Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy  http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Special Consideration Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

IEC ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND EXTENSION POLICY

When preparing your assignments, it is essential that you note that:

•                    Students must retain a copy of all assignments before submission, and retain the copy until your final grade for the unit has been received;

•                    Assignment marks will be deducted if you submit your assignment late (refer to the ‘late assignments’ section below for more details);

•                    Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no assignment will be accepted after the date that the assignment has been returned to other students. 

•                    All failing assignments will be double marked when the failure is due to unsatisfactory content.  Failures that are the result of deductions for lateness or loss of marks for referencing, presentation, or plagiarism may not be double-marked;

Submission of Assignments:

Assignments must be submitted by 2pm on the due date.  The same due date applies to students enrolled both internally and externally in the unit.  If you are an external student and are not able to submit your assignment online you must ensure that it is posted in time to be received at the university by the due date.

The Faculty of Human Sciences cover sheet can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://humansciences.mq.edu.au/current_students/undergraduate/assignment_cover_sheet

Late Assignments:

A deduction of 5% of the total possible mark allocated for that assignment will be made for each day or part day that assignment is late, weekends counting as two days. For example, if an assignment is worth 20 marks and you submit it 2 days late, you will have 2 marks (2 x 5% of 20 marks) subtracted from your awarded mark.

Extensions:

In extenuating circumstances, students may apply to the unit coordinator for an extension to the assignment due date. Reasons for the extension need to be documented through the special consideration form accessible through Tracker and supported (e.g., a doctor’s certificate in the case of illness).

Note that:

•                    Students MUST speak with the unit coordinator prior to submitting their request through Tracker.

•                    Extension will only be granted in receipt of the completed form submitted through Tracker, plus documentation.

•                    Emails are not appropriate means of extension requests.

•                    It is essential that you plan ahead and organise your study time effectively. Poor time management is not grounds for an extension

•                    In the case of computer malfunctions, a draft of your assignment may be requested. Please ensure that you print out a draft regularly, so that it is available for submission on request.   

•                    Extensions are usually not granted on the due date.

UNIVERSITY SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GUIDELINES

Special Consideration is intended for a student who is prevented by serious and unavoidable disruption from completing any unit requirements in accordance with their ability.  All students have the right to submit an application for Special Consideration.

For an application to be valid, the student must have been performing satisfactorily in the unit prior to experiencing serious and unavoidable disruption.

The University defines serious and unavoidable disruption to studies as resulting from an event or set of circumstances that:

•                    could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student; and

•                    was beyond the student's control; and

•                    caused substantial disruption to the student's capacity for effective study and/or the completion of required work; and

•                    substantially interfered with the otherwise satisfactory fulfilment of unit or course requirements; and

•                    was of at least three (3) consecutive days duration within a study period and/or prevented completion of the formal examination.

The University definition of serious and unavoidable disruption explicitly excludes acute problems, except where the disruption affects completion of a formal examination.

The University defines acute problems as those involving fewer than three (3) consecutive days within a study period. In these cases, the student is responsible for contacting the relevant Unit Convenor so that a local solution may be discussed, except where the disruption affects completion of a formal examination.

The University reserves the right to determine if a Special Consideration application should be considered and any subsequent action to be taken. http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html

DISABILITY SUPPORT

The Disability Service works with students to access the services they need to enable them to flourish at University. Staff in the Disability Service work with students to identify what services and assistance they need to have an equal opportunity in their studies at Macquarie University.

Students meet with a Disability Advisor to determine what services are needed. These services can be reviewed at any time to ensure that they continue to meet the students’ needs enabling them to achieve their academic potential. The Disability Service is able to provide a range of services according to the documentation provided by the Doctor or other Health Professional and the assessment interview with the student.

Students are able to work with the Disability Advisor throughout each semester to ensure that the services that are in place continue to meet their needs.

http://staff.mq.edu.au/campus_life/wellbeing/disability_service/services_available/

Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at: http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

UniWISE provides:

• Online learning resources and academic skills workshops http://www.students.mq.edu.au/support/learning_skills/
• Personal assistance with your learning & study related questions.
• The Learning Help Desk is located in the Library foyer (level 2).
• Online and on-campus orientation events run by Mentors@Macquarie.

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/ses/.

If you wish to receive IT help, we would be glad to assist you at http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/. 

When using the university's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students and it outlines what can be done.