Supplementary Assessments FAQ

How do I know if I am eligible for a supplementary assessment and how do I apply?

Students may be eligible to apply for a supplementary assessment after the official notification of final subject results. Please see the Procedures Section of the WSU Assessment Policy for details of eligibility and the application process or read below.

Clause 54 of the University’s Assessment Policy states that students will be eligible to apply for a supplementary assessment attempt where they:

a. have failed a subject either by failing one item with an assessment weighting of less than 50% or multiple items whose cumulative total amounts to less than 50% of the marks available and

b. have come within 5% of the passing grade for the subject (scoring 45-49%).

Students who have failed the subject due to a finding under the Student Misconduct Rule will not be eligible for a supplementary assessment.

Students in end-on Bachelor (Honours) programs and subjects with exceptions approved through the Program and Subject Approvals process (for example, clinical placements) are not eligible for supplementary assessments.

Students must apply for a supplementary assessment in writing to the Subject Coordinator by completing the WesternNow Supplementary Assessment Request form within 5 working days of the official notification of results. Supplementary assessments will only be considered when the conditions in clause 54 of the WSU Assessment Policy are met.

Please note that clause (55) of the University's Assessment Policy states that Supplementary Assessment attempts are not available for threshold assessments.

How can I check my eligibility to apply?

Please see below four scenarios that can assist you in understanding how you can calculate your eligibility to apply for a supplementary assessment.

Scenario 1 - Eligible for supplementary assessment

Where fail is due to failing a single assessment item worth less than 50%

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	% Assessment Item weighting	% Achieved
Assessment 1	30*	13*
Assessment 2	30	15
Assessment 3	40	21
TOTALS	100	49

* Failed assessment item

Scenario 2 - Eligible for supplementary assessment

Where fail is due to failing multiple assessment items and total of both is less than 50%

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	% Assessment item weighting	% Achieved
Assessment 1	20*	9*
Assessment 2	25*	12*
Assessment 3	55	28
TOTALS	100	49

* Failed assessment items

Scenario 3 – NOT Eligible for supplementary assessment

Where fail is due to failing a single assessment item that is worth 50% or more

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	% Assessment Item weighting	% Achieved
Assessment 1	20	12
Assessment 2	30	16
Assessment 3	50*	20*
TOTALS	100	48

* Failed assessment item

Scenario 4– NOT Eligible for supplementary assessment

Where fail is due to failing multiple assessment items and the total of both is worth more than 50%

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	% Assessment Item weighting	%Achieved
Assessment 1	20*	9
Assessment 2	35*	14
Assessment 3	45	25
TOTALS	100	48

* Failed assessment item

Will I have an exam for my supplementary assessment?

If you are eligible for a supplementary assessment, your Subject Coordinator will determine the supplementary assessment format.

I sat a deferred exam - can I still apply for a supplementary assessment?

Yes. Rules for supplementary assessment also apply to deferred exams.

How long do I have to apply after I have received my final result?

Students must apply for a supplementary assessment in writing to the Subject Coordinator by completing the WesternNow Supplementary Assessment Request form within 5 working days of the official notification of results. Supplementary assessments will only be considered when the conditions in clause 54 of the Assessment Policy are met.

Am I eligible for a supplementary assessment even if I don't submit one or more assessments?

The Subject Coordinator will confirm eligibility.

Students must apply for a supplementary assessment in writing to the Subject Coordinator by completing the WesternNow Supplementary Assessment Request form within 5 working days of the official notification of results. Supplementary assessments will only be considered when the conditions in clause 54 of the Assessment Policy are met.

What result will I achieve after I have completed a supplementary assessment?

If you pass the supplementary assessment, the final grade awarded for the subject will be ‘Pass’ with a mark of 50 or, if the marks are lower than the original attempt, the original mark and grade will stand.

How many attempts will be allowed for my supplementary assessment?

One attempt only will be offered to achieve a pass in the supplementary assessment.