The University of Sheffield's Frequently Asked Questions database
Question:
What should I do if I want to book a holiday/attend a family event in August and I have a re-sit?
Answer:
Holidays (or other social commitments) are not classed as good cause for missing an exam. As a student of the University you are expected to be availaible for all examinations as required. If you have received a result of F (Fail) or NA (Not assessed) and you do not take the exams in August, you cannot proceed to the next level of your degree. This delay can have significant financial implications and it could affect your expected graduation date. The University operates an equal opportunities policy and cannot give preference to any individual requests from students for specific dates for exams.