Student Absence
Where you are absent from the University for relatively short periods of time or when any period of absence affects examinations or assessments you can use the University Special Circumstances Form to report your absence and any implications for your studies.
Please note the Special Circumstances Form replaces the use of the Student Sickness/Absence Report Form.
The Special Circumstances Form can be used to report both medical and/or other personal circumstances, for example:
- Medical circumstances, i.e. sickness, injury, surgery/hospitalisation
- Personal/family problems
- Difficult events, e.g. bereavement
- Serious incidents, e.g. being affected by crime
However, if any absence is likely to be prolonged, e.g. your illness/medical condition may last for several weeks or months, you are strongly advised to apply for an official Leave of Absence.
If you are planning to take time off from your studies in the future, e.g. there are other personal circumstances which will necessitate a prolonged period of absence or you want to take an extended period of time out to undertake a non-compulsory work placement, you will need to apply for an official Leave of Absence.