In order for us to consider an extension request it must be submitted alongside time relevant, third party evidence.

By time relevant we mean that it must have a clear connection to the assessment exam period.

Exampes of the kind of evidence we would consider are included in the University Regulations (Appendix Three) and are listed below:

Circumstance	Example of Evidence
Recent short-term physical illness, injury or mental health issue	Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist counsellor or other external support service Ambulance Documentation Letter of support/explanation from a support serive in the university
Long-term or chronic physical or mental health condition which has recently worsened, temporarily or permanently	Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist counsellor or other external support service Ambulance Documentation Letter of support/explanation from a support serive in the university
A hospital appointment which cannot reasonably be rescheduled and which directly conflicts with a time-constrained coursework assessment	Letter from hospital confirming appointment date and time
An unexpected issue relating to pregnancy, maternity or paternity	Dated and signed letter from doctor, midwife, consultant, hospital or other external support service
Recent bereavement or serious illness of a person with whom/ the student has a close relationship or a responsibility of care	Dated and signed letter from doctor, consultant, hospital, dentist, counsellor or other external support service Death certificate, public announcement, legal document or order of service as proof of bereavement
Recent breakdown in a long-term relationship	Dated and signed letter from external support service Letter of support/explanation from a support service in the university or De Montfort Students’ Union
Emergencies involving dependents or caring responsibilities, including caring responsibilities for an adult family member/sibling	Email/letter from organised carers to confirm the breakdown in normal arrangements eg school, nursery, care home; email/letter from doctor, Social Services or carers’ charity
Being the victim of a crime, which is likely to have significant emotional impact	Crime reference number and crime report (if available)
Military conflict, natural disaster, major and exceptional travel disruptions or extreme weather conditions	Flight, rail or coach disruption summary for significant travel issues
Recent significant personal incident such as house fire, homelessness	Insurance letter Letter from external support service
Appearance at court or jury service	Solicitor’s letter in relation to attendance at court as a witness, defendant or plaintiff Bail information or charge sheet Jury service letter
Recent and exceptional financial difficulties beyond the student’s control	Bank letters, Student Finance England letters, council letters, documentation from Citizens’ Advice Bureau for significant financial issues Support letter from the university or De Montfort Students’ Union

If you have any questions on this, or are struggling to provide this evidence, please contact the Extensions Team on balcer@dmu.ac.uk, 0116 257 7243 or visit us in person at the Hugh Aston Reception