Academic
Status of Pakistan Adventist Seminary ACADEMIC
STATUS OF PAKISTAN ADVENTIST SEMINARY PROGRAMME
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STUDIES OFFERED Middle Seminary: The Middle Seminary offers classes 9 to 10 and follows the general curriculum pattern for middle and secondary schools in Pakistan, but with a similar emphasis to that of the Lower Seminary on the moral development of the student. Preparation for membership in and service for the Seventh-day Adventist church is encouraged in those who express an interest. From class 10, students are entered as candidates for government matriculation examinations. Classes in the Middle Seminary are taught in English except for those subjects in which the students are required to take Urdu medium government examinations. Students may choose to enter the special one-year programme of English preparation if they are not ready for English medium instruction. Entrance into the science stream is dependent upon a recommendation of the Headmaster, which is based on class 8 final grades in science, mathematics, and English and results on placement tests. Higher Seminary: The Higher Seminary offers courses covering years 11-15 on the college educational level. The Seminary is administratively structured into six academic departments, four of which offer programmes of study leading to diplomas and degrees. These are the Business, Education, Language and Religion Departments. The Science and General Education sections are academic departments but do not offer degree or diploma programmes. Courses of study are offered in English. Students may enter the programme of their choice depending on their ability in English. If requirements for English medium classes have not been met, the student must register for an English Proficiency Programme. The Religion Department offers a two-year non-credit Proficiency Certificate in Ministerial Education, primarily in the Urdu medium through correspondence. A Denominational Enrichment Programme in Elementary Education is offered by the Education Department. Two-year diploma courses carrying academic credit are offered in the English medium in Business Administration, Elementary Education, Language, and Secretarial Practice. Equivalent English medium courses are offered in Elementary Education and Language. A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting, management and marketing is offered by the Business Department. The other departments offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Elementary Education and Religion. All of these programmes are in the English medium. A five-year English medium programme in religion leads to a Bachelor of Theology degree, and there is a fifth year BA honours programme in Elementary Education. The BBA honours course offers an emphasis in management. All fifth year subjects are taught in English. RECOGNITION
OF SEMINARY DEGREES Upon the completion of the first two years of Higher Seminary studies the student is encouraged to appear as a private candidate for the government FA and FSc. examinations. FA and FSc. Degrees are affiliated with the Board of Punjab University. Those who complete the requirements for a BA in English from PAS will be prepared to appear as private candidates for a BA degree from a recognized government university. Students in the Business programmes may enter for Pitman examinations and the Seminary has arrangements with institutions in Lahore for students who graduate with BBA degrees to enter into a Masters programme. The BTh degree is also accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia. Therefore, this degree is accepted for entrance into the Masters level programme at most Seminaries world-wide. ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES 1. whose abilities and previous academic achievements indicate the probability of a successful scholastic record. 2. who agree to order their lives in harmony with the aims of the institution. 3. who give evidence of becoming an asset to the student body. 4. who have made satisfactory arrangements regarding responsibility for payment of their school fees. Application:
Application forms may be obtained from We recommend that these forms should be returned to the Registrar together with the documents listed below at least eight weeks before the applicant expects to register. Notification of acceptance is given by letter. Admission to the Lower and Middle Seminary: School commences for classes 1-10 during the last week of March or the first week of April. The documents needed for admission should be submitted by 31 January and are as follows: 1. Transfer certificate or most recent report card if the applicant has attended school previously. 2. Character recommendation. 3. A passport size photograph. 4. Completed application form. 5. The required application fee must be submitted before the application is processed. Students entering the Lower or Middle Seminary for the first time are given placement tests or an interview. Sometimes it is necessary for a student to drop back to a lower class. The Registrar and Academic Affairs Committee reserve the right to place a student in the class in which it is felt the student is best suited regardless of any transfer certificate that the student may hold. Admission to the Higher Seminary: College level classes commence during the third week in August and the first week in January. Application forms should be submitted by 15 June and 10 November, respectively. Since the college school year begins in August entry into the academic programme in January may mean that a student cannot take a full load of classes in his/her own field. The documents needed and required to be met for admission are as follows: 1. Completed application form.
2. Completed reference and character recommendations.
3. A passport size photograph.
4. The required application fee must be submitted before the application is processed.
5. A matriculation certificate or mark sheet issued by one of the secondary education boards in Pakistan (or an equivalent alternative) must be presented. Alternative certificates will be evaluated at the discretion of the Academic Affairs Committee. A copy of the certificate must be mailed with the application forms, and the original certificate must be presented at the time of registration. The certificate should indicate clearly that the student has achieved a passing grade. A “D” grade matriculation is usually required to enter any of the Higher Seminary college-credit programmes. 6. In order to enter English medium courses and programmes, the student must pass an English Proficiency Examination (EPE) administered through the Registrar’s Office by the Language Department.
Admission
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Special and Mature Students to the Higher Seminary: 1. as a special student in a non-degree programme or on an audit basis with the understanding that there will be no degree credit given for subjects taken.
2. as a mature student under consideration for regular admission. If a mature person has a background rich in experience, has shown considerable intellectual development and leadership qualities, scores well on PAS entrance and proficiency tests, and manifests the capacity to do college-level work, the Academic Affairs Committee may waive the regular admission requirements for entry into credit courses. In such a case the student may be admitted to a diploma or degree programme on a provisional basis for one semester. If during this period the student shows better than average academic aptitude (a GPA of at least 2.25 on a minimum load of 12 credit hours), then such a student may be considered for acceptance on regular status. It is possible that such a student, at the discretion of the Academic Affairs Committee, may be asked to do certain prerequisite or additional course work to make up the deficiency in his or her secondary education. This shall not in any case be more than 32 additional hours including remedial courses.
3. as a student in special continuity education programmes sponsored by the SDA church for its workers. Admission to
advanced Higher Seminary programmes: 1. achieve a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) 2.25, with a professional GPA of 2.50 in the proposed major field. A student who does not fully meet these criteria may, at the discretion of the Academic Affairs Committee, be allowed to continue with classes on a provisional basis but without being granted degree candidacy; and
2. obtain the recommendations of the head of the department in which the student is registered. The recommendations should evaluate the potential of the student to function as a professional in his or her chosen field; and
3. have a satisfactory citizenship record at the Seminary. A candidate for an honours level programme must hold a BA degree or equivalent from PAS or another SDA institution, the degree being in the same discipline as the one into which admission is being sought. Alternatively, certain prerequisites must be met, depending on the student’s previous education. See “Higher Seminary Graduation Requirements” and “Areas of Instruction” for details regarding specific courses. TRANSFER
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COURSE OF STUDIES FOREIGN
STUDENT APPLICATIONS LATE
REGISTRATION Lower Seminary: Classes 4-5 are offered in both English and Urdu backgrounds, classes 6-8 are taught in the English medium. Entry into the English medium is on the basis of an English test. A special one-year English preparation programme is offered for students not ready for English medium instruction in classes 6-8. Middle Seminary: Classes 9-10 are taught in the English medium but also give considerable emphasis to the development of proficiency in Urdu as a subject. Those subjects for which students are required to write Urdu medium government examinations are taught in Urdu. A special one-year English preparation programme is offered for students not ready for English medium instruction. Higher Seminary: Courses are offered mostly in English medium as indicated in the programme descriptions under “Areas of Instruction”. Students who are not fluent in Urdu will take LUR101-102 or other approved language courses as substitutes for LUR111-112. In such cases, other required Urdu medium classes will also be assigned alternative English substitutes. ENTRANCE
TO ENGLISH MEDIUM CREDIT COURSES Students who have previously studied in an Urdu medium programme at PAS may transfer into an English medium programme up to 50 percent of the total number of credits required for graduation. The percentage of professional credits transferable into an English medium course may not, however, exceed 40 percent. The Language Dept offers the following programs of study: 1.
EPE, (English Proficiency Examination) Test/Program Those who fail are asked to join EPE classes for one semester. In these classes following areas of studies are taught: Grammar (structure and usage) Reading Writing Oral Communication On the completion of one semester in EPE program, the students have to get 50% marks in each class (in the test made by the teacher) to pass and join college. If any student fails to get 50% marks in any class he/she is asked to repeat that class. However, while reaping that class students may take college classes. The students can join EPE program any time during the semester. Those who join in the beginning of the semester are allowed to take teachers’ test. But those who join when registration is closed they are asked to repeat Nelson English Language Test at the end of the semester. 2. Language Department offers following language classes as general requirements for other Departments. These are comma courses. LEN 101 FA English Part I course LEN 102 FA English Part II LEN 151 BA English LEN 152 BA English LUR 111 FA Urdu Part I course LUR 112 FA Urdu Part II course LUR 151 BA Urdu LUR 152 BA Urdu LSH 153 Speech (English) CLOSED
ENROLMENT CHANGES
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REGISTRATION After the first week, changes in registration may be made only by obtaining the approval of the Academic Dean, the head of the department concerned, and the teachers involved. Except in the case of a student who has been registered for credit and changes his registration to audit, no student may register for a subject either for audit or for credit after the date listed on the academic calendar. A charge is made for each change of registration after the first full week of classes. A student discontinuing a class at any time, either at his own request or on the action of the Academic Affairs Committee, should present to the Registrar a properly completed Change of Registration application form. The Registrar will then issue a withdrawal voucher to the teacher concerned. Any student not following this procedure will be given an “F” grade. CLASS LOAD Higher Seminary: The class load is computed on the basis of the credit hour, which represents one fifty-five minute class period per week throughout a semester of eighteen weeks. It should be noted that during two of the eighteen weeks students are involved in Field Practicum or workshops and do not attend regular classes. About two hours should be spent in preparation for each class period. One laboratory period approximately two hours in length is considered equal in value to one regular class period. Under normal conditions each Seminary student is expected to take fourteen to sixteen hours of class work each semester. Sixteen hours constitutes a full load. A student who wishes to register for more than seventeen hours must obtain the approval of the Academic Affairs Committee. Such approval shall be granted only if the committee members are convinced by the student’s previous scholastic performance in the Seminary that he or she is capable of carrying a heavier class load. The student must have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5 on a normal load during the previous semester. CLASSIFICATION
OF HIGHER SEMINARY SUBJECT Lower Division: Subjects numbered from 100-199. Upper Division: Subjects numbered form 200-299. Advanced: Subjects numbered from 300-399 are advanced courses for the BTh and Honours programmes. Foundation Requirements: Subjects generally required of all Higher Seminary Students. Minor exceptions occur in some of the diploma courses. A “D” pass in a foundation requirement is acceptable unless the subject has a prefix which indicates that it is in the same area as the student’s professional requirements. General Education Requirements: General subjects offered in academic fields other than the student’s professional concentration. A “D” pass is acceptable. Cognate Requirements: Subjects that are an integral part of the major or minor field but that are outside the department in which the student has his or her professional concentration. A “C-“ pass in a cognate subject is acceptable. Professional Requirements: Subjects in the area of the student’s professional concentration, for example, education classes for a student pursuing a diploma or degree in elementary education. A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in these classes. CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHER SEMINARY STUDENTS
Personal Preference Student: A student who fulfils the entrance requirements and is taking credit classes but who is not enrolled in a particular programme of studies leading to a diploma or degree. First-year Student: A student who has met all entrance requirements but who has not completed two semesters of academic credit. Second-year Student: A student who has at least 28 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or more. A second-year student who has earned a minimum of 30 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, or who has a minimum of 45 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.25, may enter upper division classes with approval of the Academic Dean. Third-year Student: A student who has at least 60 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 and a professional GPA of 2.50, and who has been approved for degree candidacy. Fourth-year Student: A student who has at least 92 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a professional GPA of 2.25, and an approved programme leading toward the completion of all requirements for a degree. Fifth-year Student: A student who has completed 128 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and a professional GPA of 2.50, and who is in the final year of the BTh programme; or a student who has fulfilled the requirements for entry into the Honours programme. ABSENCES
FROM
CLASS Higher Seminary students who accumulate excused or unexcused absences of more than 3 weeks (approximately 19 percent) of class time in one semester will automatically be awarded an “F” grade unless the Academic Affairs Committee decides otherwise in exceptional cases. EXTERNAL
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CORRESPONDENCE TUITION—HIGHER SEMINARY Correspondence tuition is limited to only one subject at any one time and individual subjects must be completed within one year. When approved, correspondence work is calculated as part of the student’s class load. No correspondence credit will be entered on a student’s record until he or she has earned a minimum of twelve credits in residence at the Seminary, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Moreover, no correspondence credit will be entered on a student’s record more than six months after the close of the last semester spent in residence. Study in a correspondence course is not permitted for purposes of improving a grade in a subject taken at the Seminary. No more than fifteen percent of the hours required for graduation may be earned by correspondence. The cumulative total of challenge examination and correspondence credit applied toward graduation may not be more than twenty percent. EXAMINATIONS Special Examination: A student must be present for all scheduled examinations or no credit will be given for the subject. If for unavoidable and exceptional reasons an examination cannot be taken at the scheduled time, provision for giving a special examination may be granted by the Academic Dean, who will supervise the examination. A fee will be charged for each examination. Exemption Examinations: Special requirements for a degree or prerequisites to more advanced subjects may be waived wholly or in part if the student passes an exemption examination with a satisfactory grade in that subject. Such examinations, for which no credit is given, are prepared and administered under the direction of the Academic Dean. A fee is charged for an exemption examination. Subjects in which exemption examinations are allowed are specifically designated or else they must be approved by the Academic Affairs Committee. Challenge Examinations: This examination, which allows a student to receive regular credit for a class offered in the student’s programme, may be requested in the following cases: 1. The student has earned credit at another institution which otherwise meets the requirements for transfer credit but has a passing mark of below the 50% required.
2. The student provides evidence of experience or study in a particular subject area which the Academic Affairs Committee determines is directly related to the contents of the challenged course. Credit earned by means of this type of examination may apply toward graduation, but not more than fifteen percent of the hours required for graduation may be earned in this manner. The cumulative total of challenge examination and correspondence credit applied toward graduation may not be more than twenty percent. Challenge examinations are not permitted in subjects in which the student has previously failed. Only one attempt is allowed for challenge examinations, and a student who fails to achieve a satisfactory mark will be required to register for a regular class in order to meet the requirements. Credit by challenge examination is never regarded as credit taken in residence. Challenge examinations are prepared and administered under the direction of the Academic Dean. A fee will be charged for each such examination attempted. ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY In situations involving attempted or accomplished cheating on tests or examinations, plagiarizing papers or otherwise dishonestly representing one’s knowledge or accomplishments, the instructor of the class together with the Academic Dean following guidelines made by the Academic Affairs Committee will decide how the student’s performance will be re-evaluated. This may lead to results such as zero marks on the paper or test item or loss of credit for the class. GRADES
LOWER AND
MIDDLE SEMINARY GRADING SYSTEM Classes 1-3: Letter Grade Definition
E Excellent Work S Satisfactory Work N Not Making Satisfactory Progress Classes 4-10: Percentage Letter Grade Definition 90-100 A Superior 80- 89 B Above Average 74- 79 C+ 66- 73 C Average 61- 65 C- 50- 60 D Below Average 0- 49 F Unsatisfactory Final grades are made up from class marks (40%) and end of term examinations (60%). Final grades for the school year are calculated from the grades of all 4 terms & may be different from grades given for the 4th term alone. Absences from more than 25% of total yearly class periods may result in an “F” grade. LOWER
AND MIDDLE SEMINARY PROMOTIONS 1. Classes 5-8: A Student will be promoted if he has a passing grade in mathematics, Urdu and English and has no more than 2 failing grades, one of which must be above 40%, in other subjects, and an overall average grade of 55%.
2. To be promoted from class 8 to class 9 science stream, at least, “C-“ grades are necessary in mathematics, Urdu, and English.
3. Class 9: A student will be promoted if he has only one failing grade of not less than 40% and no more than 2 “D” grades. The Promotions Committee may ask a student with no “F” grades, but who has more than 3 “D” grades to repeat the class.
4. Under normal circumstances a student may not repeat a class more than once. Cases of protracted illness or other exceptional circumstances may be considered. The quality of a student’s work is measured by a system of letter grades, honour points, and grade-point averages. The symbols used and the numerical value of honour points per hour of credit assigned to each grade are as follows: Honour Points Percentage per Semester Mark Range Grade Hour Credit Definition 95-100 A 4.0 Excellent 90- 94 A- 3.7 87- 89 B+ 3.3 84- 86 B 3.0 Very Good 80- 83 B- 2.7 74- 79 C+ 2.3 66- 73 C 2.0 Good 61- 65 C- 1.7 56- 60 D+ 1.3 Poor 50- 55 D 1.0 00- 49 F 0.0 Failure The following letter grades are also used at times, but they do not affect the calculation of the grade-point average: AU Audit DG Deferred Grade I Incomplete R Repeat S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory W Withdrawal before the final date listed in the academic calendar Grades, once recorded by the Registrar, may not be changed except to correct an error. Audits: Students who wish to audit a subject may do so only with the permission of the teacher and the approval of the Academic Dean. They are required to register for the class and to pay regular tuition. No credit is allowed for audited classes. Regular attendance is required but final examinations are not to be written. A subject started on audit cannot be changed to a credit basis after the date designated in the academic calendar. No letter grade will be awarded to students who miss more than 3 weeks of class. Deferred Grades: A “DG” may be given in certain subjects designated by the Academic Affairs Committee and recognized to be of such a nature that they may not be completed within one semester. It may be given for research work or directed studies. A “DG” must be changed to a grade by the end of the semester following that in which it was given. A “DG” that is not completed within the approved period of time will be changed to an F. Incompletes: A semester grade of “I” may be recorded by the Registrar only on grounds of circumstances beyond the student’s control and upon the recommendation of the teacher concerned and the approval of the Academic Dean. If the incomplete grade is not removed within the time period allowed by the Academic Dean (usually not more than one month following the end of the semester), it becomes an “F”. A subject taken previously in which an incomplete still exists must be considered when registering for a new class load. Authorization for an “Incomplete” on a semester grade cannot be granted on the grounds of extracurricular load, excessive work schedule, failure to do assignments or failure or inability to master the material of a given subject. Repeat: A subject that has been repeated in a subsequent semester will have an “R” added to the grade recorded on the transcript. “R” indicates that the subject has been taken again, that it has been superseded and is no longer taken into account in computing the GPA. The permanent record of each student includes all subjects completed or attempted and transcripts are issued on this basis. A student who repeats a subject is required to repeat all the work for that subject including term papers and laboratory assignments. A subject in which a student has earned a “C” grade or above may be repeated only by permission of the Academic Affairs Committee and in residence. A student who has received a grade of less than “C” in a subject and who wishes to improve the grade must repeat the class in residence. No subject in which a student achieves a grade of “C-” or less in the professional or minor sequence of his or her programme, or an “F” in any other subject, may be attempted more than three times. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory: An “S” or “U” grade is given for certain designated subjects, particularly guided studies, practicum classes, workshops, seminars, non-credit requirements for degree programmes, and repeated offered as “in service” subjects. Credits earned from an “S” grade count toward meeting the required number of hours needed for graduation, but no honour points are awarded and the credit is not taken into account in calculating the GPA. In the case of non-credit requirements, an “S” grade grants exemption for the subject concerned, but no credit hours are accumulated. If a “U” grade is received for any required subject, credit or non-credit, the class must be repeated. Withdrawal: To withdraw from a class officially, a student must have the permission of the subject teacher, Head of Department, Registrar and Academic Dean. This permission must be obtained before the final date listed in the academic calendar to withdraw from classes. If a student does not obtain this permission and discontinues class attendance, an “F” grade will be recorded for the subject concerned. Tuition will be charged until the end of the month in which a student withdraws from a class. CREDITS
AND GRADE-POINT AVERAGE: HIGHER SEMINARY Credit Hours: Semester credit hours for each subject are indicated to the right of the subject title in parentheses thus: “GGS111 College Orientation (2)” indicates 2 credit hours for one semester. “RBL371-372 Greek I & II(3,3)” indicates 3 credits for each of the two semesters.
Once credit is earned by attendance at one class per week throughout the semester, by completion of assignments outside of class taking about two hours of preparation for each hour spent in class, and by satisfactorily meeting the evaluation requirements. Honour Points: Honour points are designated values assigned to letter grades as noted in the table at the beginning of the section entitled Higher Seminary Grading System. Grade-point Average: The Higher Seminary student’s grade-point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total number of honour points earned by the total number of credits completed. Credits for which an “F” is assigned are included in computing the GPA but credits for subjects assigned the symbols “AU”, “DG”, “I”, “R”, “S”, “U”, or “W” are not included. This process is cumulative, the credits completed from each semester and the honour points earned being added to the previous total and the GPA being calculated anew. The GPA is also calculated separately for all professional subjects in each student’s programme. In order to graduate a student must earn a GPA of 2.25 in professional requirements with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the overall programme. It should be noted that no grade below C is counted toward a major sequence. PREREQUISITES RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS SCHOLASTIC
PROBATION student on scholastic probation for a second consecutive semester, whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 may be notified that his registration at the Seminary is not profitable to him. A student thus dropped may be readmitted only at the discretion of the Academic Affairs Committee and upon evidence that the cause of the poor scholarship has been removed. A student on scholastic probation may not hold any extra-curricular office and will not be considered as a candidate for a degree. TRANSCRIPTS SUMMER
AND EXTENSION SESSIONS Off-campus sessions conducted by the Seminary are governed by the same regulations as summer sessions. Students seeking credit for summer or off-campus sessions must be registered as students with Pakistan Adventist Seminary. TRANSFER
CREDIT Credits will be transferred in accordance with the following criteria: 1. The subject in question must relate directly to the one for which it is substituted. 2. The grade/mark must not be lower than “C” (66%) for subjects substituted in the area of the student’s professional requirements, or below “C-” (61%) for other subjects. TRANSFER
STUDENTS SUBJECT
PREFIXES AND NUMERATION 100-199 Lower Division subjects usually taken as first/second-year studies. 200-299 Upper Division subjects usually taken as third/fourth-year studies. 300-399 Advanced studies for BTh and Honours programmes.
BPR Business Practicum Business BCS Business Computer Studies Business BCX Comprehensive Examinations Business BMG Management Business BMK Marketing Business BSP Secretarial Practice Business BUS General Business Business EDX Comprehensive Examinations Education EDM Educational Methods Education EDP Practical Teaching Education EDT Educational Theory Education EDU Educational Foundations Education GAA Applied Arts General GCS Computer Studies General GGS General Studies General GGY Geology General GHE Health General GHY History General GPE Physical Education General GPS Pakistan Studies General GPY Psychology General GSY Sociology General LCX Comprehensive Examinations Language LEN English Language LEP Language Proficiency Language LSH Speech Language LUR Urdu Language RBL Biblical Languages Religion RBS Biblical Studies Religion RCH Church History Religion RCX Comprehensive Examinations Religion RGS General Religion Studies Religion RMN Ministry Religion RMP Ministerial Practicum Religion RTH Theology Religion SMA Mathematics Science SSC Science Science GPA --Grade-Point Average HOD --Head of Department PAS --Pakistan Adventist Seminary PRQ --Prerequisite SDA --Seventh-day
Adventist
U (at end of subject number) --Urdu Medium
HIGHER SEMINARY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSES OF STUDY Two-Year Certificates (non-credit): Ministerial Education (Urdu) Teacher Education (Urdu) Two-Year Diplomas: Business Administration Primary Education English Proficiency Urdu Primary Education (Correspondence) Secretarial Practice
Bachelor Degrees: Business Administration--Accountancy, Marketing and Management majors Elementary Education Religion Theology
Honours Degrees: Business Administration--Management Education MISCELLANEOUS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES Responsibility for Meeting Requirements: The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests primarily with the students, who should acquaint themselves with these requirements as set forth in the Bulletin. Students should plan their academic programme according to the requirements for the course of studies that they desire to complete. Planning should be done in consultation with the Head of their academic department, the Registrar and the Academic Dean. Bulletin Standard for Graduation: A student is normally required to meet the graduation requirements of the Bulletin under which he or she first enters the Seminary provided that graduation requirements are met within a period of ten years. If the students break residence by more than twelve months, the requirements of the Bulletin under which he or she re-enters the Seminary must be fulfilled. Students have the option of qualifying under any one Bulletin in force during the time they are in continuous residence. If requirements for graduation have not been completed within ten years of entering or re-entering the Seminary, the student must come under the requirement of the current Bulletin. Credits more than ten years old may be subject to re-evaluation by the Academic Affairs Committee in applying them toward meeting graduation requirements. Substitutes for Urdu Medium Subjects: Non-Urdu speaking students will meet graduation requirements by substituting LUR101-102 or another language approved by the Academic Affairs Committee for LUR111-112. Alternative English medium classes will be substituted for all other Urdu medium subjects. Admission to the Graduating Class: At the time of the organization of the graduating class, a student must have satisfactory grade-point averages for work completed to date in all the requirements for graduation as listed in this Bulletin. He or she must be registered for all unfinished requirements in order that these may be completed within the semester prior to graduation. Students will be informed of their eligibility to enter the graduating class by the Academic Dean. A student whose character record is such that it is impossible for the Seminary to give them a recommendation will not be permitted to participate in either the class activities or the graduation exercises. Graduation in Absentia: Attendance at the graduation exercises is required of the candidates for a degree, diploma or certificate. A student may be graduated in absentia upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee. Request should be made at least three weeks before graduation and permission will be granted only in cases of evident necessity and on payment of the additional fees involved. Graduation with Academic Distinction: A student who achieves a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, with a cumulative professional GPA of at least the same value, may, upon approval of the Academic Affairs Committee, be granted a degree cum laude. Similarly, with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 a student may graduate magna cum laude and, with a cumulative GPA of 3.75, summa cum laude. Graduation Exercises: The annual graduation exercises are held at the end of the spring semester, usually at the end of May, at which time degrees, certificates and diplomas are conferred upon the members of the graduating class who have completed all requirements. Students who complete their requirements during summer school or in the autumn semester will receive their degrees or certificates at the time of the following graduation exercises.
COMPLETION
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES 1. fulfill the entrance requirements for mature students listed under "Admission Requirements and Procedures" in this Bulletin. 2. complete a minimum of 64 semester hours (not applicable for academic credit) in accordance with the requirements set out for the programme of studies in which the student is entered as prescribed under "Areas of Instruction" in this Bulletin. 3. earn no credit below "C-" in the professional requirements. 4. secure a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. 5. be cleared for receipt of the certificate by action of the Academic Affairs Committee. Note that students awarded certificates will not be members of the graduation class as such but may be awarded their certificates during the graduation exercises.
1. fulfil the entrance requirements listed under "Admission Requirements and Procedures" in this Bulletin. 2. complete a minimum of 64 semester credits applicable toward graduation in accordance with the requirements set out for the programme of studies in which the student is entered as prescribed under "Areas of Instruction" in this Bulletin. 3. earn no credit below "C" in the professional requirements. 4. secure a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 in the area of professional requirements. 5. be admitted to the graduating class by action of the Academic Affairs Committee.
1. fulfil the entrance requirements listed under "Admission Requirements and Procedures" in this Bulletin. 2. complete credits applicable toward graduation in accordance with the requirements set out for the programme of studies in which the student is entered as prescribed under "Areas of Instruction" in this Bulletin. 3. earn no credit below "C" in the professional requirements or minor sequence. 4. complete a minimum of 24 upper division credits in residence, of which a minimum of 16 credits must be professional requirements. 5. secure a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 in the area of professional requirements. 6. be admitted to the graduating class by action of the Academic Affairs Committee. 7. For the BTh Degree complete a minimum of 40 semester credits of subjects numbered above 300 applicable toward graduation in accordance with the requirements set out for the programme of studies in which the student is entered as prescribed under "Areas of Instruction" in this Bulletin.
1. fulfil the entrance requirements listed under "Admission Requirements and Procedures" in this Bulletin and the prerequisite needed according to the individual honours programmes as listed for the various departments. 2. complete a minimum of 32 semester credits of subjects numbered above 300 applicable toward graduation in accordance with the requirements set out for the programme of studies in which the student is entered as prescribed under "Areas of Instruction" in this Bulletin. 3. earn no Honours level credit below "C". 4. secure a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. 5. be admitted to the graduating class by action of the Academic Affairs Committee. |
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