Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA) are available to eligible students living with a disability, a medical condition, or carer responsibilities.

EAAs are not a reduction in the academic standard being assessed. You must still meet all requirements of the course and unit. 

How to apply for an equitable assessment arrangement

You must first register with AccessAbility Services prior to applying for an EEA.

Applications must include supporting documentation from a health practitioner (e.g. doctor, psychologist or social worker) who is treating your condition and registered with a recognised professional body.

Applications for EAAs may be made at any time but must be at least four weeks before the first assessment task covered by your application, to allow time for your arrangements to be put in place.

Possible outcomes of equitable assessment applications

You’ll find out if you’ve been granted an EAA via your Swinburne student email account.  

Check your Swinburne email regularly or redirect it to an email you check frequently. You’ll need to respond promptly to requests for action or information supporting your application. 

Possible outcomes include: 

  • flexible conduct and supervision arrangements (e.g. where an examination paper is delivered to a remote location under approved supervision arrangements)
  • use of ergonomic furniture or special seating arrangements
  • use of a computer for a traditionally paper-based examination
  • use of adaptive technology
  • alternative format examination media (e.g. large print, audio, Braille, electronic)
  • additional reading and/or assessment time
  • rest breaks
  • assistance from AccessAbility services (e.g. scribes, Auslan interpreters)
  • small room or individual room to sit your examination.
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    Alternate assessment arrangements

    Alternate assessment arrangements (AAA) are adjustments or alterations to the standard conditions or format of an assessment task. AAAs can be sought for any formal assessment task or exam described in the unit of study outline.

    Learn more (Alternate assessment arrangements)
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    Special consideration and extensions

    If a serious event has occurred that has affected your academic journey at Swinburne, support is available through special consideration, extensions and adjustments.

    Learn more (Special consideration and extensions)

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