The proclamation code on your transcript of records
After the exam period you can download your transcript of records. The proclamation code on your transcript of records is the only official result.
The information on this page summarizes the teaching and examination regulations 2018-2019 of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
How to download your transcript of records?
You can download your transcript of records in the student SelfService after deliberation by your faculty. Not sure how to do this? Have a look at the manual.
Erasmus students will receive an e-mail from the Education and Student Administration with a PDF with their results. These results will be scaled to the grading system that is used by their home university in a later stage. If you would like to receive a hard copy of this pdf, you can send an e-mail to exchange.incoming@vub.be (don't forget to mention your postal address).
Guest students will receive their exam results via their home university/college.
Each code has a specific meaning
Not sure what your code means? Have a look at the list of possible codes and their meaning.
If you failed some courses, VUB will help you improve your study efficiency.
Binding conditions (1)
You will be subjected to binding conditions in the next academic year because you failed to obtain at least 60% of the credits taken up and failed courses for which you've been enrolled twice. Next year you must obtain 75% of the credits when you re-enrol for the same programme under a diploma contract.
Failed combined enrolment
Because you failed your preliminary programme, you can not yet graduate in your 'higher' programme.
Passed
You have succesfully finished your year programme. Based on the average final result of a student who passed successfully, an academic level of distinction will be awarded.
Re-enrolment not allowed (1)
Your re-enrolment in the same programme at the VUB is refused because you didn’t obtain a single credit. You are not able to finish your programme.
Re-enrolment not allowed (3)
Your re-enrolment for the same programme is refused because you failed to comply with the binding conditions. You are not able to finish your programme.
Failed
Next year you resume all course units you have failed the year before.
You do not need to resume the course units for which you scored 10/20. You obtained your credits for these courses.
You can continue your studies with an individual study path. The learning path counselor will help you compose your programme.
Open exam period
Not all exam results are known yet. Your definitive proclamation code will be announced later.
Postponed to 2nd exam period
You can retake the exams you failed (less than 10/20) in the second exam period.
Excluded from the exam period
You receive a disciplinary sanction.
Continuation of study program
Next year you resume all course units you have failed the year before.
You do not need to resume the course units for which you scored 10/20. You obtained your credits for these courses.
You can continue your studies with an individual study path. The learning path counselor will be able to help compose your programme.
Reconsideration of a study progress decision
Study progress decisions and proclamation codes can be revised in case of exceptional circumstances or mistakes. You can also lodge an appeal against a study progress decision.
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Personal advice
Questions about deliberation regulations, consequences for your study progress, possibilities concerning reorientation, ...
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