Application for assignment extension, deferred examination or special consideration
If you have special circumstances that are impacting on your ability to complete your assessment, you may be eligible to apply for a concession.
Assignment extension
Apply for an assignment extension if special circumstances prevent you from completing your assignment by the due date.
Apply for an assignment extension
Deferred examination
Apply for a deferred examination if you're unable to sit an examination due to medical or other special circumstances. This is available for the end-of-semester examination period or an examination organised by your unit coordinator during the semester (in-semester).
Apply for a deferred examination
Special consideration
Apply for special consideration if you believe your performance in an examination or assignment was adversely affected by medical, compassionate or other special circumstances.
Lodging your application
Start by selecting the link above relevant to your circumstances. You'll be asked to log in to HiQ.
Lodge your application as early as possible.
It may take up to five working days to receive a response to assignment extension or deferred exam applications. You should continue working on your assessment while your application is being processed.
Supporting documentation
You must provide relevant supporting documentation by scanning or photographing documents and uploading them to your online application form.
Applications won't be processed until your documentation is received.
The original supporting documentation must be available to be produced on request. Medical certificates must make it clear that your doctor thought you were unable to study.
Multiple assessment items
A separate application is required for each assessment item.
Further advice
Check our assignment extension, deferred exam and special consideration advice for full details on applying, including when to apply and requirements for supporting documentation.