Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · Tanzania
University of Dar es Salaam keeps special and resit exams, moves them into main calendar
The University of Dar es Salaam has rejected social media claims that special and supplementary examinations were scrapped, saying only their timing has changed.
Why it matters: University of Dar es Salaam students who need special or supplementary examinations will now sit them within the university's regular academic calendar.
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) said claims circulating on social media that its special and supplementary examinations had been cancelled are untrue.
According to the university, both types of examination remain in place and will continue to be offered, but they will now take place within its regular academic calendar.
UDSM said the timing change is intended to improve academic efficiency.
The university stated that the change does not affect examination standards or alter the criteria for progressing in studies.
Editor’s view
Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
For UDSM students who need special or supplementary examinations, the university has confirmed that these will still be offered but within the regular academic calendar, with examination standards and progression criteria unchanged.
