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How do I get religious equity support for an assignment, exam or placement?
UPDATED 02 JUL 2024
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Curtin has equity support if you have a religious festival, fast or holy day that falls on the day or time of your exam or that significantly impacts your ability to complete an assignment of placement. The event must be obligatory for all participants of the faith and religion and have a significant impact on your ability to complete the exam or assessment. Equity is also avaliable for religious garments and ritual items eg. full facial covering that may impact an IRIS exam, or carring a kirpan.
1. For school based assessments or tests obtain a letter from your religious leader or Multifaith officer outlining why you are unable to complete the assessment at the required time and submit this as an assessment extension application.
2. If it is an centrally scheduled end of semester exam, a fieldwork placement, or graduation ceremony please get a letter of support from your religious leader then book an appointment with the Multi-faith officer so they can make the appropriate arrangements for you. At least four weeks notice is required for centrally scheduled exams.
3. For religous equity support around religious clothing, ritual items or religious based gender concerns please get in touch with our Multi-faith officer. They can help you negotiate the appropriate arrangements to ensure that you can adhere to Curtin policies whilst upholding your faith and beliefs. For example wearing of a Niqab and exam identifcation or carrying a Kirpan on placements etc.
Please check out our religious equity page for further information. If you are unable to access a religious leader for your faith community or need further support please contact our Multi-faith officer.