7.1.4 Alert Categories
Academic Alert table (Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Students)
Below is a summary of the categories for the Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Academic Alerts. Alert 5 is currently the lowest numbered category. The descriptions of each Alert category are the default, and individual Schools may have alternative wording. Requests to change wording of Academic Alerts should be addressed to the School's Director of Teaching.
| # | Description | Action required | cc to self, Registry, Adviser + | Consequences | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I am concerned about your lack of academic engagement and/or poor progress with this module. | Make an appointment to see the Module Co-ordinator to discuss the risk to your academic studies; they may suggest you contact Student Services. |
Module Co-ordinator |
Your academic grades may be affected. | Onus on student. |
| Extra consequences text for Tier 4 students in the above situation. | Students with a Tier 4 visa are required to demonstrate successful progression throughout their studies as part of the conditions of their visa. Failure to demonstrate this may mean you are unable to obtain an extension to your visa should you require additional time to complete your degree programme. | ||||
| 6 | You have been absent from classes for more than 5 consecutive days or 15 non-consecutive days. The details are [...] | Make an appointment to see your Adviser to discuss the risk to your academic studies; they may suggest you contact Student Services. | Your academic grades may be affected. See the University's policy on student absences. | Onus on student. | |
| Extra consequences text for Tier 4 students in the above situation. | Students with a Tier 4 visa who are absent without explanation will be reported to the UKBA as not attending, at which point the University will withdraw its sponsorship, and you will be required to leave the UK. | + Registry | |||
| 7 | You have been absent from classes for 3 consecutive weeks. | Make an appointment to see the Pro Dean to discuss Leave of Absence. |
Pro-Dean |
Absence from University for more than three consecutive weeks contravenes University regulations and you may be required to take Leave of Absence. See the University's policy on student absences. | Pro-Dean |
| Extra consequences text for Tier 4 students in the above situation. | Students with a Tier 4 visa who are absent without explanation will be reported to the UKBA as not attending, at which point the University will withdraw its sponsorship, and you will be required to leave the UK. Should you be required to take a leave of absence the University will report this to the UKBA and you will be required to leave the UK for the duration of the leave of absence. | + Registry | |||
| 8 | You have failed to submit one or more assignments on time. The details are [...] |
Submit the outstanding assignment by the date given below; |
Module Co-ordinator |
You will be awarded grade 0 for the missed assessments, or reduced grades for late submissions; and you may be awarded 0X for the module with no right to reassessment if you do not complete enough of the module to be awarded credit. See the School and / or Module Handbook(s). | Module Co-ordinator |
| 9 | You have missed, or failed to submit work for, compulsory elements of the module, and / or your average coursework grade is beneath the acceptable level. The details are [...] | See the Module Coordinator immediately to discuss the position and possible remedial work. |
Module Co-ordinator |
You may be awarded 0X by the Module Board, with no right to reassessment, if you do not complete enough of the module, or do not get a high enough coursework grade, to be awarded credit. See the School and / or Module Handbook(s). | Module Co-ordinator |
| 10 | You have now missed, or failed to submit work for, too many compulsory elements of the module, and / or your average coursework grade is below the permitted level. The details are [...] | Remedial action is no longer possible; but contact the Module Co-ordinator within seven days if you believe you have good reasons for your absence(s) and / or for your unacceptably low grades. | Module Co-ordinator | You will be awarded 0X by the Module Board and receive no credits for this module, with no right to reassessment. See the School and / or Module Handbooks. | Module Co-ordinator |
Academic Alert table (Postgraduate Research Students)
| Description | Action required | cc to self, Registry and sent to | Consequences | Follow-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGR1 | Miscellaneous | ||||
| PGR2 | Progress: You are not demonstrating engagement or progress with your studies [details] | Contact your Supervisor (and/or Student Services for extra support) immediately in order to explain and address the situation. |
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You may fail to complete your degree within the normal period of study and be unable to obtain an extension. | Onus on student. |
| Extra consequences text for Tier 4 students in the above situation. | Students with a Tier 4 visa are required to demonstrate successful progression throughout their studies as part of the conditions of their visa. Failure to demonstrate this may mean you are unable to obtain an extension to your visa should you require additional time to complete your degree. | ||||
| PGR3 | Absence: You have been absent from the School for a significant amount of time [details] | Contact your Supervisor (and/or Student Services for extra support) immediately in order to explain and address the situation. |
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You may fail to complete your degree within the normal period of study and be unable to obtain an extension. | Supervisor |
| Extra consequences text for Tier 4 students in the above situation. | Students with a Tier 4 visa who are absent without explanation will be reported to the UKBA as not attending, at which point the University will withdraw its sponsorship, and you will be required to leave the UK. | ||||
| PGR4 | Completion of Work: You have failed to carry out or complete work by the agreed time [details] | Contact your Supervisor (and/or Student Services for extra support) immediately in order to explain and address the situation. |
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You may fail to complete your degree within the normal period of study and be unable to obtain an extension. | Supervisor |