05. Deadline Policy

Deadline Policy

When we use the term “deadline” with regards to Nanodegree program projects, we use it in one of two ways:

• A final deadline for passing all projects
• Ongoing suggested deadline for individual projects

It is very important to understand the distinctions between the two, as your progress in the program is measured against the deadlines we’ve established. Please see below for an explanation of what each usage means.

A final deadline for passing all projects

Passing a project in this context means that a Udacity Reviewer has marked your project as “Meets Specifications.” In order to graduate a term, you have to pass all projects by the last day of the term.

If you do not pass all projects by the last day of the term, the following happens:

• You will receive a 4-week extension to complete any outstanding projects. You will receive this extension a maximum of once per term. Once you submit and pass all projects, you can enroll in the next term, which will potentially be with a later class. If you do not submit and pass all projects within the 4-week extension, you will be removed from the program.

Ongoing suggested deadlines for individual projects

The deadlines you see in your classroom are suggestions for when you should ideally pass each project. They are meant to help keep you on track so that you maintain an appropriate pace throughout the program—one that will see you graduate on time!

Please note that you can submit your project as many times as you need to. There are no penalties if you miss these deadlines. However, you will be at risk of not passing all projects on time if you miss these deadlines, and fall behind, so it is a recommended best practice to try and meet each suggested deadline.