Don't stress with the SES!
Stressed about your exams? Need a break from your studies? UQU has got you covered!
From fueling your brain with awesome food trucks to daily library snack trolley visits and so much more, the Student Exam Support (SES) program is here to support you.
Explore our Mid Sem Retreat program below and keep an eye on our socials to be the first to know how we’ll be helping you during the Semester 1 2024 SWOTVAC and exams!
Unwind with our mid-semester wellness program!
Your student union is here to take the pressure off this busy study season! UQU Student Rights Collective is hosting a free space of retreat from uni life, with board games, bean bags, arts and craft, energy drinks, and even a live DJ thanks to Red Bull! 😎
Head to the Holt Room at St Lucia anytime from 11am-3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during Weeks 7 and 8 (that’s 9-11 and 16-18 April). Plus, Student Advocacy & Support (SAS) will have a pop up stall here each day, with our advocates ready to answer your burning academic and wellbeing questions (plus many others you may have about your studies!).
SAS stall times: swing by for a chat with our advocates!
TUESDAY 9 APRIL, 2pm-3pm: Jackie (General)
WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL, 2pm-3pm: Jack (Visa)
THURSDAY 11 APRIL, 1pm-2pm: Jimi (General)
TUESDAY 16 APRIL, 2pm-3pm: Kristian (General)
WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL, 1pm-2pm: Josey (Education)
THURSDAY 18 APRIL, 2pm-3pm: Poonam (Legal/Visa)
Fuelling your study seshes with FREE brain food 🍌🍪
Keep an eye out for our volunteers who are doing snack trolley runs during Sem 1 Weeks 7 and 8! Nibblies and drinks will be rollin’ around on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1pm and 6pm across all libraries on the St Lucia campus.
Our Student Advocacy and Support (SAS) team can assist on matters relating to the following:
- Academic
- Welfare & wellbeing
- Legal
- Visa
- Job preparation
Need to talk to someone?
Call our SES Freak-Out Phone on 0404106173* or Student Advocacy and Support (SAS) on 3377 2200.
*Freak-Out Phone available ONLY during UQ exam weeks from 7:30am-6:30pm.
Exam FAQs
Brought to you by Student Advocacy and Support (SAS)
If I forget my student ID card, am I still able to enter the exam room?
- As a student, you must have a valid current student ID card.
- If you don’t have your student ID, you can get a temporary ID card from Student Central before your exam, so long as you have a photograph already on file (which you should have if you have had a student ID card recently). You can use this temporary card to enter the exam room.
- Student Central runs extended hours, which should have them open at least 30 minutes before your exam start times.
What happens if I am late for the exam?
- You can enter an examination up to 60 minutes after its start time, but will not be afforded any additional time to complete your exam.
- If your reason for being late meets the eligibility criteria for a deferred exam, you may choose not to enter the exam room and instead apply for a deferred exam.
- Check if you meet the eligibility criteria for a deferred exam.
What happens if I get sick during an exam and can’t finish?
- Illness during an exam is not considered an acceptable reason for applying for a deferred exam or a one-off discretionary deferred exam.
- However, medical conditions that suddenly present themselves during an exam (e.g. an epileptic seizure) are considered exceptional circumstances if it is sudden, unexpected, and debilitating, or if it requires exam supervisors to seek immediate medical attention for the student.
- If you do fall ill, make sure you see a doctor that day and get a dated medical certificate.
- You will need a medical certificate dated the day of the exam, detailing the suddenness of the onset of the condition, your predisposition to the condition, the seriousness of the symptoms, and the impact on your ability to remain and complete the exam.
- Should you need help navigating these technicalities, please seek advice from Student Advocacy and Support at UQU as soon as possible.
- Check if you have exceptional circumstances.
What do I do if I miss my exam?
- If you miss your exam, check the list of exceptional and unavoidable circumstances.
- If you meet the criteria for exceptional and unavoidable circumstances then you should consider applying for a deferred exam.
- Inform your course coordinator as soon as possible and make an appointment with Student Advocacy and Support to discuss your options.
How do I defer an exam?
- If you have seen or attempted all or part of the original exam, you will not be eligible to apply for a deferred exam.
- If you have seen or attempted the exam, make an appointment with Student Advocacy and Support immediately to discuss your options.
- If you have not seen or attempted the exam, you can submit a ‘deferred exam request’ through mySI-net no later than five calendar days from the original exam date.
- If you choose to submit a deferred exam request, you will need to provide evidence of exceptional and unavoidable circumstance/s that prevented you from sitting the original exam.
- If your deferred exam request is due to medical reasons, a medical certificate must cover the date of the exam.
- If your circumstances do not meet the criteria for exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, you can apply for a one-off discretionary deferred exam (please note, you can only do this once during your entire program). You do not need to provide evidence, but you can upload supporting documents or give a brief explanation of your situation.
- The policy for applying for deferred exams can be found in section 3.10.11 of UQ Examinations Policy.
What if I forget a pen, pencil, calculator etc?
You can purchase exam supplies from UQU ETC., located in Union Complex, St Lucia. It’s open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
How do I know whether the calculator that I have is allowed into the exam room?
If you are unsure if your calculator is an approved calculator, check section 3.6.3 on the UQ Examinations Policy.
What happens if I don't have an approved calculator?
St Lucia
- You can purchase exam supplies from UQU ETC., located in Union Complex, St Lucia. It’s open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
- Or, there are a limited number of approved calculators you can borrow from UQU Reception, Level 4 Building 21A, open Monday-Friday 8am–4pm. Please note, this is for exam periods only.
Gatton
- You can purchase exam supplies from School Locker. It’s open Monday-Thursday, 9.30am–3pm.
How do I get my calculator approved?
If you need to get an approved sticker for your calculator, you can do this by going to Student Central and getting your calculator approved.
Student Centre locations
- St Lucia – Student Central,Building 42 (open 8am–5pm)
- Gatton – Student Central, Level 1, N.W Briton Admin Annexe (open 8.30am–4.30pm)
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