Uganda Martyrs University DISCONTINUATION A student normally shall be required to discontinue his/her studies if: S/he fails more than half of the courses in that academic year. S/he fails a coursework of a RETAKE or s/he fails a supplementary examination of a RETAKE. A student who fails to take a Final Assessment or a Supplementary or a Special examination without previously informing the University with a valid reason. No student will normally be allowed to spend more than 5 years in a 3-year 21 Programme.