Strategies

 Ask for an extension as early as possible

 Ask in person (if you can)
 Show how you meet the extension policy
 Show that you care about your grade on your paper
 Suggest a solution to the problem
 Suggest a time frame that you can meet
 Provide evidence for your hardship
 Show what you’ve already done
 Ask during open office hours
 Make the email professional and respectful
 Ask for the extension in your second email, not your first
 Approach student support services
 Only ask for an extension once
 Consider asking for extensions on all your classes at once
 Tell the truth!