ASSESSMENT EXTENSIONS
If you are experiencing circumstances beyond your control and are unable to submit your assessments on time, you have the option to submit an application requesting for an assessment extension.
Applications must be submitted before your assessment due date and time. Applications may be accepted up to 5 working days after the assessment due date and time if you can provide evidence to explain the delay e.g. emergency or severe illness.
Curtin Access Plan
If you have a Curtin Access Plan (CAP) which grants extensions to your assessment, you are no longer required to submit individual assessment extension applications for each assessment of every unit enrolled. This change has been in effect since 2 August 2019.
You will need to email your Unit Coordinator/s within one week of receiving your CAP at each study period. If your CAP supports you for additional days to submit assessments, your Unit Coordinator will confirm the adjusted due dates with you in writing.
If you have not heard from your Unit Coordinator/s within 7 days please email them again and copy in access.ability@curtin.edu.au.
If you require an extension that is longer than the additional days supported by your CAP you must complete an Assessment Extension form and provide supporting documentation for the additional period of time.
Your CAP does not support you to defer a test or exam. To defer a test or exam you must apply for an Assessment Extension with supporting documentation as per the Assessment Extension policy.
The final approval of additional days and Assessment Extensions is still up to the Unit Coordinator even if it is listed on your CAP.
Application Criteria and Supporting Documents
In order to apply for an Assessment Extension you must be able to provide supporting documentation proving circumstances beyond your control, which may include:
- Student injury, illness or medical condition
- Family issues (family injury, illness, or bereavement)
- Participation in Defence Force or Emergency Services
- Unavoidable and unexpected work commitments not opted into on a voluntary basis
- Elite Athlete sporting activity participation
- Obligatory Religious Requirements
- Further reasons including social and welfare
If you are submitting any supporting documents, ensure that the date is not after it's due.
If you are using your smartphone to scan the document, make sure that it is legible. It may be clear on your mobile but not when it's viewed on a desktop.
Follow the steps below to apply for an assessment extension or deferred exam:
- Access the online Assessment Extension form on the Student administration forms webpage.
- Read the assessment extension information presented to you.
- Continue through the steps to enter the relevant unit details and upload your supporting documentation.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted before your assessment due date and time. Applications may be accepted up to 5 working days after the assessment due date and time if you can provide evidence to explain the delay e.g. emergency or severe illness.
Your Unit Coordinator is expected to inform you of the status of your application within 10 working days.
You will receive the outcome of your assessment extension request via Offical Communication.
Successful Applications
If your application is successful, you will be notified of your new submission details.
Unsuccessful Applications
Should your application be unsuccessful, you have the option to appeal this decision to the Head of School (or authorised person).
This appeal has to be submitted within 5 working days from when you were notified of the decision. The outcome of this decision is final.
Until you have been informed of the outcome, the orginal due date is still in place and late penalties will apply. If you have not recieve the outcome of your extension request after 5 working days, follow up with your School via Curtin Connect.
The Assessment Extension policy is located in Curtin's Assessment and Student Progression Manual.
The policy outlines the process you must follow if you want to apply for an assessment extension.
AccessAbility Services
For clarification on Curtin Access Plans (CAP), please make an appointment with AccessAbility Services.
Email: access.ability@curtin.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 9266 2850 or 1800 651 878
Building 109, Level 2 Curtin University
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm
Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Student Wellebing and Advisory Service (SWAS)
SWAS is a free and confidential service for all Curtin students. Get in touch with them for help with assessment extensions and deffered exam applications.
Email: studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au
Phone: 1800 244 043 or +61 8 9266 2662
Curtin Connect Building 102, Bentley Campus,
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Select a student wellbeing ticket and a concierge will direct you to the confidential space