Appeals & Extenuating Circumstances
Welcome to Edinburgh Napier Appeals & Extenuating Circumstances. This section contains information and guidance on the submission of Academic Appeals, Extenuating Circumstances and related procedures.
Extenuating Circumstances
For information on Extenuating Circumstances, including reference to Fit to Sit, please see 
Fit to Sit - Extenuating Circumstances page.
Key dates in relation to the Retrospective Extenuating Circumstances are shown in the table below:
| 12 Week Rule* |
16/11/2017 |
23/11/2017 |
| 1 |
16/12/2017 |
11/01/2018 |
| 2 |
05/05/2018 |
11/05/2018 |
| Reassessment |
27/07/2018 |
08/08/2018 |
| 3 |
24/08/2018 |
31/08/2018 |
*School of Health & Social Care students only.
Please note the above dates refer to programmes taught at our Edinburgh campuses. If you are studying a programme taught at one of our overseas partners’ campuses, an online or distance learning programme then alternative dates may apply to you. If you fall into one of these categories, please check with your programme administrator, programme leader or personal development tutor for clarification on the dates applicable to you.
Appeals
See submitting an appeal for more information
Important Dates:
| 12 Week Rule* |
28/11/2017 |
05/12/2017 |
12/12/2017 |
| 1 |
05/02/2018 |
12/02/2018 |
22/02/2018 |
| 2 |
15/06/2018 |
22/06/2018 |
02/07/2018 |
| Reassessment |
27/08/2018 |
03/09/2018 |
10/09/2018 |
| 3 |
03/10/2018 |
10/10/2018 |
19/10/2018 |
*School of Health & Social Care students only. Please email all submissions to 
appeals@napier.ac.uk.
Please note the above dates refer to programmes taught at our Edinburgh campuses. If you are studying a programme taught at one of our overseas partners’ campuses, an online or distance learning programme then alternative dates may apply to you. If you fall into one of these categories, please check with your programme administrator, programme leader or personal development tutor for clarification on the dates applicable to you.
Please also note that AP1 forms received after the published deadline will not be accepted and will be deemed invalid.
Who To Speak To:
Prior to lodging an appeal, you may wish to discuss your submission and grounds for appeal with your course leader or personal tutor. You can discuss any aspect of the submission policy, appeals procedure, and any related issues with the Appeals Manager. If you have particular support needs which may have an impact or bearing upon your appeal, you may wish to discuss this with a support manager within Student & Academic Services.
Advice is also available from 
ENSA Advice (Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association Advice Service) on 0131 229 8791.
Ready to submit your appeal?