Exam results for all UL Students are out and you may have some questions. The team at UL Student Life are here to help!
To make things easier, your Academic Officer, Abbie, has put together a quick guide covering everything you need to know about repeats, i-grades and progression decisions, as well as where to turn for support.
First things first, it's important to know that UL Student Life are independent of UL and are not involved in the process of exam results, i-grades or repeats. You will need to contact Academic Registry with any specific queries you have about your actual results or registration. You can log a call with them here.
I need to repeat an exam, how much will it cost?
A repeat fee costs €171 with a max of four repeats when you complete two semesters, with the option of sitting two repeats if you complete one semester. For full details on the fees associated with repeats you can find out more on Top Desk.
Will I still graduate as normal if I have repeats?
4th year students who need to repeat an exam will graduate as part of the January graduation ceremonies, once all exams have been passed. This can be difficult for students, we completely understand. If you would like to speak to one of our team about this, you can book a chat with our Advice & Advocacy Coordinators, Nicole or Shane, here.
I don't have my student ID for repeat exams. What can I do?
Here are your options:
- A Driving Licence or Passport will be accepted as an alternative form of ID
- If you don’t have any ID on you, head to Academic Registry (E0-001, UL Main Building) at least 30 minutes before your exam with your student number, name & date of birth. Academic Registry can use a screenshot of the Student ID and stamp this on headed paper for you to use
Exam Rules
Here are some exam rules to help repeats go well for you:
- You can’t enter the exam hall 20 minutes after the exam starts
- You can’t leave the exam hall in the first 30 minutes of the exam or during the final 10 minutes of the exam time
- Phones, smart watches, AI wearables, calculator covers, pencil cases, electronic devices*, outdoor clothing and bags are NOT allowed in the exam hall
**unless explicitly approved by the relevant academic staff member
What is an I-grade (Incomplete Grade)?
If you face a sudden crisis just before or during exams that prevents you from sitting an exam, you can apply for an I-grade.
It’s important to note:
- Applying for an I-grade does not guarantee approval, and it has implications.
- A student applying for an I-grade in August will trigger a link-in the module. They must repeat the module during the semester in which it runs and cannot progress to the next year until September 2027.
- Students who have applied for an I-grade cannot attend or commence a scheduled exam. If they do, their result will be void.
You can apply for an i-grade if you're affected by:
- A physical or mental health condition.
- The death of someone close to you.
- Circumstances outside your control (for example, caring responsibilities).
- Pregnancy or related issues.
- Another serious situation that the I-grade Committee should consider.
The I-grade portal closes on Wednesday the 26th of August at 11pm. You can find more information about I-grades and how to apply here through the portal.
You can chat with our Advice Team at advicehub@ul.ie to discuss your options. The graphic below also maps out what an I-grade would look like for you.
I need advice or support understanding my results and what they mean for me. Who can help?
If you require further advice and information, you can chat with our Advice Team.
Our Advice Team can provide additional advice and information. They can also help you understand your progression decision and talk through financial concerns you may have during this time. You can book a chat with Nicole or Shane from our Advice Team using the following link: Book a Chat Here
The Student Engagement and Support Officers (SESOs) for each faculty are also available to offer support during this time. You can contact them through the link: ul.ie/student-affairs/seso/student-engagement-success-officers
I still haven't found the answer to my question
For a full list of FAQ's and further information on exams, grading, fees etc., follow this Top Desk link.