Extensions and Appeals

Extensions
Extensions for the date of submission of essays or other written work are given only in exceptional circumstances of illness, misadventure or other serious problems which make it impossible for a student to complete an assignment by the due date. It is the responsibility of each student to plan his or her work for the semester so as to be able to complete all assignments - the fact that several pieces of written work for different units are due within a short period is not a valid excuse for the granting of an extension.

Students are also expected to plan their study, employment and extracurricular activities so that they are able to submit university work by the due date. Private commitments are generally not grounds for extensions, although allowance may be made for such activities as sporting or other competitions in which a student is involved.

Applications for extensions must be made in writing (or by e-mail) to the lecturer in charge of the course on or before the deadline for submission. They should include an explanation of the reason for the request, and students should be able to provide suitable documentation (such as a medical certificate) on request.


Appeals
If you feel that a mark that you have received for an assignment is unfair, you may appeal the result. The first step is to speak to the person (generally a tutor or a lecturer) who has marked the work. If you are still dissastisfied, you should see the lecturer in charge of the course (the unit of study co-ordinator). You may appeal further to the Chair of the Department. Appeals may be made informally or in writing, although it is preferable to do so in writing. Any appeal against a grading decision on a particular assignment or a request that work be remarked must be made as soon as possible after the work is returned or the mark given. Appeals for the result received in a unit of study must be made within six months of the relsease of the results, other than in exceptional circumstances.