Can you get special consideration for fever Monash?

Yes, illness can be accepted if it genuinely affects your ability to complete the assessment and your documents meet Monash requirements (for example, a medical certificate dated on or before the due date stating you were unfit).

Can you withdraw from a subject special consideration Monash?

Special consideration doesn’t “withdraw you.” It can grant an extension/alternative outcome, or an exam deferral. If you need to withdraw after census date due to special circumstances, Monash has a separate special circumstances process that may lead to fee reversal and a WDN grade in eligible cases.

How to apply for special consideration assignments Monash?

Apply via the Monash extensions/special consideration process by 11:55 PM on the assessment due date, include your impact statement, and attach supporting documents if you’re applying through special consideration (not a short extension).

How to request special consideration Monash?

Pick the right pathway first (short extension vs special consideration vs deferred exam), then submit the relevant application by the 11:55 PM deadline and provide evidence that matches your circumstances.

What’s the difference between a short extension and Monash special consideration?

Short extension is 2 calendar days and is simpler for eligible tasks; special consideration is for longer extensions and other outcomes and usually needs supporting documents.

Can you get Monash exam special consideration if you already started the exam?

Generally no — Monash says you usually won’t be eligible once you’ve seen/attempted questions, except limited situations where you’re deemed unfit to continue by a medical professional.

What makes a medical certificate acceptable for Monash special consideration?

It must certify you couldn’t complete the assessment on the relevant date(s), be dated on/before the due date, and include required provider details (letterhead, signatures, provider number, stamp).

What happens if you apply late?

Short extensions: Monash says late applications aren’t accepted, and you’ll need to apply through special consideration instead (with evidence showing extreme circumstances prevented you applying on time).

Monash law special consideration: is it different?

Some assessments may not be available for special consideration and Monash notes this is determined by the faculty and recorded in the Handbook; if an assessment isn’t available, you may need to contact the chief examiner about alternative arrangements.

How to Apply for Special Consideration at Monash University (Step-by-Step Student Guide)

Q: How long does Monash special consideration take?

If your application is complete: Monash’s procedure says outcomes are emailed within 3 working days for teaching-period assessments, and within 2 working days for scheduled final assessments.

One bad fever, a family emergency, or a tech meltdown can turn a normal assessment week into panic mode. At PickMyUni, we see this all the time: students don’t miss deadlines because they “didn’t try” — they miss them because life happens. Monash special consideration exists for those moments, but the timing and paperwork matter.
Monash special consideration is how Monash University may approve extra time, an alternative assessment, an exemption (for some small tasks), or a deferred final assessment if exceptional circumstances beyond your control stop you from completing an assessment. For most assessments, you’ll apply via the Monash extension/special consideration form by 11:55 PM on the due date (or the scheduled date). Short extensions (2 calendar days) are a separate option and can be faster. You’ll need an impact statement and, for special consideration, supporting documents like a properly written medical certificate. Outcomes are emailed (often within days) if your application is complete.

What “Monash special consideration” covers

Monash University special consideration is a formal process that can result in outcomes like:

an extension (often more than 2 days)
an alternative assessment (in some cases)
an exemption (only for some assessments, usually low-weight tasks)
a deferred scheduled final assessment (your exam gets moved)

Monash special consideration is not the same thing as “asking your tutor nicely” or emailing your chief examiner. Monash explicitly tells students to use the form process rather than requesting an extension from the chief examiner.

Extension and special consideration Monash

Here’s the decision most students get wrong.

Option A: Short extension (2 calendar days)

Use this if you need a small amount of extra time and your assessment type is eligible. The first time you apply for a short extension for an assessment in a unit, you don’t need to give a reason or provide documents. You must apply by 11:55 PM on the due date.

Short extensions aren’t available for things like group assessments, many in-class/practical assessments, mid-semester tests, and scheduled final assessments.

Option B: Monash special consideration extension (longer than 2 days)

If you need more time than a short extension (or you’re not eligible for a short extension), you apply for an extension through special consideration and you’ll need supporting documents. The deadline is still 11:55 PM on the assessment due date.

Option C: Monash exam special consideration (defer a scheduled final assessment)

For a scheduled final assessment (exam), you generally apply to defer it (and there’s also a stricter option to reschedule a deferred exam). Apply by 11:55 PM on the set date for your exam and attach supporting documents.

Mini cheat sheet

Short extension (2 days) → due by 11:55 PM (due date) → usually no documents first time in a unit
Special consideration (in-semester) → due by 11:55 PM (due date) → impact statement + supporting documents
Deferred exam (scheduled final assessment) → due by 11:55 PM (exam date) → supporting documents required

What counts for Monash special consideration

Monash frames eligibility around immediate, exceptional circumstances beyond your control.

Common eligible categories include medical and mental health conditions, loss/bereavement, family breakdown, safety concerns, employment/financial issues, civic obligations, and other exceptional circumstances.

Examples of things that usually don’t qualify include misreading dates, preventable tech issues (like not allowing time to upload), and volunteer club activities.

Deadlines and response times students should know

The core deadline

For extensions and special consideration applications, the student site states the deadline is 11:55 PM on the day your assessment is due or scheduled.

If you’re missing documents

Monash tells exam-deferral applicants to still apply on time and include a date for when documents will be available.
The Special Consideration Procedure also allows a short window for providing documents after the deadline in some cases, and says your application is assessed only once correct documentation is received.

How long does Monash special consideration take?

From the Monash special consideration procedure:

teaching-period assessments: outcome by email within 3 working days for complete applications (with a possible extension of up to 5 more working days if needed)
scheduled final assessments: outcome by email within 2 working days for complete applications
Short extensions have a faster stated turnaround (within 1 working day).

How to apply for Monash special consideration

This is the “in semester special consideration Monash” process students use for assignments, quizzes, and many non-exam assessments.

Step 1: Confirm you’re not better suited to a short extension

If you only need 2 extra days and your assessment is eligible, a short extension can be the simplest route.

Step 2: Gather what the special consideration form Monash expects

Before you start the monash special consideration form, have:

your unit code + assessment name
the due date/time
your impact statement (what happened, how it affected you, dates, duration)
supporting documents (medical certificate, practitioner certificate, bereavement evidence, etc.)

Monash also notes: non-English documents must be translated (NAATI-accredited), and they won’t accept photographs or medical images.

Step 3: Submit by 11:55 PM on the due date

Apply as soon as possible, no later than the 11:55 PM deadline.

Step 4: Keep working while you wait

Monash warns you can risk late penalties if your application isn’t approved, so keep working if you can and submit as soon as you’re able.

Step 5: Watch your email for the outcome

Monash emails outcomes (short extensions: within 1 working day; special consideration: within days if complete).

How to apply for Monash final exam special consideration

For Monash special consideration exam issues, Monash generally uses the “deferred assessment” pathway.

Step 1: Know the key eligibility trap

Monash says you generally won’t be eligible to defer if you’ve seen or attempted the exam questions.
The procedure also states students aren’t eligible if they attended/attempted the scheduled final assessment, with only limited exceptions if a medical professional determines you were unfit to continue.

Step 2: Apply by 11:55 PM on the exam date

Monash tells students to apply as soon as they know they can’t sit, but no later than 11:55 PM on the set date.

Step 3: Attach supporting documents

If you missed the exam due to illness, Monash says you need supporting documents and to get a medical certificate immediately (or an approved alternative).

Step 4: If approved, plan for the deferred period

Approved deferrals can show as an interim DEF result and you’ll be expected to sit during the deferred assessment period (or faculty-set dates).

Supporting documents that get accepted

If you’re applying due to illness (including fever), Monash expects a medical certificate that states you were unfit to complete the assessment on or before the due date, and for how long.

A valid medical certificate needs specific elements (letterhead, “Medical Certificate” heading, date on/before due date, provider details, signatures, stamp).

And yes — Monash lists serious illness in its medical examples, and the procedure includes “serious illness (e.g. influenza)”.

Monash special consideration contact

If you need help mid-crisis, Monash points students to Monash Connect (virtual assistant, enquiries, calls).

Heads up: the Monash Connect lists a University closedown period from 24 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, which can affect response timing if you’re applying around now.

If you want advocacy support, student associations like MGA also publish advocacy contact options (useful if you’re not sure how to word your impact statement).

If you’re thinking about withdrawing instead of applying

Students often ask us at PickMyUni: “Can I just withdraw and be done with it?”

Withdrawing is a separate process from monash special consideration policy and may have academic/fee impacts depending on timing. Monash also has a “special circumstances” pathway that can apply if special circumstances caused you to fail or withdraw after the census date, and it can result in fee reversal and a Withdrawn (WDN) grade in some cases.

If you’re overwhelmed enough that you’re considering withdrawing from multiple units, that’s also the moment to speak with course advice (and, if you’re considering a different uni/course, PickMyUni can help you compare options and plan a clean switch).