Referred With Attendance (RWA) – Student Guidance

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If you have received a Referred Without Attendance (RWA) outcome, this page explains what it means and what you need to do next. 

What does RWA mean? 

  • You did not pass all your assessments. 
  • You must complete referred or deferred assessments (such as exams or coursework) in the next academic year. 
  • You are not in attendance – you do not attend lectures, seminars, or teaching sessions. 
  • You are still a student, but with limited access to university services. 
  • You do not need to complete online registration. 
  • You must accept the Terms and Conditions of the academic year to keep access to your IT account (e.g. email, ELE). 
  • You are automatically registered for your referred or deferred assessments. 
  • You do not pay full tuition fees. 
  • You only pay a fee for each referred assessment. 
  • You will receive an email from your Hub with your assessment deadlines. 
  • This information is also published on ELE, usually a few weeks before the assessment period. 
  • If you have a question about the module content or the assessment, you can contact your lecturer or module lead but there will not be the opportunity for meetings to replace lectures/seminars. 
  • You can also still contact your personal tutor if you want to but there won't be any structured meetings offered. 

 

  • RWA students usually do not receive support from university Wellbeing or Welfare teams. 
  • You are encouraged to use local services near where you live, if needed, including your GP (doctor). 
  • If you are an international student on a Student visa, RWA may affect your visa. 

These two terms sound similar, but they are different: 

Referred Assessment 

  • You attempted the assessment but did not pass. 
  • You are given another chance to complete it. 
  • The mark is usually capped (maximum 40% for undergraduates, 50% for postgraduates). 
  • You may need to pay a referral fee. 

Deferred Assessment 

  • You could not take the assessment the first time, usually because of illness or personal issues. 
  • You are given a new opportunity to take it, as if it’s your first attempt. 
  • The mark is not capped. 
  • There is no fee for deferred assessments. 

If you're not sure which one applies to you, check your outcome letter or contact your Hub. 

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If you’re unsure about anything or haven’t received your assessment information, please contact your Information Point