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Maybe you just broke up with your significant other, have become suddenly ill, or are just completely swamped with other homework. There are a myriad of honest reasons you probably won’t have your paper in on time. It can seem intimidating or even embarrassing to ask for an extension, but most professors are willing to hear you out.
Asking politely and promptly just might attract your professor’s compassion.
1 Double-check your course’s policies. Before you actually ask your professor, read over the class syllabus and any other course policies. Sometimes professors will say if they automatically grant extensions, are willing to consider them in certain circumstances, or have a no-extension policy.[1]
Knowing what your professor’s rules are, and what they’re willing to do, will help you phrase your request correctly.
2 Show evidence if you say you are sick. A serious illness, like the flu, is a reasonable cause to ask for an extension. If you say you are sick, however, expect some professors to ask for a doctor’s note or other evidence.[2]
If you say you are sick, most professors will understand. You don’t have to go into great detail about your intestinal difficulties or any other problem. Most professors won’t want to hear about this.
Something simple will do the trick, like: “Professor Thompson, I came down with a bad flu over the weekend and need a little more time to work on my paper. Could I possibly have an extension? I’d be happy to show you documentation from the University Health Services if you need to see it.
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3 Be honest about personal emergencies. If there is a death or grave illness in the family, or some other unexpected hardship, this is a good reason to ask for a paper extension. Many professors would be willing to grant extensions in genuine cases of personal emergencies, but don’t abuse this possibility.
Try something like “Dear Professor Thompson, I’m sorry to say that last night my great Aunt Maude passed away. I’m with my family right now and will be attending the funeral. I was planning on completing my paper for your class tomorrow, but given the circumstances, could I ask for a two-day extension?”
