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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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STUDENT FAQ
EXAM TIMETABLE
Q. When are my exams?
Q. When will my exam timetable be available?
Q. How do I access my personal exam timetable?
Q. Why is my Personal Timetable missing an Exam?
Q. Why does my Personal Timetable have me scheduled for an exam that I am not studying?
Q. Why is no Personal Timetable visible for me?
Q. I cannot access my Personal Timetable
EXAM RESULTS
Q. My exam results page state that I passed by compensation - does this mean I have to repeat the exam?
Q. My exam results page state that I received less than 40% in one element of a module however the result listed for the module is ’Pass’. Does that mean that I repeat that particular element of the module?
Q. My exam results page incorrectly states that I was absent/deferred an exam - what should I do?
Q. I feel that I did better in my exam than the mark I received - what are my options to get the result checked or appealed?
Q. What is the Recommended US Letter Grade and Grade Point Equivalencies of NUI Galway Examination Marks?
APPEALS
REPEATS
Q. If I fail exams, what is the process for repeating?
Q. Can I repeat a subject/module that I have passed?
Q. If I fail exams, what is the process for recheck or appeal of the result(s)?
Q. What should I do if I fail exams and am considering repeating the year?
Q. How much is the repeat examination fee?
Q. When is the repeat examination fee due?
Q. How do I pay the repeat examination fee?
ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM
Q. I cannot attend my exam: who should I contact?
Q. I have a query about deferring an exam, who should I contact?
Q. If I have to repeat an exam, are marks capped at 40%?
Q. Can I bring a dictionary into the exam?
Q. What permitted material may I bring in to the exam?
Q. What if I cannot find my student ID card?
EXAM TIMETABLE
A. Please consult the
Academic Calendar for examination start and end dates.
The
Academic Calendar provides the schedule for formal University examinations.
For any other assessments e.g. practicals or Multiple Choice Question exams arranged by your School or College, you will be advised directly by your lecturers or by your School/College office.
Q. When will my exam timetable be available?
A. The
examination timetable release date is available on the Examinations Office website.
The examination timetable should not be used for planning flights as the timetable may change.
Q. How do I access my personal exam timetable?
A. Access your personal exam timetable online by selecting the appropriate exam session e.g. Semester 1.
Q. Why is my Personal Timetable missing an Exam?
A. You must register for this exam by contacting the
Student Information Desk (Tel. 091-495999 email
sid
nuigalway.ie). You will then sit your exam in the Late Entries Room. The
Student Information Desk will give you a form with the relevant details.
Q. Why does my Personal Timetable have me scheduled for an exam that I am not studying?
A. You must check your registration by contacting the
Student Information Desk (Tel. 091-495999 email
sidnuigalway.ie). Once your registration has been corrected, you can ignore this exam on your personal timetable.
Q. Why is no Personal Timetable visible for me?
A. Ensure your registration is correct by contacting the
Student Information Desk
(Tel. 091-495999 email
sidnuigalway.ie
).
Once your registration is correct, you will sit all your exams in the Late Entries Room.
Q. I cannot access my Personal Timetable
A. Have you set up your Campus Account? Visit
Campus Account Self Service to set up your Campus Account or to retrieve your password. For support on student access to computing services, contact the
ISS Service Desk (Tel. 091-495777
servicedesknuigalway.ie).
ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM
Q. I cannot attend my exam: who should I contact?
A. If you are unable to attend a scheduled exam, please notify your College office as soon as possible.
Contact Details for College Offices
A guide for students regarding
Deferral of Examinations
is available online.
Q. I have a query about deferring an exam, who should I contact?
A. A guide for students regarding
Deferral of Examinations
is available online.
Queries about deferring exams should be directed to your College office.
Contact Details for College Offices
Q. If I have to repeat an exam, are marks capped at 40%?
A. Queries about repeating exams should be directed to your College office.
Contact Details for College Offices
Q. Can I bring a dictionary into the exam?
A. Erasmus (1EM1) and Visiting students (1OA1), only, whose mother tongue is not English are allowed the use of a language dictionary, from mother tongue to English and vice-versa only. However, dictionaries may not be used at the following examinations: French, German, Italian and Spanish. Dictionaries will be subject to inspection by the Invigilator during the Examination.
Q. What permitted material may I bring in to the exam?
A. Only materials specifically listed on the exam paper are permitted in the exam. For example, depending on your course of study, if log tables are listed as required by the examiner, it is indicated on the exam paper, and log tables are normally provided on the day by the Examinations Office. If log tables are not listed as permitted material on the exam paper, then bringing such material into the exam hall is in breach of exam regulations.
Q. What if I cannot find my student ID card?
A. There is a fine of €30 if you do not have your ID card for verification of identity and registration in the exam hall. Please note that the Student Information Desk opens early in the morning during exam sessions to ensure that students can obtain a replacement ID card in time for the first exam.
EXAM RESULTS
A. For the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies, ’Pass by Compensation’ means that you do not have to repeat the exam.
It is recommended that you check the rules for your particular course. If you have any queries about progressing or subject choice for next year, please contact your College Office directly.
Contact Details for College Offices
A. For the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies, there is no requirement to repeat a module element if the result for the module is ’Pass’.
It is recommended that you check the rules for your particular course. If you have any queries about progressing or subject choice for next year, please contact your College Office directly.
Contact Details for College Offices
Q. My exam results page incorrectly states that I was absent/deferred an exam - what should I do?
A. Please contact your College Office directly about this query. Contact Details for College Offices.
Q. I feel that I did better in my exam than the mark I received - what are my options to get the result checked or appealed?
A. You have the option of a recheck and/or an appeal of an exam mark.
It is strongly recommended that you first consult with your lecturer about the exam mark before applying a recheck.
In order to apply for an appeal, you
must consult your lecturer in advance.
A
consultation day is available for students to meet with lecturers on-campus.
Further details about the
recheck and
appeal processes and associated fees are available online.
REPEATS
Q. If I fail exams, what is the process for repeating?
A. As a first step, consult your College handbook to check if a repeat exam sitting opportunity is available for your course. Contact details for College Offices.
If a repeat exam sitting is available for your course and if you fail the first sitting of a formal written examination, you are automatically listed to sit the repeat exam at the second sitting e.g. if you fail a Semester 2 Summer exam, you are automatically listed to sit the repeat exam in the Autumn. The Autumn timetable is published online on 16 July 2012 and after this date, you can check your personal exam timetable online.
If you a fail an exam/module which was not a formal written examination (e.g. essay, project, continuous assessment), please contact your School/College to discuss your options.
Note that there is a fee for repeat examinations.
Q. Can I repeat a subject/module that I have passed?
A. No. Students are not permitted to retake subjects/modules which have been previously passed.
Q. If I fail exams, what is the process for recheck or appeal of the result(s)?
A. You must attend the Consultation day to discuss your mark(s) with the relevant lecturer or Programme Director.
Exam recheck process
Exam appeal process
Q. What should I do if I fail exams and am considering repeating the year?
A. It is recommended that you attend the
Consultation day.
Contact your School/College to discuss your options.
Contact details for College Offices.
Q. How much is the repeat examination fee?
A. If you are attending the repeat examinations, or are repeating any form of assessment/assignment/coursework, you are liable to pay the repeat examination fee of €195. This is an overall cost i.e. regardless of how many exams you repeat in the session.
Q. When is the repeat examination fee due?
A. The repeat examination fee is due as soon as possible following the release of results. Students can sit the repeat examination even if the repeat fee has not yet been paid. However, please note that results for repeat exams will be withheld if the repeat fee remains outstanding.
Phone: +353 (0)91 495999 E-mail: sid
nuigalway.ie
This page was last updated Monday, May 20, 2013