Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland Skip to menu Skip to content Skip to footer UQ Home Contacts Study Maps News Events Library Give now my.UQ The University of Queensland my.UQ Site search Search Site search Search Menu Home Starting at UQ Programs and Courses Graduation Contact Applying for an extension Home Information and services Manage my program Exams and assessment Temporary variations for applying for an extension In the light of recent developments relating to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the more recent impact of the severe flooding event in Brisbane, the following temporary variation has been approved by the Vice-Chancellor for Semester 1 2022. If your circumstances have jeopardised your ability to submit a piece of assessment on time, you are eligible to apply for an extension, including where: You are isolating from the effects of COVID-19 or are isolating due to being a close household contact of a positive case of COVID-19. You are impacted by the effects from severe weather events (i.e., flooding). Acceptable supporting evidence: Provide a personal statement of circumstances to be signed by the student; or Provide documentation demonstrating a positive COVID test result; or Provide details of flood impacted address or insurance claim. Documentation must include relevant information relating to the affected assessment (e.g., course name, due date of assessment, isolation dates). Overview Acceptable reasons for an extension How to apply 1. Overview Don't leave assignment writing until the last minute. We encourage you to plan your workload so you can meet assessment deadlines. We realise, however, that on occasion there may be exceptional circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from submitting an assessment item by the due date and time. In these circumstances, you can apply for an extension. Extensions can be requested for assessment items such as: essays assignments case studies laboratory reports take-home exams tutorial group assignments, and in some cases oral assessment. You can't request extensions for: in-class tests mid-semester examinations end-of-semester examinations deferred or supplementary examinations. If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty. Acceptable reasons for an extension Next Alternative exam arrangements Applying for an extension Deferring an exam Exam timetables and venues Final grades and GPAs Off-campus examinations Online supervised (invigilated) exams Querying a result Requesting a late penalty exemption for an online exam Sitting an exam Supplementary assessment © The University of Queensland Enquiries: +61 7 3365 1111 | Contact directory ABN: 63 942 912 684 | CRICOS Provider No: 00025B Emergency Phone: 3365 3333 Privacy & Terms of use | Feedback | Updated: 6 Apr 2022 Login
