Extra Time and Other Concessions
Applications for extra time and other concessions for tests and exams are facilitated through the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) and Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC), where only students with documented disabilities are eligible to apply, with final approval done by the Faculty.
All first-time applicants must comply with the University's policies and procedures on extra time and concessions and be assessed by the University's extra time and concessions team, regardless of any previously granted extra time. Once extra time and concessions have been granted by the Faculty, a student will receive a Faculty letter indicating any approved extra time and concessions.
Returning Wits students with previously faculty-approved extra time and concessions indicating "rest of university career" must register with DRU every year to acquire a renewal extra time and concessions letter for the current year of study (proof of the original faculty approval letter is required).
The closing dates for extra time applications are indicated below, unless in the case of unforeseen temporary or permanent disabilities.
Closing Date for Applications
To ensure that all students receive their faculty-approved extra time and other concessions before each exam session begins, the closing date for applications is indicated below:
Semester 1 (June examination session): 30 April 2024
Semester 2 (November examination session): 30 August 2024
Please Note: Extra time and concession applications can take a minimum of 5 to 10 working days for Faculty approval.
How to Apply for Extra Time and Concessions
Students requiring extra time and concessions must follow one of the procedures below. For any queries regarding extra time and concessions, please contact Mr Duncan Yates at: duncan.yates@wits.ac.za.