Explained Absence Form
Burwood students: please submit completed form to dcoll-studentservices@[Link]
Geelong students: please submit completed form to dcoll-sasgeelong@[Link]
Submit this form from your Deakin College email address within 7 working days of the absence
Submit this form if you have missed 3 or more consecutive classes
Do not submit this form if your absence is for more than one week – you are required to make
an appointment with a Student Counsellor. This form will not be accepted.
Attach relevant supporting documentation, referring to the date(s) of your absence
Section 1.4 of the Deakin College Attendance Policy permits authorised absence from a class for
compassionate or compelling reasons beyond the control of the student, subject to the above
conditions.
Family Name: _________________________________ Given Name: ______________________
Student ID: ___________________________________ Course: ___________________________
Please sign declaration on page 2.
CLASSES MISSED:
Unit Code Unit Name Date(s) Lecturer’s Name
REASONS FOR ABSENCE(S):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Declaration:
I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct in every detail. I
authorise Deakin College to seek verification of the authenticity of my document(s) directly from the
originating source. I understand that submitting false or fabricated documents will be held as an
academic misconduct for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage in my studies.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Supporting documents attached YES NO
Application Approved YES NO
Assessed by: ___________________________________ Date: _________________
Referral to Student Services Date: _________________
Comments: _______________________________________________________________
Approved absences recorded in Navigate [M] [A]
Student Notified
Date: ____________________ Initials: ____________________
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