University misjudgement of special Cons
Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my third year at the University of Southampton and I’m reaching out for some advice regarding a situation with my special considerations.
I submitted a special considerations request due to an unexpected flare-up of a pre-existing condition, which led to an extension for one of my assignments. Unfortunately, my special cons didn't reach my lecturer before grades were released. As a result, my work was marked under the assumption that I was in good health at the time, and I ended up receiving a grade of 40%.
After results were published, my special considerations request was rejected. However, university policy states that flare-ups of pre-existing conditions can be considered, which is exactly what I was experiencing. I reapplied, asking for my grade to be removed and for an average mark to be calculated instead, but was told this isn’t possible since I technically passed the module.
The issue is that I only just passed. This module is worth 45 credits out of the 120 for the year, and third year contributes 70% to my final grade. Since I passed, I also can’t retake the module, so it feels like I’m being forced to graduate with a 2:2 or potentially even a third due to a communication breakdown between my lecturer and the faculty.
Has anyone dealt with something similar, or does anyone have any advice on how to move forward? I’d really appreciate any help.
I’m currently in my third year at the University of Southampton and I’m reaching out for some advice regarding a situation with my special considerations.
I submitted a special considerations request due to an unexpected flare-up of a pre-existing condition, which led to an extension for one of my assignments. Unfortunately, my special cons didn't reach my lecturer before grades were released. As a result, my work was marked under the assumption that I was in good health at the time, and I ended up receiving a grade of 40%.
After results were published, my special considerations request was rejected. However, university policy states that flare-ups of pre-existing conditions can be considered, which is exactly what I was experiencing. I reapplied, asking for my grade to be removed and for an average mark to be calculated instead, but was told this isn’t possible since I technically passed the module.
The issue is that I only just passed. This module is worth 45 credits out of the 120 for the year, and third year contributes 70% to my final grade. Since I passed, I also can’t retake the module, so it feels like I’m being forced to graduate with a 2:2 or potentially even a third due to a communication breakdown between my lecturer and the faculty.
Has anyone dealt with something similar, or does anyone have any advice on how to move forward? I’d really appreciate any help.
Reply 1
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I'm unsure how this happens, to be honest, but provided you got the application in on time this is a procedural, administrative error and basically every institution in the UK will allow appeals on procedural grounds.
The only possible caveat us that when MCs are accepted, many institutions do not intervene unless there is a fail or near miss fail. Yoir AA/PT will know more about this.
You need to look atnthe possibility of appeal. Go to your SU as a matter of urgency.
The only possible caveat us that when MCs are accepted, many institutions do not intervene unless there is a fail or near miss fail. Yoir AA/PT will know more about this.
You need to look atnthe possibility of appeal. Go to your SU as a matter of urgency.
Reply 2
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by bellakilshawHi everyone,
I’m currently in my third year at the University of Southampton and I’m reaching out for some advice regarding a situation with my special considerations.
I submitted a special considerations request due to an unexpected flare-up of a pre-existing condition, which led to an extension for one of my assignments. Unfortunately, my special cons didn't reach my lecturer before grades were released. As a result, my work was marked under the assumption that I was in good health at the time, and I ended up receiving a grade of 40%.
After results were published, my special considerations request was rejected. However, university policy states that flare-ups of pre-existing conditions can be considered, which is exactly what I was experiencing. I reapplied, asking for my grade to be removed and for an average mark to be calculated instead, but was told this isn’t possible since I technically passed the module.
The issue is that I only just passed. This module is worth 45 credits out of the 120 for the year, and third year contributes 70% to my final grade. Since I passed, I also can’t retake the module, so it feels like I’m being forced to graduate with a 2:2 or potentially even a third due to a communication breakdown between my lecturer and the faculty.
Has anyone dealt with something similar, or does anyone have any advice on how to move forward? I’d really appreciate any help.
I’m currently in my third year at the University of Southampton and I’m reaching out for some advice regarding a situation with my special considerations.
I submitted a special considerations request due to an unexpected flare-up of a pre-existing condition, which led to an extension for one of my assignments. Unfortunately, my special cons didn't reach my lecturer before grades were released. As a result, my work was marked under the assumption that I was in good health at the time, and I ended up receiving a grade of 40%.
After results were published, my special considerations request was rejected. However, university policy states that flare-ups of pre-existing conditions can be considered, which is exactly what I was experiencing. I reapplied, asking for my grade to be removed and for an average mark to be calculated instead, but was told this isn’t possible since I technically passed the module.
The issue is that I only just passed. This module is worth 45 credits out of the 120 for the year, and third year contributes 70% to my final grade. Since I passed, I also can’t retake the module, so it feels like I’m being forced to graduate with a 2:2 or potentially even a third due to a communication breakdown between my lecturer and the faculty.
Has anyone dealt with something similar, or does anyone have any advice on how to move forward? I’d really appreciate any help.
What’s important is the official policies and guidelines students have to follow, if you formally submitted your circumstances in line with what you are expected to do then you have a very good chance of successful appeal if you did not then you will probably struggle to get this changed (the reality is universities have to ensure the rigor & integrity of the university classification system).
I would go through all the guidelines & regulations on the universities websites as well as gather all the communications, then go speak to your students union and formally appeal.
Reply 3
Hello @bellakilshaw,
I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to you and sorry that we have only just seen this post!
Some support systems that may be able to help are the SUSU advice centre, the student hub and speaking with your personal academic tutor.
Good luck and I hope you manage to get this sorted.
Poppy, 2nd Year Psychology
I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to you and sorry that we have only just seen this post!
Some support systems that may be able to help are the SUSU advice centre, the student hub and speaking with your personal academic tutor.
Good luck and I hope you manage to get this sorted.
Poppy, 2nd Year Psychology
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