With results being released very soon, it’s completely natural to feel a bit nervous or anxious—especially for those of you preparing to graduate next month. Please know that whatever you're feeling right now is valid, and we want to remind you of something important: you should be incredibly proud of yourself for making it this far in your academic journey. That alone is a huge accomplishment!
If you’ve been navigating personal challenges, mental health struggles, or anything else that made this exam season especially difficult, please remember—it’s okay if your results aren’t what you were hoping for.
Here are some gentle reminders and steps you can take if you're feeling overwhelmed:
- Take a moment to breathe. When you first see your results, try not to panic. Whatever the outcome, it’s okay. Grades do not define you who you are as a person, or what you are capable of.
- Talk to someone. If you're feeling very upset, reaching out to a trusted person—whether a friend, family member, or support service—can make a big difference. Sharing your thoughts can help you process what you’re feeling.
- Explore your options calmly. You don’t need to rush into any decisions right away. Give yourself the space to reflect and find the path that feels right for you.
You’ve come so far, and there are always ways forward. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s discuss your options:
Appeals
First, if you think that the grade you received has been impacted by a situation beyond your control, then you may meet the grounds to appeal. After receiving a decision from the exam board, you have ten working days in which to submit a formal appeal. If you received your results on 17 June, you must submit your appeal by 1 July.
You need to submit your appeal through the Student Records System (SRS). You can also access this from the ‘More’ tab in the MyExeter app. You can find a step by step guide to the process here: Students' Guide (Appeals)
Your appeal will be considered, and it may be accepted, or not. Further information may be requested, or an appeal panel may be called. After your appeal has been considered, you will receive and outcome letter which explains the decision that has been made. This should normally come within thirty working days of submitting an appeal.
Need help submitting your appeal?
Our Advice team are here to help with any questions or support you might need –you can submit an enquiry and one of our advisors will be happy to help. Please contact the team as soon as possible after you receive your results to receive the support you need. Please be aware that the team may not be able to review appeals/ evidence or offer in-depth advice to students who contact Advice within 2/3 working days of their appeal deadline.
You can read some more FAQs and guidance about appeals on our page, and the University has some information here.
Condonable Modules
Secondly, if you fail any of your modules (anything below 40%), it is important to remember the fact that up to 30 credits per year are condonable if you have an overall percentage of over 40%. If your module is condonable (you can check with your department to find this out), then the University will need to wait until your other module results are known to see if the module satisfies condonable conditions. It is worth noting that core modules are typically not condonable but, in some cases, they are; so again, check with your department/faculty or in the programme specification.
Referrals
Thirdly, in some cases, your module may not be condonable .In this case, you may be referred to August where you will be able to re-take an assessment. If this is the case, you will be contacted in late June via your Exeter email address so keep an eye out as the email will give further details about the referred assessments. The referred exam period will commence Saturday 9 August - Monday 18 August 2025.
As you can see, you have various options available to you in case results don’t go your way. Obviously, we hope that all goes to plan for you but if it doesn’t, we want you to know that you have options available. Your grades do not determine who you are either, so please remember this. If you need any mental health support after your results come out, you can contact the Universities’ wellbeing support, Togetherall as well as NHS services, like Talk Works. If you think you may need some guidance as you’re not sure where to go, submit an enquiry with our Advice Team and we can help you!