Applying for EVA (Exceptional Variation of Assessment)
All requests for EVA are to be submitted using the online application system. Make sure you have your supporting documents readily available for upload. Please refer to the UWA website for appropriate supporting documents and information on late-penalty waivers.
Tips for applying for special consideration
- Timing: Lodge your application as soon as you think there may be a problem. After the exam or due date you will only have three days to apply.
- Late application: If you’re unable to submit your application on time due to exceptional circumstances, include supporting documents that verify this impact with your application
- Documents: supporting documents need to show you were impacted on or before the due date of your assessment and/or on the day of your timed assessment (exam, presentation ect). Please make sure you keep all documentation even if you do not have to apply at the time
- Exams: If you are unable to sit your exam without compromising your health or the health of other people, do not sit your exam. Make an appointment to see a doctor on the day of your exam (or prior to your exam) for them to confirm you were too unwell to sit your exam that day and provide appropriate supporting evidence. Medical certificates cannot be backdated and need to cover you for your exam date(s).
- Policy: check the University Policy on Special Consideration, and ask your Student Office for advise if you are unsure.
- Support: If you are seeking the help of someone recognised by the policy (e.g. doctor, counsellor, residential college principal, religious leader etc.) ask them to complete the EVA Declaration or provide a letter or certificate to support your application.
- Support delay: If there is a delay before you can see someone who can provide supporting evidence, submit your application with a letter explaining your circumstance and the delay.
- Finding support: If you’re not sure who can help, speak with your Student Office or guild team, they may be able to refer you to someone else who can help, or you could lodge your application with a note that evidence will be submitted later.
- Fraudulent documents: If you find yourself in a difficult situation it may be tempting to find an easy solution and resort to fraudulent conduct. Please reach out to us so we can help.
- Ongoing support: Where you are already regularly seeing someone about your situation (e.g. doctor, counsellor etc.) get their help with the application, rather than University or Guild staff (who may not be able to substantiate your application after a single visit). If you find yourself in need of more ongoing support, reach out to UWA support service.
Appealing the outcome of your application
If your application is approved with a different accommodation to what you requested, or if your application has been declined, you have the right to request a review. To make a request, respond to the original decision maker to discuss your concern, if you're still unsatisfied, they will provide you with details to submit a formal review.