Retaking first year due to exceptional circumstances - University

Early december my mum passed away which lead to me obviously going home to help with the funeral and everything. A couple days after, i found my mums partner in the bedroom after she suffered a overdose. I had to move two of my exams into summer, now meaning i only have one shot at them. This has affected me and is still affecting me, and now i'm stressing that if i fail i'll be done at university. How likely is it that they will let me retake first year? I belieive i can do well, but balancing my current mental health and dealing with being fully finanically indepedent is starting to take a toll on my studying and focus in lectures. I believe i can pass, but i understand there is a chance i won't, and i won't be able to retake the exams due to them aready being moved once.

Is it likely i will be able to retake the first year off my studies? I go the university of sheffield and am in the school of law studying Criminology.

Reply 1

WolvesRep1

Official Rep

Hi,

I'm terribly sorry this has happened to you and can't imagine how you must be feeling.

In terms of retaking I would talk to someone at your University, see what support they can offer to either get you a pass the first time and if not then have something in place ready for you to retake. I hope this works out for you and best of wishes.

Kind regards,
Katie (Graduate)
University of Wolverhampton

Reply 2

Liverpool Hope University

Official Rep

Original post by jimmy293045

Early december my mum passed away which lead to me obviously going home to help with the funeral and everything. A couple days after, i found my mums partner in the bedroom after she suffered a overdose. I had to move two of my exams into summer, now meaning i only have one shot at them. This has affected me and is still affecting me, and now i'm stressing that if i fail i'll be done at university. How likely is it that they will let me retake first year? I belieive i can do well, but balancing my current mental health and dealing with being fully finanically indepedent is starting to take a toll on my studying and focus in lectures. I believe i can pass, but i understand there is a chance i won't, and i won't be able to retake the exams due to them aready being moved once.
Is it likely i will be able to retake the first year off my studies? I go the university of sheffield and am in the school of law studying Criminology.

Hi there,

I am terribly sorry for your loss.

I would recommend getting in contact with your subject's administration department to see if they can arrange a meeting with an academic advisor (or similar). From there, they can talk you through your options and recommend what might be best for your current situation.

I hope things get better soon.

Estelle
Graduate Advocate