AScNSA Handbook 1 - Division of Applied Science and Technology ...

1. Too much part-time work and/or entertainment.
2. Personal problems involving family and relationships. If this happens to you, please
approach us immediately. We can help you make appointments with the University’s personal
counselors for further assistance.
After a student has completed all the required courses for the programme a “Cumulative
Grade Point Average” (CGPA) is calculated, indicating the average GPA of all the courses
the student has taken (except Pass-and-Fail courses). Suppose the student has taken n
courses:
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A student passing all the required courses in the progragmme will be awarded the
Associate degree by the University provided that his/her CGPA is ‘1.7’ or above. It is
possible for a student with an exceptionally good CGPA to be awarded graduation with
“Credit” or with “Distinction”.
If your CGPA falls below ‘1.7’ in any semester, your academic status will be marked as
“Academic Warning” or “Probation”, depending on how low your CGPA is. An Academic
Advisor will then be appointed to discuss with you the reason for your poor performance
and to give you advice. Students on Probation must contact their Programme Leader for
academic advice as soon as possible after receiving the letter informing them of their
probation status.
Students who are unable to get out of “Probation” after two semesters or fail a course
three times are typically recommended for “Termination”. If your studies are terminated,
you will not be able to apply for another programme of study at CCCU for a period of one
year. Alternatively, a letter explaining extenuating circumstances must be sent to the
Chairman of the CCCU Examination Board, via the Programme Leader, well before the
Board meeting for consideration.
Maximum Period of Study
Students shall complete all programme requirements (i.e. 63 credits) within 4 years,
inclusive of programme transfer and any periods of leave of absence and suspension of
studies. Requests for extension of study beyond the maximum study period will not be
granted.
Students who cannot complete all programme requirements for graduation within the
maximum study period will be required to discontinue their studies and is not allowed
readmission to the same programme. If a student applies for programme transfer
involving a change of study mode, the new maximum period of study will be calculated
on a pro-rata basis as determined by CCCU.