What if things go wrong?
What else should you know?
Claims for Impaired Performance
Undergraduate Prospectus
If you experience serious problems or events beyond your control that adversely affect your performance in an assessment, or prevent you from completing one, you can ask for your circumstances to be taken into account by making a claim for impaired performance. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/student/exams/ip/
Special Assessment Period
Unlike school you can only retake a failed module once, normally in the Special Assessment Period in the late summer. Marks are capped at 40% and a resit fee is incurred. Reassessments are readily avoided if you take your studies seriously from arrival onwards. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/student/reassessment/index.htm
Not just useful when applying to University, the prospectus contains information on resources that support your studies. This document remains a useful reference point even after your arrival. www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/ug/index.htm
Timetable
You will be given information such as your timetable and programme regulations at your Department’s Induction meeting. Keep these materials safe and use them regularly – ask your Personal Tutor if you have any questions. (Link accessible once registered at University). http://learn.lboro.ac.uk/course/search.php?search= department+info
Department
How can you get involved? STUDENT REPRESENTATION
Loughborough University Students’ Union supports a network of student representatives, elected by the students, to represent the views of students on their degree programme and in their Department. Why not get involved in student democracy? www.lufbra.net/youreducation
Your degree programme has its home in one of the University’s Departments. Find out more about your Department’s staff (including your Personal Tutor), students and resources by checking out its homepage. www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/
Campus map
The University may appear large at first, so spend some time exploring with the aid of a campus map to help you find the buildings and rooms used for your learning and teaching. www.lboro.ac.uk/about/map/
Calendar
The Calendar contains general information about the University, its structure and the rules and principles behind its founding and operation; this includes Semester & Term Dates, Regulations, etc. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/calendar/index.htm
ALUMNI
When you graduate from Loughborough University, the Alumni Association becomes one of your main points of contact with your University and a ready means of staying in touch with friends. https://alumni.lboro.ac.uk
PRODUCED BY THE TEACHING CENTRE This project was funded through the Loughborough University Development Trust. The Trust exists to support the University in giving students an outstanding quality of educational experience. It raises funds from former students and other friends of the University. Their generosity has made this support possible. AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS LEAFLET IS AVAILABLE ON THE TEACHING CENTRE WEBSITE
www.lboro.ac.uk/service/teachingcentre 2009-10
ESSENTIAL INDUCTION INFORMATION 2009 a guide for new undergraduate students