Undergraduate Submission of Assignments Policy

1. All assignments must be submitted by the specified time 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 one week. Forms for requesting extensions  can be downloaded from the Faculty web site 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 extensions forms should be attached to the assignment when submitted.

3. 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

4. Work or other study commitments, computer crashes or printer failures are not valid reasons for late submission.

5. 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.

6. If the assignment is more than 10 days overdue the work may be submitted, it will be marked, but not graded. A zero grade will be given.

7. 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 then the above penalties will apply.

8. Departments may choose to accept late submissions of work without requiring students to apply for extensions prior to submission dates. In these circumstances students may apply, on the grounds documented in point 3, for late penalties to be waived. Where departments choose this option, students should consult relevant departmental documentation and follow the specified processes.

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

Download Assignment Extension Form

May 2006