Reasonable adjustments

Successfully fulfil core learning outcomes

Macquarie is committed to providing a learning environment that complements and enhances the University experience for all students.

Reasonable adjustments

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet inherent requirements.

Reasonable adjustments could include:

• flexibility in assessments
• changed exam conditions
• provision of adaptive equipment
• participation support
• flexible teaching material

However, these adjustments:

• must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement
• be reasonable
• and cannot compromise the academic integrity of the course.

Inherent requirements

Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete a Macquarie University course or program and graduate.

Inherent requirements ensure students are given the opportunity to make informed decisions:

• as to whether a course or program is suitable and relevant for them, and
• the type of reasonable adjustments that could be put in place to allow them to complete the course without compromising the academic integrity of the course.