Student Sickness Procedure
Please familiarise yourself with the University's sickness procedure to ensure your tutors are aware of the reasons for any absence due to sickness. This page applies to Higher Education students only and Further Education students should click here.
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» Student Sickness Procedure
It's very important that you know what to do if you're ill. If you don't follow the correct procedure it can lead to problems and possible termination of your studies.
Please fully complete the student sickness notification form below to ensure the correct academic staff are informed of your absence.
» Student Sickness Notification Form
If you're studying a University level course, such as a degree or a masters, please fill out the University Student sickness notification form. It is essential that you provide details of the tutors of the modules you will be absent from.
» Returning From Sickness
When you return to the University you need to report to your
Student Support Centre at the site where you're based to register that you are no longer absent.
If you're based at Buxton, you'll need to speak to your
Student Liaison Officer to register your return to study.
» Ongoing Support For Long Term Illness Or Disability
If a long term illness or disability is likely to affect your studies, there may be support we can provide. Please contact the Student Wellbeing Service at your campus to see how we can help you:
» Missed A Deadline Due To Illness
If you aren't able to attend an examination or submit your coursework due to illness, you need to complete an exceptional extenuating circumstances form. Please carefully read the accompanying notes to check if this is the correct process for you.
» What If I Am Absent For A Reason Other Than Sickness?
If you can't attend University for a reason other than sickness, please contact your tutor directly to inform them and don't complete the sickness form. This may include issues such as transport problems, funerals or child care for example.
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