Falmouth

The information set out in our Appeals Guide here is general guidance for Falmouth University students. It should not be seen as a definitive statement of the University's appeals policy and procedure.

A copy of the University's appeals policy and procedure, together with the appeal form, is available here.

The information set out in our Academic Misconduct Guide here is general guidance for Falmouth University students. It should not be seen as a definitive statement of the University's Academic Misconduct policy and procedure.

A copy of the University's Academic Misconduct policy and procedure, is available here.

The information set out in our Complaints Procedure Guide here is general guidance for Falmouth University students. It should not be seen as a definitive statement of the University's Academic Misconduct policy and procedure.

A copy of the University's Complaint policy and procedure, is available here.

Students studying at the Falmouth, Penryn and Truro campuses are part of the wider academic and local communities and are expected to adhere to their respective University's rules and regulations.

Students whose conduct breaches those rules and regulations may find themselves subject to their University's disciplinary procedure.

Where any misconduct relates to examinations and academic work, such as plagiarism or cheating you should refer first to our Academic Misconduct advice above.

Before applying for ECs, please see the ECs section on the Student Portal here.

Extenuating Circumstances are short-term, exceptional events or issues that:

• Are outside your control
• Are likely to affect your ability to do your work
• Last no more than two weeks
• Can be supported by evidence (or self-certified for short extensions)
You can apply for ECs to:
• Get extra time for an assessment you can’t complete on time
• Remove a late penalty if you submitted during the grace period

Applications must be made via MyFalmouth by selecting the Extenuating Circumstances tile.

• You can start an application, save it, and return to finish it later.
• You can apply up to four weeks before your assessment deadline.
• You will need to provide evidence.

There are some circumstances that ordinarily the University will not consider as sufficient to extend a deadline, including:

• Short term mild illness, such as a cold

• Mild unspecified depression or a level of anxiety and stress which normally occurs at assessment time

• Technical problems, such as a corrupted disk, lack of a printer, loss of work on a computer with no back up

• A long-term health condition or disability for which reasonable adjustments have already been made

• Personal disruptions or events which could have been anticipated, such as holidays, weddings, changing address or employment, religious holidays or festivals which are usually known in advance

The University's Health, Wellbeing and Support for Study Policy is intended to serve as an alternative or supplement to other means of managing concerns over a student's behaviour, attendance or academic progress, where:

• Mental or physical ill health or disability could be a contributory factor; or

• The behaviour could affect the health, safety or wellbeing of other people

You can access a full copy of the policy and procedure here.

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