Resources - Disadvantage and Special Consideration
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This page contains relevant information and resources for students who are concerned that they may be at a disadvantage and wish to obtain special consideration for their studies.
Speaking to a Counsellor can help you deal with any psychological or emotional issues which may be impeding your studies. A Counsellor will also be able to verify whether you have been disadvantaged by these issues and assist you in applying for special consideration.
The following is taken from Swinburne's Special Consideration Policy, Section 8 Special Consideration/ Examination Issues.
"To be eligible for Special Consideration students must show that their studies have been adversely affected by illness, misadventure or other extraordinary cause or circumstance reasonably beyond their control. All applications will be considered only where one of these grounds has been shown...
"All applications for special consideration
must be submitted on the University's Special Consideration form.
If the application for special consideration is made on medical
grounds, the form must be completed, stamped and signed by a medical
authority.
"If the application for special consideration is made on other
grounds, supporting documentation such as a Police report or letter
from a counsellor must be attached to the form..."
Time limits also apply in lodging applications for special consideration.
The best solution is to make sure you get the support you need for any difficulties that are affecting your studies as soon as they arise, so that your academic results will not be affected. Your Teacher/Lecturer may also be able to help you out with regard assignment extensions or exemptions, so it is worth speaking with them about your difficulties as well.
The following resources may be helpful for you.
Swinburne University Services and Resources
- Student Development and Counselling - For one-on-one counselling to help you overcome any psychological or emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that are affecting your studies.
- Ask George - For all Swinburne enrolment and course-related enquiries.
- Disability Services - Swinburne information about disability and how any resulting disadvantage can be reduced or avoided. Applications for consideration of disadvantage are also processed through disability services.
- Student Equity - A good place to start if you have a concern about being treated unfairly at Swinburne.
- Student Finance - Financial burdens and strains placed on Swinburne students can often be managed with assistance from the financial advisor located on your campus.
- Swinburne Indigenous Programs - Provides quality support services to Indigenous people undertaking university level studies and TAFE courses.
- Swinburne Policies and Procedures - Information on Swinburne's policies and procedures.
- SSAA - Provides a number of important services to students, including Orientation, Academic Advocacy and Advice, Social and Cultural Activities, Clubs and Societies, Student Publications and the Night Bus.