Students who are too ill to write an examination or are suffering domestic affliction are generally urged not to write an examination. Such re-writes will be offered the next time the examination is given. These requests must be submitted within five working days of the end of the examination period. Students must not wait to learn of their performance in courses to submit such requests. These requests are always referred to the department or program for comment whether a rewrite is warranted.
Many students actually perform better than they have all year long.
Only those who show a significant discrepancy fron their normsl test performsnce are usually offered the opportunity to rewrite an examination. Late petitions and requests for deferred examinations based on travel, employment or personal plans will not be considered. Petitions must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Students who are too ill to report to the Registrar's Office should contact their College immediately by telephone or in writing. The Committee on Standing has the authority to grant deferred examinations to students who have submitted satisfactory documentation, e.g., the U of T Medical Certificate, to support the reasons for their inability to attend a final examination.