If illness, an accident, or a bereavement affects your assessments, you may be able to apply for an Extenuating Circumstance Request (ECR).
Apply before your deadline with supporting evidence, like a doctor’s note.
Don’t wait until the last minute if something’s wrong.
Extensions and Deferrals-what’s the difference?
An Extension gives you up to 5 extra days to hand in coursework, a Deferral moves an assessment to a later date, which could be in a few months.
How do I apply?
Use the online ECR form for your campus:
Grace Period:
The University gives you a 24-hour grace period for coursework, just in case of technical issues or other unforeseen problems. This isn’t guaranteed and should be used at your own risk. It doesn’t apply to extensions, exams, tests, or presentations.
Important notes:
- Deferrals are without teaching.
- You can’t ask for exam extensions, only deferrals.
- You can’t choose the next assessment date, so deferrals might delay your progress or graduation.
- The maximum extension is 5 days.
- If you are an international student, deferring might affect your visa. Contact the visa help team at your study location for advice if you’re thinking of deferring:
Your Student Union Advice Service can proofread your ECR statement if you send it at least 3 days before the deadline. Please send your statement and any evidence to us here.