Assessment Adjustments

If something unexpected affects your ability to complete an assessment, the University of Reading offers Assessment Adjustments to help you stay on track.

Guidance on making an Assessment Adjustment request

Chat with AAVA our Virtual Assistant for advice on requesting an Assessment Adjustment.

Assessment Adjustments now replaces the previous Exceptional Circumstances process.

Introducing AAVA

Your Assessment Adjustments Virtual Assistant

Assessment Adjustments Guidance

Guidance on adjustment requests

Assessment Adjustments Policy

The Assessment Adjustments policy applies to students studying modules from 2025/26 onwards.

Questions

Questions you may have on adjustment requests Including Exceptional Circumstances