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Postgraduate Late Submission of Assignments Policy

This policy is intended for the postgraduate coursework degrees of the Faculty however will not apply to research, minor thesis or clinical components which may be undertaken as part of a degree.

1.  All assignments must be submitted by the specific time and on the specified due date (or if off-campus, assignments must be received by the specified due date).

2.  Extensions must be applied for in advance of the specified due date and will usually only be granted for a maximum of 2weeks. Assignment extension request forms can be downloaded from the Faculty website or obtained from the relevant administrative officer. Students should complete the relevant sections and submit this to the administrative officer. Supporting documentation must be provided. Only original or certified copies of documentation will be accepted. Any copies must be certified. Approved extension forms should be attached to the assignment when submitted.

  • Extensions will only be granted on the following grounds:
  • Documented illness: a medical certificate must be provided
  • Compassionate grounds: those situations for which compassionate leave is normally granted in employment
  • Documented misadventure, hardship or trauma
  • Unexpected work commitments.

3.  Computer crashes, printer failures or study commitments, are not valid reasons for late submission.

4.  Work submitted without an approved extension will, after the assignment has been graded, have 5% of the maximum weighted mark deducted for each day (or part thereof) that has elapsed after the due date for submission. This includes weekends and public holidays.

5.  If the assignment is more than 10 days overdue the work may be submitted, however it will be marked, but not graded.

6.  No penalty will apply if an extension is sought and granted by the responsible person or delegate. If the assignment is handed in after the extension period, the penalties in items 5 & 6 will apply.

7. Students whose circumstances require longer extensions are advised to apply for special consideration.

July 2006