Student support

This form is used for the purpose of assessing absences from compulsory classes (e.g. tutorial, practical). This form must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

HMNS absentee form (PDF, 360.6 KB)

HMNS School assessment guidelines

Extensions are considered in line with the UQ Assessment PPL 3.10.02 and in reference to the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Guidelines.

Extensions are not a remedy for students experiencing more significant interruptions to study. Students with chronic conditions are advised to contact a Disability Adviser.

The School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences uses the following guidelines in the consideration of extension requests. The School has discretion in deciding whether to grant an extension or not. If you are uncertain of your eligibility, you should contact the School.

Note: Extensions will generally not be granted past the anticipated release of assessment results.

1. If the basis of the application is a medical condition, applications should be accompanied by a medical certificate obtained on or before the assessment item due date.
   • The illness should be within the period three weeks prior to the advertised due date of the assignment (medical certificates for extended retrospective periods of illness will not be accepted, except in exceptional circumstances).
   • If the illness occurs within less than two days before the due date, evidence of satisfactory progress is required and may impact duration of extension (if approved).
      
2. If the basis of the application is some other circumstance, it must be accompanied by a statutory declaration and
   • the circumstances should have occurred within the period three weeks prior to the advertised due date of the assignment.
   • If the circumstances occur within less than two days before the due date, evidence of satisfactory progress is required and may impact duration of extension (if approved).
   • The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of disruption caused by the circumstances, and typically be no more than two weeks in duration.
     
     Note: Students who are not able to provide evidence of adequate progress on their assessment task may have their extension application refused.
      
3. Applications made based on an SAP(D) will only be considered for one extension request per assessment task. Unless a provision for duration is clearly stated in the SAP(D), extensions will not exceed seven calendar days. Unless an SAP(D) clearly states a provision for multiple extensions to assessment due dates, subsequent requests for extension on the basis of a SAP(D) will need to include additional supporting documentation.
   
   For example:
   • medical certificate provided by a registered medical practitioner, registered nurse, or registered pharmacist, or
   • a statement from a counsellor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.

Further information regarding the extension application process is available at my.UQ.

For urgent support and counselling please call the UQ Counselling and Crisis line at any time on 1300 851 998.

If you are experiencing difficulties impacting your ability to study, contact a HMNS student adviser for help.