ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS

2013/14

Any candidate with particular examination needs may apply to the Proctors (through the College) for approval of alternative examination arrangements. This may be because of a disability, a specific learning difficulty (dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc), or another medical condition. It may also be for reasons of faith, for example if a candidate is unable to take papers because ofreligious festivals, or if he or she is fasting.Students are asked to complete the short form overleaf to alert the College to their needs. If no form is returned, we will assume that students have no particular needs. Please note that it will not always be possible to make arrangements at short notice.

Ramadan

The University has specifically asked colleges to bring to the attention of their students that the expected start date of the month of Ramadan in 2014 is 28 June, which is Saturday of Week 9 of Trinity term. Written exams may be set on this day and following days; final schedules are not released until approximately five weeks before the examinations, but departments whose students sat exams in this period in 2013 included:

  • Graduate Entry Medicine
  • International Development
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Saïd Business School
  • School of Geography and the Environment
  • Social Policy and Intervention
  • Sociology.

We recommend that students on taught programmes who intend to fast during Ramadan and who feel this may affect their exam performance indicate this on the form overleaf so that we are able to provide further information about possible alternative arrangements which might be made if required. This is not obligatory but will enable the college to help you nearer the time.

Data handling

Any information given on this form will be shared only with members of staff in the College Office. In order to apply for alternative arrangements it will be necessary to share information with the University, but you will be contacted further about this before anything progresses.

If you have any queries about this, please contact the Student Administrator, .

ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS 2013/14

Name: ………………………………………………………………………………

Programme of study: ……………………………………………………………

Do you have a disability or other medical condition which GTC should be aware of? Yes No

If yes, please give brief details:

Do you think you will require alternative examination arrangements?

YesNo

If yes, please give brief details of reason:

Have you ever had alternative examination arrangements made previously? Yes No

If yes, please give brief details:

Thank you for completing this form. Please return it to Alison Franklin’s tray in the Lodge. If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions, she will be in touch for more information.