The Fit to Sit Policy replaced the previous Mitigating Circumstances Policy (MITS) from the start of academic year 2022-23.
Under Fit to Sit, there is a "default assumption" that if you undertake and submit a piece of coursework, assessed presentation or exam that you are declaring that you are fit to do so and you wish it to be marked and counted as an attempt.
If any/all of your assessments are adversely impacted by personal or medical issues and you would like to defer and keep your attempt for the next available diet (usually in Tri C summer re-sit diet) then you must make an application at the time of the deadline or exam date to say that you were NOT Fit to Sit.
If you do not do this within a short timespan either side of each individual assessment deadline or exam date impacted then any work submitted will be marked and the attempt counted, or any non-submission will count as an attempt with no further chance to explain your circumstances.
Each submission of the Fit to Sit form only applies to a single piece of assessment (e.g. piece of coursework or exam). If more than one assessment is impacted, you will need to complete a separate, short Fit to Sit form for each assessment you are unfit for within the timeframes above for each deadline/exam date.
It is also important to note that for each module component there is only 1 chance to declare as unfit and retain an attempt until the next diet - even if you have further personal or medical issues at the next Trimester diet. You can only declare yourself unfit to complete each assessment at one diet - after this you will start to run down your attempts available.
For this reason (and others relating to your progression, funding and, for international students, your future Graduate visa eligibility) it is very important that you carefully consider and discuss your intention to declare as unfit to sit any assessment and any potential further impacts this could have with your personal tutor or a student adviser in the Advice Centre.
If you are impacted by personal or medical issues and you feel you are not fit to complete an assessment by either the original deadline/exam date or an agreed extension then you can make an application using the online Fit to Sit form to inform the university of this and keep your attempt for the next diet.
You need to complete the Fit to Sit form either in the 5 days BEFORE your deadline or exam date, or if you have submitted the coursework or sat an exam but decide you do NOT want it to be marked or counted then you must complete the form within 2 days of your submission/exam.
These are consecutive days, and include weekends and public holidays, they are NOT working days only.
If you are considering making an application under the new Fit to Sit policy please contact the Advice Centre to talk it over with a student adviser.
We can listen to your individual circumstances and give confidential advice to ensure that you fully understand any potential unforeseen impacts this application could have on you.
If you decide to go ahead we can provide practical advice and support with following the policy, and support afterwards.
Full details on Fit to Sit, including a guide for students and FAQs are available from the GCU website at https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essentials/exams/fit-to-sit
The Fit to Sit Policy is available on the GCU website here - https://www.gcu.ac.uk/currentstudents/essentials/policiesandprocedures
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