Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.
Examinations Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
15th January 2025
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
14th December 2026
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Academic Senate
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
15th January 2025
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Jess Gleeson
Director, Data Integrity, Quality and Operations
j.gleeson@westernsydney.edu.au
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact
Janet O'Brien
Examinations Coordinator
j.obrien3@westernsydney.edu.au
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clause 22 and 23 - replaced with new clause 22 - Following the return to on-campus examinations, the University is no longer using a hold and financial penalty for students who have an electronic device in the exam room. Instances of this is being managed under the Student Misconduct Rule.
Clause 24c and 24d - textual amendment to replace 'endeavour' with 'attempt'.
Clause 4a - Administrative amendment to delete reference to 'Office of Student and University Planning' and replace with 'Examinations'.
Clauses Amended:Policy: 4a, 22, 23, 24