Attendance Requirements

There is an attendance hurdle for many education coursework subjects of typically 80%, 75% or 70%, (depending on the subject configuration) of all teaching that is included as contact hours. This attendance hurdle applies to any teaching activity, online or face-to-face, that is included in the contact hours designated for the subject, unless otherwise stated in the handbook. Engagement with teaching activities included in the contact hours is monitored. If a student is approved for Special Consideration and has an Academic Adjustment Plan in place, the attendance requirement can be lowered by up to 10%, at the discretion of the Subject Coordinator.

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Subjects involving placements have a 100% attendance hurdle associated with registration stipulations, such as for the Victorian Institute of Teaching. This can be for the placement component of the subject only (with coursework typically at 80%); or both the placement and coursework components can have a 100% attendance hurdle. Please refer to a particular subject in the handbook for details.

If you think you may not be able to meet an attendance hurdle you are encouraged to contact your Subject Coordinator(s) and the faculty's Student Wellbeing Officer foe-studentsupport@unimelb.edu.au to discuss options. These options may include applying for Special Consideration.