> > A quick question about medical (self) certification: > does any institution allow students to self-certify as sick > for periods longer than the 7 day limit which is the norm for > employees? > > Currently we allow self-certification for up to seven days but > require a doctor's note beyond that period. We are thinking of > reviewing this procedure. > At Keele we allow students to self-certify as sick for up to seven days. However if the student has any exams we require a medical note to say they are not well enough to take them. Lynn Knight -- Lynn Knight Tel: 01782 - 584217 Examinations Officer Fax: 01782 - 632343 Keele University Email:[log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%