Assessment results: What to expect
đź“… When will you get your results?
- Results are usually released to your student record as per the Academic Calendar.
- You’ll be told the exact date by your School or through your student portal.
ℹ️You can log on to your student record to view all of your results.
If you are unable to access your student record please contact the helpdesk via email or call 01707 284678.
đź“Š What do the results mean?
- Your grade shows how well you met the marking criteria. See Module results FAQ's.
- Feedback explains your strengths and areas to improve. See Awards results FAQs
- Results are provisional until confirmed by the exam board.
ℹ️ Understanding your module status
âś… Deferred (DEFC / DEFE / DEFB)
- Your Exceptional Circumstances application has been accepted.
- Submit your work by the deferred assessment deadline (check your Module Handbook or Canvas).
- Contact your Module Leader if you can’t find the deadline.
⚠️ If you applied but don’t see DEFC / DEFE / DEFB, your request may have been rejected or is still being processed. Contact the university with your ID number and course name for clarification.
🔄 Referral (FREFC / FREFE / FREFB)
- You have failed the module but been given a referral opportunity.
- Check with your module team which assessments you must re‑submit and the deadlines. See guidance on coursework extensions and exceptional circumstances policy
- Details should be on your Canvas module site.
📅 Re‑enrolment (FREN)You have failed the module and must re‑enrol next academic year.
- This will be arranged automatically by the Student Records team (Ask Herts hub).
- Re‑enrolled modules are charged per 15 credits. Contact Student Finance for costs: finance-tuition@herts.ac.uk.
❌ No Further Attempts (FNFA)
- You have failed the module and there are no more attempts.
- Speak to your Module Leader if you want to discuss this.
🎓 Final Results
- When you finish your studies, you’ll get a transcript showing your Award and all module results.
- If you need results earlier, you can request a Notification of Results (a breakdown of modules and grades).
ℹ️On completion of your studies if you have achieved an Award you will be sent your results via a transcript which will include your Award result and all yout Module results. If you require a copy of your Module results before the end of your studies, you can request a Notification of Results which is a breakdown of your modules and grades by contacting Ask Herts.