This extension is designed to help you manage unexpected, short-term issues and minimise their impact on your academic performance.
You’re strongly advised only to use the 7-calendar-day extension in exceptional circumstances, when you genuinely need a little extra time to make your submission as a result of short-term issues.
Assessment deadlines are planned by module and programme teams to help spread your workload throughout the academic year. Consistently missing original submissions deadlines could result in deadlines bunching together.
Some assessments, such as skills-based tasks that rely on rapid feedback, don’t qualify for an extension. Where assessments are exempt, this will be clearly explained in your module handbook or Canvas. If you are unsure, please talk to your module leader.
Support is available to help you with academic workload planning and time management. Talk to your Academic Adviser if you need support or check out the courses offered by KnowHow in the Library.
What you need to know about extensions
- You don’t have to apply for or declare your intention to use part or all of the 7-calendar-day extension period for an assignment
- Work submitted after the 7-calendar-day extension period will not be marked and a mark of zero (0) will be given for the assessment
- If you’re unable to submit within this extended timeframe but have personal extenuating circumstances, you should submit a PEC claim for consideration.
- If you have a disability and your Student Support Information Sheet (SSIS) includes an extension as a reasonable adjustment, you’ll have an additional penalty-free extension period of 7 calendar days – which means you can submit your assessment up to 14 calendar days after the original deadline.
Got a question?
Please talk to your School Student Experience Team if you have any queries about extensions.
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