Requesting an Extension for an Assessment Task in the College of Arts, Law and Education
Students with special circumstances may request extended time for the submission of work for an assessment task.The request must be made prior to the assessment task’s due date.
The grounds for an extension include temporary circumstances of a personal nature that prevent you from submitting completed work by the due date.
Extensions are typically considered for one to three days beyond the due date. Longer extensions may be considered, if this is clearly supported by a Medical Certificate or other documentation.
An extension will not be granted for work commitments or because several assessments are due at once. Most students experience these conditions, so you must plan your studies accordingly.
Requests for extensions should, where possible, be made following the process below.
How to Request an Extension
- Obtain supporting documentation, where possible. Make an electronic copy of each document using a digital scanner or camera, and save each in a common file format. For example, save as a PDF or JPEG file.
- Go to the relevant ‘Request an extension’ Assignment Submission Folder in this MyLO site. (This folder can be accessed in Assignments. Select Assessments on the top navigation bar. Then choose Assignments from the dropdown menu.)
- Upload your copy or copies by selecting Add a File. (If you cannot provide supporting documentation, upload a file such as a Microsoft Word document that includes a brief explanation.)
- In the Comments field, write the following:
I wish to apply for an extension of time until (enter the date)
My reason for this is (state your reason) - Check that you have added one or more files and entered a comment. Select Submit.
Please note:
Your request will be reviewed by the Unit Coordinator. Once a decision is made, you will receive a notification of the outcome in your UTAS email. You will also be able to see the decision in Assignments.
If you have any questions about your request, contact your Unit Coordinator.
Further Help
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