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.

Applying for a Deferred Exam

Complete and submit the Deferred Exam Request form, 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.


• Where possible, deferred midterms will be scheduled by the last day of the midterm exam period, or as soon as possible within the midterm deferred exam period. Deferred final 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. A list of exam dates is available by visiting https://dls.cna.nl.ca/current/exam_dates.shtml


• Questions regarding deferred exams should be directed to the Service Coordinator by emailing dlsdeferred@cna.nl.ca.