UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 158 2 . 1 A C A D E M I C P R O B AT I O N Academic Probation is a measure taken by the University to indicate that a student is not maintaining satisfactory performance. Such student will be advised by the College/Faculty and warned that he/she is on academic proba- tion, and must improve his/her academic stand- ing or be subjected to discontinuation (dismissal). 2.11 C ONDITIONS FOR A CADEMIC P ROBATION A student will be placed on academic probation if his/her cumulative GPA is less than 2.0. Students on academic probation must remain in the level last registered until a GPA of 2.0 or above is achieved. The maximum number of credits, including the failed modules, which can be attempted in any semester or summer session, is 12 and 9, respectively. The period of Academic Probation does not extend the prescribed dura- tion and the maximum completion time for the course of study. Students on Academic Probation are required to meet regularly with their assigned Academic Advisors to: • discuss reasons for unsatisfactory academic performance; • review academic standing; • develop strategies, including additional sup- port, to achieve satisfactory academic stand- ing within the probationary terms, and monitor progress towards that goal. Table 1 is used as guide to assist students and advisors in making informed decisions. For exam- ple, if a student's GPA is lower than that shown in the table, then it becomes difficult to attain the desired 2.0. Such student should consider apply- ing for grade forgiveness, transferring to a differ- ent course of study/major/minor or withdrawing from the course of study. Table 1: Minimum GPA in relation to credits attempted No. of credits attempted Minimum GPA 1–30 1.6 31–60 1.8 61–90 1.86 91 and above 1.9 3 . A C A D E M I C T E R M I N O L O G Y , P O L I C I E S A N D P R O C E D U R E S 3 . 1 . A C A D E M I C Y E A R The University operates a 12-month academic year. The year is divided into two semesters and a summer session as follows: Semester 1 August – December Semester 2 January – May Summer Session May – August Classes are scheduled between 8.00 a.m. and 9.00 p.m. from Sunday to Saturday. 3 . 2 A D D / D R O P Students wishing to add or drop modules must complete the Add/Drop form online and submit by the end of the first ten working days in Semes- ters 1 and 2 and the first five (5) working days of the Summer Session (See Add/Drop Policy). R E G U L A T I O N 3