The University of South Africa (Unisa) has concluded its May/June 2024 examination period, covering first-semester modules and exam rewrites. The university has now begun the staggered release of these results.
Unisa expects to release most results by 12 July 2024. Students with inquiries about their marks should contact [email protected], as module lecturers cannot assist with final mark-related queries. For a quicker response, direct all assessment-related inquiries to [email protected].
While many students will enjoy a well-deserved break, not all will have this opportunity due to Unisa's Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) approach, where students study from home without attending in-person classes. In recent years, Unisa has shifted to conducting examinations online, implementing several measures to maintain their integrity, including the use of proctoring tools to monitor student activities during exams.
Understanding Unisa Exam Codes
When accessing their results, students will encounter specific codes indicating their exam outcomes:
- 1: Pass - Final mark of 50% and above.
- 2: Pass with Distinction - Final mark of 75% and above.
- 3: Failed - Final mark below 50%, requiring re-registration.
- 5: Absent from Examination - No submission received, requiring re-registration.
- 6: Supplementary Examination - Granted under certain conditions for a second attempt without re-registration.
- 7/99: Results Outstanding - Pending marks, with follow-up available from December 14, 2023.
- 8: Not Admitted to Examination - Did not meet criteria, necessitating re-registration.
- 24: Absent – Supplementary - No proctoring tool used in the first attempt; re-registration required.
- 28: Script Rejected - No proctoring tool used in the second attempt; re-registration necessary.
Students can appeal decisions through an online form. Those unsuccessful in their second attempts must re-register, as no third examination opportunity is provided. Undergraduate students are allowed two consecutive examination attempts per module. Continuous or practical assessment modules do not offer a second exam chance.
Submissions via incorrect module codes or non-official platforms, such as the Invigilator App, are rejected, resulting in an "absent from examination" status. However, Unisa has made accommodations for some non-official submission issues.
Non-compliance with required proctoring tools results in withheld marks, with appeals accepted until 31 July 2024. Repeated non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action. Marks are also withheld for students who exit the Invigilator App for more than 10 minutes during exams, with appeals available.
Undergraduate students are not eligible for aegrotat applications; only postgraduate students facing severe circumstances can apply within 10 days of their scheduled exam. Unisa maintains a strict policy against academic misconduct, with penalties ranging from zero marks to suspension or expulsion, boasting a 98% conviction rate for such cases.
