Extensions
Due to unforeseen circumstances, students may find themselves unable to submit assignments by the due date. Unforeseen circumstances are defined as those that:
a) Are beyond the student’s control; and
b) Make it impracticable for the student to complete the assessment requirements by the due date.
The MCD University of Divinity Academic Conduct policy provides for two forms of extension.
Lecturer’s Extension
At his/her discretion a lecturer may grant an extension of up to two weeks for an assignment when satisfied there are reasonable grounds and that the approved extension will not give undue advantage or disadvantage to the student.
Lecturer’s extensions are not permitted beyond the final day of the examination period. For Winter Intensives extensions are granted at the discretion of the Academic Dean.
An extension should be applied for no later than three days prior to the work being due.
Extension application forms can be downloaded from the CTC or MCD University of Divinity websites, or obtained from the student common room and must be signed by the lecturer concerned. Students may email the completed form to the lecturer. The lecturer responds to the request using the Lecturer’s Response section of the form. A copy of the completed form is placed in the student’s file in the Academic Records Office.
For seminarians, the Seminary Dean of Studies must sign the form before presentation to the lecturer.
The Lecturer’s Response section of the signed form is then attached to the submitted work.
Students who submit work after the newly agreed due date will normally be penalised academically. For more information see Late Work.
Lecturer’s extensions are not permitted beyond the final day of the examination period. For Winter Intensives extensions are granted at the discretion of the Academic Dean.
An extension should be applied for no later than three days prior to the work being due.
Extension application forms can be downloaded from the CTC or MCD University of Divinity websites, or obtained from the student common room and must be signed by the lecturer concerned. Students may email the completed form to the lecturer. The lecturer responds to the request using the Lecturer’s Response section of the form. A copy of the completed form is placed in the student’s file in the Academic Records Office.
For seminarians, the Seminary Dean of Studies must sign the form before presentation to the lecturer.
The Lecturer’s Response section of the signed form is then attached to the submitted work.
Students who submit work after the newly agreed due date will normally be penalised academically. For more information see Late Work.
Dean’s Extension
The Academic Dean may grant an extension of up to 28 days beyond the final day of the examination period for a semester when there are medical or serious pastoral grounds for this, and when satisfied that no undue advantage or disadvantage may occur for the student.
A Dean’s extension should be applied for no later than five days prior to the work being due and, in the case of extension on medical grounds, students must present a medical certificate.
Application forms for a Dean’s Extension can be downloaded from the CTC or MCD University of Divinity websites, or obtained from the student common room. Students may email the completed form to the Dean.
For seminarians, the Seminary Dean of Studies must sign the form before presentation to the Academic Dean.
The Dean consults with the lecturer before granting an extension.
The extension and its conditions are recorded on the Dean's response section of the form and signed by the Dean and the student, with copies retained by both. The Dean sends a copy of the completed form to the Academic Records Office to be placed in the student’s file.
The Dean's Response section of the signed form is then attached to the submitted work. Students who submit after the newly agreed due date will normally be penalised academically. For more information see Late Work. An extension of longer than four weeks after the due date for the assignment will not be granted unless warranted by exceptional circumstances.
A Dean’s extension should be applied for no later than five days prior to the work being due and, in the case of extension on medical grounds, students must present a medical certificate.
Application forms for a Dean’s Extension can be downloaded from the CTC or MCD University of Divinity websites, or obtained from the student common room. Students may email the completed form to the Dean.
For seminarians, the Seminary Dean of Studies must sign the form before presentation to the Academic Dean.
The Dean consults with the lecturer before granting an extension.
The extension and its conditions are recorded on the Dean's response section of the form and signed by the Dean and the student, with copies retained by both. The Dean sends a copy of the completed form to the Academic Records Office to be placed in the student’s file.
The Dean's Response section of the signed form is then attached to the submitted work. Students who submit after the newly agreed due date will normally be penalised academically. For more information see Late Work. An extension of longer than four weeks after the due date for the assignment will not be granted unless warranted by exceptional circumstances.