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This page discusses the extensions request feature in Myplace which is new for 19/20

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What does it do?

It allows you to request an extension on the deadline for piece of coursework by attaching relevant information.

Your request will be considered and you will be notified of the result via email, Myplace notice and push notification on the University's Mobile App (if you are logged in using your DS username).

For further information on what are appropriate reasons for a request and the rest of the extension requests policy see here

How to use the extensions requests process


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1) Go to the Myplace site for the class in which you wish to request an extension to the deadline of a piece of coursework


2) Click on the assignment link for the piece of coursework. This will open a page containing information about the assignment, the status of your submission and the deadline.

3) Click on the Extensions section and select ‘request an extension’

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4) Fill in the form

a) Select a reason from the dropdown list

b) Propose a new deadline (date and time)

c) Describe in more detail your reason for requesting an extension

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5) Submit your extension request 

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You will receive a Myplace notice and an email to confirm that your request has been submitted. 

If you have downloaded the University’s Mobile App and have logged in using your DS username, you will also receive a push notification on your device.

Cancelling an extensions request

If you submit an extension request and decide that you no longer require it, you can cancel the request up until the point at which it is approved.  After it has been approved, you cannot cancel the request but you can, of course, submit the work in time for the original deadline.

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Extension requests for offline submissions

If you need to submit an extension for an offline piece of work, contact your ____________



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