We have recently been advised of the change in the submission requirements of our final year research and the change in grading systems. The last-minute change have come as a surprise to us students, especially those who had made travel arrangements and left the country. Some students have already secured employment in different parts of the country and are unable to incur travel, accommodation and printing costs last minute. We would love for the department to reconsider its decision for students to defend the research, print all questionnaires.