Coming late to class

Classes begin at 35 minutes past the hour (e.g., 09:35 or 16:35). You are expected to be in the classroom and ready to begin at this time.

If you are up to 10 minutes late:

• you can join the class, but will be recorded as late in the register
• you will cause disruption to other students
• you may miss important information or instructions, and so find it hard to take part in the class

If you are more than ten minutes late:

• you will not be allowed to join the class, as it will cause too much disruption to other students
• you will be recorded as absent in the register
• you are expected to make up for the work you miss

If you have a very good reason for being late, such as evidence of a doctor's appointment, your tutor may allow you to join the class.If you can, contact your tutor in advance to let you know you will be late.

Missing the bus, oversleeping are getting a drink from the cafe are not good enough reasons to be late!

Coming late to an exam

Exams will start at the time given - this means that you need to be at the location at least twenty minutes before this in order to find your seat and get ready.

If you are up to 30 minutes late:

• you will be allowed to sit the exam
• you will not get any extra time
• if you have missed a listening component such as a lecture, thi will not be repeated

If you are more than 30 minutes late:

• you will not be allowed to sit the exam