Updated information about assessment deadline
By: Tom Walters
Last updated: Monday, 24 October 2016
Following recent issues with the availability of Sussex Direct and Study Direct - and how this may have impacted upon students’ ability to access study materials required to complete assessments - the University has decided to extend affected assessment deadlines.
This move follows usual policy and practice in these situations and is designed to ensure that all students affected are given the best possible chance to complete their assessments.
Following consultation with schools and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), all submissions that were due on 24, 25, 26 and 27 October, will now be due on 31 October. Submission times will be the same as on the original deadline date.
Please note that late periods for assessments for which the deadline has already passed will remain unchanged.
Sharon Jones, Academic Registrar, said of the decision:
"Thank you again for your patience and understanding during the disruption; we hope that these extended deadlines will support you to complete your assessments."