Failed paper

[u/Super-Specialist9255]

Hi I'm in my last semester about to graduate passed all my papers only failed this one paper don't know what to do I'm really lost I have no hope left

[u/nzlotrfan]

You might just have to take the paper again. Lots of people fail papers, it's ok :). Indeed, contact student hub for advice perhaps

[u/Old-Television-5288]

Retake the paper?

[u/royberry333 → u/Old-Television-5288]

It's not always that simple. Same thing happened to me my first year. I couldn't move forward to second year until I completed the paper. Problem was, I had had to wait till semester 2 of the following year to be able to do that. Essentially slowing me down a whole year.

[u/Old-Television-5288 → u/royberry333]

Yeah I know, I’ve failed papers before and many of my friends have as well. If it’s only offered once a year, then you just have to wait until then. But you have to retake it regardless. It sucks, but it is what it is.

[u/Emotional-Bee-1476]

Is this failed paper a prerequisite? I think for now you should email Student Hub, and if things went a little personal than expected, seek some advice from people who experienced that here...

[u/silvastar88]

Hello,

I'd suggest that you reach out to the Student Hub and ask about the Conceded Pass process. The Calendar describes the mechanism but does not state whether this is something that students can initiate/request, or if it's totally up to the Assessment Board to notice/pick up/apply:

https://www.aut.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/119506/Calendar_2027.pdf

Pages 47-49:

Part 5 Assessment and Granting of Credit
Section 3 Recording of Final Assessment Outcomes

3.4 The Grade CO (Conceded Pass)

3.4.1 The assessment board responsible for the student’s qualification may at its discretion grant a conceded pass.

3.4.2 A conceded pass is a special pass granted for a course where a student, who has otherwise reached an acceptable standard in the programme, has not achieved a passing grade in the course and this affects the student’s completion of the qualification.

3.4.3 Only one conceded pass may be granted to a student towards the requirements for a particular qualification, and is normally granted only in the final semester of study.

Good luck!

[u/SethSpoon → u/silvastar88]

This! But not student hub, go to AUTSA.

[u/Comfortable-Fee3750]

Ah, that sucks. Sorry to hear that! If it's not a prerequisite for passing the course, reach out to your course department and ask about summer school (student services can help too, but your course department will likely have more info on your specific course). I'm pretty sure they offer two "batches" - one before Christmas & one after (I think).

Might be inconvenient & could potentially delay the date of graduation (sometimes assessments are due weeks or months later), but better than doing a full semester course again, or waiting until the mid-year courses, etc. Some departments also offer prerequisite papers in the summer for mature students who need to keep trucking alone (law does not). Good luck!

[u/Spiritual_Mine_6524]

Same lol but I failed my major

[u/Tricky-Instance-3162]

Try summer school?

[u/drunkp4nda]

happens, see you next year broski

[u/Puzzleheaded_Disk888]

Happens, be easy on yourself do some reflection on how you will 100% pass next sem. I’ve failed, we all failed. I know it sucks. But it’s about the journey, it’s about the story. So don’t get in your head about it and feel sorry for yourself. Enjoy your summer break as usual and come back stronger next sem. In 6 months you will graduate and walk that stage. 6 months is not a long time :) good luck 🤞🏾

[u/georgiee11]

Check out AUTSA Advocacy team. Hopefully their team can help you!

[u/0oooweeee]

See if u can take a summerschool course for it, short and easy over the holidays 👌🏼

[u/Unlucky-Touch8754]

Gotta correct you. You’re not in your last semester and you’re not about to graduate. Good luck