Rescheduling the Second Retake of a Course and its Repeated Study

Academic failure (or failed assignment) refers to the following:

• Receiving an unsatisfactory grade for an interim assessment during a course (less than 4 points on a 10-point scale).

• Failing to take an interim assessment without a valid reason for excused abscence.

• Failing to take a mandatory external assessment required by the curriculum or an official university regulation.

In accordance with the Regulations for Interim and Ongoing Assessments of Students at HSE University, two retake opportunities are organised within specified deadlines to clear academic failures. This means a student has three attempts to achieve a satisfactory grade: the initial exam and two retakes. If a student fails the second retake, they are expelled but may apply for reinstatement under established procedures.

After the first retake, a student can either proceed to the second retake immediately or postpone it to repeat the course before attempting the exam for the final time (third attempt).

Options After the First Failed Retake

If a student has failed one or two courses after the first retake, they have two options:

1. Take the second retake within the ongoing retake period

Attend the second retake on the scheduled date.

• If a satisfactory grade is received (third exam attempt) → continue studies.

• If an unsatisfactory grade is received (third exam attempt) → dismissal for not fulfilling their obligations to diligently pursue the degree programme and follow the curriculum, with the option to apply for reinstatement.

2. Postpone the second retake and repeat the course under an educational agreement ("repeated course")

Opt not to take the exam in the current retake period to avoid risk (e.g., due to a low cumulative grade or lack of confidence in preparedness). This option is available to students who, after the first retake, have academic failure in no more than two courses.

To do this, students must:

• Submit an electronic application "To postpone the retake date for the course and its repeated study" by the specified deadline.
• Sign an Agreement on mastering a specific component of the degree programme (depending on the student's category, study conditions may change, including a transfer to a fee-paying place or the requirement for additional payment).
• Repeat the course: attend lectures and seminars, and complete all elements of the ongoing assessment.
• Use the final (third) opportunity to pass the exam in this course.

Procedure for Postponing the Second Retake

1. Before the scheduled date of the second retake (no later than 2 calendar days before the date of the second retake), submit an electronic application "To postpone the retake date for the course and its repeated study" through the Student Service Centre following this link.

2. To repeat the study, signing an Agreement on mastering a specific component of the given degree programme is necessary. The cost of services under the Agreement is calculated according to the Procedure for Calculating the Cost of Educational Services.

Regulations

Regulations for Interim and Ongoing Assessments of Students at HSE University

Procedure for Calculating the Cost of Educational Services