Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Extensions

Extensions

1. Assessment extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
2. Students are expected to work on the assessment items throughout the teaching period. Early communication of problems is strongly advised. Students should assess within the first few weeks of semester whether they have a reasonable likelihood of being able to complete the unit and should consider withdrawing by the census date if required.
3. To request an extension, email the unit convener from your university email account and include:
   1. Subject line should include:
      1. unit name
      2. assessment item(s) name
      3. "extension request”
   2. Email message body should include:
      1. Your name and student ID
      2. unit name
      3. assessment item(s) name
      4. length of extension requested
      5. reason for the extension request
   3. Attachment(s) providing documentary evidence, for example:
      1. A medical certificate signed by a registered medical, dental, or health practitioner. The certificate must contain the registered provider number, the duration of the student’s incapacity to study, and the date of consultation.
      2. A death notice or other appropriate documentation for bereavement.
4. The unit convener will consider the request and send an email reply to advise the outcome. If approved, the new due date will also appear in Moodle.
5. For further information about extension requests, please see the Assessment Policy section 9.12 on Extenuating Circumstances.