Quick answer: Griffith University decides whether evidence is accepted and what outcome is granted. A medical certificate does not guarantee approval.
This guide covers coursework assessment extensions, special consideration and deferred assessments. It does not replace the institution’s current policy or application instructions.
A standard sick certificate may be insufficient where an institution form, real-time consultation, functional-impact assessment or supporting proof is required.
What evidence may be accepted?
Griffith may consider a medical certificate or letter of support from an appropriately registered health practitioner, together with specified university support-service evidence in relevant cases.
Certificate and form requirements
Required form
Current public guidance does not prescribe a Griffith practitioner form for the general process. Evidence should contain provider details, signature and assessment-specific information.
Consultation modality
Current university-wide pages do not state whether telehealth is accepted. Programme-specific telehealth guidance must not be applied to all Griffith students.
Previous dates
Students are directed to arrange the practitioner appointment before or on the assessment or examination date. No general retrospective-certificate exception is published.
Duration
Medical assignment extensions are generally capped at 14 calendar days. Some eligible individual tasks may receive up to three days without evidence.
Impact wording
Evidence should identify the relevant assessment date and give a professional opinion about the student's fitness to undertake the task. Deferred or supplementary examination rescheduling needs a more detailed explanation of severity and inability to sit.
Submission deadline
Assignment extensions are due by the assessment due date. Deferred assessment and special consideration applications are generally due within three calendar days after the scheduled assessment or examination.
What this guide does not cover
Deferred or supplementary examination rescheduling uses stricter evidence. Placement-specific guidance should not be generalised.
Frequently asked questions
Will Griffith University accept a medical certificate?
Griffith University makes the decision. Evidence must meet the current policy and may need specific practitioner, form, consultation, date and academic-impact details.
Does Griffith University accept telehealth medical certificates?
Current university-wide pages do not state whether telehealth is accepted. Programme-specific telehealth guidance must not be applied to all Griffith students.
Can evidence for Griffith University be backdated?
Students are directed to arrange the practitioner appointment before or on the assessment or examination date. No general retrospective-certificate exception is published.
Official sources and review information
Policy effective or updated: Assessment Policy approved 14 May 2026 and effective Trimester 2, 2026
Last checked: 31 July 2026
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