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Extension Requests
Extensions Policy
It is a requirement of a student’s course that all assignments be completed by the due dates set by ACOM and published on Moodle and in the Unit Introduction Book. However, at times, extenuating circumstances will arise that warrant the granting of extension to the scheduled due date. To accommodate such cases, ACOM implements a clear set of guidelines for the fair consideration of requests for extensions, which balances compassion for legitimate requests with equitable treatment of all students.
Before you Submit
Please know that any personal details you provide will be handled with care and respect by our staff to assist you.
If you are submitting an extension request due to medical illness please ensure you have a dated medical certificate or letter on a letterhead from your Doctor or other health professional detailing your condition and how it impacts your study. You will be required to upload this document during your application or to email it to [email protected] once it has been received by you.
Please be reminded that circumstances that will NOT normally be considered as acceptable grounds for an extension are:
a. demands of employment;
b. minor family problems such as domestic tension with or between parents, spouses, and other people closely involved with the student;
c. the demands of academic work;
d. financial difficulties;
e. the demands of travel, sport, social commitments or other activities.
If you have any questions or problems please contact us.
Before submitting please read the full Late Assignment and Extension Policy in the Student Handbook.
I have read and understood the Extension Policy and Procedure in the Student Handbook.*
- Yes

Student Information
Student Number*
First Name*
Family Name*
Email address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Please use your ACOM student email address. Please only use a different email if you would like us to update your email address in our system.
State*
International State or Province
If you selected other above, please specify.
Student Engagement Manager
Please identify your SEM (if known)
Learning Cohort
A Learning Cohort is a church or Christian organisation that is working with ACOM to provide a tailored study experience for a group of pre-selected students. These students have already been accepted into their program by their Learning Cohort.
Are you studying with a learning cohort?*
- No
- Yes
Learning Cohort Name

Course
What is your current level of study?*
Please select your AQF 5 course of study.*
Please be reminded that the Diploma of Christian Studies is a Bachelor Level (AQF7) course.
Please select your AQF 7 course of study.*
Please select your AQF 8-9 course of study.*

Units
Please tell us about the units you would like extensions for.
Unit 1
Unit 1 Study Period*
Unit 1*
Unit 1 Assessment Number*
Unit 1 Assessment Title*
Unit 1 Marker*
Unit 1 Original Due Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please select the date the assignment is currently due.
Unit 1 Extension Length*
Note: includes weekends and holidays
Unit 2
Add Second Unit
- Yes
Unit 2 Study Period*
Unit 2*
Unit 2 Assessment Number*
Unit 2 Marker*
Unit 2 Original Due Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please select the date the assignment is currently due.
Unit 2 Extension Length*
Note: includes weekends and holidays
Unit 3
Add Third Unit
- Yes
Unit 3 Study Period*
Unit 3*
Unit 3 Assessment Number*
Unit 3 Assessment Title*
Unit 3 Marker*
Unit 3 Original Due Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please select the date the assignment is currently due.
Unit 3 Extension Length*
Note: includes weekends and holidays
I request an extension for the above unit(s).*
- Yes

Extension Grounds
Acceptable grounds for an extension include:
a. medical illness: certified by a Medical Certificate;
b. extreme hardship: refers to major adverse life events that could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student, and caused substantial disruption to the student’s capacity for effective study and/or the completion of required work;
c. compassionate grounds: will be based on a significant pastoral concern that is not considered part of a pattern of behaviour on the part of the student.
Circumstances that will NOT normally be considered as acceptable grounds for an extension are:
a. demands of employment;
b. minor family problems such as domestic tension with or between parents, spouses, and other people closely involved with the student;
c. the demands of academic work;
d. financial difficulties;
e. the demands of travel, sport, social commitments, or other activities.
Extension Grounds*
Medical Illness
You have selected to request an extension due to Medical Illness. Please be reminded that you will be required to submit medical documentation.
Do you have your medical documents ready to submit?*
Medical Documentation*
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Please be reminded that your extension request will be placed on hold until all of your documents are received. Please email all remaining documents to [email protected].
Please be reminded that extension requests based on Medical Illness are required to submit medical documentation. Know that your request will still be considered without these, however we will require you to elaborate on your circumstances below, including why you are unable to submit medical documentation.
Extreme Hardship
You have selected to request an extension due to Extreme Hardship. Please be reminded that depending on your circumstances you may be requested to submit documentation.
Extreme Hardship Reason*
Please tell us in 10 words or less the reason for your request. Further details are to be provided below.
Extreme Hardship Documents
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Would you like to submit any documents to support your request? Please know that this is currently not a requirement to proceed, and our staff will contact you later if we require this.
Compassionate Grounds
You have selected to request an extension due to Compassionate Grounds. Please be reminded that depending on your circumstances you may be requested to submit documentation.
Compassionate Reason*
Please tell us in 10 words or less the reason for your request. Please then elaborate on your circumstances below.
Compassionate Documents
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Would you like to submit any documents to support your request? Please know that this is currently not a requirement to proceed, and our staff will contact you later if we require this.
Enabling Plan
You have selected to request an extension due to a pre-approved Enabling Plan strategy. This option is only applicable to students with a current Enabling Plan in place with ACOM. If you have a disability or chronic health condition that impacts your ability to study and you do not have an Enabling Plan set up, please contact your Student Engagement Manger for further information.
Your Circumstances
Please provide any further relevant details about your situation to support your request for an extension.
Circumstances*
I understand that if I have not submitted the required supporting documentation my request will be held as pending until this is received.*
- Yes
I understand that it may take up to three working days to receive a decision from ACOM once all required documents have been submitted.*
- Yes

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Extension Requests

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