Academic concessions for Non-Degree Studies

An academic concession is an accommodation made for a student who has been unable to fulfill course requirements due to extenuating circumstances. 

You may be eligible for an academic concession in your course if medical or emotional difficulties prevent you from continuing your studies. . You will need to submit a request for concession as soon as possible.

An academic concession may be a deferred standing (SD) or a late withdrawal from a course.

Guidelines for submitting supporting documentation

All requests must be accompanied by supporting documentation. Supporting documentation should be issued on official letterhead and must include the following information:

• Date of your visit to your healthcare provider
• Length of the illness or impairment (in the case of an ongoing disability/impairment, your documentation must include information on the severity of the condition that prevented you from completing coursework or examinations)
• Comments on the effect of the illness/impairment on your ability to meet specific academic requirements
• Signature of the healthcare professional
• In the case of compassionate requests, an obituary, a death certificate or other appropriate documentation

If you miss completing any scheduled end of term work (e.g., final exam or final term work) as a result of medical or emotional difficulties, you may qualify to request a deferred standing (SD) in your on-campus course.