Need Help With Special Consideration?

La Trobe Student Union Advocacy Service has been shut down by the university.

The fully independent La Trobe Student Union (LTSU) Advocacy Service has been shut down on Friday 13th December, 2024 by the university. This was decided in only the last 3 weeks by La Trobe Univeristy and without any warning, or transition plan. The university has advised that they plan to provide in-house advocacy support to replace the LTSU’s independent service. However, at this stage we are unsure if there are staff employed and available to respond to enquiries or support students. You can contact the service here: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support/advocacy
 

Here is our information about special consideration but this page will no longer be kept up to date post 13th December, 2024.

Applications and supporting documents must be in no later than 5 business days after assessment / exam / test / assignment was due or scheduled.

What if I can't get my supporting documents in time?

• If getting the supporting documentation is holding you up, don’t delay submitting your application!
• Submit without the documents and request an extension to supply the supporting documents.
• State in the online application that you are requesting an extension of time to provide supporting documents and explain why you don’t have them yet (i.e. I can’t get an appointment with my GP until next week)
• Write on the application how long you think you will need to get the documents.

Did you know?

• The website says you can have an extension of 5 business days to get relevant documents, BUT the Special Consideration team can grant a longer period if you explain the need clearly.
• If you have a LAP, you may not need to lodge a special consideration application.