Deferred Exams

Students who are prevented by illness, bereavement, or other extenuating circumstances from writing a final examination, where one is scheduled, may apply for permission to write a deferred examination. The deferred examination is the final examination for the individual concerned.

A deferred examination application must be submitted within two (2) days after the date on which the regular examination was scheduled. The request for a deferred exam will be assessed by campus administration or designate in consultation with faculty members. Students should note that permission to write deferred examinations is a privilege, not a right, granted solely based on extenuating circumstances.

Where possible, deferred exams should be completed by the last day of that semester, or as soon as feasible thereafter, but shall be no later than one week into the subsequent semester.

Applying for a Deferred Exam

Complete and submit the Deferred Exam Request form, along with supporting documentation, within two business days.

What You Need to Know When Applying

• For exams cancelled/deferred due to weather conditions, a deferred request must be submitted within two business days of the original exam date.


• Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.


• Deferred midterms are normally written within two weeks of the last scheduled midterm exam, one week in Intersession. Deferred finals will be written within the first two weeks of the following semester. Some exceptions may apply. A list of exam dates is available by visiting https://dls.cna.nl.ca/current/exam_dates.shtml


• Deferred exams can only be written after the original exam has been administered.


• Questions regarding deferred exams should be directed to the Service Coordinator by emailing dlsdeferred@cna.nl.ca or by calling 1.877.465.2250 (option 1).