What will you be doing over the Easter break? >>

I seriously messed up

Hi, I joined UEA in sep 2024 for computing sciences , I havetn done well with attending my lectures and have missed my maths exam and have also not handed in my lab sign sheet for web dev. I also have missed a few exams but have been up to date with my coursework. Is it still over for me will I have to retake the year or is it possible If I do the rest of the year seriously I could achieve a compensated pass.

Reply 1

Scienceisgood

The university states that if your attendance is unsatisfactory, the university can see fit to remove you from the course or worst case scenario, permanently exclude you from the university, as quoted below;

“13.2. If your attendance and/or engagement is unsatisfactory, or you fail to make satisfactory progress in your programme of study, the University may at any time temporarily suspend, withdraw, or permanently exclude you from the University. The decision about whether and to what extent you have breached this Regulation is an academic judgment made in accordance with the University’s Policy on Attendance, Engagement, and Progress or, in the case of postgraduate research students, the PGR Procedure on Attendance, Engagement, and Progress.”

The missed exams, the university will possibly offer you an opportunity to resit them if you can offer a reasonable explanation but at the end of the day, you are an adult capable of making your own choices and by default, dealing with the consequences of your own actions, albeit you have not stated the reason why and simply having the reason of “I didn’t feel like going in” is not good enough I’m sorry to say in the real world, particularly if you’re looking for a reference from the university.

Tl;dr it’s down to the university’s discretion as to what to do but depending on your attendance percentage, this could present an issue for you as with myself on my Masters course last year (Biomedical Science at UWE) you didn’t have a MINIMUM of 95% attendance, it was deemed unsatisfactory and anything less than 90% without evidence of as to why was deemed grounds for possible dismissal.

(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 2

UEA Rep Daniel

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi there,

It sounds like you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, and I want to reassure you that it’s not necessarily over for you. At UEA, there are processes and support systems in place to help students who face difficulties during the academic year. Here are a few steps you can take to get back on track:

Reach Out to Your Advisor: Your academic advisor and module convenors are there to support you. Explain your situation honestly and ask for their advice on how to proceed. They might help you develop a plan to address missed exams or lab requirements.

Consider Special Circumstances: If there were valid reasons for missing your exams, like personal or medical issues, you might be eligible to submit an Individual Mitigating Circumstances form. This could allow for alternative arrangements, such as resits or extensions.

Focus on Remaining Assessments: As you mentioned, you’ve kept up with your coursework, which is a positive sign. If you commit to attending lectures, completing assessments, and preparing thoroughly for any remaining exams, it may still be possible to pass the year.

Seek Support: UEA offers plenty of support services, including the Learning Enhancement Team for academic skills and Wellbeing Services if you’re struggling emotionally. Don’t hesitate to use these resources—they’re there to help you succeed.

This year isn’t over yet, and with focused effort and communication with your tutors and advisors, you still have options to turn things around. Keep going, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it! Let me know if you want more specific advice or contacts at UEA.

Best,
Daniel
PhD biology