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Termination from university

I was supposed to go into my second year, but my studies got terminated. I did really bad in my exams, so I was resitting them and I managed to pass only one resit. In total, I have 2 failed modules so my university decided to terminate me. I'm not sure what to do now. Should I appeal, transfer to another university, give up entirely? I'm really confused and would appreciate the help.
(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 1

Original post by roachynski
I was supposed to go into my first year, but my studies got terminated. I did really bad in my exams, so I was resitting them and I managed to pass only one resit. In total, I have 2 failed modules so my university decided to terminate me. I'm not sure what to do now. Should I appeal, transfer to another university, give up entirely? I'm really confused and would appreciate the help.

The timeline for this is confusing. What year are you currently in - and what exams did you fail, resit and fail again?

Reply 2

Original post by Reality Check
The timeline for this is confusing. What year are you currently in - and what exams did you fail, resit and fail again?

I failed my first year, I was supposed to go into my second year. Sorry for the initial mistake, I'm really stressed out. I was studying Computing, I failed System Analysis & Design and Web-Based Programming.

Reply 3

Original post by roachynski
I failed my first year, I was supposed to go into my second year. Sorry for the initial mistake, I'm really stressed out. I was studying Computing, I failed System Analysis & Design and Web-Based Programming.

OK - no problem. That makes more sense now :smile:

You need to speak to your programme leader about your options. Usually a university would allow someone who failed referred assessments (resits) another chance at re-enrolling on the year, and taking the failed modules again. However, this sometimes is dependent on your overall performance at both the original assessment and the resit, and if you did particularly badly at them (say <30) then they might take the decision to terminate your studies. They would also take into account things like diligence at your studies, so for instance if you've not been attending lectures, classes or meetings AND failed, it makes it more likely that they would terminate your studies.

Do you want to continue with this degree at this institution, or start somewhere else afresh. Your student funding is for the length of your course plus one extra 'gift year' which can be used for a false start such as this. So long as you haven't enrolled onto the second year, you should still have enough funding left.

Reply 4

Original post by Reality Check
You need to speak to your programme leader about your options. Usually a university would allow someone who failed referred assessments (resits) another chance at re-enrolling on the year, and taking the failed modules again. However, this sometimes is dependent on your overall performance at both the original assessment and the resit, and if you did particularly badly at them (say <30) then they might take the decision to terminate your studies. They would also take into account things like diligence at your studies, so for instance if you've not been attending lectures, classes or meetings AND failed, it makes it more likely that they would terminate your studies.

Thanks for the response, I appreciate it. In terms of my performance, I have 80 credits out of 120, which I understand isn't good but I'm at least half way there. Due to some health issues, which I discussed with my university and my course leader, I struggled to attend classes, but overall my attendance was decent and I tried to be an active participant whenever I attended.
Original post by Reality Check
Do you want to continue with this degree at this institution, or start somewhere else afresh. Your student funding is for the length of your course plus one extra 'gift year' which can be used for a false start such as this. So long as you haven't enrolled onto the second year, you should still have enough funding left.

I like the university and the city I was supposed to study in so I'd like to continue on with this degree and this university, though I understand if I'm unable to do that.

Reply 5

Original post by roachynski
Thanks for the response, I appreciate it. In terms of my performance, I have 80 credits out of 120, which I understand isn't good but I'm at least half way there. Due to some health issues, which I discussed with my university and my course leader, I struggled to attend classes, but overall my attendance was decent and I tried to be an active participant whenever I attended.

I like the university and the city I was supposed to study in so I'd like to continue on with this degree and this university, though I understand if I'm unable to do that.

It's highly relevant that you've mentioned health issues of which your university and programme leader was aware. Given this, I would expect them to work with you to support you going forward, and not just 'terminate' you. I'm obviously not party to any of the meetings and discussions you've had about this, but if you feel that you have not been adequately supported you should take this matter up further. Certainly, appealing the decision to terminate your studies would be appropriate, and particularly if the university hasn't suggested any other options to help keep you on the course. You might want to seek the input of your SU, as they will have academic support workers who can help you navigate the admin of an appeal and all the paperwork and meetings that inevitably follow. I strongly recommend you contact your SU pronto, so you can get a caseworker on this.

Reply 6

Original post by roachynski
I was supposed to go into my second year, but my studies got terminated. I did really bad in my exams, so I was resitting them and I managed to pass only one resit. In total, I have 2 failed modules so my university decided to terminate me. I'm not sure what to do now. Should I appeal, transfer to another university, give up entirely? I'm really confused and would appreciate the help.

I’m in a similar situation. I failed four modules and reset them all. Passed three but failed one core module and as a result cannot progress to year 2. Still unsure on what to do, haven’t heard back from my tutor and haven’t received much support from the university as of now. Have you had any luck with your uni?

Reply 7

What can happen.

Resit the year - this may be an option, it will largely depend on just how badly these assessments went and if the university feel you could succeed on the program even if you battled on... - If you want to purseue this I would speak to your course director and student union ASAP

Transfer - this is unlikely to happen, you failed first year, very few universities would take on a student like this...

Re-apply for a year 1 start based on your previous qualifications (but declaring your failed degree) - this is feasible. You could also consider changing course if you do this.

Reply 8

I'm in a similar spot, OP. I also only managed to achieve 80/120 credits on my own course, leading to my termination. I know how stressful it can be, and I'm sorry you've had to go through this.

(Also, as a side question to anyone reading this, must I notify SFE that I've failed so they don't pay me anything, or will that be sorted automatically?)

That said, as discussed already, you have plenty of options. Since you've mentioned that you had health issues, I would again look into writing an appeal to your university on the grounds that they weren't fully aware of your circumstances. This is what I have also done. With this, make sure you:

a) Clearly explain why this made your studies more difficult for you (even better if you have any hard evidence of your issues)
b) Are prepared to explain why you didn't mention this circumstance to the university until now

Also, as said before, look into contacting your course's welfare team (if one exists), your programme lead, your tutor etc. Anyone who could advise and guide you on this, and make your life that much easier. Do see this through asap, as I'm sure appeal deadlines are looming over soon.

Otherwise, don't lose hope. Your life can and will go on. This may be a good opportunity for some good introspection to figure out the reasons why you failed, whether your course is suitable, etc. This process is usually very painful and very worthwhile.

You're never alone.

Reply 9

Original post by roachynski
I was supposed to go into my second year, but my studies got terminated. I did really bad in my exams, so I was resitting them and I managed to pass only one resit. In total, I have 2 failed modules so my university decided to terminate me. I'm not sure what to do now. Should I appeal, transfer to another university, give up entirely? I'm really confused and would appreciate the help.

Hi, I know this was 2 years ago but can you please tell me what was the date that you got informed about the termination? + was on result day ?

Thank you

Reply 10

Original post by Mohammed565
Hi, I know this was 2 years ago but can you please tell me what was the date that you got informed about the termination? + was on result day ?
Thank you

hey, sorry for late reply

yes i was informed on results day

Reply 11

Original post by Anonymous
I'm in a similar spot, OP. I also only managed to achieve 80/120 credits on my own course, leading to my termination. I know how stressful it can be, and I'm sorry you've had to go through this.
(Also, as a side question to anyone reading this, must I notify SFE that I've failed so they don't pay me anything, or will that be sorted automatically?)
That said, as discussed already, you have plenty of options. Since you've mentioned that you had health issues, I would again look into writing an appeal to your university on the grounds that they weren't fully aware of your circumstances. This is what I have also done. With this, make sure you:
a) Clearly explain why this made your studies more difficult for you (even better if you have any hard evidence of your issues)
b) Are prepared to explain why you didn't mention this circumstance to the university until now
Also, as said before, look into contacting your course's welfare team (if one exists), your programme lead, your tutor etc. Anyone who could advise and guide you on this, and make your life that much easier. Do see this through asap, as I'm sure appeal deadlines are looming over soon.
Otherwise, don't lose hope. Your life can and will go on. This may be a good opportunity for some good introspection to figure out the reasons why you failed, whether your course is suitable, etc. This process is usually very painful and very worthwhile.
You're never alone.

Did you get help? was you able to continue your course? i am in a similar spot and i'm really afraid

Reply 12

Original post by Mohammed565
Hi, I know this was 2 years ago but can you please tell me what was the date that you got informed about the termination? + was on result day ?
Thank you

Did you get help? was you able to progress?

Reply 13

Original post by jjokaxh
Did you get help? was you able to progress?

i decided that it would be better if i withdraw from university and so i left for two years. i then went into another university, they asked me about why i was kicked out and they made me do a foundation year because of that

Reply 14

Original post by jjokaxh
Did you get help? was you able to progress?

Hi, yes I am in my final year now and managed to progress. I had 112.5 credits out of 120, and the failed module was 7.5 credits and failed at 35%. Therefore, I got compensated for that failed module, + my GPA was 2.1. I am not gonna lie I was overwhelmed and was too anxious to get in contact with the my university so I decided to wait until the academic year starts. I waited then finally gave them a call and got the good news.

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