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How and when can I apply for a Waiver of capping of marks? - Hot Topic


If you do not pass a module, you will be registered later in the Academic year for the Autumn 2026 Supplemental examinations by the Student Records and Examinations Office (provided there is a Supplemental examination for the module concerned) You will receive information about registration and your timetable if applicable from the SREO in July 2026.
 
Please check if there is a Supplemental opportunity for the module(s) in question by consulting the Book of Modules at https://reg.ucc.ie/curriculum/modules/

You can apply for Mitigation - Waiver of capping of Marks for the Autumn 2026 Supplemental examinations in the two week period after your Semester 1 and 2 results have been finalised. This will be when your Summer results are released.
 
For release dates see Summer results
 
For information re applying and to request an application form please see the FAQs at  Mitigation - Waiver of capping of marks
 
Please note the following;

Only those with mitigating circumstances which prevented the student from attending scheduled examination(s) or submitting assignment(s) during Semesters 1 and/or 2 or who performed poorly due to mitigating circumstances need apply.

For more information regarding applying for Mitigation - Waiver of capping of marks and info re supporting documentation for an application, please see Mitigation

 

 


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Last Updated: May 14th 2026 - Keywords: waiver   cap   marks   defer   examination   mitigation   apply   - Views: 2193

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