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Academic Standard
2.0
Academic Calendar
3.0
4.0
Programme Requirement
13
5.0
Attendance
28
6.0
28
7.0
International Students
28
8.0
Graduating
31
9.0
32
10.0
33
11.0
Code of Ethics
37
Tuition Fee
43
2.0
Payment Terms
44
3.0
Processing Fee
46
4.0
Registration Fee
47
5.0
47
6.0
47
7.0
Add/drop of subjects
47
8.0
48
9.0
Change of Programme
48
10.0
48
11.0
Leave of Absence/Deferment
48
12.0
49
13.0
Supplementary Examination/Assessment
50
14.0
Repeat of Subjects
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15.0
50
16.0
50
17.0
53
18.0
Academic Transcript
53
19.0
53
20.0
Library Fines
53
21.0
54
22.0
54
23.0
Validity of Offer
54
24.0
Renewal of Visa
55
25.0
Releasing of Passport
55
26.0
55
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Scholarship
58
1.0
Categories of Offences
61
2.0
Disciplinary Action
61
3.0
62
4.0
62
5.0
Plea of Guilty
62
6.0
Trial Proceedings
63
7.0
Students Evidence
63
8.0
Trial Report
63
9.0
Appeal
64
10.0
Payment of Fines
64
11.0
Academic Offences
65
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STUDENTS DECLARATIONS
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Duration (Week)
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Programme
Intensive English Programme
Advanced
Intensive English Programme Intermediate
Entry Requirements
These programmes are offered to students
who need to improve their English language
proficiency.
2.
Foundation in Business
3.
4.
5.
6.
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma in Human Resource Management
8.
9.
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International Baccalaureate; OR
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International Baccalaureate; OR
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CGPA 2.00; OR
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Maximum
Foundation
Diploma
12
Bachelor
12
Master
Doctorate
15
4.2.6 Nevertheless, clause 4.2 and its sub clause are all subjected to Senate approval.
4.2.7 A penalty of RM100.00 shall be charged to the student who fails to register
subject(s) during the registration of the new semester.
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examination with reasons acceptable to the Dean will be given an I(Incomplete) and will
be required to sit for supplementary examinations to change that status. Numerical
scores earned by a student in tests, exams, assignments etc, are cumulated and
converted to letter grades at the end of the semester.
Students performance is assessed in the following manner:
a. Continuous assessment through tests, assignments / project and quizzes. Normally not
more than 60% of the total marks can be allocated to this form of assessment.
b. The final examinations will be held comprehensively at the end of each semester for
each subject taken. Normally not less than 40% from the total marks are to be
allocated for the final examinations.
c. In certain cases, the final examinations can be replaced with other forms of assessment
like mini project, term paper and others.
d. Assessment via practical training must follow modes of assessment set by the School
and approved by the University.
e. Assessment via projects/coursework base, the assessment will be throughout the
semester by progress and final projects.
4.6.1 Grading System
The grades at the university will be indicated in the following manner:
Mark
Grade
Point Value
Status
80 100
75 - 79
A
A-
4.00
3.67
Excellent
70 74
65 69
60 64
B+
B
B-
3.33
3.00
2.67
Good
55 59
50 - 54
C+
C
2.33
2.00
Pass
45 49
C-
1.67
Pass
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40 44
1.00
0 - 39
0.00
Fail
Subject
Grade
Grade
Point
Hour
x Grade
Point
Theories of Communication
4.00
12.00
3.00
9.00
Intercultural Communication
2.00
6.00
C-
1.67
5.01
12
32.01
Total Point
12
Number of Credit
12
Semester 2
Subject
Grade
Grade
Point
Hour
x Grade
Point
A-
3.67
11.01
Broadcast Journalism
B+
3.33
9.99
C+
2.33
6.99
Online Journalism
C-
1.67
5.01
12
33.00
Total Point
12
12 + 12
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Academic Board ) or taking extra classes for the said subject. First year students whose
CGPA is below 1.00 may be advised to withdraw from the university.
The
Committee
of
the
recommendation to the Dean, who will then forward the application to the
Academic Board for approval.
The following regulations for conversion from Masters to PhD are to be
adhered to:
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a.The student has completed at least three (3) semesters or one (1) academic
year of the Masters programme.
b. The student has shown outstanding research work that merits the
conversion; and
C.The Supervisor/Supervisory Committee must submit a comprehensive
report to the Dean highlighting the merits and achievements that will support
or justify the conversion. If approved by the Academic Board, the conversion
will take effect in the following semester.
4.7.1.2 Structure II Degree by Coursework and Research.
A student pursuing a postgraduate programme under this structure is required
to fulfill a minimum number of credit hours of coursework. Upon successful
completion of relevant coursework components, the student will be assigned a
research project leading to the submission of a dissertation for examination.
4.7.1.3Structure III Degree by Coursework.
A student pursuing a postgraduate programme under this structure is also
required to attend seminar classes (or under exceptional circumstances are
based on a prescribed mode of study). Assessment will normally be based
on assignments and/or quizzes and/or presentations and a substantial project
paper or case study. The student is required to fulfill the required number
of credit hours prescribed and sit for written examinations for the subjects
registered at the end of the semester.
4.7.2. Grading System
The grades at the university will be indicated in the following manner:
Mark
Grade
Point Value
80 100
75 - 79
A
A-
4.00
3.67
70 74
65 69
B+
B
3.33
3.00
Status
Excellent
Good
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60 64
B-
2.67
55 59
50 - 54
C+
C
2.33
2.00
Pass
45 49
40 44
0 - 39
CD
F
1.67
1.00
0.00
Pass
Fail
4.7.3 Passing Grade
The passing grade in all subjects for postgraduate programmes is D and above.
4.7.4 Grade Point
Students receive a grade point average (GPA) calculated on the basis of the total
grade points of all subjects taken in a semester divided by the number of credit hours
counted in the semester. The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is calculated on
the basis of total grade points accumulated from all subjects taken from all semesters
divided by the total credit hours counted.
Table 3: Calculating the GPA and CGPA
Semester 1
Subject
Grade
Grade
Point
Theories of Communication
Mass Media and Society
Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Journalism Practice
Total Point
A
B
C
C-
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.67
Semester 2
Subject
Grade
Grade
Point
AB+
C+
C-
3.67
3.33
2.33
1.67
Academic Probation
A student whose semester CGPA is below 2.00 is placed on Academic
Probation. The student is not allowed to register more than 6 credit hours and is
advised to repeat the subjects below than B grade in the following semester to
increase the CGPA. At the end of their probationary semester, a student's CGPA
must be equal to or greater than 2.00 to continue in Satisfactory Academic
Standing.
Academic Dismissal
If a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 2.00 in the following two semesters, then
the university will review the student's record and recommend further action
which may include options such as changing course of study, taking extra
courses, or in some cases, withdrawing from the university. First year students
whose CGPA is below 1.00 may be advised to withdraw from the university.
4.8 Appeals for Re-marking of Assessment
A student who is dissatisfied with the final grade awarded can appeal for re-marking of
assessment by filling the Appeal on Examination Grade form. Applications must be
made to the Registry Department within 7 days of the announcement of the final
examination results. The decision made after the review is considered final.
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accepted for admission into a degree program of this University as approved by the
Senate.
Applications are for the First Year students in Semester 2, using the forms which can
be obtained from the Admission Office and must be submitted to the Faculty only once
throughout the study latest by the second Friday of Semester 2. (Please refer Student
Financial Handbook (Fees And Payment Schemes) clause 16.0).
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5.0
Attendance
Students are expected to attend a minimum 85% of all classes. Students must substantiate
their absence with supporting documents, medical certificates or their equivalent.
6.1 Proportionate tuition fees (based on credit hours) shall be refunded if a student
withdraws from City University College programmes within 2 (two) weeks after the
commencement of the semester.
6.2 No refund shall be made if a student withdraws from an external programme or if the
withdrawal takes place beyond the second week of the semester.
6.3 A penalty of RM100.00 per subject would be levied if a student adds or drops subject(s)
after enrollment, provided the addition or drop of subject(s) is done within 1 (one)
weeks after the commencement of a subject, or within the dateline imposed by City
University College whichever is later.
6.4 Any charge imposed by the loan provider to the student is between the loan provider
and the students and the University is not responsible for these charges.
7.0 International students
7.1 International Student Policy and Guidelines
International students intending to apply for admission to the University have to fulfill
the following requirements:
7.1.1 To complete an application form which is to be submitted together with all the
following relevant documents
1. 1 set of certified photocopies of all original academic certificates and the
translation versions in English
2. 1 photocopy of the students passport (all pages)
3. 8 passport- size photographs (non-returnable)
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programme. For those who score 50% to 59% will enroll for level 3, 40% to 49% will
enroll for level 2 and below 40% will enroll for level 1 of the English programme
arranged by the University.
Table 3: English Proficiency Test Requirement
Type of Test
Score
Test in English as a Foreign Language 525 (PBT) or 195 (CBT)
(TOEFL)
International English Language Testing Overall band of at least 5.5
System (IELTS)
Other English Language test that is
equivalent
Students who are required to enroll for the Intensive English Programme must
complete the programme until level 3 before they can be conferred their degree.
7.3 Accommodation
The University will assist International students with accommodation arrangement
when required.
7.4 Law and Order
International Students must not engage in any activity contravening any law enforced
in Malaysia. Any student found guilty of any criminal offence shall forthwith be
subjected to Malaysian Law or be deported from the country. Students also have to
abide by the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the
Immigration Department of Malaysia.
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8.0 Graduating
8.1
the
minimum
credit
requirement
for
the programme.
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Check the examination schedule and take note of your examination dates
well in advance.
2.
Bring the Student Card and Examination Slip to the examination hall.
3.
Be present outside the Examination Hall at least fifteen (15) minutes prior
to the commencement of the examination.
4.
Enter the examination hall, upon the announcement made by the Chief
Invigilator fifteen (15) minutes prior to the commencement of the
examination. Students are required to enter the hall using the assigned
entrance/s.
5.
Students who arrive within the first thirty (30) minutes after the
commencement of the examination will be allowed to take the examination.
However, no additional time will be given to these students.
6.
Students
who
examination
7.
arrive
more
than
thirty
(30)
minutes
after
the
Students are strictly prohibited from bringing into the examination hall any
of the following: books, papers, pictures, notes, programmable calculator,
handbag, cell phone or any other device or equipment, unless allowed by the
Chief Invigilator.
8.
Students are not allowed to bring food and drinks into the Examination
Hall. Students are also not allowed to drink, eat or smoke while in the Examination
Hall.
9.
Upon taking their seats in the examination hall, students are required to
produce their Identity Card or passport and Student Card, and place them on the
top right hand corner of the table throughout the duration of the examination for
inspection by the invigilators. Students without a valid Identity Card or
passport/Student Card will not allowed to take the examination unless with the
written approval from the Chief Invigilator.
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10. Ten (10) minutes prior to the commencement of the examination, students are
allowed to:
a) Read and follow the instructions on the COVER PAGE OF THE
ANSWER BOOKLET SHEET
b) Write their name, identity card number / passport, subject code, name of
programme and other pertinent information on the answer booklet, answer
sheets and other attachments submitted as or part of the answer.
c)
d) Ensure that the correct question paper is supplied, with sufficient pages
as stated before attempting to answer the questions.
e) In the event that the student has been supplied with an incorrect examination
paper, the invigilators present must be immediately informed.
11. Students are strictly not allowed to either answer the questions before the
announcement of the commencement of the examination or to continue writing
after the announcement made by the invigilators on the termination of the
examination duration.
12. Students are not permitted to leave the examination hall within first thirty
(30) minutes after the commencement of the examination and fifteen (15)
minutes before the completion of the examination.
Students who wish to leave the examination hall for a short period
during the examination must obtain the permission from invigilators present.
13. Students are not
allowed
to
receive
any
books, papers,
18. At the end of the examination period, the answer booklet cover sheet and/
or the answer scripts must be arranged and tied as instructed.
19. Blank, used and spoilt answer sheets and/ or answer booklet cover sheet
are not allowed to be brought out of the examination hall.
20. Items that are loaned to students by the University for purpose of use
during the examination must be returned to the invigilators at the end of the
examination.
21. Students must remain seated in the examination hall until they are allowed
by the invigilator to leave the hall.
22. Students must leave the examination hall in an orderly manner.
Plagiarism. This consists of, but is not limited to, copying portions of the
writing of others with only minor changes in wording, with (a) inadequate
footnotes, quotes, or other reference forms of citation or (b) only providing a list of
references. Paraphrasing without appropriate citation is also plagiarism.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Infringing upon the right of other students to fair and equal access to any
University library resources and comparable or related academic resources.
This may include, but not limited to, theft, mutilation, unreasonably delayed
responses when materials are requested by the University Library
Management or not returning materials upon deadline.
of
the
identification
will
require
the
prudent
Committee. The above definitions and examples apply to all CUCST students
regardless of the programmes in which they are enrolled.
10.3 Penalty
10.3.1 If a student is found and proven guilty with evidence for cheating during the
period of examination, he / she will be required to leave the exam venue and
his / her examination paper will be confiscated and the exam can be annulled.
10.3.2 If a student is suspected for cheating during an examination, invigilator / s will
make a remark on a designated examination report form, but the student will be
allowed to continue and finish his / her examination. The case will then be
handled by a disciplinary committee.
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10.3.3 Students who violate any part of the Examination Rules and Regulations will be
referred to the University Disciplinary Committee. If found guilty, students may be
subjected to the imposition of any one or a combination of two or more of the
following penalties:
(a) Warning
(b) Fine of not more than RM 500.00 (USD 150)
(c) Given F grade for that particular subject
(d) Nullification of the entire examination results for that semester
(e) Suspension from the University for a period of time
(f) Expulsion from the University
11.0 Code of Ethics
Education at CUCST is aimed not only at developing academic and intellectual
potentials of the students. Moral and character building objective is a very important part of
the curriculum. It is in fact a primary concern of education to look at human personality as an
integrated whole, consisting of physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social
dimensions.
11.1 Student Code of Ethics
(i) Responsibilities of students
Every student shall:a. Obey the laws of the nation.
b. Obey the rules and regulations of the University.
c.
Co-operate with the University authorities in all University matters, whether personal
or on behalf of others, including providing information and evidence.
d. Wear or carry the student card at all times while in the University or while dealing
with the University administration and to produce the card when asked by
person or persons authorised to do so by the University.
e. Attend learning sessions.
f.
Sit for examinations, unless barred from doing so. Where a student is barred,
he/she may apply for permission from the Registrar to have the bar lifted and to sit
for the examination.
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g. No student may, while on the premises of the University, receive or have in his/her
possession any pornographic materials.
h.
No student may possess or have under his/her control any drug or poison.
i.
No student may possess or have under his/her control any firearm or explosives.
j.
k.
l.
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1.
A student who has been accused of committing a breach of the Code under any
of the rules of the University and is found guilty can be subjected to the imposition
of any one or a combination of two or more of the following penalties:
(a)
Warning
(b)
Fine
(c)
(d)
(e)
2.
(f)
(g)
3.
4.
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5.
If the student pleads not guilty and his/her explanation is accepted, or the
student admits his/her guilt, the Investigation Committee shall then take the
appropriate action.
6.
If the student pleads not guilty and his/her explanation is not being
accepted by the Investigation Committee, the student shall be informed of
his/her offence and required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee within a
period not less than 14 days from the date of notification.
7.
A student who does not make the explanation statement as in clause 4 or does
not pay the fine imposed or fails to appear before the Disciplinary Committee
shall be suspended until he/she provides an explanation or pays the fine
imposed or agrees to appear before the Disciplinary Committee.
8.
in a disciplinary proceeding;
(a)
If the student pleads not guilty and the Disciplinary Committee finds that
there is a case to answer, the student shall be asked to provide evidence,
the student may call witnesses or present document(s) or other
materials in his/her defense. The Disciplinary Committee can question the
student or any of the witnesses and examine any document(s) or
materials and the student may cross-examine any of the witnesses.
(b)
If the student pleads guilty, the Disciplinary Committee shall explain the
facts of the case to him/her.
9.
10.
11.
A student who is not satisfied with the decision of the Disciplinary Committee can
submit a written appeal providing the grounds of appeal to the Vice
Chancellor for consideration, on condition that such an appeal is submitted
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within 14 days from the date of sentencing. The decision of the Vice Chancellor
shall be final.
12.
The Disciplinary Committee, with the consent of the Vice Chancellor may
delegate its authority to any officer or member of staff of the University to deal
with any disciplinary offence.
13.
If a student makes an appeal, this does not constitute grounds for the
suspension of the implementation of any penalty imposed or the suspension
of payment of any fine or compensation ordered to be paid.
14.
Fines shall be paid to the Financial Controller/Bursar who shall then make
payment to the third party, if necessary.
15.
16.
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STUDENT FINANCIAL
HANDBOOK
(FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEMES)
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Local Students Students who are Malaysian Citizens or who have gained
Permanent Residence status in Malaysia please refer to Local Students Fee
Structure.
1.1.2
Foreign Students Students who are citizens of any country other than
Malaysia and who have not gained Permanent Residence status in Malaysia
please refer to Foreign Students Fee Structure.
1.2 Students shall be charged for tuition fees based on Credit Hour basis calculated by
semester for both local and foreign students. However, foreign students are required to
pay in advance for one year tuition fees prior to the registration date.
1.3 For students who follow programmes by coursework, all repeat subjects shall be
charged a repeat tuition fee at the rate stated in the Table of Local/Foreign Students Fee
Structure. This fee shall be chargeable in addition to the Total Tuition Fees.
1.4 The full semester fee will be charged for every semester that exceeds the maximum
allowable semester as stated in the Table of Local/Foreign Students Fee Structure in the
student portal.
1.5 Any student who fails to fulfill ALL graduation requirements within the maximum period
as stated in Table 4.2.5 will be terminated from pursuing the programme.
1.6 Students shall be charged for the overall cost for any subject offered if he/she did not
follow the subjects offer structure. This fee shall be chargeable in addition to the Total
Tuition Fees.
1.7 Students who have hired any third party to be a mediator to resolve any issue towards
City University College of Science & Technology will be charged RM1000.00 if you do
not get prior advice from Department of Student Affairs to resolve the issue.
1.8 Examination results will only be announced to students who do not have outstanding
tuition fees.
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2.1 Students shall be required to make payment of fees by the deadlines stated below:
2.1.1
Local Students
Fee Type
Registration Fee
Semester Tuition Fee
2.1.2
Amount
Foreign Students
Fee Type
Amount
Registration Fee
International Fee
Annual Tuition Fee
(minimum RM15,000)
The actual tuition fees payable are in Ringgit Malaysia and any shortfall or excess
from any translation of foreign currencies to Ringgit Malaysia and bank charges
must be borne by the student.
Foreign students who have not complete the first year tertiary studies and drop the
program (s) after the registration date are not entitled to a refund of the annual
tuition fee.
Foreign student who are pursuing 2nd year or more tertiary studies (i.e after
completed at least 3 semesters) and have paid for the second year (or more)
annual tuition fees will get back their paid amount after deducting the actual period
of study with the university (with the minimum of 1st year annual tuition fee). This
will also include assessment fee that already been paid but not yet taken. Foreign
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students who are pursuing post graduate programme(s) are not entitled to any
refund.
2.2 Students who have secured sponsorship from any agency are required to submit a
letter of undertaking from the said agency that guarantees payment to CITY-UC. If
students have applied but yet to secure the sponsorship officially, students will still
be required to pay all fees due according to the above schedule.
2.3 In the case of local students where the sponsorship or loan is not sufficient to cover
the total tuition fees, students are required to settle the differences on monthly
equal installment throughout the year of study. As for foreign students, the
differences are required to be settled over the period of 6 months from the date of
registration.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Students shall be charged a Total Registration Fees at the time of registration. Students
who are being readmitted into the University, shall be charged the same rate as a new
students.
Students who further their studies from one level to another (i.e. Diploma to Bachelor)
shall also be charged a Total Registration Fees except for the processing fee.
International students shall be charged the Foreign Students Charges as stated in the
Table of Foreign Students Fee Structure prior to registration date.
International students who, as a result of their English Placement Test (EPT), are
required to register for Intensive English Programme (IEP) not prescribed within their
programme of studies, shall be charged a fees as stated in the Table of Foreign
Students Fee Structure.
Foreign students who obtained exemption for English will be given 50% discount on levy
fee.
The IEP is free upon completion of his/her major programme. It will be chargeable if the
student did not complete (due to withdraw, change programme) his/her major
programme or if the student has to re-sit (due to being barred/absent without proper
documentation from the examination) the IEP programme.
Adding or dropping of subjects has to be done within Add and drop period from the date
the semester commences. The last day for adding and dropping of subjects is the last
working day of add and drop period of the semester.
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Penalty of RM100.00 per subject will be imposed for any add or drop of subjects after
the submission of the registration form to Registry Department (4 ply form).
If any dropping of a subject is done after add/drop period, the student will be charged
100% of the course fee.
Students who register for any subject not offered within their own programme of study
shall be charged based on the prevailing rate applicable for the said subject. The fees
charged shall be in addition to their own programme fee.
Students who change from one programme to another will be charged the tuition fees
based on the newly enrolled programme. All fees paid from the previous programme will
be transferred to the new programme provided the switching is done during the add/drop
period.
A penalty of RM100.00 shall be charged to the student who fails to register subject(s)
during the registration of new semester.
An administrative fee of RM50 will be charged for any approved deferment application.
If a student registers for subjects and requests for deferment after semester commence
and before week 2, the student will not be charged for the 100% of the course fee.
If a student did not register for any subject, as well as did not apply for deferment,
he/she shall be charged a penalty of 50% from the semester tuition fees. He/she shall be
barred from registering for subjects for the following semester.
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12.0
No
Level
Penalty
Foundation
RM 2,000.00
Diploma
RM 1,500.00
Diploma
RM 3,000.00
Degree
RM 2,500.00
Degree
RM 3,500.00
Master
RM 2,000.00
Doctorate
RM 2,500.00
Add/Drop period is defined as 7 days after the commencement of the new semester.
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Amount (RM)
100
200
500
The student shall pay a non-refundable administrative fee based on following table:-
COURSE
AMOUNT CHARGED
RM100.00
Postgraduate : Master/Doctorate
RM500.00
Applications are for the First Year students in Semester 2, using the forms which can be
obtained from the Admission Office and must be submitted to the Faculty only once throughout
the study latest by the second Friday of Semester 2 along with the
1. Processing fee of RM50 per subject. The fee is not refundable;
2. Syllabus and marking system of the subject used for the application of credit exemption;
and
3. One copy of the related certificate/diploma/degree.
Upon acceptance of the credit exemption awarded, you have to pay a credit exemption fee
otherwise the credit exemption will not be adjusted in the transcript. The credit exemption fee
payable is charged at the rate of 40% of subject fee or exam fee of the subject whichever is
higher. The fee is not refundable. Therefore, you are advised not to enroll for subjects which you
are claiming for credit exemption until the results of the application are known.
If you do so, you are reminded that there shall be no refund of fees for courses that have been
eventually exempted. In such cases, you can exercise your own discretion as to whether to
drop/withdraw the exempted subject(s) if you are currently pursuing them.
Our policy on credit exemption fee may change from time to time. Your credit exemption will be
assessed under the policy in force at the time you submit your claim.
CREDIT TRANSFER FEE
Credit transfer refers to the transfer of credit hour along with the grade obtained for the course
taken by the student after he / she has been accepted for admission at the University. In special
situations, students that are permitted to change his / her course of study can be considered for
credit transfer subject to the conditions of credit transfer as determined by the University and the
Faculty being satisfied.
Applications must be made using the forms which can be obtained from the Admission Office
and must be submitted to the Faculty only once throughout the study latest by the second
Friday of the semester in which the student registers for; along with the
1. Processing fee of
a. RM10 per subject for internal transfer course; and
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As one of the requirements to be eligible for graduation, student must have paid all fees
due to the University.
Graduated students who wish to attend the convocation ceremony shall be required to
pay the prevailing convocation fee at the time of convocation.
Students are entitled for one (1) free copy of complete official Academic Transcripts
upon satisfying graduation requirements. Student shall be charged RM100.00 for a copy
of partial and full official Academic Transcripts respectively.
Student shall be barred from sitting for their final examination until and unless all fees
due for all semesters are paid in full.
Student shall be barred from continuing studies for any semester until and unless all
fees due for all prior semester(s) are paid in full.
Borrowing privileges are suspended immediately for students with charges of RM10.00 or
more. The block at RM10.00 will include both unpaid bills and charges accumulating on
overdue materials not yet returned.
If an item borrowed by a student is accidentally lost or damaged, student will be charged for
its replacement cost which consists of the following:
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Students shall be charged a penalty fee of RM100 for every cheque that is dishonored
by the bank for whatsoever reason regardless of the amount of the cheque.
Students shall be charged a penalty of RM50 for each replacement of lost or misplaced
matric card.
Student with police report as proof of theft shall be charged RM20 only for each
replacement.
23.0
VALIDITY OF OFFER
The Letter of Acceptance and Offer (with or without conditions) are valid only for a period of one
semester or 3 months; whichever is shorter. Applicants who have not accepted the offer at the
point of application and still failed to do so within the offer validity period, will have your
successful offers withdrawn and the registration / application fees forfeited.
When the period of offer has lapsed, and you are still keen to pursue the course, you are
required to re-apply for the course. Such applications will then be considered under the course
entry requirements and fees applicable at the point of time of the re-application.
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For payment using Telegraphic Transfer (TT) from oversea, students are required to make the
transfer using the following bank account:
Payable to:
substantiated by producing the University's Official Receipt. Students are strongly advised to
retain the University's Official Receipt as proof of payment in future.
Please note that the University shall strictly not regard or accept Official Receipts issued by
other parties as payment received from students.
Notes to the Payment Scheme Schedule
International students, who are required for Intensive English Program (IEP), shall be charged a
fee as stated in the Table of International Student Fee Structure unless the student proceed to
Diploma, Bachelor or Post Graduate programs. However the students need to pay fees as per
Payment Scheme Schedule for the Main Program.
International students, who transferred from other local universities are required to pay the
following upon registration:
Registration Fee
International Student Charges
Semester 1 upfront fee
*The following semester fees need to be paid as per Payment Scheme Schedule on the
registration day.
International students, who further their studies from one level to another (i.e. Diploma to
Bachelor), are required to pay the following upon registration;
Registration Fee
International Student Charges
Semester 1 upfront fee
*The following semester fees need to be paid as per Payment Scheme Schedule on the
registration day.
Late Payment Administrative Charge of RM5.00 per day will be imposed to students if fees are
not paid within the allowable time frame.
2. REFUND POLICY
Students who have officially withdrawn or terminated from the University shall not be entitled to
any refund of the Registration fee and International Student charges paid. However, students
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may appeal for the refund of part of the Tuition fee paid. The amount refundable shall be at the
University's sole discretion and shall be based on the following table:
REFUND POLICY
(INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PROGRAMMES)
Type of Fees
Registration Fee
International Student
Charges
Tuition Fee
Week 1 Week 2
> Week 2
No Refund
No Refund
No Refund
No Refund
No refund
No Refund
Foreign students who have not complete the first year tertiary studies and drop the program (s)
after the registration date are not entitled to a refund of the annual tuition fee.
Foreign students who are pursuing 2nd year or more tertiary studies (i.e after completed at least
3 semesters) and have paid for the second year (or more) annual tuition fees will get back their
paid amount after deducting the actual period of study with the university (with the minimum of
1st year annual tuition fee). This will also include assessment fee that already been paid but not
yet taken. Foreign students who are pursuing post graduate programme(s) are not entitled to
any refund.
All promotions or discounts include the Free English Placement test and short course English
Programme(s) are withdrawn and Students are required to pay for the fee incurred.
The reimbursement will take not more than 6 weeks to process.
27.0 SCHOLARSHIP
The university may at its sole discretion award scholarship to eligible students.
The scholarship in any form (e.g. full/partial/merit) shall cover tuition fees only. All other fees
shall be borne by the scholarship holder. The university may revoke the scholarship if the
scholarship holder fails to complete the programme he/she has enrolled for (due to whatever
reason/s) including stricly complying with all requirements as stated in the agreement accepted
by the scholarship holder.
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Appeal cases for serious offences must be made in writing within working (07) working
days.
Show cause letter can be issued to the student depending on the severity of the case
and a reply can be authorized within one (1) working day
Additional & amendments may be made from time to time to this list by the College
University Management and Disciplinary Board.
Any breach of the offences shall be dealt with in accordance with the measures set in
these Rules and Regulations.
The Department of Student Affairs and Alumni shall administer such fines or penalties as
expressly set out in these lists of offences.
Any unresolved serious Criminal Offences within the Campus may be referred to the
Established Laws of the Country.
The actions shall be taken either one or a combination of the actions on students who
breach the Rules and Regulations of the offences.
A copy of the Disciplinary Action taken against the student will be sent To the Students
parents or Guardians.
The University authorities reserve the right to conduct an investigation and render any
action deemed necessary to individuals who have violated the standards of conduct
expected of students. The Chairman or who being appointed by him shall act as the final
authority in matters of conduct and discipline.
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A student who is found guilty of a disciplinary offence shall be liable to anyone or any
appropriate combination of two of the following actions:
i.
Reprimand ;
In any case where it appears to a disciplinary authority that a student has committed a
disciplinary offence, the officer in-charge from The Student Affairs and Alumni
Department shall either ; orally or in writing, require the student to attend before it at
such disciplinary room, on such date and at such time as it may specify.
In any consequences if a student fails to attend before the disciplinary authority, he shall
immediately thereupon be suspended from being a student of the University and shall
not thereafter remain in or enter the Campus, such suspension shall continue until the
student offers to attend before the disciplinary authority on the date and at the time
which the disciplinary authority may specify after the student has offered to attend before
the disciplinary authority.
Any admitting of offence by the student shall be complied in writing which shall be
forwarded to Student Affairs and Alumni Department.
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If the student pleads guilty the disciplinary authority shall explain to him the facts of the
case; if he admits these facts the disciplinary authority shall explain to him the facts of
the case ; if he admits these facts the disciplinary authority shall pronounce him guilty of
the disciplinary offence and invite him to make any plea he may wish to make for lenient
punishment.
If the students plead that he is not guilty of the disciplinary offence or fails or refuses to
plead or does not admit the facts of the case, the disciplinary authority shall examine any
witness or any document or other article whatsoever in support of the case against the
student ; the student shall be invited to question such witness and inspect such
document or articles and the disciplinary authority may re-examine such witness.
The students shall be invited to give his evidence, call any witness or produce any
document or other article whatsoever in his defence ; the disciplinary authority may
question the student or any of his witnesses and inspect any such document or article
and the student may re-examine any of his witness.
Where a student has been found guilty of a disciplinary offence, The Student Affairs &
Alumni Department or individual assigned to, shall send a report in the respect of the
disciplinary proceeding to the student parent or guardian and in case of a scholarship
student, to the scholarship sponsorship or scholarship-granting authority or body.
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9.0 APPEAL
A student that had been charged for any disciplinary actions shall or may a written
appeal to the Disciplinary Panel within 7 working days from the actions commencing
date. The Disciplinary Panel shall convene a hearing of such requests if the Disciplinary
Panel Members is satisfied with any of the following conditions:-
i.
ii. Existed facts had not been taken into considerations in the agreements of the
decisions or
iii. Any other circumstances which in the view of the Committee would justify the
hearing.
A student may also appeal against a decision of the Disciplinary Committee in writing to
the Chairman of the University within 7 working days from the date of the relevant
decision.
The decision of the Chairman or any person assigned by him on such appeals shall be
final without any prejudice.
Note : Students which had been expelled from the University will not be entitled or eligible to fee
refund and their remaining fees will be forfeited.
Where the disciplinary Board imposes a punishment of a fine on the student, it shall
specify the period within which the fine shall be paid and the student shall pay the fine
within the said period to the College.
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If a student fails to pay the fine within the specified period, the College may take any one
or more of the following actions:
a) Withhold the student result transcript
b) Refuse registration for the new semester
c) Withhold or refuse graduation clearance
d) Take any other measure the College deems fit
e) Shall immediately thereupon suspend the student from the College
Provide that the action shall remain and continue to be in force until the fine is paid.
8.
9. Infringing upon the right of other students to fair and equal access to any university
library resources and comparable or related academic resources. This may include, but
not limited to, theft, mutilation, unreasonably delayed responses when materials are
requested by the University Library Management or not returning materials upon
deadline.
10. Attempting deliberately to prevent other users access to the University computer system,
deprive them of resources, degrade system performance, or copying or destroying files
or programmes without consent.
11. Falsification of data collected in the conduct of research or the presentation of falsified
data in papers, manuscripts, books or other documents submitted for publication or for
the degree requirements.
The above is not an exhaustive list and other instances of academic offence may occur. Their
identification will require the prudent judgment of the University Academic Committee and
University Disciplinary Committee. The above definitions and examples apply to all CUCST
students regardless of the programmes in which they are enrolled.
PENALTY
1. If a student is found and proven guilty with evidence for cheating during the period of
examination, he / she will be required to leave the exam venue and his / her examination
paper will be confiscated and the exam can be annulled.
2. If a student is suspected for cheating during an examination, invigilator /s will make a
remark on a designated examination report form, but the student will be allowed to
continue and finish his / her examination. The case will then be handled by a disciplinary
committee.
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3. Students who violate any part of the Examination Rules and Regulations will be referred
to the University Disciplinary Committee. If found guilty, students may be subjected to
the imposition of any one or a combination of two or more of the following penalties:
(a) Warning
(b) Fine of not more than RM 500.00 (USD 150)
(c) Given F grade for that particular subject
(d) Nullification of the entire examination results for that semester
(e) Suspension from the University for a period of time
(f) Expulsion from the University
Note :
All the Academic Disciplinary Offences shall be referred to the Registry for further
actions.
DISCIPLINARY OFFENCE
CATEGOR
Y
1
Littering
PENALTY
Verbal warning,
Written warnings,
Fine RM25
Verbal warning,
Written warnings,
Fine RM50
Verbal warning,
Written warnings,
Fine RM50
Verbal warning,
Written warnings,
Fine RM50
Verbal warning,
Written warnings,
Fine RM50
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10
11
12
13
14
15
2
2
2
2
2
3
16
17
Fine RM50
Fine RM100
Fine RM150
Fine RM200
To be barred from
OSCE or Final Exam
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
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Suspension or
Expulsion
18
19
20
21
22
23
Stealing or theft
24
25
26
27
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM 500
Verbal warning,
Written warning.
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Termination with fine
RM500
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28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and Legal
Action
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion and
Legal Action
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion And
Legal Action
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion
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39
40
41
42
Fine RM500
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
Fine RM500,
Suspension or
Expulsion
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1. HOSTEL PLACEMENT
a. Hostel will only be given to registered students only.
b.
All rules pertaining student hostel allocation must be obeyed by all students.
c.
d.
Students are not allowed to switch hostels. Any changes should be applied and
will be approved by the hostel management.
e.
Unit Head should be appointed to head all matters pertaining the unit housed by
the students.
f.
Students could be moved to another CITY UC hostel location from time to time, if
deemed necessary.
2. FACILITIES
a. Every student is allocated a bed, mattress, writing table and a wardrobe, which will
be shared by 2 students.
b.
All electrical appliances must be used with care. Any damage caused by the
students negligence, the student must bear the costs and the University have the
rights to impose damage charges to the students account.
c.
If there is any damage to the unit (after the students checked in to the unit), the
students housed in that unit will bear all costs.
3. CLEANLINESS
a. Students are advised to ensure the cleanliness of the unit that they are housed at all
times. CITY UC has the rights to issue warning and penalty according to the
disciplinary rules.
b.
It is compulsory for every unit to have duty roster. Students are required to clean
their unit at least twice a week, which is on Monday and Thursday.
c.
If any of the students failed to abide the said rule, disciplinary action will be taken
to the entire residents of the unit.
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d.
Students are not allowed to drill any holes, graffiti, sticking bills, stickers or any of
its kind to the walls of the unit.
e.
Students are not allowed to throw waste in front of the unit entrance or in the
hostel stairs. All rubbish should be thrown into the common rubbish bin provided.
f.
Students are prohibited to throw any object out of the window or veranda.
g.
Students are not allowed to throw used sanitary towels or any form of objects into
toilet bowls. If there are blockages and its reported, the students must bear the
repair costs.
h.
Rubbish must be thrown into the common rubbish bin every day.
i.
Spot-checks will be done to every unit from time to time. The level of cleanliness
level also will be observed. Disciplinary action could be imposed against students if
the cleanliness level of their unit doesnt meet the required level.
Students must get the approval from the warden to return after the said time.
ii.
Students must inform the warden if there is any emergency that require the
student to return to the hostel late. However, a supporting letter or any form of
documentation is required.
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b. For security and records purposes for the hostel management, students must
register to the wardens residence before they went out from the hostel on weekends
and public holidays.
c.
xvii. To bring or allow aliens or students who are not a resident of the hostel to
live-in the hostel unit without written approval by the hostel management /
warden.
xviii. To involve or get involve in stealing, robbing and extorting the students or
the residents of the hostel.
xix. Involved in fights or to be an accomplice in a fight in the hostel unit and/or
hostel grounds.
xx. Students are prohibited to cause any individual, group of students or to
get involved in fighting with another student or groups of students within
the hostel grounds.
d. There are three categories of OFFENCES, they are :i.
Minor Offence::
Minor offences are small offences such as disturbing other hostel
residences by making intolerable noise and violating the regulation
number 3 (Cleanliness). Verbal warning will be given to students and fine
will be imposed if the offence is repeated.
Major Offence:
This encompasses the serious offences, causing harm and injury, threat,
violent harassment, sexual attacks/harassment, stealing all offences
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Students are required to bring along their ID Card at all times and it must be
presented each time it is required by the hostel management and the hostel warden.
a. Students are not allowed to dress inappropriately/indecently during their stay in the
hostel and within the compounds of the CITY UC campus grounds.
b. Dress Code for female students:
1. Female students are advised to wear clothes that cover their aurah and
tight fitting, see-through are not allowed.
2. Female students are allowed to wear loose T-Shirt/Shirt which does not
expose their breasts and with loose pants slacks/track bottoms when they
are outside of the hostel units.
c.
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7. VISITORS
a. Visitors are allowed to enter the hostel unit on registration day only.
b. Allowed visitors are close family members of the student only.
c. Visitors are NOT ALLOWED to stay overnight in the hostel unit.
d. Only three (3) visitors are allowed to enter the hostel unit (if necessary). Students are
required to register the names of the visitors to the hostel management office/warden
before the visitors enter the hostel units. This measure is to control the number of
visitors and to avoid any unwanted incidents to happen.
e. The management/supervisor/warden has the rights to disallow visits for external
parties to the hostel unit.
f.
Visiting hours are from 10.00AM to 9.00PM during weekends. Visitors are required to
leave the hostel before 9.00PM.
Saturday
Printed time is subject to change and students will be notified from time to time.
b.
c. The management will not provide transportation for students who failed to be at the
waiting area at the stipulated time.
d. The Supervisor and Bus Drivers instructions on safety must be obeyed at all times.
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10. COMPLAINTS
Student is advised to make complaint in hostel management office / warden if:a. There is any loss or damages in electrical appliances or furniture in hostel unit.
b. In the event of fire in hostel unit .
c. Any Quarrel / brawl occurred in hostel unit or hostel grounds.
d. Any suspicious behaviour.
e. Illegal trade/business within the hostel grounds
f.
h. Any form of emergencies, in the form of accident or if a student fell ill (and requires
medical attention).
i. The occurrence of any of the PROHIBITED in Number 5 as per mentioned above in
this rule book.
13. HOW TO LODGE A REPORT
Students could lodge a complaint, verbally or by writing to the hostel management office
or directly to the hostel warden.
14. USAGE OF UTILITIES (WATER/ELECTRICITY)
a. Utilities are to be borne by all residents of the particular unit effective from May 2012
intake onwards.
b. Students are advised to conserve the usage of water and electricity at all times.
Students are advised to switch off all electrical appliances, fan, lights and faucets
when the hostel unit is left vacant (when students went to classes, or went back
home during weekends).
15. HOSTEL MANAGEMENT
STAID, hostel management, warden, CITY UC (authorised by the Executive Director) or
the authorities have the rights to:a. To enter and inspect any hostel unit when it is deemed necessary,
b. To ensure students adhere hostel rules and regulations and behaving in a good
manner and does not disturb other hostel residents,
c. To ensure the students maintain their allocated hostel unit, and;
d. To change or to amend any of the the hostel rules and regulations from time to time,
when deemed necessary.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
(ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS, STUDENT FINANCIAL (FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEMES) & STUDENT
AFFAIRS AND ALUMNI (DISCIPLINARY & HOSTEL RULES AND REGULATION)
STUDENTS DECLARATION
I have also read and understood the content in the Student Handbook and Financial Handbook and Student
Affairs and Alumni (Disciplinary & Hostel Rules & Regulation) and which I further agree to abide by policies and
procedures as set out in the above Handbooks.
I hereby agree to pay all fees due on the dates stipulated by the University and I also undertake to pay any cost
incurred for this programme. I also understand and agree in the event of default in paying the fees, the University has
the right to bar me from attending classes, registering new semester, sitting final exam including deregistration.
Signature:
Student Name:
Programme:
Date:
...
NRIC/ Passport: .
(CITY UC has the right to change any clauses stated inside this student handbook without prior notice)
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
(ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS, STUDENT FINANCIAL (FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEMES) & STUDENT
AFFAIRS AND ALUMNI (DISCIPLINARY & HOSTEL RULES AND REGULATION)
STUDENTS DECLARATION
I have also read and understood the content in the Student Handbook and Financial Handbook and Student
Affairs and Alumni (Disciplinary & Hostel Rules & Regulation) and which I further agree to abide by policies and
procedures as set out in the above Handbooks.
I hereby agree to pay all fees due on the dates stipulated by the University and I also undertake to pay any cost
incurred for this programme. I also understand and agree in the event of default in paying the fees, the University has
the right to bar me from attending classes, registering new semester, sitting final exam including deregistration.
Signature:
Student Name:
Programme:
Date:
...
NRIC/ Passport: .
(CITY UC has the right to change any clauses stated inside this student handbook without prior notice)
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