Find your university's rule, and how long you have.
Missed an exam, failed a unit, or got a letter you weren't expecting. Every university runs this differently, so start with yours.
Time limits for special consideration
From each university's own pages, checked 3 November 2026.
| University | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Monash | 11.55pm on the due date (unit time zone) |
| UNSW | 3 working days after the assessment due date |
| USYD | 3 working days after due/sitting/missed date |
| UniMelb | 4 business days after due date/missed class |
| UTS | 48 hrs; attended central exam; no weekends |
| RMIT | Normally 5 working days after assessment |
| Macquarie | Before or 5 working days after due/exam/test |
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What you get here
The rule, in plain English, with the official page beside it and the date we checked it. The time limit is at the top of the page. Most universities also fund free, confidential student advocates, so each page tells you where to find yours.
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