Exam adjustments

The following information is for students who have a Learning Access Plan (LAP) with exam adjustments

Exam adjustments for all exams/tests/quizzes are to be arranged by teaching staff, rather than by AccessAbility Services
If you have adjustments for exams/tests/quizzes on a LAP, you are to request these adjustments with your course coordinator at least 2 weeks BEFORE the exam/test/quiz
The extension adjustment may be used if you cannot sit a mid-trimester exam/test/quiz at the scheduled time
For all centrally scheduled exams, refer to the deferred exam process

Contact must be made to AccessAbility Services prior to the cut-off date, which is the Friday of Week 9
You will receive a standard timetable at timetable release date, and a personalised timetable (including adjustments) prior to the exam period. It is your responsibility to be familiar with these details
Requests for additions or amendments to exam adjustments cannot be made directly to the Examinations Office. Such requests should always be directed to AccessAbility Services

Exam arrangements are valid for the term of the LAP
The valid term is outlined at the top of the LAP
You will be notified by email when you are no longer eligible for exam adjustments and you will be encouraged to contact AccessAbility Services
Not reading emails is not grounds for granting special consideration or a deferred exam
To contact AccessAbility Services, phone 07 5430 1226, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au, or book an AccessAbility Services Call Back through Student Hub

Make sure you understand and comply with the procedures that apply to University examinations
Time limits must be strictly adhered to, taking into account any extra time allocated on a LAP
Other students must not be disturbed or distracted. When moving inside or outside the exam venue (if relevant to your alternative exam arrangements), create as little disturbance or distraction as possible, in consideration of other students completing their exams

The UniSC Student Expectations and Responsibilities apply
Be respectful towards all university staff members who are assisting with the exam sitting
Maintain confidentiality and be respectful towards other students

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are confident with using assistive technology prior to using the software in an exam setting
AccessAbility Services is unable to respond to short-notice requests for the use of assistive technology

If you need further assistance, please contact AccessAbility Services. Do not contact the Examinations Office.

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