Limited Extensions

Key Things to Know

• Limited extensions are not intended to modify all course due dates, but rather provide students with flexibility should there be a sudden and unexpected impact related to their condition.
• Limited extensions are only intended to apply to requests related to the student's specific condition and are not intended to apply to other circumstances (e.g., family emergencies, conflicts with other courses, over- scheduling, recreational activities).
• Limited extensions do not "automatically" apply to due dates. Students need to talk with faculty about when extensions are appropriate in advance.
• Students need to communicate the need for a limited extension proactively.
• Students and instructors should discuss when notification should occur. Generally, notification should occur at least 24 hours in advance of the deadline, but specific time frames may differ based on the course.
• Limited extensions are not intended to apply to exams, performances, presentations, or similar types of timed assignments.
• Limited extensions are not intended to extend beyond the final course date. Any incomplete must be agreed upon by the instructor and the student. For more information about an incomplete, please see the Grade Rules information from the Registrar.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for…

• Meeting all student accommodation responsibilities. 
• Meeting all essential course requirements as discussed with the instructor and listed within the syllabus.
• Meeting with instructors to create a plan that includes:
  • Time allowed for extensions based on essential requirements of assignments.
  • Notification requirements.
  • Assignments where flexibility is not reasonable.
• Communicating the request to the faculty member as soon as practical, but always before the assignment is due. Accommodations cannot be provided retroactively.
• Completing all requirements related to the extension.
• Communicating with SAS if limited extensions are not sufficient.

Limited Extensions Process

Generally, the process for limited extensions is as follows:

1. After sharing their accommodation letters, students reach out to the instructor to discuss limited extensions - SAS encourages students to initiate this discussion. If an instructor does not hear from the student, then we also encourage the instructor to reach out directly to the student.
2. The student and instructor meet to discuss limited extensions and create a plan - It is essential that students and instructors meet to discuss limited extensions and to create a plan as to how limited extensions could be utilized in the course. What is reasonable varies based on the specific assignment and essential requirements, so it is important that students and instructors are on the same page about what limited extensions will mean for the specific course. SAS can assist in determining what is reasonable for a particular course.
3. When a student requires a limited extension, the student reaches out to the instructor for approval - Students must reach out to the instructor proactively for an extension.
4. Instructor approves the extension - The instructor must also approve the extension before the extended time is utilized. Instructors are not required to automatically approve all requested extensions.
5. Student submits the work by the extended deadline - Students are required to submit work by the extended deadline. It should not be assumed that extensions can be provided beyond what has been agreed to.