The University of South Africa (Unisa) concluded the May/June 2024 examination period, which covered first semester modules and Unisa exam rewrite opportunities. The university has now commenced the staggered release of the May/June 2024 examination results.
Unisa anticipates that most Unisa exam results will be released by 12 July 2024.
We anticipate that most marks will be released by 12 July 2024. All mark release enquiries should be addressed to [email protected] Module lecturers will not be able to assist in final mark-related queries. Please address all assessment-related enquiries to [email protected] for a quicker response.
Many students who participated in the midyear exams and assessments will be taking a well-deserved break; however, not all Unisa students will have this opportunity. Unisa uses an Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) approach to education, meaning students study from home and don’t attend any in-person classes.
In recent years, the institution has also begun conducting its examinations online. To maintain the integrity of its online examinations, Unisa has implemented several measures to maintain the integrity of its online examinations including requiring students to use proctoring tools so their activities can be monitored while they write their examinations.
What Unisa Exam Codes Mean
When accessing their Unisa results, students will be provided with codes. These codes indicate whether a student was successful or not in the examinations as well as other circumstances which requires students to take action.
- 1: Pass - Achieved with a final mark of 50% and above.
- 2: Pass with Distinction - Obtained with a final mark of 75% and above.
- 3: Failed - Received a final mark below 50%, requiring re-registration for the module.
- 5: Absent from Examination - Issued when submissions are not received within the allowed period, requiring re-registration for the module.
- 6: Supplementary Examination - Granted under certain circumstances, allowing students a second examination opportunity without re-registration.
- 7/99: Results Outstanding - Marks are pending, and students can follow up from December 14, 2023.
- 8: Not Admitted to an Examination - Issued if examination admission criteria are not met, necessitating re-registration.
- 24: Absent – Supplementary - Given when the proctoring tool is not used in the first examination opportunity; re-registration is required for the second opportunity.
- 28: Script Rejected - Outcome for students not using the proctoring tool in their second opportunity; re-registration is necessary.
Students aggrieved by decisions can appeal through the online appeal form. Unisa has revealed that students unsuccessful in their second attempts must re-register, as the university does not allow a third examination opportunity.
Undergraduate students are entitled to two consecutive examination opportunities per module. A third chance is not granted, and those failing their second attempt must re-register. Modules with continuous or practical assessments do not offer a second exam chance.
Submissions via incorrect module codes or non-official platforms like the Invigilator App were rejected, resulting in an “absent from examination” status. However, Unisa has made accommodations for some issues with non-official submissions.
Non-compliance with required proctoring tools results in marks being withheld, with opportunities to appeal until 31 July 2024. The university warned that repeated non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action.
Individuals who exited the Invigilator App for more than 10 minutes during exams also had their marks withheld, 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.
The university has a 98% conviction rate for such cases.
