Exceptional Circumstances Service closure
The University will close at 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024, and reopen at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025. During this time, you can still use the system to submit an application, but the EC Service will be closed, and the team will be unable to process applications or to answer emails.
Extensions: approved extensions that result in revised deadlines between 23rd December 2024, 5PM and 3rd January 2025, 9AM should be viewed as due by Monday, 6th January 2025, 9AM.
Winter Break University Support
For emergency support during the closure, please visit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/students/2024/festive-holiday-202425(opens in a new tab)
Apply for support on your assessments
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Coursework Extensions
Apply for this if..
Circumstances beyond your control will make it difficult for you to meet a deadline for a coursework assessment and an extension to the deadline of 4 calendar days would allow you to submit your work.
When applying you will ..
- receive instant approval where your situation is valid
- not need to provide supporting evidence
- be able to apply up to 3 times a year
- be able to cover multiple coursework submissions within an extension, if they have deadlines within the same 4-day period
Exceptional Circumstances
Apply for this if..
Circumstances beyond your control have had a significant adverse effect on your completion of or performance on coursework submissions or exams, and/or
- you need a longer extension (over 5 days) to a deadline
- you have used up your allowance for coursework extensions
When applying you will ..
- need to provide supporting evidence
- receive a decision about your application towards the end of the semester once the marks are published
Extra time learning adjustments
Apply for this if..
You are registered with the Disability Learning Support Service with a Schedule of Adjustment.
- you have a learning adjustments and have support set up for learning adjustments by the University Disability Learning Support Service
- need more time for submitting most coursework
- need proofreading
- need interpreter
When applying you will ..
- receive instant confirmation
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