Extensions

Extensions

Please note that the following information is for UTS students enrolled in subjects taught by the Faculty of Law; if you are enrolled in a UTS Law short course which involves assessment, please refer to the following webpage.

All assessment items are expected to be submitted by the specified due date to avoid academic penalty or automatic failure.  However, students may apply for an extension to the submission date of their assessment piece.

Short term extensions

All assessment items are expected to be submitted by the specified due date. Students enrolled in a Faculty of Law subject(s), who experience illness or unexpected circumstances beyond their control, must use this form to apply for a short-term extension of time without academic penalty.  Extensions may be granted for no more than one week.  Students whose studies are affected by long-term issues and require long-term extensions should submit an application for Special Consideration.

STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY, ONGOING MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION 
If you are a student living with a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition, and require ongoing learning and assessment adjustments, please consult UTS Accessibility Services.

STUDENTS WITH CARER RESPONSIBILITIES 
If you are a student with carer responsibilities, please review the advice here.  

WHAT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS REASONS FOR GRANTING AN EXTENSION?
Extensions will not granted for circumstances such as (but not limited to):

• Time-management issues including other study commitments, conflicting competitions, or work or family obligations.  
• Computer and associated hardware theft and/or malfunction. UTS offers students free Cloud storage for assignments. The onus is on students to always back up their work.

HOW DO I LODGE MY REQUEST?

Step 1. Ensure you obtain the required supporting documentation outlined below.

Step 2. Fill out the Request for Extension Online Form, including upload of the supporting documentation. 

 

WHEN DO I LODGE MY REQUEST?
For assignments due on:

• Weekdays: Applications should be submitted by no later than 5pm, TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR to the due date of the assessment.
• Weekends: Applications should be submitted by no later than 5pm THE THURSDAY PRIOR  to the due date of the assessment.

If your application is lodged after the above due dates and times, there is no guarantee that you will receive the outcome before the due date of your assessment task.  If you do not receive an outcome before the due date, do not email the Subject Coordinator to follow up.  You should continue working towards submitting when you can.  You will be notified of the application outcome in due course.  If you are successful, the relevant late penalty that would otherwise apply will be removed.

Any applications received after the due date of the assessment piece will be rejected outright.

WHAT EVIDENCE DO I NEED TO INCLUDE?
Requests MUST be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.  This can include:

For health related matters	a professional authority a medical certificate Hospital Medical / Attendance certificate
For loss or bereavement	a formal letter (on official letterhead) from a funeral director confirming the date of the funeral and the relation of the deceased to the student.
Exceptional employment demands e.g. Active Service, ADF Reserve, SES	a formal letter (on official letterhead) from your employer confirming the nature and date of the exceptional work commitment.
Religious commitments	a formal letter (on official letterhead) from a minister of religion.
Hardship or trauma	a Statutory Declaration which must be signed in front of a Justice of the Peace or an authorised witness. You can download a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration form here. NOTE: The NSW Government permits statutory declarations to be witnessed in real time via audio visual link (eg. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc). The Student Legal Service is able to witness student statutory declarations remotely.  Students can make an appointment by contacting the service directly.
Other	You may submit any of the following: a formal letter (on official letterhead) from an official body. a Statutory Declaration which must be signed in front of a Justice of the Peace or an authorised witness. You can download a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration form here. NOTE:  The NSW Government permits statutory declarations to be witnessed in real time via audio visual link (eg. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc). The Student Legal Service is able to witness student statutory declarations remotely.  Students can make an appointment by contacting the service directly. a copy of a summons, subpoena, court order, notice of selection for jury duty and police reports may be accepted.

What if I am unable to supply any of the above documentation?
If you have extenuating circumstances and are genuinely unable to supply any of the documents above (including a statutory declaration), please contact your subject coordinator and advise them of your circumstances, including the reason for your inability to provide any supporting documentation.  If your subject coordinator is satisfied with your explanation, they will authorise you via email to apply for a short term extension without needing to supply any supporting documentation.  You will need to provide that email in lieu of the required supporting documentation when you submit you request for extension form.  

Long term extensions

If your studies are affected by serious illness or extenuating hardship, and require long-term extensions, you need to submit an application for special consideration.

Under no circumstances will assessment tasks be accepted after assessments have been returned to other students.