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The purpose of this Policy is to provide University staff and students with information in relation to students who find it difficult or challenging to fulfil their educational requirements or take part in our social provision due to their faith. Glasgow Caledonian University is enhanced by embracing a diverse population of students of different faiths and of no faith. It acknowledges the wish and right of students to observe their own religion. It aims to facilitate this, while remaining true to its secular origins. The University is also committed to making effective use of its resources in its commitment to the delivery of high quality research, learning and teaching as befits the University of International standing that welcomes students from a diversity of cultures and nationalities. Glasgow Caledonian University makes every effort to ensure, through the prospectus and admissions procedure, that applicants and students are aware of its policies and their obligations. This statement is part of the University’s commitment to ensure that:

· Students are treated equitably, regardless of their religion or belief

· It is able to cater for a diverse population of students

 · Students are aware of and able to comply with their duties as learners

Exams and Religious Observance

Exams and Religious Observance Students should inform the University as soon as possible if there are examination dates, which could affect their ability to observe an event, or festival or other important calendar date associated with their religion, culture or belief. For formal examinations student can contact Registry: exams@gcu.ac.uk and for class tests and examinations, they should contact their Programme Leader. While the University will try to assist, rearranging examination dates, particularly for the formal examination diets, is not usually possible due to the tight constraints surrounding examination scheduling. The dates of formal examination diets are published a year in advance, and the detailed timetable is published in the middle of the trimester in which the examination diet falls. Students are advised to check dates as soon as they are published, and to check class examination dates, which are published in module handbooks.

Coursework and Religious Observance

Schools and Departments must ensure that they publicise coursework deadlines etc. well in advance. If the deadline falls on an important religious day, the student should have been prepared to submit it in advance. Students should therefore ensure that they plan their work in advance so deadlines can be met. The University's policy covers only aspects of religious observance that occur at times known in advance. Other aspects that are unforeseeable or unpreventable (such as the death of a close relative when specified forms of mourning are required) should be handled under the arrangements for considering mitigating circumstances.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact me at: president@gcustudents.co.uk