If, due to the observance of a religious holiday, a student is unable to sit exams on specific dates, they should email the Student Exams Management Team as soon as possible, and before the publication of the general course by course timetable, to discuss possible arrangements.
When emailing students services, please include:
- name
- student ID number
- the courses you are taking
- the dates on which you are unable to attend exams
- details of your religious observance (you may be asked to provide a supporting letter from a religious leader)
Events such as weddings or other personal appointments do not constitute exceptional reasons for exam timetabling purposes.
The LSE Faith Centre’s Religion and Belief Guide provides information regarding LSE’s religious observance policy and the resources available to students at the LSE Faith Centre, including prayer facilities and people available to speak to.
If you would like to discuss your thoughts regarding your approach to sitting exams during Ramadan, the LSE Faith Centre can be contacted by telephone at +44 (0)20 7955 7965; by email at faithcentre@lse.ac.uk or you are very welcome to visit the Centre in the Saw Swee Hock building room 2.01.
As stated within Exam Procedures for Candidates, all LSE students declare themselves fit to sit their exam by entering the exam room and the sitting will be counted as an exam attempt. However, students who feel that their religious observance of Ramadan has had a significant adverse impact, along with other specific and individual circumstances, upon their ability to undertake their exam are able to submit Exceptional Circumstances as per the procedure outlined in Exam Procedures for Candidates.