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Changing the date for your Project submission

Extensions to project submission dates are only granted in cases where there are valid grounds for such an extension and where you can demonstrate that - through no fault of your own - you have "lost" time which normally would have been devoted to your studies. Such grounds might be:

  • You have suffered severe illness (supported by a medical certificate) during the latter part of your registration period
  • You have experienced major personal/family problems. In this case you will be expected to notify the Programme Manager or your personal/project supervisor at the time of the occurrence and indicate its effect on your study ability and/or sought advise (and hence be able to gain support) from your doctor or a Counsellor.
  • Unplanned absence of your supervisor during the latter stages of your research

The following will NOT be considered grounds for an extension:

  • holiday periods,
  • family visits,
  • your supervisor’s planned absence
  • inadequate time management (including late allocation of your project),
  • minor illness, unsupported by medical certification, [Note that any form of minor illness that can be self certified should be planned for and built into a contingency for the timing of your project completion.]
  • loss of files from computer storage media (you should ensure that you keep regular back-ups) or personal computer failure,
  • part-time work
  • your unauthorised absence from Warwick (or your registered place of study)

If you have a valid case you should do the following:

  1. Estimate the amount of time you have "lost" due to the reasons you believe give you a valid reason to apply for an extension
  2. Well BEFORE the submission deadline request the extension via Tabula. Clearly state the reasons for your request. You should also include a plan for completion of the programme requirements and enclose supporting documentation, such as a letter from your supervisor, medical certificates etc.
  3. The Programme Management will determine if your case is valid and note any agreed rescheduled date and contact you with his decision; if the recommended extension period requires an extension of your registration period, this will be passed to the University for consideration.

Extension requests will be dealt with as quickly as possible during office hours, but please be aware that it may be a few days before you receive a decision

NOTE: - your project supervisor may support your request for additional time, but they are NOT authorised to grant any extensions - only the Programme Management may do that