FAQs on Examination Results

Q: What is GPA?

A: GPA stands for Grade Point Average.

Q: How is GPA computed?

A: GPA is computed in a cumulative way by summing up the grade point achieved for each of the graded module taken and dividing the summed grade points by the total number of graded modules taken. For example, a student who has taken 5 graded modules and accumulated 15 points would have a GPA of 3.0. Note that for a repeated module, the average grade point of all attempts for that module will be used for GPA computation.

Q: Do I need to re-take a module if I score a “D” or “D+”?

A: With effect from AY2011, students with a score of “D” or “D+” would have passed the module and hence, do not need to re-take the module.

Q: Do I need to re-take a module if I score a “F”?

A: Yes.

Q: When can I retake the module that I failed in?

A: You can take retake the module whenever it is offered in a subsequent semester.

Q: What happens if I fail in the re-take again?

A: If this is a General, Discipline or Specialization Module, you are required to re-take the module until you pass. If this is a prescribed elective module, you can choose to retake the module for one more time; if you fail in the retake for the second time, you will have to choose another module.

Q: Do I have to pay for the retake of module?

A: No.

Q: How will I know my results for the semester?

A: You may access SASS for your results. If you require a printed copy of your results to date, you may request it via Students E-Services.

Q: WHAT IS “MODULE CREDIT”?

A: Every module carries some modular credits (MC) to illustrate the intensity of that module. As an example, a student who obtains a pass (i.e. grade “D” and above) in a module that carries 4 MCs will attain 4 MCs and a student who scored “F” for that module will attain 0 MC.

Q: WHEN WILL I ABLE TO OBTAIN MY FULL OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT IF I WERE A GRADUATING STUDENT?

A: Students will only be able to receive their full official academic transcript on the day of the Graduation Ceremony.

Q: WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE ONCE I GRADUATED FROM RP?

A: The information below shows the documents that a graduating student will be receiving on the day of the Graduation Ceremony:

Documents	Description
Diploma Certificate	An official certificate that certifies that a student has successfully completed the course of study.
Transcript of Academic Record	An official result statement which consists of all the modules taken and the module grades obtained by a student throughout the course of study.
Transcript of Student Life Activity (Upon request)	Also known as Student Life Activity Transcript. It contains of all the student life activities a student has taken part during the course of study.
Transcript of Creative Engagement and Professional Profiling (if applicable)	Also known as Creative Engagement activity Record. It shows the details of the Creative Engagement successfully participated in and awarded points. Professional Profiling modules (if applicable) taken by the student during his course of study.

Q: HOW CAN I REPLACE THE FOLLOWING OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS IF I HAVE LOST THEM?

A: Please refer to the table below for more details:

Documents	How can I replace it?
Diploma Certificate	No replacement of lost diploma certificate. Graduates can request for a copy of letter of certification to state that he/she has graduated from Republic Polytechnic.
Transcript of Academic Record	Graduates can request for an additional copy of the academic transcript via Students E-Services with an administrative charge.
Transcript of Student Life Activity (Upon request)	Graduates can request for the replacement copy of the Student Life Activity through help-graduate@rp.sg.
Transcript of Creative Engagement and Professional Profiling (if applicable)	Graduates can request for the replacement copy of the transcript through help-registrar@rp.sg.