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Exams and religious observance

What to do if your religious beliefs conflict with exams

Who do I notify?

You must inform the Assistant Registrar (Exams and Awards), if you have any religious observance/belief dates during the examination periods that proscribe the taking of examinations during the academic year.

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When do I need to notify?

You must declare this information by the following deadlines:

• The deadline for the Semester A exam period (Jan 2025) is Monday 18th November 2024
• The deadline for Semester B and Referred/Deferred Exam periods (May/June 2025) is Thursday 20th March 2025

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What evidence do I need to provide?


You must provide written supporting evidence from an appropriate person e.g. Imam, Rabbi, Vicar or Priest, in order for the request to be considered.  

If you have already advised the Exams and Awards Office and provided written support previously there is no need to do this again.

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Need more support?

If you need further support please contact the Exams and Awards office at  exams@herts.ac.uk

You can find more information about fasting and how to cope during exams  using the link below.

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Exams and Awards

Today 08:30 - 16:00
Please note we are closed over the Christmas/New Year period and on Bank Holidays when the University is closed. There is no student access to our office.
Exams & Awards Office, MacLaurin Building