Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) are defined as circumstances which are unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, and which may have affected your ability to meet an assessment deadline or the level of your performance at assessment. If you are having difficulties, you may be able to submit an Extenuating Circumstances claim.
The new academic year begins on 19 October 2020 and course teams have been working hard to deliver course content in a blended way . This will mean access for all students to on-site facilities as well as online learning, giving the richest experience possible.
Students should apply for Extenuating Circumstances via the Student Portal - by logging in and selecting the EC option from the 'My Assessments' tab.
2020/21 Extenuating Circumstances Regulations
Extenuating Circumstances Regulations 2020-21 (PDF 72KB)
These regulations are applicable for all units that begin from October 2020 onward
How to make a claim
Please read the guidance document before submitting your EC claim. Students should apply for Extenuating Circumstances via the Student Portal - by logging in and selecting the EC option from the 'My Assessments' tab.
If you are experiencing problems submitting your Extenuating Circumstance via the student portal you can download the Extenuating Circumstances Claim Form 20-21 below and once completed, submit it to the EC address of your College:
- Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon: ccwecclaims@arts.ac.uk
- Central Saint Martins: ecclaims@csm.arts.ac.uk
- London College of Communication: ecclaims@lcc.arts.ac.uk
- London College of Fashion ecclaims@fashion.arts.ac.uk
You will receive an automated response to confirm receipt and will be updated in due course.
- Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances 2020-21 (Regulations from October 2020) (PDF 62KB)
- Extenuating Circumstances Claim Form 20-21 (DOC 69KB)
- Guidance for Medical Practitioners (PDF 140KB)
Requesting time out from your studies
You may be able to take time out from your studies under certain circumstances but you should consult the guidance below as there are some restrictions: