The University’s new Exceptional Circumstances Policy will come into effect for the 2024/25 academic year. This policy will replace the existing Coursework Extensions and Special Circumstances policies. From 13 September 2024, you will see changes to the way you can request coursework extensions and Exceptional Circumstances (previously special circumstances) on assessments. You can read the Exceptional Circumstances Policy in full online.Exceptional Circumstances Policy Coursework Extensions From September 13 2024:Extensions are for 4 calendar days* You can apply up to 3 times per academic year Each extension application can cover multiple assessments during a period of 4 calendar days Apply up to 10 days before the assessment deadline Apply before the assessment deadline Select a reason for your application – no written statement needed Extensions approved instantly For group assessments: only the affected student needs to apply; extension will automatically be extended to other group members * Some courses taken mainly by part-time/placement students may offer 7 calendar days. Your Learn site or course handbook will advise you if this is the case. Exceptional Circumstances From September 2024: Exceptional Circumstances will replace Special Circumstances No limit to the number of applications per year Apply up to 10 days before the assessment deadline Apply before your School’s Exceptional Circumstances deadline Supporting evidence required: self-certification forms no longer accepted If your Exceptional Circumstances application is accepted by the Exceptional Circumstances Service and relates to a late coursework submission, late penalties will be removed by default provided that the late assessment submission is accepted by your School or Deanery. Your School or Deanery will tell you when a late submission cannot be accepted (for example, where marking or moderation has already taken place). Extra Time Learning Adjustments There are no changes to Extra Time Learning Adjustments: if you have a learning adjustment registered with the Disability and Learning Support Service in the form of additional time on a submission, and you'd like to access your extra time, you can request this using the Extra Time Adjustment Tool. This does not stop you applying for a further extension or Exceptional Circumstances if your circumstances aren’t connected to your long-term or chronic health condition, or if you have experienced a flare-up or sudden worsening of your health condition. This article was published on 2024-08-28
