You need to complete the online Special Consideration Application form and follow the prompt to submit your Professional Authority Form at the time of submission.
The Professional Authority Form needs to be completed by a registered medical provider such as a hospital, doctor, dentist (emergency appointments only), psychiatrist, or psychologist. UTS College doesn’t accept documents from alternative medical practitioners such as pharmacists, herbal practitioners, acupuncturists, Chinese therapists, massage therapists, iridologist, psychics, etc.
For non-health related matter, supporting documents must be issued on official letterhead from a funeral director, minister of religion, or other professional/official body, and clearly indicate:
- The details of the circumstances
- The impact on your ability to complete an assessment/exam
- The duration of the circumstances (include and start and end date)
- A physical signature and contact number of an appropriate authority
- The date the supporting document was issued
Important Notes:
- Supporting document will not be accepted if any of the details listed above are missing. Backdated medical certificates, receipts for medical fees, and medical certificates purchased online or from friends will not be accepted.
- Special consideration applications will be refused if the documentation provided does not support your claims.
- Any supporting document that is in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation performed by a NAATI-accredited translator.
Knowingly making false or misleading claims of extenuating circumstances or altering or falsifying any documentary evidence (e.g. medical certificate, professional authority form, or other supporting documentation) may be considered an act of student misconduct and may be dealt with in accordance with the Non-Academic Misconduct policy.