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Request a due date extension

Overview​

If you need more time on an assignment, you can request a due date extension. Your request goes to the teaching team to review.

Before you start​

  • You must be enrolled in the course.
  • The course must have due date extensions enabled.
  • Some courses set limits (for example: how many extensions you can request). If you're over a limit, TeachFront may show an over-limit message (and your course may allow or block additional requests).

Request an extension​

  1. Open your course in TeachFront.
  2. Open Due Date Extensions.
  3. Find the assignment you need more time for.
  4. Select Request extension.
  5. Choose your requested due date.
  6. Add an optional note for your instructor.
  7. Submit your request.

Due Date Extensions entry point in the course

Request extension modal with due date and note fields

Confirmation after submitting an extension request

Track your request​

  1. Return to Due Date Extensions.
  2. Check the status of your request.
  3. Open the request to review:
    • The final due date (if approved)
    • Any instructor note

Extension list showing Pending, Approved, and Denied statuses

Approved extension row with final due date and instructor note

Cancel a pending request​

You can cancel a request only while it is pending.

  1. Open Due Date Extensions.
  2. Open the request with status Pending.
  3. Select Cancel request.

Pending request actions menu with Cancel Request

Approved or denied request without a cancel action

What changes when an extension is approved?​

  • Your assignment's effective due date updates to the approved due date.
  • Your ability to save drafts or submit work should follow the updated effective due date.

Troubleshooting​

I don't see "Due Date Extensions"​

  • The course may not have extensions enabled.
  • You may not have access to the course you expect (for example, you're in the wrong course or account).

I can't cancel my request​

  • Cancel is available only while the request is Pending.

My new due date isn't showing where I expected​

  • Refresh the page and check Due Date Extensions for the final due date.
  • If the due date still looks wrong, contact your instructor and include:
    • the assignment name
    • the due date you requested
    • the status you see (Pending/Approved/etc.)