Nord University will arrange new examinations for students who received a failing grade at the last ordinary examination or students with approved absence at the last ordinary examination.
The new exam will usually be held in the following semester. Dates will be announced in Studentweb in September/January, or no later than two weeks before the exam.
The date for a supplementary examination is published in StudentWeb at the beginning of the semester, or no later than 14 days before the examination.
Who can re-sit an examination?
Access to re-sit examinations is regulated in Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at Nord University § 7-3.
How to register for a supplementary examination
It is the student's responsibilty to register for new exams. Please note that some resit exams are held before the ordinary examination period. It is therefore important that you regularly check Studentweb for current exam dates.
The student registers for a supplementary examination in Studentweb after the semester fee has been paid and within the registration deadline.
- Search for the course under Active courses. Register for exam by clicking the "Register for exams" button.
or:
- Find the course in your education plan the semester you first sat the exam, and choose "Resit course".
Number of examination attempts
The maximum number of examination attempts is regulated by regulations §7-5 and regulations §7-8. Section 7-5, subsection 8, and Section 7-8, subsection 2, respectively, apply to supervised professional training and master's theses. Ordinary and supplementary examinations count equally as an attempt.
Fourth attempt: For courses that allow three examination attempts (except candidate's and bachelor's theses) you can apply for a fourth examination attempt.
Application form for a fourth attempt
Fifth attempt: The Student Records and Examinations Office may, on the basis of the application, grant permission for a fifth attempt. The fifth attempt may only be granted if, by passing the examination in the course, the candidate will complete a degree or vocational training at the university.
Application by e-mail to postmottak@nord.no
Right to study?
You must have the right to study in order to take an exam. Granted right of study is valid for the duration of the nominal length of the study plan. If your right to study has expired, you can apply for an extended right to study.
Application for right to study
Improve your grade after completing your studies/expiring your right to study
It is possible to improve grades after completing studies/expiring the right to study, you can do this by applying for admission to individual subjects. The application deadline for autumn is 1 July and for the spring semester is 15 November.
For international students, please send an e-mail to admission@nord.no if you wish to improve your grade after completing your studies.