Examinations, Transferring to On-Campus and Withdrawing from the Programme 56
Examination Process 56
Format of Examinations 56
Subsequent Examination Opportunities 57
Late Examination Application Fee 58
Course Examinations 58
Examination Progression 59
The First Examination Opportunity 59
Subsequent Examination Opportunities 59
Registering with a Grade E (also referred to as a ‘Restricted Pass’) 60
Registering with a Grade F 60
Number of Examination Attempts 60
Deferring an Examination Attempt 61
Medical and Mitigating Circumstances 62
Overview 62
Medical and Mitigating Circumstances Procedure 62
Medical and Mitigating Circumstances form 63
Temporary Suspension of Studies 63
Examination Results 63
Procedure 63
Heriot-Watt University Common Assessment and Progression Scheme (CAPS) 63
Grade E Results 64
Grade F Results 65
Examination Feedback 66
Appeals 66
Regulations and Policies 67
Mixed-Mode Study Regulations 67
Student Complaints Procedure 68
Transferring to On-Campus Courses 69
Introduction 69
Issues regarding Transferring On-Campus 70
Medical and Dental Services Facilities 71
University Regulations for Transfer On-Campus 71
Honours Year On-Campus 71
Applying for a Transfer On-Campus 73
Certificate and Diploma of Higher Education Exit Awards 74
Procedure 74
Re-admission 74
Maximum period of study 75
PART B – UNIVERSITY INFORMATION 76
The Academic Registry is responsible for producing Part B of the handbook to provide information and assistance on University policies and support services. Kathy Patterson is the University Registrar and Deputy Secretary. 76
