

The amount of additional time you can ask for should t0 be proportionate to the time you have lost through ‘illness or other urgent cause that was unforeseeable, unavoidable and/or insurmountable’ and, it has to be supported by the evidence you can provide – see the Student Guidance to find out what evidence you need.Wherever possible applications should be submitted in good time before the deadline. Your college can apply for an extension up to 4 weeks before the submission deadline.The Proctors grant extensions to allow for time lost through ‘illness or other urgent cause that was unforeseeable, unavoidable and/or insurmountable’. apply up to 2 weeks in advance and up to 24 hours after the deadline.įurther extensions, or applications made later than 24 hours after the deadline, will require independent evidence and will need to be applied for via your college (or your department if you don’t have a college).Īll other applications for extensions must be applied for via your college (or department if you don’t have a college) and must be supported by independent evidence.An application may include more than one submission if it is due in the same working week. make two applications using self-certification per academic year.There are limits on applications, you can only: This will normally be because of a short term illness or flare up of a chronic condition. You can apply directly for an extension of 7 calendar days (1 week) without providing independent evidence. More detailed guidance including FAQs is available in the more detailed Student guidance on problems submitting work or attending an exam. This page includes details about the different processes available. It is your responsibility to take action if you experience problems.

There are a number of University processes in place to help you if you find that illness or other personal circumstances are affecting your ability to attend exams or submit assignments. Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service.
