FSKSM UTM Academic Guide Book 2007/2008

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Students whose GPA < 1.00 can be terminated from their studies or can be suspended from their studies for the following semester even with CPA > 1.70. Approval to continue with their studies can be granted only by The Senate. Students with Probationary Standing (KS) for THREE (3) times in a row will be given a Fail Standing (KG) and will be terminated from their studies. Academic standing for a Short Semester will not be given although the GPA and CPA are calculated accordingly. Grades obtained in a Short Semester will only be included in the calculation of the CPA in the subsequent regular semester (Semester I). The Senate may consider an appeal made by a first semester student who obtains a Fail Standing (KG) status to re-register, provided the student has made an appeal to the Faculty. The student can be asked to defer his study for one semester before re-registering for the course offered. Dean’s List A students who obtains a GPA of 3.50 and above will be awarded a Dean’s List certificate, provided that he or she has registered for at least TWELVE (12) credits hours for that semester exclusive of any HS or HW subject . Dean’s List will be printed on the students transcript. Conferral Of Degrees Students who have fulfilled all the requirements for graduations must submit an application for a degree conferral in a particular semester within a specific duration. Students who do not apply within the specific duration will only be awarded with a Good Standing (KB)(Completed Study) (KB(TT)) status. The students can apply for the degree conferral in any of the following semesters. Students who fail to submit an application for the degree conferral FIVE (5) years after the completion of their study will not be conferred a degree except with The Senate approval. Students who have utilized all their semesters though have a Good Standing (KB) are not qualified to apply for degree conferral. Students who do not meet the degree conferral requirement, but submitted an application for a degree conferral are subjected to a fine. Classification Of Degree The classification of diplomas and degrees conferred to a students I based on the final CPA, as below :DIPLOMA COURSES First Class Diploma Second Class Diploma BACHELORS DEGREE COURSES First Class Honours Second Class Honours (Upper) Second Class Honours (Lower)

CPA STATUS CPA ≥ 3.50 2.00 ≤ CPA < 3.50 CPA STATUS CPA ≥ 3.67 3.00 ≤ CPA < 3.67 2.00 ≤ CPA < 3.00

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