Depending on your circumstances, Student Safety and Wellbeing, ANU Counselling or Accessibility may be able to provide assistance.
Please refer to ANU Assessment Appeal Policy for detailed information or contact CECC Student Services if you need assistance.