Accepted causes and supporting documentation

Accepted causes

• acute illness – e.g. hospital admission, serious injury, severe asthma, severe anxiety or depression. This does not include minor illness such as a mild cold.
• loss or bereavement – e.g. death of a relative, or family relationship breakdown.
• hardship/trauma – e.g. victim of crime, sudden loss of income or employment, or severe disruption to domestic arrangements.
• service obligations – e.g. military or jury service or emergency services such as the Country Fire Authority
• participation in a key sporting event – e.g. elite athlete registered with Monash Sport's athlete support program who are participating in an event

Supporting documentation

Applications for special consideration will only be considered when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

Medical certificates/professional practitioner statements must confirm that the student was unfit to sit the examination on the relevant date or unable to complete work for assessment on or before the relevant date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Where possible, it is also recommended that reasons why the student was unfit are outlined, particularly in circumstances where only one day is excused.

Acceptable evidence should include detailed documentation from professionals who are registered with a professional body, such as social workers, medical practitioners, lawyers, and psychologists.