{"id":215,"date":"2025-08-20T16:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/?page_id=215"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:37:38","slug":"deferral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/deferral\/","title":{"rendered":"Defer an Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2025\/08\/Capture-1-1600x700.png); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Defer an Exam\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#exam-deferrals\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Exam Deferrals\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#how-to-defer-an-exam\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        How to Defer an Exam\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#deadline-to-apply-for-a-deferral\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Deadline to Apply for a Deferral\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        4.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#when-deferred-final-exams-are-written\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        When Deferred Final Exams are Written\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        5.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#deadline-for-deferred-take-home-exams\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Deadline for Deferred Take-Home Exams\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        6.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#important-links\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Important Links\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        7.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        FAQs\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        8.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#downloads\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Downloads\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exam-deferrals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Deferrals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who encounter circumstances beyond their control may defer their final examination or take-home examination to write it at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-examinations-that-can-be-deferred\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Examinations that can be deferred:\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-examinations-that-can-be-deferred\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final Examinations: this is the last exam that you have to complete for your course. It is usually scheduled to be completed in a 3 hour block of time. The date and time is normally published in the formal exam schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take-Home Examinations: this is the final graded component assigned in a course. It is normally assigned by the instructor of the course on the last day of classes, and it is due the last day of the examination period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-examinations-that-cannot-be-deferred\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Examinations that cannot be deferred:\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-examinations-that-cannot-be-deferred\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Midterm Examinations: this is an exam that you complete partway through your course. For full-year courses, these examinations tend to happen in December during the formal examination period. If you cannot complete your midterm examination, alternate arrangements must be made with the instructor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Assignments: this is the final graded component assigned in a course. It is normally assigned by the instructor before the end of the term, and it is due by the last day of classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of scenarios in which you may receive a deferral would be in the event of serious illness or an exceptional circumstance beyond your control. Please <a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/regulations\/academicregulationsoftheuniversity\/examinations\/#undergraduate-exam-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the University Regulations in&nbsp;Sections 4.1 \u2013 4.4 <\/a>of the Undergraduate Calendar&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that by completing and submitting a Deferral Application you are authorizing the Registrar\u2019s Office to contact those who have provided documentation submitted with your application, including but not limited to medical documentation, for purposes of verifying authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further questions or concerns can be sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:deferral@carleton.ca\">deferral@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-defer-an-exam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Defer an Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deferral applications for final or take-home examinations must be made using the&nbsp;Online Deferral Application (currently unavailable)&nbsp;no more than three business days after the original final examination or the due date of the take-home examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documentation must be provided<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We do not accept faxed or emailed applications or supporting documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deadline-to-apply-for-a-deferral\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadline to Apply for a Deferral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline to apply for a deferral is within 3&nbsp;working days after the original final examination date or the original due date of the take-home examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-deferred-final-exams-are-written\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Deferred Final Exams are Written<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/academicyear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dates for the standard examination period<\/a> can be found in the Academic Year section of the&nbsp;university calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deferred examination schedule is posted on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/ses\/exams\/deferred-exam-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scheduling and Examination Services website<\/a>. You can view your personalized exam schedule via <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mobileapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton Mobile<\/a> and via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton Central<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"deadline-for-deferred-take-home-exams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadline for Deferred Take-Home Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall Term Courses: January 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall\/Winter and Winter Term Courses: May 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Term Courses (Ending in June): July 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Term Courses (Ending in August): September 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"important-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online Deferral Application (currently unavailable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/deferral\/missed-deferral\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missed Deferrals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ses\/exam-schedule\/deferred-final-exam-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deferred Examination Schedule<\/a>&nbsp;(Public View)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized Examination Schedule (via <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mobileapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton Mobile<\/a> and via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\">Carleton Central<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ses\/examination-services\/on-exam-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rules and Procedures for Writing an Exam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ses\/examination-services\/distance-exams\/\">Distance Exam FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCarleton University Medical Form\u201d (see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/forms-services\/deferral\/#downloads\">\u201cDownloads\u201d<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>section at the bottom of this page)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-documentation-do-i-need-if-i-am-going-to-miss-a-final-or-take-home-examination-due-to-illness-injury-or-extraordinary-circumstances-beyond-my-control\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What documentation do I need if I am going to miss a final or take-home examination due to illness, injury, or extraordinary circumstances beyond my control?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-documentation-do-i-need-if-i-am-going-to-miss-a-final-or-take-home-examination-due-to-illness-injury-or-extraordinary-circumstances-beyond-my-control\">\n            \n\n<p>Eligible students may submit an&nbsp;Online Deferral Application (currently unavailable). Students may use this form to submit a self-declaration or medical documentation<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;If submitting medical documentation, it must be dated as seen by their physician no later than one working day after the examination or prior to the examination as long as the medical certificate covers the date(s) of the examination(s) or take-home exam(s) due date(s).<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-documentation-do-i-need-if-i-am-going-to-miss-a-final-or-take-home-exam-due-to-the-health-of-a-family-member\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What documentation do I need if I am going to miss a final or take-home exam due to the health of a family member?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-documentation-do-i-need-if-i-am-going-to-miss-a-final-or-take-home-exam-due-to-the-health-of-a-family-member\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need to submit a death notice\/obituary, copy of the death certificate, copy of the service from the funeral, and\/or a document on letterhead from the funeral home stating attendance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We require a brief explanation of your relationship to the deceased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you will be travelling, please provide your travel itinerary including a receipt (i.e. flight information\/date of purchase of tickets)<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-defer-a-mid-term-exam\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I defer a mid-term exam?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-defer-a-mid-term-exam\">\n            \n\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s Office does not process deferrals for mid-term examinations. Please review the information available at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/academic-consideration-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Consideration Policy<\/a>&nbsp;webpage for further guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-can-i-write-my-final-exam-at-an-earlier-date\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Can I write my final exam at an earlier date?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-can-i-write-my-final-exam-at-an-earlier-date\">\n            \n\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s Office does not make accommodations for students to write at an earlier date. Students are expected to be available for the duration of the course, including the final examination period.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-i-am-unable-to-write-my-final-exam-or-submit-my-take-home-exam-due-to-religious-obligation-what-can-i-do\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    I am unable to write my final exam or submit my take-home exam due to religious obligation. What can I do?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-i-am-unable-to-write-my-final-exam-or-submit-my-take-home-exam-due-to-religious-obligation-what-can-i-do\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Registrar\u2019s Office does not grant deferrals due to religious obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carleton University, however, does accommodate students who must miss an examination, test, assignment deadline, laboratory, or other compulsory event due to religious obligation. The University has a Senate-approved policy on religious accommodation within its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/equity\/policies-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Rights Policy<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation will be worked out directly and on an individual basis between the student and instructors involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should make a formal written request to the instructors for alternative dates and\/or the means of satisfying requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These requests should be made during the first two weeks of any given academic term, or as soon as possible after a need for accommodation is known to exist. A request cannot be made any later than the final week of classes in that term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructors will make reasonable accommodation in a way that will avoid academic disadvantage to the student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students unable to reach a satisfactory arrangement with their instructor should contact the Department of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/equity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equity Services and Inclusive Communities<\/a>. Instructors who have questions or wish to verify the nature of the religious event or practice involved should also contact this officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-my-final-examination-and-i-have-applied-to-graduate-will-i-still-graduate\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    I have been granted a deferral for my final examination and I have applied to graduate. Will I still graduate?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-my-final-examination-and-i-have-applied-to-graduate-will-i-still-graduate\">\n            \n\n<p>Your graduation may be delayed if you defer an exam in the final session leading up to your Winter (February) or Spring (June) graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-a-course-that-is-a-prerequisite-to-a-course-i-wish-to-take-next-term-can-i-still-register\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    I have been granted a deferral for a course that is a prerequisite to a course I wish to take next term. Can I still register?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-a-course-that-is-a-prerequisite-to-a-course-i-wish-to-take-next-term-can-i-still-register\">\n            \n\n<p>You will not be able to register in certain courses that require the completed prerequisite course. You may try to add the course to your timetable during registration. If a prerequisite prevents you from registering, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit a Registration Override Request through&nbsp;Carleton Central<\/a>. Approval is at the discretion of the Academic Department offering the course.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-a-course-that-once-completed-will-move-me-into-my-next-year-standing-will-i-still-be-able-to-register-for-my-courses-next-term\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    I have been granted a deferral for a course that once completed will move me into my next year standing. Will I still be able to register for my courses next term?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-i-have-been-granted-a-deferral-for-a-course-that-once-completed-will-move-me-into-my-next-year-standing-will-i-still-be-able-to-register-for-my-courses-next-term\">\n            \n\n<p>Your year standing will not change until you complete and receive your final grade for the deferred course. Year standing is based on the number of credits you have completed successfully that are being applied to your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may try to add the course to your timetable during registration. If year standing prevents you from registering, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit a Registration Override Request through&nbsp;Carleton Central<\/a>. Approval is at the discretion of the Academic Department offering the course.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-miss-my-deferred-examination\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What happens if I miss my deferred examination?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-miss-my-deferred-examination\">\n            \n\n<p>Students will not be given a deferral for a deferred final examination and\/or a deferred take-home examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases when extraordinary circumstances beyond a student\u2019s control prevent them from completing a deferred final or take-home examination, a student may be eligible to petition the Registrar\u2019s Office to explain her or his circumstances. 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