Hannah, you are right and we were also getting that as well. My colleague, Shannon Baxa, created a message that she sends out at the beginning of the term to the students and it seems to be helping, here it is: Late Work: It is vital that you submit all assignments/labs/exams and complete all work by the time that it is due. If you encounter an emergency and cannot submit on time - please send me an email ASAP apprising me of the situation and the duration of the extension you are requesting. An important part in planning for your career is to treat this program as if you were a working professional. By showing me that you are planning when unable to meet your "deadline" is very important. If you do not request an extension - late work may be penalized at an approximate rate of .5 points per day after the due date. If you request an extension and do not meet that date/time - the penalty will also come into play. If a student is frequently submitting late work - we will discuss this and I will help you develop a better time management plan. Again - I am sensitive to issues and understand that life happens. Under extreme circumstances, I will work with the student to determine the best approach for late work submission. Keep in mind that it is best to just submit work on time!