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The University provides Specific Examination Arrangements (SEAs) to support students with disabilities, long-term or short-term health conditions, and caring responsibilities. Separate assessment arrangements may also be available to eligible students from language backgrounds other than English.

Students with a disability or health condition

Specific Examination Arrangements (SEAs) are designed to support students with disabilities, long-term or short-term health conditions, and caring responsibilities.

Arrangements are determined in consultation with Accessibility and documented in the student's Education Access Plan (EAP). Depending on individual needs, approved arrangements may include:

• Additional examination time
• Rest breaks during examinations
• Alternative examination formats, such as large-print papers
• Access to assistive technology or alternative examination venues.

How to apply

Students should register with Accessibility as early as possible to discuss their needs and establish an Education Access Plan (EAP). Appointments may take at least two weeks to arrange, particularly during peak examination periods.

For centrally administered examinations, students must have their EAP finalised by the published deadline to guarantee that approved adjustments are incorporated into their examination arrangements.

If an EAP is finalised after the deadline, students must contact the Examinations Office at examinations.officer@anu.edu.au. Late arrangements are subject to venue availability and sufficient processing time, generally requiring at least two working days' notice, and cannot be guaranteed.

For examinations administered by Academic Colleges, students must contact their course convenor at least two weeks before the examination to discuss their approved arrangements.

For further information, including application processes and deadlines, visit Specific Examination Arrangements – Accessibility.

Students from language backgrounds other than English

Students from language backgrounds other than English may be eligible for specific assessment arrangements during their first 12 months of enrolment at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵto support their transition to studying in English.

Approved arrangements may include access to an approved dictionary or additional writing or reading time (up to one-third of the standard examination time). Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances, and approval is granted on a course-by-course basis.

How to apply

Eligible students must submit the Application for Special Assessment Arrangements for Students from Language Backgrounds Other Than English to the Examinations Office at examinations.officer@anu.edu.au by the relevant course census date, allowing at least two weeks for processing before their first scheduled examination.

Applications will be assessed by the relevant Associate Dean (Education) or their nominee, and the Examinations Office will notify students of the outcome.

For detailed eligibility criteria, application requirements and further information, visit Assessment arrangements for students from language backgrounds other than English.

Dictionary as permitted examination material

Dictionaries may be permitted during examinations, depending on the permitted materials specified in the examination instructions. In some examinations, dictionaries are permitted without prior approval, while in others, students must obtain approval before using a dictionary.

Students should check the examination instructions for their course to determine whether a dictionary is permitted and whether prior approval is required.

How to apply

Where a dictionary is listed as a permitted material subject to approval, students must submit a to the Examinations Office at examinations.officer@anu.edu.au. Students should allow at least two weeks for the approval process. 

The Examinations Office will seek approval from the relevant course convenor and notify students of the outcome.

Approval must be obtained and confirmation provided by the Examinations Office at least two business days before the scheduled examination.

Using a dictionary during an examination

Students must bring their permitted or approved, unannotated dictionary to the examination venue for inspection by invigilators. Dictionaries containing handwritten notes, annotations or other unauthorised materials are not permitted.

Bringing an annotated dictionary into an examination may constitute academic misconduct and could result in disciplinary action under the .

Please note: Where prior approval is required, students will not be permitted to use a dictionary unless their approval has been confirmed by the Examinations Office before the scheduled examination.