Missed Work / Absence
If a student has missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is less than 26% of the final grade due to physical or psychological illness, the student must submit a UOIT Medical Statement Form directly to the course instructor within 3 days of the missed due date. Note: The medical statement form must be signed by the treating physician or licensed practitioner within 24hrs of the missed date or deadline. If a student has missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is less than 26% of the final grade due to exceptional circumstances, the student must submit a UOIT Academic Consideration Form, along with supporting documentation, directly to the course instructor within 3 days of the missed due date. Course instructors will review the documentation and inform the student of the outcome of their request in writing via email or blackboard. All missed coursework worth less than 26% will be handled directly by the course instructor for consideration and resolution. It will be at the course instructor’s discretion to determine how the missed work will be addressed and resolved (e.g., penalties, re-writes, make-ups, extension, alternate assignment, etc.).
If a student has missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is equal to or higher than 26% of the final grade due to physical or psychological illness, the student must submit a UOIT Medical Statement Form to the FSSH Academic Advising Office within 3 working days of the missed due date. Note: The medical statement form must be signed by the treating physician or licensed practitioner within 24hrs of the missed date or deadline. If a student has missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is equal to or higher than 26% of the final grade due to exceptional circumstances, she or he must submit an Academic Consideration Form, along with supporting documentation, to the FSSH Academic Advising Office within 3 days of the missed due date. The Academic Advising Office will review the documentation and inform the student of the outcome of his or her request in writing via email. It will be at the course instructor’s discretion to determine how the missed in-term exam will be addressed and resolved (e.g., make-ups). The most recent version of all forms can be found on MyCampus under the ‘UOIT Documents’ tab or on the website at www.ontariotechu.ca/studentforms. The UOIT grading policy can be found at the following: https://usgc.ontariotechu.ca/policy/policy-library/policies/academic/examination-and-gradingpolicy.php.
Missed Final Exam
If a student has missed a scheduled final examination due to physical or psychological illness, she or he must apply for a deferral using the Application for Deferred Final Examination within 3 working days of the missed exam date. A UOIT Medical Statement, along with supporting documentation and a $45 examination fee (per exam), must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. If a student has missed a scheduled final examination due to exceptional circumstances, she or he must apply for a deferral using the Application for Deferred Final Examination within 3 working days of the missed exam date. An Academic Consideration Form, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The most recent version of all forms can be found on MyCampus under the ‘OT Documents’ tab.
Missed In-Term Exams and Tests
If a student has missed a scheduled in-term exam (irrespective of weight) due to physical or psychological illness, she or he must submit a UOIT Medical Statement, along with supporting documentation, to the FSSH Academic Advising Office within 3 days of the missed exam date. Note: The medical statement form must be signed by the treating physician or licensed practitioner within 24hrs of the missed date or deadline. If a student has missed a scheduled in-term exam (irrespective of weight) due to exceptional circumstances, she or he must submit an Academic Consideration Form, along with supporting documentation, to the FSSH Academic Advising Office within 3 days of the missed exam date. The Academic Advising Office will review the documentation and inform the student of the outcome of his or her request in writing via email. It will be at the course instructor’s discretion to determine how the missed in-term exam will be addressed and resolved (e.g., make-ups).
Religious Observance
If a student is requesting consideration for a religious observance for missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is less than 26% of the final grade, she or he must submit a UOIT Academic Consideration Form directly to the course instructor 7 working days prior to the due date. Course instructors will review the form and inform the student of the outcome of their request in writing via email or blackboard. All missed coursework worth less than 26% will be handled directly by the course instructor for consideration and resolution. It will be at the course instructor’s discretion to determine how the missed work will be addressed and resolved.
If a student is requesting consideration for a religious observance for any in-term exam (irrespective of weight) or missed coursework (e.g., quizzes, in-class exercises, assignments) that is equal to or higher than 26% of the final grade, she or he must submit a UOIT Academic Consideration Form to the FSSH Academic Advising Office 15 working days prior to the exam date. The Academic Advising Office will review the form and inform the student of the outcome of his or her request in writing via email. It will be at the course instructor’s discretion to determine how the missed in-term exam will be addressed and resolved (e.g., make-ups).
If a student is requesting consideration for a religious observance for a final exam, she or he must apply for a deferral using the Application for Deferred Final Examination and a UOIT Academic Consideration Form 15 working days prior to the first final examination date. The most recent version of all forms can be found on MyCampus under the ‘UOIT Documents’ tab or on the website at www.uoit.ca/studentforms.