UCT result codes explained: what RENN means

Result codes after exams: what they mean and what to do next

Last checked 11 October 2026. These are UCT's published academic standing codes. What you see on your own record may be worded more simply, so if a code is not in the table, ask your faculty office.

Good standing (you can carry on)

Code	Meaning	What to do next
CONT	Academically eligible to continue	Register as normal.
FECC	Concession (FEC) to continue	The Faculty Examinations Committee let you continue although you did not meet the requirements. Follow any conditions it set.
FECF	Concession (FEC) to change programme within the faculty	Register in the programme you were moved to.
FECR	Progression requirements not met but allowed to continue	Check the conditions with your faculty office.
RACC	Concession (RAC) to continue in the same faculty and programme	Your appeal succeeded. Follow the RAC's conditions.
RACF	Concession (RAC) to change programme within the faculty	Register in the new programme.
RACB	Concession (RAC) to continue after semester 1 probation	Meet the probation conditions in semester 1.
RACL / RACO	Concession (RAC) to return after leave of absence / after a prescribed break	Register for the term you were approved to return.
RACT	Concession (RAC) to transfer from another faculty	Register in your new faculty.
QUAL	Qualifies for the award of the degree or diploma	Check the graduation process.

Pending (a decision is still to come)

Code	Meaning	What to do next
SUPP	Status pending: continue if the supplementary or deferred exams are passed	Write the exams. The code is used only where that outcome decides whether you continue, so also lodge a pre-emptive appeal by your faculty's deadline in case you fail.
QUAS	Qualification depends on supplementary or deferred exam results	Write the exams; your result decides if you graduate.
FECP	Status pending a Faculty Examinations Committee (FEC) decision	Wait for the FEC outcome and check your student email.
RACP	Status pending a Readmission Appeals Committee (RAC) decision	Wait for the RAC outcome and check your student email.
DSOS	Faculty office to update academic status	A holding code until your final standing is entered. Contact your faculty office if it does not change.
UXAM	Under examination	Wait for the result.
POTA / POTD / POTJ	Potential qualifier (autumn, December or July graduation)	Complete what is outstanding.
INQF	Graduation depends on fee clearance	Clear your fees with Student Fees.
LEAV / RLOA	Leave of absence / return from leave of absence	Speak to your faculty office about re-registering.
DJPP / DJP*	Status pending a misconduct hearing	This is a disciplinary matter, not an academic one. Follow the notice you were sent.

Not eligible to continue

Code	Meaning	What to do next
RENN	Academically not eligible to continue	You can still be readmitted if the FEC grants a concession, and you can appeal to the Readmission Appeals Committee (RAC). Find your faculty's deadline and appeal form on UCT's readmissions page.
FAIL	Failed the qualification	Speak to your faculty office about options, including appealing.
EXPL / RUST	Expelled / rusticated for misconduct	Disciplinary outcome. Ask your faculty office and the Student Affairs office about review rights.

Other codes in UCT's list: DECD (deceased), SCAN (student has cancelled), REVK (qualification revoked).

Source: UCT glossary: academic standing codes · UCT Careers Service: helpful information about exclusion · Official