Bryn Mawr College

Extensions within the Semester Extensions Within the Semester

You are expected to take exams, present reports and turn in written assignments at the scheduled time. Occasionally, circumstances may prevent you from doing so. Recognizing this, most professors establish policies for late work and extensions and include this information on course syllabi or other documents. Follow these policies.

 

If possible, you should inform your dean of the situation, either by phone or by email. You should also send your professor an email. Individual circumstances will vary tremendously, but it is almost always possible to sort things out in a way that is fair and equitable for all concerned.

Although the College does not require a dean's permission for extensions within the semester, your professor may ask that your dean be consulted, particularly if you have requested more than one extension in the same semester. You may also choose to consult your dean if a medical, emotional, or family emergency makes it difficult for you to speak to your professor directly.