Absence from assessment

Any student who is absent from an assessment will receive a mark of zero unless they obtain authorisation for the absence and formally defer their assessment to a later date by submitting a request for Extenuating Circumstances. Absences from assessment need to meet the criteria for Extenuating Circumstances and be supported by appropriate evidence. If Extenuating Circumstances are not approved, the mark of zero will stand^[1].

In line with UCL's obligations for students studying under a visa, Tier 4 students must also obtain authorisation for any absence from teaching or assessment activities under the Authorised Absence procedures^[2].

^[1] See UCL Academic Manual chapter 4 section 6 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c4/extenuating-circumstances/principles).

^[2] See UCL Academic Manual chapter 1 section 4.4 (ucl.ac.uk/srs/academic-manual/c1/taught-registration/absence).