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
INDUCTION HELPS YOU TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO THE ACADEMIC DEMANDS OF UNIVERSITY; THIS LEAFLET IS ONLY PART OF THAT PROCESS. USE THIS LEAFLET AS A SIGNPOST TO KEY INFORMATION AND BRING IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION.
What Can you eXpeCt? assessment (inCl. CourseWork & eXaminations)
At University, your performance is assessed by a combination of coursework and examinations. You should discuss your academic performance with your Personal Tutor on a regular basis. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/student/exams/index.htm
feedbaCk
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback on your work and progress. When used well, feedback enables you to improve the quality of your work. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/student/handbook/section6/
What is eXpeCted of you?
module speCifiCations
attendanCe
http://cisinfo.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main
www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/student/handbook/section6/
Details of your degree programme’s modules are available online. Module specifications provide information on aims, intended learning outcomes, content and assessment, as well as links to reading lists.
You are required to be in attendance at University for all teaching and assessment weeks. During these periods, you need the explicit permission of your Department to be absent.
behaviour and disCipline
hoW is your learning supported? learn
Learn is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), allowing you to view course content, assess your knowledge, etc. Learn complements face-to-face teaching, so check this site regularly. http://learn.lboro.ac.uk/my/index.php
library
The Library supports your learning in a number of ways – these range from physical to virtual resources, individual to group study provision, and reading list materials to networked PCs. The Library also has a central location, cafe, and extensive opening hours. www.lboro.ac.uk/library/
personal tutor
You will be assigned an academic Personal Tutor. This person is in a position to give advice and support on academic and academic-related matters – be proactive and arrange to meet at least once a semester to review your progress.
The behaviour of the vast majority of students is exemplary – they are responsible and considerate – but, to deal with those who are not, there is also a disciplinary system. Be aware that University rules apply both on campus and in town. www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/policy/behaviour/index.html
plagiarism
Plagiarism essentially means copying someone else’s work and seeking to pass it off as your own. Plagiarism is taken extremely seriously but is easy to avoid by learning how to reference properly. http://learn.lboro.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3606
university email aCCount
You will be given an email account with a user name and password for use in connection with your studies. Email is one of the primary means through which your Department stays in contact with you, so check your account daily. www.lboro.ac.uk/it/students.html
see your departmental handbook for further information
student hub
The Student Hub brings a range of opportunities and useful materials together, including Personal Development Planning (PDP) resources such as RAPID (a PDP tool). www.lboro.ac.uk/students/hub
www.lboro.ac.uk/service/teachingcentre/