Changes to policy and curriculum

Deferral and Withdrawal Policy (March 2015 update)

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In March 2015 some changes were made to the Deferral and Withdrawal Policy.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students registering for qualifications and modules from 1 August 2012 (except Research Students) may be affected by these changes.

What has changed?

1. Deferral advice you receive must now include the impact of deferral on your fees and financial support and you must confirm intention to defer: paragraphs 3.5.3(b), 4.5.3(b), 5.5.3(b).
2. Assessment Banking Rules have been amended to state you must also bank any blank assignment scores: paragraphs 3.5.4(a)(i), 4.5.4(a)(i), 5.5.4(a)(i).
3. Amendments added to clarify that if you defer to an alternative module you will need to start it from the beginning: paragraphs 3.5.4(a)(iii), 4.5.4(a)(iii), 5.5.4(a)(iii).
4. Cut-off date for registering or enrolling to resume a module you deferred with assessment banking has been extended: paragraphs 3.5.5(b), 4.5.5(b), 5.5.5(b).
5. Additional information added about restrictions around the availability of fee credit if you return to an alternative module: paragraphs 3.5.5(f), 4.5.5(e), 5.5.5(e).
6. Miscellaneous consequential changes and amendments for clarification and to correct errors.

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.