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 0 160 to take outside of those prescribed by the Course of Study. Electives may be at the university, school or course of study levels. 3 . 1 1 M O D E O F A T T E N D A N C E A student’s mode of attendance is determined at the beginning of each semester, based on the number of credits. A full-time student is one tak- ing 12 or more credits per semester, or 24 or more credits over two academic sessions for an aca- demic year. A part-time student is one taking less than 12 credits per semester or less than 24 credits over two academic sessions for an academic year. However, where the credit load requirement for the course of study has not been met in the semesters, students may complete their credit requirements during the summer session, where the relevant modules are being offered. Students may also take additional credits, subject to academic advisement and/or special course requirements. While there is flexibility, a student is required to conform to the terms and conditions of the spon- sor, for example, Students’ Loan Bureau. 3 . 1 2 G R A D E R E V I E W A grade review is a reassessment of any part of the examination’s process based on established rules and procedures. (See Change of Grade Policy) 3 . 1 3 G R A D E F O R G I V E N E S S Grade Forgiveness (GF) is the opportunity for a student to redo a module in which a grade of “C-” or lower was received, and to earn a grade that will be substituted for the previous grade. (See the Grade Forgiveness Policy) 3 . 1 4 L E A V E O F A B S E N C E Leave of Absence is the suspension of studies with the approval of the University, for a minimum of one semester and up to a maximum of two semesters or one academic year per course of study. Leave of Absence does not count against a student’s maximum completion timeframe for the particular course of study or class of award. Stu- dents whose course of study is structured on Semesters 1 and 2 do not need to apply for Leave of Absence during the summer session. Leave of Absence may be granted for the following reasons, which may include but are not limited to: • Medical (injury/illness, pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic experiences and natural disasters) • Academic (internship locally or overseas, stu- dent exchange with other institutions) • Other (participation in approved competi- tions, financial problems, international stu- dents with passport/visa issues) In all instances supporting documentation will be required. The request for Leave of Absence is made by sub- mitting the College/Faculty Student Academic Affairs Committee (C/FSAAC) request form to the College/Faculty by the end of the third week of the semester. The C/FSAAC form is available in the College/Faculty Student Affairs Office. Leave of Absence is not granted retroactively. A student on Leave of Absence is required to pay a studentship fee in order to maintain his/her stu- dentship. The Office of Business and Finance will determine the amount. Students are not per- mitted to pursue any studies at the University while on Leave of Absence. R E G U L A T I O N 3