The Exceptional Circumstances (EC) Service helps students who need additional support with assessments. Support is available to students who have an existing schedule of adjustments, or those facing unforeseen, challenging circumstances. Help can range from additional time to complete coursework to special consideration regarding late penalties or marks. Updates to Coursework Extensions and Exceptional Circumstances from 12 September 2024 The University’s new Exceptional Circumstances Policy has come into effect for the 2024/25 academic year. This policy replaces the existing Coursework Extensions and Special Circumstances policies.From 12 September, you will see changes to the way you can request coursework extensions and Exceptional Circumstances (previously special circumstances) on assessments. Find out more about the system changes. The Exceptional Circumstances (EC) Service helps students who need additional support with assessments. Assessment Support Tool: essential maintenance Please note that due to essential maintenance, the Assessment Support Tool will be "at risk" during the following periods:Thursday 21/11/24 09:00 to 11:00Thursday 28/11/24 09:00 to 11:00 Christmas Closure The University will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024, and reopen at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025. During this time, the EC Service will be closed, and the team will be unable to process applications or to answer emails. Extensions: approved extensions that result in revised deadlines between 23rd December 2024, 5PM and 3rd January 2025, 9AM should be viewed as due by Monday, 6th January 2025, 9AM. Delay of Start of In Person Studies Any student approved to delay the start of their in-person studies does so at their own academic risk. In the assessment of your request, your School will have determined that it is possible for you to stay on track with your studies if you maintain appropriate engagement. Your late arrival to Edinburgh will not be accepted as grounds for Exceptional Circumstances unless there are additional extenuating circumstances. What support do you need with your assessment? Extensions Exceptional Circumstances Extra time learning adjustments If something unexpected has happened that is preventing you from meeting an assessment deadline, you can apply for an extension. If your studies have been affected by an unforeseen situation, you may be eligible for special circumstances. Students registered with the Disability Learning Support Service with a Schedule of Adjustments can apply the extra time to their assessments. Extensions are available for:+ most coursework Extensions are not available for:- exams - coursework where the deadline has passed ExtensionsExceptional circumstances are available for:+ coursework where an extension is not available + coursework where you can’t meet the extension deadline + coursework where the deadline has passed + exams you cannot attend + exams that you have missed + assessments where you feel you have underperformed Exceptional circumstancesExtra time learning adjustments are available for: + most coursework + a proofreader+ an interpreter Extra time learning adjustments Choose component This article was published on 2024-09-12
