This form should be used by all students enrolled on a course in the School of Computing and Maths whatever their level or mode of attendance.
(Students in the School of Engineering should fill in the form at the following link - Engineering NA1. All other students should contact their course director or school office to find out where to obtain their NA1.)
Please tell us of the period of time you will be away from the University.
University regulations state that: -
A student who has not been in attendance for more than three days through illness or other cause must notify immediately either the Course/Subject Director or the research supervisor. Where the absence is for a period of more than five working days, and is caused by illness which may affect the student's studies, the student shall arrange for a medical certificate to be presented.
The NA1 form is designed to enable students to note dates of absence as they happen and the effect of this absence on their academic work. Research shows that attendance is a key component in academic success and we hope that this form will make it easier for you to monitor your absence. We also hope that it will help academic staff to be aware of any problems you might be having as they occur and to offer you advice and help or refer you to another service in the University as appropriate.
If your health or other circumstances have interfered with your ability to submit assessed work or attend an examination, the NA1 form may authenticate a difficulty which arose before the assessment date but which nevertheless affected your performance. You should also think carefully about whether it is wise to seek assistance from a counsellor or other advisor at an early stage rather than waiting until your problems are severe. Do not feel that you have to go into great detail about your difficulties on this form. If your circumstances are complex then a letter from a doctor or counsellor is advised.
The University recognises that it is increasingly difficult to obtain medical evidence for illnesses which do not require treatment at the time and Examination Boards are unlikely to take retrospective evidence seriously. It is, therefore, of great importance that you let the University know about ill health or other difficulty at the time that it occurs.
If you have been able to obtain a medical certificate or a letter, you should attach it to the form when you submit it to your Course/Subject Director.