SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
PROCESS FOR MISSED TESTS
What do I do if I miss a test in my Sociology course?
Students who miss a test due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g. illness or an accident) can
request that the Department grant them special consideration. You must present your case to the
Department (not the instructor) by completing an online Special Consideration Request at:
https://utmapp.utm.utoronto.ca/SpecialRequest
Note: The system only supports Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox for the time being.
Original supporting documentation (e.g. medical certificate, accident report) is to be brought to Joanna
Trochanowski, Undergraduate Assistant in the Sociology Department, Room 3220, Davis Building or
submitted in the drop-box located outside the Sociology office.
Note: ROSI declarations are not accepted as supporting documentation.
Deadlines
You have up to one (1) week from the date of the missed test to submit your request and supporting
documentation. (Late requests will NOT be considered without a "letter of explanation" as to why
the request is late.)
Decisions
A departmental committee evaluates each request, and provides the Undergraduate Assistant with the
decision. You will be contacted by the Undergraduate Assistant who will inform you of the decision.
This will be in the form of an email sent to your utoronto email account.
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure your email account is working and able to receive
emails. Claims that a departmental decision was not received will NOT be considered as a
reason for further consideration. Contact the Undergraduate Assistant should you NOT receive
notification of your decision within 1 week of submission.
Make-up Tests
If your request is APPROVED and a make-up test is required, you will write the make-up test on the
designated date selected by the department (as indicated in the course syllabus) and applies to all
Sociology courses.
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Reweighting of Grades
If your request is APPROVED and a make-up test is not available, a reweighting of your
grades will apply. Feel free to contact your instructor on how your marks will be reweighted.
Medical Documentation
Medical certificates
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/sites/files/registrar/public/shared/pdfs/forms/medcert_web.pdf
MUST include the statement "This Student was unable to write the test on date(s) for medical
reasons". Documentation MUST show that the physician was consulted within ONE day of the test
date. A statement merely confirming a report of illness made by the student is NOT acceptable.
What do I do if I miss a final exam in my Sociology course?
You must petition to the Office of the Registrar if you miss a final exam. You are also advised to make
yourself aware of University regulations concerning final exams.
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/current-students/petitions
It is your responsibility to follow the appropriate procedures and submit requests for special
consideration on time. Failure to do so may result in the committee denying your request.
Should you require further information regarding Special Considerations, please contact the Academic
Counsellor at:
Julie Waters
Academic Counsellor
Room 3218, Davis Building
Telephone: 905-569-4288
email: julie.waters@utoronto.ca
The University of Toronto respects your privacy. The information on this form is collected pursuant to section 2(14) of the University of Toronto
Act, 1971. It is collected for the purpose of administering accommodations for academic purposes based on medical grounds. The
department will maintain a record of all medical certificates received. At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
If you have questions, please refer to www.utoronto.ca/privacy or contact the University’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Office at 416-946-5835. Address: Room 201, McMurrich Bldg., 12 Queen’s Park Crescent, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1.
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