Extension Requests

UCL is committed to providing the support you need in order to make the most out of your studies.

There are two ways IOE students can get extensions - Delayed Assessment Permits (DAPs) and Extenuating Circumstances (ECs). 

The Delayed Assessment Scheme entitles all taught students to three Delayed Assessment Permits per Academic Year. The permits grant you pre-determined flexibility on eligible assessments. The scheme, unlike ECs, grants an automatic extension without you needing to wait for approval, however, the mitigation provided will be decided in advance by UCL.  If you use all three of your DAPs, flexibility for future assessments can only be granted using the Extenuating Circumstances (EC) procedure. ECs should be used in exceptional circumstances only and have strict grounds for eligibility and evidence requirements.  

Relevant information that was previously available on this page has now been migrated to the IOE for Student space (UCL login required). For IOE specific guidance on submitting an Extenuating Circumstances (EC) application, including tips on how to complete the form and what supporting evidence to provide, please visit the Extenuating Circumstances Application Tips page. It also includes useful advice on common mistakes to avoid, how applications are considered, and where to go for further support. You’ll also find information about how to request a Deferral of Assessment Period (DAP), if relevant to your situation.