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• assignment extension
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• options for review and appeal of an unsuccessful assignment extension application.

What is an assignment extension?

Where you are unable to attempt an assessment item which is not an exam, you may apply for an extension of time to submit the assessment item. This includes case studies, essays and reports.

When can I apply for an assignment extension?

You can apply for an assignment extension if you are unable to complete an assignment by the due date on medical or other grounds (e.g. disability, family or personal circumstances, employment-related circumstances, unavoidable commitments).

When can’t I apply for an assignment extension?

An extension of time is not available for an assessment item for which the opportunity to resubmit has been given.

What is the difference between an assignment extension and special consideration?

Essentially if you are unable to complete an assessment on medical or other grounds, you may apply for an assignment extension. If; however, you have attempted an assessment item, and your performance was seriously affected or you were seriously disadvantaged when the assessment item was attempted, you may apply for special consideration. Please refer to the Assessment Procedure for Students for more information on special consideration.

What is the difference between an assignment extension and deferred assessment?

An assignment extension provides additional time for you to complete an assessment item (e.g. case study, essay or report) if you are unable to submit the assessment item by the due date and time. Deferred assessment is awarded where you are prevented from completing the assessment task, such as an exam, on the scheduled date. Please refer to the Assessment Procedure for Students for more information.

How do I apply for an assessment extension?

Submit an assignment extension form online.

For individual assessment items, supporting documentation is not required for extensions up to and including three calendar days, unless you are enrolled in a course through Open Universities Australia (OUA) *. For group assessment, all OUA assessment and extensions greater than three calendar days your application must include appropriate documentation to support the grounds on which you are requesting an extension.

Students registered with Student Disability and Accessibility can apply for assignment extensions on disability grounds for up to and including 10 calendar days without the requirement to provide supporting documentation.

* Note: For students not registered with Student Disability and Accessibility, accumulation of more than three approved extensions for individual assignments of three or less calendar days will trigger the supporting documentation requirement for the remainder of the trimester, after which the count will be reset.

Supporting documentation may include a medical certificate (issued in-person or online), bereavement notice, copy of accident report etc. You can find other forms of appropriate supporting documentation at Assessment Applications . Please note that when applying on medical grounds, the medical certificate must outline the period for which your performance was impacted.

How long do I have to submit my application?

Applications for an assignment extension must be submitted online before the assignment due date.

What is the maximum period of extension I can apply for?

The maximum period an extension will be granted on medical grounds is 14 calendar days.

The maximum period an extension will be granted on disability grounds is 14 calendar days.

The maximum period an extension will be granted for bereavement is 14 calendar days.

The maximum period an extension will be granted for personal safety reasons is 14 calendar days.

The maximum period an extension will be granted for other personal, professional or exceptional circumstances is three calendar days.

What happens after I submit my application?

The application will then either be approved or declined and you will be notified by email of the decision. For applications exceeding three calendar days, you will receive an interim approval of three calendar days before your application undergoes further review by your Course Convenor for the full extension days requested*.

* Note: For students registered with Student Disability and Accessibility this is extended to 10 calendar days.

What if my application for an assignment extension is declined?

Decisions made regarding assignment extensions do not constitute an academic decision under the University’s Student Review and Appeals Policy and Procedures . Therefore, you are not able to seek a review of decision if you are unhappy with the outcome of your application. If you believe your application has been declined in error, contact your Course Convenor or Student Connect .

What if I need to apply for a further extension on an already approved applications?

If you require a further extension on an already approved application, you can now do this via the online application. Documentation will be required to support an additional extension and you cannot exceed the maximum allowable extension period for the reason selected.

Let us know if you have any further enquiries.

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How to Change File Associations in Windows 11

Windows can only open one program for a particular file extension automatically, so if you like to work with your PNG files in Photoshop Elements, for example, and not Paint, changing the default file association for PNG files is required.

The Choose defaults by file type option is found in the Windows 11 Settings.

Right-click the Start button (or use the WIN+X  keyboard shortcut) and select Settings . The hotkey WIN+i works, too.

Select Apps from the left panel, and then Default apps from the right.

Scroll to the very bottom, and select Choose defaults by file type .

Click or tap one of the file types in the list.

Pick a program from the pop-up list, or choose Look for an app in the Microsoft Store .

Select OK to save. From now on, Windows will now open that program when you open a file with that extension from File Explorer.

How to Change File Associations in Windows 10

Like Windows 11, Windows 10 uses Settings instead of Control Panel to make changes to file type associations.

Right-click the Start button (or use the WIN+X  hotkey) and choose  Settings .

Select  Apps  from the list.

Choose  Default apps  on the left.

Scroll down a little and select Choose default apps by file type .

Locate the file extension for which you want to change the default program.

If you're not sure what extension the file is using, open File Explorer to find the file and use the  View > File name extensions  option to show file extensions.

In the Choose default apps by file type  window, select the program to the right of the file extension. If there isn't one listed, select Choose a default instead.

In the  Choose an app   pop-up window, pick a new program to associate with that file extension. If there isn't one listed that you want to use, try  Look for an app in the Store .

Windows 10 will now open the program you chose each time you open a file with that extension from File Explorer.

When you're done, you can close any windows you opened to make these changes.

How to Change File Associations in Windows 8, 7, or Vista

Open Control Panel . In Windows 8, the Power User Menu ( WIN+X ) is the quickest way. Use the Start menu in Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Select Programs .

You'll only see this link if you're on the Category or Control Panel Home view of Control Panel. Otherwise, choose Default Programs instead, followed by Associate a file type or protocol with a program link. Skip to Step 4.

Choose Default Programs .

Select Associate a file type or protocol with a program on the following page.

Once the  Set Associations tool loads, which should only take a second or two, scroll down the list until you see the file extension that you want to change the default program for.

If you're not sure what extension the file in question has, right-click it (or tap-and-hold) the file, go to  Properties , and look for the file extension in the "Type of file" line of the  General  tab.

Select the file extension to highlight it.

Choose the Change program button, located just above the scroll bar.

What you see next, and the next step to take, depends on what version of Windows you're using .

​ Windows 8: From the "How do you want to open this type of file [file extension]?" window you see now, look through the list and select the program you'd like to open when you double-click or double-tap these types of files. Try More options for the complete list.

Windows 7 & Vista: From the "Open with" window that popped up, look through the programs listed and choose the one you'd like to open for this extension. The Recommended Programs are probably the most applicable, but there may be Other Programs listed, too. Use Browse to manually locate a program.

Select OK if you see it, and Windows will refresh the list of file associations to show the new default program assigned to this file type. You can close the Set Associations window if you're done making changes.

From this point forward, when you double-click or double-tap on any file with this particular file extension, the program you chose to associate with it in Step 8 will automatically launch and load the particular file.

How to Change File Associations in Windows XP

If you still have Windows XP, the instructions are different newer operating systems.

Go to Start >  Control Panel to open Control Panel.

Choose Appearance and Themes .​

You'll only see that link if you're using the Category View of Control Panel. If you're instead using the Classic View , choose Folder Options instead and then skip to Step 4.

Select Folder Options near the bottom of the window.

Open the File Types tab.

Under Registered file types , scroll down until you find the file extension that you want to change the default program association for.

Choose the extension to highlight it.

Select Change in the lower section.

From the Open With screen that you're now looking at, choose the program you'd like to open the file type with by default.​

If you don't see that screen, choose Select the program from a list , and then OK .

The most common programs that support this particular file type will be listed under the  Recommended Programs  or Programs  list, but there may be other programs that support the file as well, in which case you can manually select one with the  Browse  button.

Select OK and then Close back on the Folder Options window. You can also close any Control Panel or Appearance and Themes windows that might still be open.

Going forward, any time you open a file with the extension you chose back on Step 6, the program you chose in Step 8 will be opened automatically and the file will be loaded within that program.

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How do i apply for an extension on an assessment (e.g. assignment).

An extension of time applies to assessment items undertaken and submitted outside of scheduled class time (e.g. an assignment).

If you are applying for an assignment extension, your application must be submitted using the online application form by the due date.

For individual assessment items, supporting documentation is not required for extensions up to and including three calendar days, unless you are enrolled in a course through Open Universities Australia (OUA)*. For group assessment, all OUA assessment and extensions greater than three calendar days your application must include appropriate documentation to support the grounds on which you are requesting your extension.

Students registered with Student Disability and Accessibility can apply for an extension on disability grounds for up to and including 10 calendar days without the requirement to provide supporting documentation.

* For students not registered with Student Disability and Accessibility, accumulation of more than three approved extensions for individual assignments of three or less calendar days will trigger the supporting documentation requirement for the remainder of the trimester, after which the count will be reset.

You can make a request for an extension of time on one of the following grounds:

• bereavement
• personal safety grounds
• other personal, professional or exceptional circumstances (e.g. family or personal circumstances, employment-related circumstances, unavoidable commitments).
• Navigate to the Assessment Application Landing page  in myGriffith.
• Make the appropriate selection for your circumstances.
• Complete the application form.
• If required, attach appropriate documentary evidence to support your application. Supporting documentation may include a medical certificate, statutory declaration, bereavement notice, letter from employer or a copy of an accident report. You can find other forms of appropriate supporting documentation at Assessment Applications .
• Track your application after submitting.

Important : If you require a further extension on an already approved Assignment Extension Application, you can now do this via the online application. Further documentation to support an additional extension is required and you cannot exceed the maximum allowable extension period for the reason selected.

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Extensions are normally only granted if there are exceptional circumstances affecting your study, which you can substantiate with supporting documentation. To apply for an extension you need to:

• Submit an  application for Special Consideration  no later than three University working days after the assessment is due or class missed); and
• Attach supporting documents or evidence. For example, a medical certificate. 

Full details on Special Consideration , including eligibility criteria is published online on our Current Students' website .

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Applying for an extension, how do i apply for an assignment extension.

If circumstances have affected your ability to complete an assessment task on time, you may be eligible for an assignment extension of up to ten working days .

Eligibility

• Your application is submitted before the assignment due date, or date of the assessment.
• You meet all requirements as listed in the policy outlining extensions .

How to apply

• Whether an extension is appropriate for your circumstances, and
• Confirm which faculty or school owns the subject, as the process varies from faculty to faculty.
• Follow the appropriate process outlined in the table below. You can apply any time before the assignment due date or date of assessment.

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Project extension form.

You must also complete the  Project Extension form for the following subjects:

• PSYT90074 - Youth Mental Health Minor Thesis 1
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• PSYT90086 - Mental Health Science Research Project 1
• PSYT90087 - Mental Health Science Research Project 2
• PSYT90093 - Psychiatric Research Project
• RADI90003 - Minor Thesis (Radiology)
• PAED90023 - Research Dissertation: Minor Thesis
• PAED90015 - Adolescent Health Minor Thesis
• POPH90268 - Adolescent Health Minor Thesis

The subject coordinator will notify you of the outcome of your application within three working days.

There are three possible outcomes:

• Granted: You will be notified within three working days of the receipt of your application about the new assignment due date or assessment date.
• Not granted: Your original assignment due date or assessment date will apply.
• Referred: You may be referred to submit an application for Special consideration .

When should I apply for Special consideration instead of an extension?

• The impact of your circumstances requires an extension of more than ten working days and you meet the eligibility criteria for Special consideration.

If you are affected by a chronic, permanent or ongoing illness, disability or hardship, are an Elite Athlete, Elite Performer, Army Reservist or Emergency volunteer you may Register for ongoing support . Your Academic Adjustment Plan (AAP) cannot be applied retrospectively so it is important to have this in place well in advance of any assessment deadlines.

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An assessment extension may be offered if you cannot submit your assessment item due to reasons out of your control such as: 

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Once assessed you will be advised of the outcome of your request (approved or declined) via email.

If declined, you may provide further information and supporting documentation in a new request for consideration.

If you are unhappy with the outcome, you may request a review of decision in accordance with the Student Grievance Resolution Procedure .

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1. Overview

Don't leave assignment writing until the last minute. We encourage you to plan your workload so you can meet assessment deadlines.

We realise, however, that on occasion there may be extenuating circumstances beyond your control that prevent you from submitting an assessment item by the due date and time. 

In these circumstances, you can apply for an extension. Extensions can be requested for assessment items such as:

• assignments
• case studies
• laboratory reports
• take-home exams
• tutorial group assignments, and in some cases
• oral assessment.

You can't request extensions for:

• in-semester examinations
• end-of-semester examinations
• deferred or supplementary examinations.

If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider  applying for removal of course .

• Alternative exam arrangements
• Applying for an extension
• Be prepared on exam day
• Deferring an exam
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• Off-campus exams
• Digital examinations
• Requesting a late penalty exemption for a digital exam
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