Inadmissible
Dear $FORENAME,
I am sorry to hear of your circumstances.
I am writing to you further to your submission of an Exceptional Circumstances Claim,
$CLAIMNO of $CLDATE. I have to inform you that the circumstances stated in your claim do
not constitute an admissible case and therefore do not come under the remit of the
Exceptional Circumstances Sub-Committee. Claims for Exceptional Circumstances will be
considered if the circumstances are sudden, unforeseen and temporarily affect performance
in assessment. No further evidence may be submitted in support of you claim for the
following assessments:
$REJASSMNT
Please refer to the Examination and Assessment Regulations Handbook (regulations 1.7
and 2.7) for further information about Exceptional Circumstances Claims. The Exceptional
Circumstances claims FAQs should answer any specific questions that you have. Both
documents are available at:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/adqe/standards/examsandassessment
Examples of inadmissible cases and evidence (with no further opportunity to submit
evidence) (extract from regulation 2.7.6(iii)(c))
- circumstances that you could have reasonably foreseen or prevented (such as suspension,
intoxication or conviction for illegal activity) - minor illness or ailment (cold, minor allergy) holiday arrangements - wedding arrangements - financial issues - personal computer/data
loss and/ or printer problems - jury service
There is no right of appeal against the decision regarding your evidence. This does not affect
your right to appeal against the decision of the Progression and Award Board after your
results are published. Information and guidance on the appeals process is available via the
following web page: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/ogs/complaintsappeals/academic
I am copying this message to your Director of Student Experience, as a member of the
Exceptional Circumstances Sub-Committee.
Yours sincerely,
Academic Development and Quality Enhancement Office
If you have a query after reading the FAQs found at:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/adqe/standards/examsandassessment/ec
You could contact the following:
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discuss any concerns you may have about your academic progress- Please contact your
School Office to make an appointment.
It may also be helpful to talk to a Student Life Advisor in the Student Life Centre if you
require personal support. The Student Life Centre is located in Bramber House, tel: (01273)
876767; email studentlifecentre@sussex.ac.uk.
The Student Support Unit is the specialist service for students with declared disabilities. If
you think you may have an ongoing/longer term condition please contact the disability
advisors to discuss any support which may be available.
Student Support Unit
Ground Floor, Bramber House
Refectory Road BN1 9QU
T 01273 877466
E studentsupport@sussex.ac.uk
For procedural or technical queries please contact Mec.Chair@sussex.ac.uk