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ask.unimelb Current student FAQs Staff information Login Staff login / FAQ / Applying for an Extension Ask - /faq/5667/ Go back a step Search Applying for an Extension How do I apply for an assignment extension? If circumstances have affected your ability to complete an assessment task on time, you may be eligible for an assignment extension of up to ten working days. Eligibility Extensions are only available if: Your application is submitted before the assignment due date, or date of the assessment. You meet all requirements as listed in the policy outlining extensions. How to apply First speak with your lecturer, tutor or subject coordinator to discuss: Whether an extension is appropriate for your circumstances, and Confirm which faculty or school owns the subject, as the process varies from faculty to faculty. Follow the appropriate process outlined in the table below. You can apply any time before the assignment due date or date of assessment. Subject owning Faculty/School How to apply Architecture, Building and Planning For extensions of up to 10 working days made before the due date of the assessment, students must apply online using the Faculty’s online application for extension. This includes students with an Academic Adjustment Plan (AAP). For extensions of more than 10 working days or requests made after the due date of the assessment, students are required to apply for special consideration. Arts End-of-Semester examinations Apply for Special consideration All other assessments Check for instructions on your LMS or apply directly to your subject coordinator Business and Economics Apply using this form for: Extensions less than 10 days or Assessment less than or equal to 25% Education See Current Students website for more information on how to apply. Engineering Apply directly to your subject coordinator for: Extensions less than 10 days or Assessment less than or equal to 25% Law Apply using this form for: Extensions less than 10 days Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences See 'Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Students' below. Science Apply directly to your subject coordinator for: Extensions less than 10 days or Assessment less than or equal to 25% Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences For extensions less than 10 days, apply using the online form. For extensions over 10 days, please apply for Special consideration. Fine Arts and Music End-of-Semester examinations Apply for Special consideration All other assessments Submit an assignment extension application form (under the 'Assignment and Exam forms') Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Students Refer to the table below as a guide only. Please check your LMS for subject specific information on Special consideration. Graduate School/ Degree Extensions up to 10 working days Placements Attendance Requirements Psychology Complete the electronic Extension Request form from the main menu on the LMS subject site Apply for Special consideration Attendance is a hurdle requirement for all subjects. Check subject entry in the Handbook. Health Sciences Apply online Physiotherapy students applying for missed placements are required to submit a medical certificate to the subject coordinator to cover any short absences. NA Biomedicine Contact your subject coordinator and check LMS for more information. Apply for Special consideration NA Doctor Of Medicine (MD) Contact the subject coordinator (or clinical rotation coordinator) for in-term assessments and written assessment submissions. MD Students should refer to the MD specific policy, processes and forms for Leave of Absence. Attendance is a hurdle requirement across all years of the MD. Check the subject's assessment requirements in the Handbook. Melbourne Medical School Contact your subject coordinator Contact your subject coordinator Check the subject's assessment requirements in the Handbook. Population Global Health Contact your subject coordinator Contact your subject coordinator Contact your subject coordinator Melbourne Dental School Apply for Special consideration Contact your subject coordinator NA Project Extension form You must also complete the Project Extension form for the following subjects: PSYT90074 - Youth Mental Health Minor Thesis 1 PSYT90075 - Youth Mental Health Minor Thesis 2 PSYT90086 - Mental Health Science Research Project 1 PSYT90087 - Mental Health Science Research Project 2 PSYT90093 - Psychiatric Research Project RADI90003 - Minor Thesis (Radiology) PAED90023 - Research Dissertation: Minor Thesis PAED90015 - Adolescent Health Minor Thesis POPH90268 - Adolescent Health Minor Thesis Outcome The subject coordinator will notify you of the outcome of your application within three working days. There are three possible outcomes: Granted: You will be notified within three working days of the receipt of your application about the new assignment due date or assessment date. Not granted: Your original assignment due date or assessment date will apply. Referred: You may be referred to submit an application for Special consideration. When should I apply for Special consideration instead of an extension? You are encouraged to apply for Special consideration if: The impact of your circumstances requires an extension of more than ten working days and you meet the eligibility criteria for Special consideration. If you are affected by a chronic, permanent or ongoing illness, disability or hardship, are an Elite Athlete, Elite Performer, Army Reservist or Emergency volunteer you may Register for ongoing support. Your Academic Adjustment Plan (AAP) cannot be applied retrospectively so it is important to have this in place well in advance of any assessment deadlines. For Graduate Researchers - extending your candidature If you are not able to submit your thesis by your expected thesis submission date, you may be eligible to extend your candidature up to the maximium course duration. 4 years (8 years part time) for a PhD or doctoral degree 2 years (4 years part time) for a masters by research degree Find out more about extension of candidature, and see COVID-19: frequently asked questions from Graduate Researchers. About this answer Last updated: March 7, 2022, 1:46 p.m. Hot topics Coronavirus (COVID-19): student advice and support Most popular FAQs Fee Account Statement How can I check my fees and payments? 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