Exam adjustments

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

In-class (mid-semester) exams are any exams / quizzes / tests that are not held in the centrally scheduled examination period
Negotiate alternative arrangements (if needed) with your course coordinator A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE the exam
If the course coordinator cannot make the arrangements, notice must be made to AccessAbility Services AT LEAST FIVE WORKING DAYS prior to the exam date
Short-notice requests to arrange in-class (mid-semester) exam adjustments may not be able to be accommodated

Contact must be made to AccessAbility Services prior to the cut-off date, which is the Friday of Week 9
If you have a LAP with exam adjustments, you will receive a standard exam timetable in Week 8, and a personalised exam timetable, including exam adjustments, in Week 12 - it is your responsibility to be familiar with these details
Requests for additions or amendments to your 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 your 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 centrally scheduled University examinations
You must not disturb or distract other students
Time limits must be strictly adhered to, taking into account any extra time allocated on a LAP
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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