Exam Adjustments

It is crucial that support needs and examination adjustments are dealt with as early as possible in your University career. If you have a specific learning difficulty (SpLD) (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia) or another disability that may affect your ability to undertake assessment as prescribed, or suspect that you may have one, please consult the Disability Advisory Service as soon as possible to discuss your needs

Requests for exam adjustments for disability- related reasons (e.g. use of a word processor) must be submitted by Friday of Week 4 of:

Michaelmas term, except for Trinity term and Long Vacation examinations

Hilary term for Trinity term and Long Vacation examinations.

Suspending or Withdrawing from your Studies

Suspension of status pauses your degree – including your residence, fee liability, and the terms for which you may hold a particular status – until you are in a position to restart it

If you are a research student, you can apply to suspend for no fewer than one and no more than three terms at any one time. Taught students can only suspend their studies for three terms (one year) at a time. There are also limits to how long you can suspend over the entire period of your degree. For research students, this is a total of six terms (two years), while taught students can suspend for the number of terms your course would typically take, for example three terms for students on a one-year course. If you are considering suspension, you should get in touch with the Academic Office and your academic department as soon as possible, as swift action is often required in the best interests of your health and wellbeing

Registering for Exams

Students are responsible for entering their names for University Examinations through Student Self-Service at the times given in the Examination Regulations. There is a charge for late exam entry The Examination Regulations are available on the University website. University Cards must be shown when sitting examinations.

Other Academic Problems

If you have problems in your Department – with your supervisor or your course – Linacre can help you negotiate a solution. As soon as a problem emerges, you should speak to your College Advisor and/or to the Senior Tutor.

Keep you details up to date in student selfserve to make these processes easier