Assessment results and course grading

Unconfirmed results for the AUT courses you're studying are usually available within two weeks of the end of semester and can be accessed online through Arion.

Arion website

To view your results in Arion:

  • ​Once you log in, click on 'Academic Details' and then 'Assessment Details'
  • Your results are not confirmed until they have been approved by the assessment board. Once your results are confirmed, an official results notice will be sent to you via email
  • Official results will not be available for students who have outstanding fees or charges owed to AUT

If you have any queries regarding your results, contact the AUT Stude​n​t​ Hub.​

Reconsideration of marked work

You can apply for a reconsideration of your marked work, at the time your work is returned or within the time designated for reconsideration by completing a Reconsideration of Assessment form.

Reconsideration of Assessment form

Grading system

The following grading system is used to ​record assessment outcomes for course:

Achievement-based grades

  • ​A+  = Pass with High Distinction​ (89.50-100%)
  • A  = Pass with Clear Distinction​ (84.50-89.49%)
  • A-  = Pass with Distinction​​ (79.50-84.49%)
  • B+  = Pass with High Merit (74.50-79.49%)
  • B  = Pass with Clear Merit (69.50-74.49%)
  • B-  = Pass with Merit (64.50-69.49%)
  • C+  = High Pass (59.50-64.49%)
  • C  = Clear Pass (54.50-59.49%)
  • C-  = Pass (49.50-54.49%)
  • D  = Fail (0.00-49.49​%)

Other standard grades used

  • W  = Withdrawn
  • S  = Aegrotat Pass
  • Cr  = Credit for Prior Learning
  • DS = Disrupted Study – Fail
  • CO  = Conceded Pass
  • DNC  = Did Not Complete

Competency-based grades

  • M  = Pass with Merit
  • P  = Pass
  • F  = Fail

Interim grades used

  • STC  = Still to Complete
  • UX  = Under Examination

DS/DSN-Fail grade for courses

'DS' denotes a student receiving a final grade of 'D' for a course completed during a period of university-wide disrupted study and 'DSN' denotes a student receiving a final grade of 'DNC' for a course completed during a period of university-wide disrupted study. The 'DS' and 'DSN' grades will be excluded from a student’s GPA calculation and may not impact on a student’s progression.

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Need help or have a question?

Contact the Student Hub throughout your studies at AUT.

Email: studenthub@aut.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 288 864
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