15. Extenuating Circumstances

15.5. Non-attendance or non-submission EC claim

If you do not submit an assessment by the deadline, or miss an exam or in-class test, this is normally recorded as a fail. However, if you have valid extenuating circumstances, you may submit an EC claim to explain your non-attendance or non-submission.

Submitting Your Claim

When submitting your EC claim via MySIS, please follow these instructions:

  • Select ‘Non-Attendance’ for:

    • Exams
    • Final Assessment Exercises (FAEs)
    • In-class tests
    • Presentations

  • Select ‘Non-Submission’ for:

    • Essays
    • Dissertations

  • Leave the 'Late Date' field blank.

Impact on Assessment Attempts

If Your EC Claim Is Accepted for a First Attempt:

  • You will be granted a new uncapped first attempt at the next available opportunity.
  • You will still be entitled to a resit attempt if needed.
  • You may also submit a further EC claim if circumstances persist.

If Your EC Claim Is Accepted for a Resit Attempt:

  • You will be granted a new capped resit attempt at the next available opportunity.
  • You may also submit a further EC claim if needed.

Important Note for Resits in the Following Academic Year

Students who are required to resit assessments in the next academic year due to accepted EC claims:

  • Are not entitled to attend lectures or classes.
  • Will retain access to QMplus materials via the QMplus Archive