Assessment
Assessments refer to the different activities you will be expected to complete for papers. If you register for a paper, pay your fees and do not withdraw, you have the right to final assessment in that paper.
- Types of assessments
- Compulsory attendance at classes
- Written assignments
- Examinations
- Unsatisfactory academic progress
What type of assessments might be included in my paper?
The exact mix of these assessments will depend on the paper you are enrolled in, but could include:
- written assignments
- online quizzes
- attendance at contact courses
- field trips
- practical exercise
- participation in online discussion forums
- examination
All information on assessments can be found in your Administration Guide. This will either be with the study materials that are posted to you or available through Stream (the online learning environment).
Back to topCompulsory attendance at classes
Some papers require compulsory attendance at classes, including laboratories, field trips, practical exercises or contact courses. In these papers if you do not complete the compulsory elements and have not been granted an exemption, you will fail the paper, regardless of the rest of the assessment procedure. If you know you cannot attend a compulsory contact course, it is best not to enrol in that paper.
We recommend that you mark these compulsory classes on your calendar.
Written assignments
You will be told by your paper coordinator at the start of the semester which elements of the assessed coursework in your paper will contribute towards the final grade for the paper. Many assignments can now be submitted electronically through the Stream online learning environment. You should check with your paper coordinator to see whether this service is available.
Your paper coordinator will tell you your results in assessed coursework as soon as possible after it has been marked and the results processed. Massey has a 15 working day turnaround time for returning marked assignments. The turnaround time begins on the due date for the assignment, and only applies to assignments that are submitted on or before time. Overseas students assignments will be returned by airmail or through Stream.
Examinations
The Examinations web pages has all the information you need to know about exams, including venues, dates and times, preparation support and more.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
The Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Regulations take account of failure of examinations, failure to complete compulsory course work requirements, and failure to attend examinations.
If you do not wish to be considered for final assessment in the paper you must formally withdraw before 75 percent of the study period has elapsed. This is defined by the start and end dates for each paper. Withdrawal outside of this period is recorded as withdrawal with academic failure. Your academic record will show DNC (Did Not Complete), which is regarded as a failing grade. Repeated academic failure may result in exclusion from the paper/programme/College or University.
If you are excluded from a paper(s)/programme(s)/College(s) or the University, you will be informed of exclusion by a personal letter. Unless you are specifically notified of exclusion, you remain eligible to apply to re-enrol in the future. The exclusion regulations are printed in full in the Massey University Calendar Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Regulations.
