Mitigating Circumstances

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Student Experience

"Applying for mitigation was a really simple procedure. I had to have a meeting with my CPT & fill in an online form. I received a message back straight away from the university offering support services & acknowledging that they had received my application. This really alleviated a lot of stress around my exams during a really difficult time. I felt supported & more able to focus on my studies."

- Phase 3 MBChB student

What are they?

1. Significant (more than a minor impact on the student)

2. Unexpected (no prior knowledge of the event)

3. Unpreventable (no reasonable steps the student could have taken to prevent the event)

4. Relevant (must be able to link the event, & its impact, to the period for which their claim is being made)

5. Corroborated (independently verifiable, & evidence must meet the University requirements)

How to apply?

Meet with their PT or CPT to make them aware of the situation, & their intent to apply for mitigating circumstances.
Student submit their circumstances on Tabula & include:

Details of the impact on the student: When, how, what?
What was the impact on them around 3 weeks before & during exams/engagement criteria deadline.
Supporting statement from their PT or CPT, following the initial meeting - here is a blank copyLink opens in a new window.
Evidence of the circumstance & impact - here are examples & their relevant evidence.Link opens in a new window