School of Pharmacy In-course Absence/Impairment Form

IN-COURSE ABSENCE/IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURES

PLEASE NOTE THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR FINAL EXAMINATIONS (instead use Application for Special Consideration in Final Examinations Form).

All in-course tests and assessments (including practicals and workshops) in Pharmacy that count towards your final mark are subject to University examination regulations (see University of Otago Calendar).
If you are unable to sit or are impaired during a test, or unable to attend a class that generates course marks please see below:
1. 1. If you were ill and attended the test or assessment or you could not attend at all:
    - Fill in this form and return it to Reception (7th floor) within 48 hours of the assessment.
    - A Health Declaration for Special Consideration must be completed and *Section B of this form must be filled out by your GP/Health Care provider.* This can be uploaded on this web form.
  2. If you consider that other factors beyond your control affected your performance or prevented you from sitting the test or assessment:
    - Fill in this web form within 48 hours of the assessment.
    - Attach documents of evidence on this web form (if you are not sure what is required please contact pharmacy.absence@otago.ac.nz or see Reception 7th floor).
2. If you know in advance that you have an important commitment (e.g bereavement of immediate family member or a national sporting commitment):
  - Fill in this web form at least two weeks before the assessment (unless there are exceptional circumstances).
  - Attach evidence of the event.
  - The School of Pharmacy will consider each application on a case by case basis.
3. If you believe you have a disability that will affect your performance:
  - Fill in this web form at least two weeks before the assessment (unless there are exceptional circumstances).
  - Contact Disability Information and Support
  - Attach a statement explaining your request and your disability.
The School will consider the information that you have provided. If more information is required you will be contacted by the School.
Each case will be considered on its merits and one of the following decided:
1. No action
  - If an absentee has not submitted a form, or the case is regarded as unacceptable, zero marks will be credited to the end-of-year mark for that test and no special compensation will be made at the final examination.
  - Students who sit and plead impairment but whose case is not accepted will carry their test marks forward without alteration.
2. Compensation
  - If an absence is considered acceptable, or impairment is recognised, the end-of-year contribution of the assessment may be adjusted.
3. Repeat assessments
  - Only in exceptional circumstances will there be a repeat assessment.
  - If the assessment is effectively the final examination, a repeat assessment may be provided but only if the case is fully supported by medical and/or other certificates.
If you are dissatisfied with a decision you may appeal by writing directly to the Dean within one week of the date on the letter of notification.

Fields marked with an * must be completed.

Personal information Family name* First/given name* Student email* Year* Group* ID number*

Your session details How many classes did you miss? (If more than 5, please complete another submission of this form)

Session 1

Session 1 codes for class 1 that you missed or were impaired in (e.g. PHCY263-W03, PHCY345-L02, PHCY472-W2)* Session date*