Wits to have two exam sittings following fees protests
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and student leaders have reached an agreement to have two examination sittings. There is also an understanding that there "would be no disruptions to exams or university activities"‚ said university spokesperson Shirona Patel. "Wits University’s management and student leaders reached consensus that there will be two sittings for the examinations — the current sitting and the second sitting in December or January‚ depending on the faculty‚" she said. "… Students have to apply for the second sitting by midday on Friday‚ November 25‚ so that the university can allow for proper planning and scheduling." Students who had already applied for deferred examinations will automatically be allowed to participate in the second sitting‚ depending on the faculty. Earlier this month‚ an application on behalf of students to have year-end examinations postponed until next year‚ saying they felt traumatised and there was little time to prepare because of pro...
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