The Flexibility in Deadlines accommodation allows a student extensions on assignment deadlines without penalty when experiencing a disability related barrier to turning in the assignment on time.
Flexibility in Deadlines should be used occasionally. Each specific deadline/assignment extension needs to be communicated with the faculty. The general guidance is to use the accommodation up to 4 times per quarter. Students should contact the DRC if more are needed.
Student Responsibilities
- Request accommodations through the DRC each quarter
- Meet with faculty at the start of the quarter to discuss the course syllabus and the accommodation
- Inform your faculty as soon as you know you need a deadline extension
- Use your faculty’s preferred communication method (For example: Canvas or Email)
- Communicate clearly that you need to use your Flexibility in Deadlines accommodation for a disability-related reason
- Understand that each deadline needs to be communicated individually
- Understand that deadline requests are not always possible with all types of assignments
- Contact your Access Specialist for assistance in working with faculty or if you are too far behind in class and need to pursue a Medical Withdrawal
Faculty Responsibilities
- Inform student of any deadlines that are not possible to extend (examples: pre-lab assignments, group projects)
- Respond to student communication regarding use of the accommodation
- Contact the DRC for assistance or with any concerns
DRC Responsibilities
- Send requested accommodation in Letter of Accommodation to faculty and student
- Attend meetings with faculty and student as requested to discuss the accommodation
- Assist with conversations between student and faculty regarding Flexibility in Deadlines
Last Updated July 28, 2026
