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How do I request an extension?

Things happen! Maybe you’ve fallen ill or there are personal circumstances that prevented you from completing your assignment by the deadline. There are steps you can take and people who can help you request an extension.

Before you “formally” request an extension:

  • Check your syllabus- often, your professor will include a  “late submission policy.” This policy may include a penalty for each day that the assignment is late, and a final cut-off date for which an assignment will be accepted.
  • Speaking with your professor as soon as you know that you may not be able to hit the deadline. If you can explain why you are unable to complete the assignment, you may be able to negotiate an extension.

If you need to make a formal extension request:

Talk to your college registrar. They will work with you to ensure you to collect, fill out, and file all necessary documents and forms that are required for a “formal extension” request. Examples of the documentation you may need to complete, are:

  • Absence declaration form on ACORN
  • Death certificate or obituary notice
  • Police incident report

Be aware, there are often specific timelines that these types of requests must be made within.

If you are requesting an extension because of an illness or injury, your college registrar may advise you to go to accessibility services.

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Things to Consider

If you have to see a doctor for an illness, and you suspect the illness may affect your ability to complete an assignment by deadline, ask for a doctor’s note or documentation during the initial appointment.

Tips

Do as much of the assignment as you can, and bring it to your meetings with your professor or college registrar. This will demonstrate that the extension request is because of legitimate circumstances beyond your control (not because of procrastination.)

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