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title: "Exemptions"
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# Exemptions

Definition: Exemptions

          

**Exemptions** are set when a student is excused from an assessment and the marks should not be included in gradebook calculations.

- For example if a student was hospitalised and unable to complete the assessment(s) they missed.

## Create Exemption: Assessment Submissions Tab

1. Click on the name of the assessment.
2. Click on the **Submissions** tab at the top.
3. Find the student to which you want to add an exception. and click on the **Ellipse** (to the right of the screen).
4. Choose **Add or edit exemptions**.
5. Select **Exempt grade** on the Exempt from grading panel.
6. **Save**.

## Create Exemption: Gradebook Grades view

1. Click on **Gradebook** tab at the top.
2. Click **Grades**.
3. Select the student’s assessment cell to display the options menu.
4. Choose **Add or edit exemptions**.
5. Select **Exempt grade** on the Exempt from grading panel.
6. **Save**.

## Create Exemption: Gradebook Gradable Items view

1. Click on **Gradebook** tab at the top.
2. Click **Gradable items**.
3. Click on the assessment name to which you need to add the exemption.
4. Select the student’s assessment cell to display the options menu.
5. Select **Exempt grade** on the Exempt from grading panel.
6. **Save**.

## Video: how to add Exemptions

The video below shows you how to add exceptions, exemptions, accommodations and delete assessment attempts of a student.

[Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/MAoLxQ4EaFQ)