Academic Issues

We know how important your studies are to you and we want to help you to succeed whilst making sure you get the most out of student life. Students' Union UCL is here to support you throughout your time at UCL.

We've put together some handy advice to help you understand UCL's policies and procedures for when things don't go to plan or if you need to go through a formal process:

I'm worried about something else

That's ok. Whether it's concerns about your course, troubles with group work or something completely different, we're here to help. Arrange to see one of our advisers, who will be able to offer support whatever your concerns. 

If you're a student whose first language isn't English, we can also help you through our Language + Writing Support Programme, which can help with checking and refining your written work. Find out more here.

Academic news

4 ways to avoid problems with your exams
For most of you, your assessments will go smoothly with no unexpected problems. However, whether it’s an illness before your exam or your laptop malfunctioning, there are unfortunately some problems that can get in the way. Here’s all the information you need to deal with things if they go wrong. 
Getting ready for your Late Summer Assessments
With exam season on the horizon, we want you to have all the information you need to feel prepared and feel less stressed.  
UCL results day July 2025: Your options
This advice applies to the 2024/25 academic year.Results day is coming up on Tuesday 8 July 2025. We know this can be a stressful time so we’ve put together some useful information about what happens next.
Navigating Exam-Time Challenges: What To Do If You Have Concerns
Navigating Exam-Time Challenges: What To Do If You Have ConcernsAs exam season comes towards an end, you might be wondering how your assessments went and what to do while you wait for your results.
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