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Late Tokens

Pawtograder supports late submission policies based on “late tokens.” Instructors determine how many late tokens are available to each student, and how many tokens can be used for each late submission. Each token extends the deadline by 24 hours, with no penalty. Late tokens must be applied before the deadline. If it is permitted to utilize multiple late tokens, you can apply them all at once, or one at a time, but must always apply them before the updated deadline. Your remaining late token count includes any tokens gifted to you by instructors, ensuring you always see an accurate count of tokens available for use. Instructors can also gift additional late tokens to individual students beyond the class-wide allocation. Gifted tokens work exactly like regular tokens and are included in your remaining token count. On each assignment page where late tokens can be applied, you will see an “Extend Due Date” button next to your due date.
Assignment page showing Extend Due Date button
A confirmation dialog explains the course’s policy (configured by your instructor).
Late token confirmation dialog with course policy
After applying the token, you will see the new due date.
Updated due date after applying late token
To use multiple late tokens, click the “Extend Due Date” button again.

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Gifted Late Tokens

Instructors can gift additional late tokens to individual students beyond the class-wide allocation. Gifted tokens work exactly like regular tokens and are automatically included in your available token count. If you’ve used all your initial tokens but receive gifted tokens from your instructor, you’ll be able to apply them to extend assignment deadlines. Your instructor may gift you additional late tokens beyond your initial allocation. Gifted tokens work exactly like regular tokens and are included in your total available tokens. The system automatically accounts for gifted tokens when calculating your remaining balance. Instructors may gift additional late tokens to individual students on a case-by-case basis. These gifted tokens are added to your available token count and work exactly like your initial allocation. If you’ve used all your initial tokens but receive gifted tokens, you’ll be able to apply them to future assignments. Your instructor may gift you additional late tokens during the semester. Gifted tokens are added to your available balance and can be used just like your initial allocation. The system accurately tracks both your initial tokens and any gifted tokens to show your total remaining balance. Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students beyond the class-wide allocation. These gifted tokens work exactly like regular tokens and are included in your remaining token count. If you’ve used all your initial tokens but receive gifted tokens from your instructor, you’ll be able to apply them to extend deadlines just like any other late token. Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students beyond the initial course allocation. Gifted tokens are added to your available balance and can be used just like regular late tokens. Your remaining token count will accurately reflect both your initial tokens and any gifted tokens you’ve received. Instructors can gift additional late tokens to individual students beyond the class-wide allocation. These gifted tokens:
  • Add to your total available late tokens
  • Display correctly in your remaining token count
  • Can be used just like your original tokens
  • Are tracked separately in the system for instructor visibility
If you receive gifted tokens after using all your original tokens, you will see the updated count and be able to apply extensions again. Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students on a case-by-case basis. These gifted tokens are added to your available balance and work exactly like your original allocation. The system correctly tracks both your initial tokens and any gifted tokens, showing you the accurate remaining balance when you apply extensions. Your instructor may gift you additional late tokens beyond the class-wide allocation. These gifted tokens:
  • Are automatically added to your available token balance
  • Work exactly like your regular late tokens
  • Display in your remaining token count
  • Can be used even if you’ve exhausted your initial allocation
If you receive gifted tokens, you’ll see them reflected in your total available tokens on the assignment page.

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Gifted late tokens

Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students beyond their initial allocation. These gifted tokens work exactly like regular late tokens and are automatically included in your remaining token count. If you’ve used all your initial tokens but received gifted tokens from your instructor, you’ll be able to apply those tokens to extend deadlines.

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Late tokens and group assignments

The semantics of late tokens for group assignments are intended to be as straightforward and fair as possible:
  • Any student in the group can apply a late token as long as they have one available (and the maximum number of tokens hasn’t yet been applied to the assignment). It does not matter if a groupmate is out of tokens.
  • All group members will have a token deducted from their total.
  • All group members will see the same due date.

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Gifted Late Tokens

Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students beyond their initial allocation. When you receive gifted tokens, they are added to your available balance and can be used just like your original tokens. The interface correctly displays your total remaining tokens, including any gifted tokens you’ve received.

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Gifted late tokens

Instructors can gift additional late tokens to individual students beyond the course-wide allocation. These gifted tokens (which appear as negative values in the system) are added to your available token count. For example, if you’ve used all 4 of your initial tokens but your instructor gifts you 1 additional token, you’ll see 1 remaining token available to use. Gifted tokens work exactly like regular tokens - you can apply them to extend assignment deadlines by 24 hours each, and they must be applied before your current due date. Instructors can gift additional late tokens to students beyond the class-wide allocation. Gifted tokens (which appear as negative values in the system) are properly counted toward your remaining token balance. If you use all your initial tokens but receive gifted tokens from your instructor, you will be able to apply those additional tokens to extend deadlines.