Request a WSET Exam Deferral

This guide provides a straightforward process for requesting a WSET exam deferral, ensuring you understand the necessary steps and deadlines. It highlights the importance of timely submission, as requests can only be made within a week after the exam date. By following this guide, you can navigate the deferral process efficiently and avoid potential pitfalls. It's essential for anyone needing to postpone their exam to ensure they meet the requirements set by WSET Global.

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Navigate to [https://learn.napavalleywineacademy.com/start](https://learn.napavalleywineacademy.com/start)

Click "WSET Level 1 Wine Online - On-Demand"

Click "Exam Registration"

Click "Exam Management page"

Note that today's date is one day after the exam. An exam deferral request can be placed at any time up to seven days after the exam date. Today's Date: Friday, November 14, 2025.

Note that the Level 1 Exam Date was one day ago, Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The last day to request a deferral is 5PM Pacific time on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This is seven days after the exam date.

Please note that in an exam Deferral Request, WSET Global is the only authority that can grant or deny a deferral request.

Click "Download and complete THIS Deferral Request Form."

Click Choose File to upload the completed Deferral Request Form downloaded from above.

Choose your file and click "Next Step"

The next step will tell you that "Your Deferral Request Form has been received.\ \ Next Step: "YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FINAL STEP BELOW"

Choose you file:

Click "Submit your deferral request"

After you complete your submission, your message will read: "Your Deferral Request Application has been received. Please expect at least 4 weeks for a decision to be rendered."\ \ That's it!