Extensions

how do i apply for an extension?

Please Note: This Extensions Request Form is to be used by Business and Law Students only. Students from other faculties should follow that faculties own extensions process.

 

The University recognises that sometimes students are unable to meet assessment deadlines due to unforeseen circumstances, or have significant personal or medical issues. 

 

The university offers several options for students in such situations, one of which is extensions to deadlines.

 

Requests should be made in as timely a manner as possible; this means that the extension request must be submitted 24 hours in advance of the deadline at the latest.  Requests received after this date and time will not be considered. 

 

 

Please Note: An extension will not be granted where a student’s own organisational abilities have caused an issue with meeting a deadline. These include poor time management, failure of IT equipment, uploading incorrect information to Turnitin, commitments to paid or voluntary employment and other similar situations. 

 

 

Apprenticeship Students – To apply for an extension, apprenticeship students should please complete the Extension Request Application paperwork and send it to HADAADMIN@dmu.ac.uk. Requests submitted through this onlne form cannot be considered.

 

 

FAQs 

 

How will I be notified of the decision? 

We will notify students of the decision by email which we endeavor to do within five working days from date of submission, however, during busier times it could take longer and so we would strongly advise that you submit your request as soon as possible.  

 

Can I have an extension on my exam?

No. Extensions can only be granted on coursework. If you are not able to sit an exam you should consider applying for a deferral.

Extensions granted on exams, where a student has told us it is for coursework, will retrospectively be withdrawn, and as a minimum standard penalties for non-submission will apply.  

 

Evidence

For an extension request to be considered it must be submitted with appropriate third party evidence. 

 

Click below to see different types of evidence we would accept .

EVIDENCE

I HAVE:

Select the relevant problem to see what type of evidence you need. Scroll to see more options.

Recent short-term physical illness, injury or mental health issue

Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist counsellor or other external support service

Ambulance Documentation

Letter of support/explanation from a support serive in the university

Long-term or chronic physical or mental health condition which has recently worsened, temporarily or permanently

Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist counsellor or other external support service

Ambulance Documentation

Letter of support/explanation from a support serive in the university

A hospital appointment which cannot reasonably be rescheduled and which directly conflicts with a time-constrained coursework assessment

Letter from hospital confirming appointment date and time

An unexpected issue relating to pregnancy, maternity or paternity

Dated and signed letter from doctor, midwife, consultant, hospital or other external support service

Recent bereavement or serious illness of a person with whom/ the student has a close relationship or a responsibility of care

Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist, counsellor or other external support service

Death certificate, public announcement, legal document or order of service as proof of bereavement

Recent breakdown in a long-term relationship

Dated and signed letter from external support service

Letter of support/explanation from a support service in the university or De Montfort Students’ Union

Emergencies involving dependents or caring responsibilities, including caring responsibilities for an adult family member/sibling

Email/letter from organised carers to confirm the breakdown in normal arrangements eg school, nursery, care home; email/letter from doctor, Social Services or carers’ charity

Being the victim of a crime, which is likely to have significant emotional impact

Crime reference number and crime report (if available)

Military conflict, natural disaster, major and exceptional travel disruptions or extreme weather conditions

Flight, rail or coach disruption summary for significant travel
issues

Recent significant personal incident such as house fire, homelessness

Insurance letter

Letter from external support service

Appearance at court or jury service

Solicitor’s letter in relation to attendance at court as a witness,
defendant or plaintiff

Bail information or charge sheet

Jury service letter

Recent and exceptional financial difficulties beyond the student’s control

Bank letters, Student Finance England letters, council letters,
documentation from Citizens’ Advice Bureau for significant
financial issues

Support letter from the university or De Montfort Students’
Union

Apply for an Extension

To apply for an extension, you will need to complete this form Application for an Extension to Coursework Form and upload any relevant evidence.  

If you are having difficulties with this or with obtaining evidence, please contact Business and Law Student Advice Centre either on T: 0116 2577243 or by sending an email to balcer@dmu.ac.uk

APPLY

Apprenticeship Students

To apply for an extension, apprenticeship students should please complete the Extension Request Application paperwork and send it to HADAADMIN@dmu.ac.uk. 

APPLY

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