Show Notes
In this episode, Caróg Green, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Student Support Officers Teresa Lydon and Kelly Moore discuss University of Galway semester one provisional exam results.
Teresa and Kelly emphasise that the provisional semester one exams are provisional, so they can be subject to change. There is plenty of time to take action if needed, if you fail an exam all is not lost. Make sure to reach out to the supports that are available to you.
Please note regulations will vary by College and School. Please see below some important differences: Pass rate for most programmes in Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences is 50%. Pass by Compensation does not apply to any programmes in the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences. Capping for students on programmes in the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences will be at the pass rate for their programme.
Student Support Officers are available for students who wish to discuss personal, academic, financial or any other issues that may arise while in University. You can contact your Student Support Officer on this link - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-support-officers/
The Student Enquiry Centre is located in the heart of campus, just inside the doors of the Arts & Science Concourse. Open from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday the team are on hand to help with any query you may have. Find out more on this link - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-enquiry-centre/
Support Wheel - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-services/supportwheel/
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