Chaplaincy and Faith Support

Religious observance

Students taking an exam

Religious observance and exams

The University of Nottingham respects the rights and religious views of its students.

If you need to make the University aware of potential impact on your study due to religious observance, you should follow the University's protocol relating to absence from an examination for reason of religious observance. 

Please note the religious observance form will remain on record for the remainder of your current programme of study. It is therefore advisable to submit the form as soon as you begin your studies.

Extenuating circumstances

If you would like to discuss any extenuating circumstance requests with a chaplain please contact us as soon as possible before your assessment or exam deadline bearing in mind the timescales as set out in the University's extenuating circumstances procedure.

Religious observance resources 

The Interfaith Network for the UK has a useful faith calendar with details many religious festivals and observances. 

The UoN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team have published an EDI calendar for 2024/25 to support everyone in our university community to plan for, participate in, celebrate, observe and remember key EDI-related events.

Chaplaincy and Faith Support

A29, Portland Building
University of Nottingham
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Tel: +44 (0)115 951 3931
Email: chaplains@nottingham.ac.uk