Students COVID Information

Masks and hygiene:

Actively practice and promote good hygiene, especially hand washing.

All UNE staff and students are encouraged to wear a good quality face mask when indoors in a shared space or outside in a crowded space where you can’t physically distance, and maintain good ventilation indoors.

Video - High speed camera captures how different types of face masks work (UNSW).

Vaccinations, boosters and testing:

• Maintain an approved vaccination status; check advice on boosters and eligibility from the NSW Government.
• Consider getting a flu vaccination as well.
• COVID-19 testing is available - check your local testing clinics

COVID-positive results:

Follow NSW Health Advice if you test positive or were exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Please do not come to a UNE site if you are aware you have COVID-19 or if you are unwell.

Student Support is Available

In 2022, student support options reverted to UNE's standard student support offerings. Please be assured that UNE continues to provide access to services and supports so we can ensure the best outcome for you while managing your study load and keeping-up your GPA. These options have always been available and will continue to be available in 2023.

• Special Consideration when Marking
  You may apply to have your situation considered when marking. This is worth up to a maximum of 3% added to the total mark for your unit. Please use the Special Consideration form to apply.
• Deferred Exams
  You may request to sit your exam again or have it deferred to a later date. Please complete the Deferred Exam form for this option.
• Special Extension of Time (SET)
  You may request an extension - up to a whole trimester (one year for Pracs). Please submit the Special Extension of Time form to apply.
• Considerations around Intensive Schools
  Attendance is expected, however, if you have been prevented from attending a mandatory intensive school on campus in Trimester 1 2022, you may apply for a Deferred Intensive School. If approved, you will be invited to attend the Intensive School the next time the unit is offered. Please submit the Special Extension of Time form to apply.
• Remission
  UNE recognises that occasions may arise in which you find it necessary to withdraw from a unit after the census date. In such cases, the academic penalty may be waived, and the fees reversed if the unit is withdrawn for special circumstances, including:
  • Medical (including COVID), family or personal
  • Employment related

To be eligible to apply for remission of fees, it must be demonstrated that the special circumstances:

• Are beyond your control
• Do not make their full impact until on, or after, the census date
• Make it impracticable for you to complete the unit during the period you undertook the course

You must apply in writing within 12 months of the end of the period of study in which the course was, or was to be, undertaken. You are required to complete an an online application form.

Please carefully consider the consequences and/or seek consultation prior to withdrawing.

Student Frequently Asked Questions