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AKADEMIK PROGRAM DIPLOMA DAN SARJANA MUDA SEPENUH MASA UMP EDISI PENAMBAHBAIKAN 2020

PERATURAN AKADEMIK PROGRAM DIPLOMA DAN SARJANA MUDA

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Hakcipta@Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Cetakan Pertama 2002

Cetakan Kedua 2004

Cetakan Ketiga 2005

Edisi Penambahbaikan 2008





Nota: Perubahan Peraturan dan Panduan Akademik Program Diploma dan Sarjana Muda Sepenuh

Masa telah diluluskan oleh Mesyuarat Senat Universiti Ke-171 bil. 14/2020 bertarikh 23

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ini sebelum mendapat izin bertulis daripada Jabatan Hal Ehwal Akademik & Antarabangsa,

Universiti Malaysia Pahang.


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BAHAGIAN I

TAKRIF 1 - 3

BAHAGIAN II

TAHUN AKADEMIK 4

BAHAGIAN III

PENDAFTARAN PELAJAR BAHARU 4

BAHAGIAN IV

PENDAFTARAN KURSUS 4 - 6

(1) Pendaftaran Kursus 4

(2) Pindaan Pendaftaran Kursus 5

(3) Tarik Diri Kursus (TD) 5

(4) Pendaftaran Kursus Hadir Wajib (HW) 5

(5) Pendaftaran Ulang Kursus (UK) 5

(6) Pendaftaran Kursus Baiki Gred (BG) 5

(7) Pendaftaran Kursus Latihan Industri 6

BAHAGIAN V

SKIM KREDIT 6 - 7

(1) Kredit Kursus dan Nilai Kredit 6

(2) Beban Kredit Maksimum 6

(3) Kredit Ulang Kursus (UK) 6

(4) Kredit Baiki Gred (BG) 6

(5) Kredit Minimum Program dan Tempoh Pengajian 7

BAHAGIAN VI

PEMINDAHAN KREDIT & PENGECUALIAN KURSUS 8 - 9

(1) Pemindahan Kredit Secara menegak (Vertikal) 8

(2) Pemindahan Kredit Secara Melintang (Horizontal) 9

(3) Pengecualian Kursus 9

BAHAGIAN VII

SISTEM GRED 10 - 11

BAHAGIAN VIII

PENILAIAN 11 - 13

(1) Kehadiran 11

(2) Skim Penilaian 11

(3) Kecurangan Akademik 11

(4) Peperiksaan Akhir 12

(5) Peperiksaan Khas 12

(6) Semakan Semula Skrip Jawapan Peperiksaan Akhir 13

BAHAGIAN IX

KEDUDUKAN AKADEMIK 13

(1) Kedudukan Akademik 13

(2) Memperbaiki Pencapaian Akademik/Baiki Gred 14

(3) Status Tahap Pengajian Pelajar 14

BAHAGIAN X

SENARAI KEPUJIAN DEKAN 14


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BAHAGIAN XI

PENGANUGERAHAN DIPLOMA DAN SARJANA MUDA 14 - 15

(1) Syarat Penganugerahan 14

(2) Permohonan Penangguhan Penganugerahan 15

(3) Penganugerahan Anumerta 15

(4) Kelas Penganugerahan Diploma dan Sarjana Muda 15

BAHAGIAN XII

PENANGGUHAN PENGAJIAN 16

BAHAGIAN XIII

DAFTAR SEMULA 16

BAHAGIAN XIV

PERTUKARAN PROGRAM PENGAJIAN 17

BAHAGIAN XV

PERUNTUKAN AM 17


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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG

PERATURAN AKADEMIK

(Program Diploma dan Sarjana Muda Sepenuh Masa)

BAHAGIAN I

1. TAKRIF

Dalam peraturan ini, melainkan konteksnya menghendaki maksud yang lain bagi peraturan

akademik, iaitu:

“Aktiviti Akademik Khas” bermaksud aktiviti pengajian yang mempunyai mod khas, iaitu

Gap Year yang dikategorikan sebagai kesukarelawan khidmat negara, kesukarelawanan

umum seperti sukan, keusahawanan, meningkatkan kemahiran, lawatan dan sebarang aktiviti

yang diluluskan oleh Senat.

“Anumerta” bermaksud penganugerahan Diploma atau Sarjana Muda kepada pelajar yang

meninggal dunia semasa dalam pengajian dan layak dianugerahkan ijazah bagi program yang

didaftarkan tertakluk kepada kelulusan Senat.

“Beban Kredit” bermaksud jumlah bilangan kredit kursus yang diambil oleh pelajar dalam

sesuatu semester.

“Dekan” bermaksud ketua fakulti yang dilantik oleh Naib Canselor.

“Diberhentikan” bermaksud pelajar yang tidak mendaftar sebarang kursus dalam sesuatu

semester atau pelajar yang dipecat dari universiti di bawah Kaedah-kaedah Universiti Malaysia

Pahang (Tatatertib Pelajar-pelajar 2009) serta segala peraturan yang berkuatkuasa di

universiti dari semasa ke semasa.

“Fakulti” bermaksud entiti akademik utama dan merupakan Pihak Berkuasa Universiti yang

ditubuhkan di bawah Seksyen 24 Perlembagaan yang menjalankan pengajaran bagi program-

program sijil, diploma, ijazah atau apa-apa kelayakan akademik lain sebagaimana yang

ditetapkan oleh Senat untuk melahirkan graduan dalam apa-apa program pengajian serta

menjalankan penyelidikan, perundingan dan perkhidmatan untuk kecemerlangan keilmuan

dan profesionalisme.

“Gap Year” bermaksud tempoh penangguhan pengajian pelajar mengikuti aktiviti khidmat

negara, kesukarelawanan dan umum.

“Jam Pembelajaran Pelajar (SLT)” bermaksud jam pembelajaran efektif bagi mencapai hasil

pembelajaran yang telah ditetapkan melalui semua aktiviti pembelajaran termasuk kuliah,

pembelajaran kendiri dan proses pentaksiran.

“Jawatankuasa Akademik Fakulti” bermaksud jawatankuasa yang ditubuhkan oleh fakulti yang bertanggungjawab terhadap hal ehwal akademik.

“Kuliah” bermaksud pertemuan akademik bersemuka di antara pensyarah dengan pelajar seperti yang ditetapkan dalam rancangan pengajaran.

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“Kursus” bermaksud komponen kurikulum program yang mempunyai kod tersendiri dan

menyumbang kepada pencapaian hasil pembelajaran pelajar yang diluluskan oleh Senat.

“Kursus Terbuka dalam Talian Secara Besar-besaran” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

bermaksud kursus dalam talian bagi tujuan penyertaan interaktif secara besar-besaran dan boleh

diakses secara terbuka melalui laman sesawang.

“Kredit Ambil” bermaksud kredit yang diambil dalam sesuatu semester.

“Kredit Dapat” bermaksud kredit yang diperolehi oleh pelajar bagi kursus yang lulus.

“Kredit Kira” bermaksud kredit yang diambil kira dalam pengiraan nilai gred.

“Kredit Lulus” bermaksud jumlah kredit lulus untuk bergraduat bagi setiap program yang

diluluskan oleh Senat.

“Majlis Fakulti” bermaksud majlis akademik yang diwakilkan oleh Senat yang

bertanggungjawab terhadap hal ehwal akademik di peringkat fakulti.

“Majlis Peperiksaan Fakulti” bermaksud majlis yang ditubuhkan di bawah Majlis Fakulti (MF) bagi semua urusan yang berkaitan dengan peperiksaan di peringkat fakulti.

“Mastautin” bermaksud satu tempoh minimum pelajar mengikuti pengajian di kampus universiti.

“Mata Nilai” bermaksud ketetapan nilai bagi setiap gred.

“Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)” bermaksud kursus yang menggantikan Mata Pelajaran Wajib

(MPW), dan pelaksanaannya diseragamkan di semua Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam dan

Universiti Swasta.

“Nilai Gred” bermaksud pencapaian gred pelajar bagi sesuatu kursus berdasarkan mata nilai.

“Purata Nilai Gred (PNG)” bermaksud purata mata nilai gred yang diperolehi bagi sesuatu semester.

“Purata Nilai Gred Kumulatif (PNGK)” bermaksud purata himpunan mata nilai gred yang

diperolehi bagi semua semester yang telah diikuti.

“Pelajar” bermaksud seseorang pelajar berdaftar, selain pelajar di suatu institusi yang

bersekutu dengan universiti, yang mengikuti kursus pengajian, pengajaran, latihan atau

penyelidikan daripada apa-apa perihalan pada peringkat persediaan, secara sepenuh masa,

separuh masa atau sambilan dari universiti dan termasuklah pembelajaran jarak jauh, luar kampus

dan pelajar pertukaran.

“Pelajar Kanan” bermaksud pelajar yang telah mengikuti sekurang-kurangnya satu semester pengajian di universiti.

“Pelajar Kemasukan Terus” bermaksud pelajar yang diterima masuk secara terus ke

semester bersesuaian berdasarkan pengecualian atau pemindahan kredit yang diluluskan

oleh universiti.

“Pemindahan Kredit Secara Melintang (Horizontal)” bermaksud pemindahan kredit

daripada satu program ke program pada tahap yang sama.

“Pemindahan Kredit Secara Menegak (Vertikal)” bermaksud pemindahan kredit daripada satu

program ke program pada tahap yang lebih tinggi.

“Penganugerahan” bermaksud pengesahan Senat ke atas pelajar yang telah memenuhi syarat penganugerahan.

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“Pengecualian Kursus” bermaksud jumlah kredit yang dikecualikan kepada pelajar dan perlu

diganti dengan kursus lain atau ketetapan lain yang diluluskan oleh Senat bagi

mencukupkan keperluan kredit bergraduat.

“Penilaian” bermaksud sebarang bentuk pengukuran pencapaian pelajar bagi kursus yang diambil.

“Perkuliahan” bermaksud semua aktiviti pembelajaran dan pengajaran yang diperlukan

bagi ketetapan hasil pembelajaran dalam pelan pengajaran.

“Pemberi Pendidikan Tinggi (PPT)” bermaksud institusi pendidikan tinggi awam atau swasta yang

diiktiraf oleh Senat.

“Pra-Syarat” bermaksud kursus yang perlu diambil atau lulus sebelum mengambil kursus

berikutnya.

“Program” bermaksud bidang pengajian yang diluluskan oleh Senat sebagai program akademik secara sepenuh masa atau separuh masa untuk tujuan penganugerahan.

“Semester Lazim” bermaksud semester I dan semester II termasuk semester pendek mengikut tempoh yang ditetapkan Senat bagi sesuatu sesi akademik.

“Semester Pendek Permulaan” bermaksud semester pendek di mana pelajar mula mendaftar pengajian di universiti.

“Semester Pendek” bermaksud semester pengajian yang dilaksanakan semasa cuti akhir

sesi akademik.

“Terputus Pengajian” bermaksud status pelajar yang diluluskan penangguhan pengajian atau

digantung pengajian oleh universiti.

“Senat” bermaksud Senat universiti.

“Universiti” bermaksud Universiti Malaysia Pahang.

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BAHAGIAN II

2. TAHUN AKADEMIK

(1) Tahun akademik universiti dibahagi kepada dua (2) semester lazim iaitu semester I dan semester II. Setiap semester mengandungi 18 minggu (termasuk kuliah, peperiksaan dan persediaan).

Di samping dua (2) semester lazim di atas, universiti juga mempunyai satu (1) semester

pendek yang mengandungi sembilan (9) minggu dan dijalankan selepas semester II.

Semester ini tidak termasuk dalam pengiraan tempoh pengajian yang ditetapkan bagi sesuatu

program.

(2) Tahun akademik bagi program akademik secara kerjasama dengan PPT adalah tertakluk kepada perjanjian kerjasama yang ditandatangani.

(Sila rujuk Panduan Akademik)

BAHAGIAN III

3. PENDAFTARAN PELAJAR BAHARU

(1) Semua calon pelajar hendaklah mendaftarkan diri ke program yang ditawarkan serta menjelaskan yuran pengajian mengikut tarikh yang ditetapkan universiti.

(2) Tawaran akan terbatal jika calon pelajar tidak mematuhi Peraturan 3. (1) tanpa sebab yang

dapat diterima universiti.


BAHAGIAN IV

4. PENDAFTARAN KURSUS

(1) Pendaftaran Kursus

(i) Pelajar hendaklah mendaftar setiap kursus yang diambil pada setiap semester dalam

tempoh masa yang ditetapkan universiti.

(ii) Pelajar hendaklah mendaftar kursus dengan kod kursus yang betul atau setara.

(iii) Semua pelajar kanan dan pelajar kanan yang terputus pengajian hendaklah mendaftar kursus pada semester berikutnya serta menjelaskan yuran pengajian mengikut tarikh

yang ditetapkan universiti.

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(iv) Kegagalan pelajar kanan mendaftar dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan tanpa sebab yang dapat diterima universiti akan menyebabkan pelajar diberhentikan daripada pengajian.

(v) Pelajar dibenarkan mendaftar kursus yang ditawarkan oleh fakulti lain.

(vi) Kebenaran untuk pelajar mendaftar kursus adalah tertakluk kepada jumlah kredit maksimum kecuali dengan kebenaran Dekan.

(2) Pindaan Pendaftaran Kursus

(i) Pelajar boleh tambah atau gugur kursus dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan.

(ii) Sebarang permohonan pembetulan lewat daripada tempoh yang ditetapkan tanpa sebab

yang boleh diterima universiti akan dikenakan denda.

(3) Tarik Diri Kursus (TD)

(i) Pelajar boleh memohon untuk menarik diri daripada mana-mana kursus yang telah

didaftarkan dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan oleh universiti.

(ii) Kod TD, akan dicatatkan dalam rekod pendaftaran kursus.

(4) Pendaftaran Kursus Hadir Wajib (HW)

(i) Pelajar dikehendaki mengulang Kursus Hadir Wajib (HW) yang gagal sehingga lulus.

(ii) Kredit kursus yang didaftarkan dengan status HW tidak diambil kira dalam pengiraan

nilai gred. Pelajar yang mendaftar kursus HW hendaklah memenuhi keperluan

kehadiran dan mengikuti segala bentuk penilaian.

(iii) Kod HW akan dicatat dalam rekod pendaftaran kursus dan transkrip.

(5) Pendaftaran Ulang Kursus (UK)

(i) Pelajar yang gagal kursus dalam struktur kurikulum, hendaklah mengulang kursus tersebut sehingga lulus.

(ii) Pelajar yang gagal kursus pra-syarat dalam struktur kurikulum, hendaklah mengulang

kursus tersebut sehingga lulus.

(iii) Pelajar yang gagal kursus ko-kurikulum hendaklah mengulang kursus tersebut atau boleh mengambil kursus ko-kurikulum lain yang setara sehingga lulus.

(iv) Pelajar yang gagal kursus elektif hendaklah mengulang kursus tersebut atau boleh mengambil kursus elektif lain yang setara sehingga lulus.

(v) Kod UK akan dicatat dalam rekod pendaftaran kursus dan transkrip.

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(6) Pendaftaran Kursus Baiki Gred (BG)

(i) Pelajar hanya boleh mengulang sekali sahaja mana-mana kursus yang telah lulus bagi

tujuan memperbaiki gred tertakluk kepada syarat-syarat lain yang ditetapkan, kecuali

dengan kelulusan Dekan.

(ii) Kod BG akan dicatat dalam rekod pendaftaran kursus dan gred terkini akan diambil kira dalam pengiraan nilai gred.

(7) Pendaftaran Kursus Latihan Industri

(i) Bagi kursus latihan industri semester akhir pengajian, pelajar dikehendaki lulus semua

kursus yang ditawarkan dalam struktur kurikulum bagi sesuatu program dengan berstatus akademik sekurang-kurangnya KB.

(ii) Pelajar yang gagal satu (1) kursus dibenarkan untuk menjalani latihan industri dengan syarat perlu mengambil peperiksaan khas bagi kursus tersebut.


BAHAGIAN V

5. SKIM KREDIT

(1) Kredit Kursus dan Nilai Kredit

(i) Setiap kursus mempunyai nilai kredit dan pengiraan nilai kredit adalah berdasarkan SLT

atau mengikut ketetapan universiti.

(2) Beban Kredit Maksimum

(i) Jumlah kredit maksimum yang boleh didaftar oleh seseorang pelajar sepenuh masa dalam

satu sesi akademik adalah 50 kredit (43 minggu), manakala bagi situasi yang melibatkan

latihan industri dan pengendalian peperiksaan pelajar boleh mendaftar sehingga

maksimum 52 kredit (45 minggu).

(ii) Pelajar yang mendapat keputusan PNGK <2.00 hendaklah mengambil tidak lebih daripada 12 kredit pada semester berikutnya.

(iii) Beban kredit maksimum bagi pelajar sepenuh masa dalam semester lazim yang

boleh diambil ialah 20 kredit. Pelajar boleh memohon kebenaran Dekan jika ingin

mengambil lebih daripada 20 Kredit.

(iv) Beban kredit maksimum bagi pelajar separuh masa dalam semester lazim yang boleh

diambil ialah 12 kredit. Pelajar boleh memohon kebenaran Dekan jika ingin mengambil

lebih daripada12 kredit.

(3) Kredit Ulang Kursus (UK)

(i) Bagi pelajar yang mengulang kursus (UK), gred terkini akan menggantikan gred

terdahulu.

(ii) Bagi tujuan pengiraan nilai gred, mata nilai terkini kursus yang diulang akan diambil kira, dan mata nilai terdahulu dimansuhkan.

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(4) Kredit Baiki Gred (BG)

(i) Bagi pelajar yang mengulang kursus bagi memperbaiki gred (BG), gred terkini akan

menggantikan gred terdahulu.

(ii) Bagi tujuan pengiraan nilai gred, mata nilai terkini kursus yang diperbaiki akan diambil kira, dan

mata nilai terdahulu dimansuhkan.

(5) Kredit Minimum Program dan Tempoh Pengajian.

(i) Kredit minimum program dan tempoh pengajian seperti di Jadual I.

Jadual I: Kredit Minimum Program dan Tempoh Pengajian

Peringkat Pengajian

Kredit Minimum Program

*Tempoh pengajian Minimum

*Tempoh Pengajian Maksimum

Sarjana Muda

120 6 Semester 12 Semester

Diploma 90 4 Semester 10 Semester

*Bagi pelajar yang melebihi tempoh pengajian maksimum, pelajar masih boleh

meneruskan pengajian tertakluk kepada kurikulum yang ditetapkan, Peraturan Kewangan

Universiti serta Undang-undang Negara.

*Tempoh pengajian sebenar adalah tertakluk kepada ketetapan Senat atau badan akreditasi

berkaitan.

*Kredit adalah berdasarkan kepada Kerangka Kelayakan Malaysia (MQF), walau

bagaimanapun kredit minimum sebenar adalah tertakluk kepada ketetapan badan

akreditasi berkaitan.

(ii) Tempoh pengajian maksimum pelajar kemasukan terus bagi program diploma adalah

10 semester termasuk semester yang telah mendapat pemindahan kredit. Tempoh pengajian

maksimum pelajar kemasukan terus bagi program sarjana muda adalah 12 semester termasuk

semester yang telah mendapat pemindahan kredit.

(iii) Bagi program kerjasama akademik universiti, ketetapan kredit minimum, tempoh

pengajian minimum dan tempoh pengajian maksimum adalah bergantung kepada

perjanjian yang dipersetujui oleh institusi yang berkenaan.

(iv) Universiti berhak menetapkan kursus yang disetarakan untuk diambil oleh pelajar

yang melebihi tempoh pengajian sebenar sekiranya kursus yang berbaki tidak

ditawarkan lagi.


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BAHAGIAN VI

6. PEMINDAHAN KREDIT & PENGECUALIAN KURSUS

(1) Pemindahan Kredit Secara Menegak (Vertikal)

(i) Dasar pemindahan kredit secara menegak berdasarkan situasi adalah seperti

berikut:

(a) Pemindahan kredit daripada MQF Tahap 3 (Sijil) ke MQF Tahap 4 (Diploma)

adalah dibenarkan sehingga maksimum 30% daripada jumlah kredit program

yang akan diikuti atau mana-mana ketetapan badan akreditasi.

(b) Pemindahan kredit daripada MQF Tahap 4 (Diploma) kepada MQF Tahap 6

(Sarjana Muda) adalah dibenarkan sehingga maksimum 50% daripada jumlah

kredit program yang akan diikuti atau mana-mana ketetapan badan akreditasi seperti

berikut :

Peratusan Pindah Kredit (%) Gred Minimum Kursus

1 hingga 30 Gred C

31 hingga 30 Gred B

Pemindahan kredit maksimum 60% masih dikekalkan bagi gabungan pindah kredit yang

melibatkan kelayakan akademik dan Pengakreditan Pembelajaran Berasaskan

Pengalaman Terdahulu bagi Tujuan Penganugerahan Kredit [APEL(C)], Massive Open

Online Courses (MOOC) dan Micro-Credential (MC).

(c) Pelajar yang berkelayakan MQF Tahap 5 (Advanced Diploma) yang turut

memiliki MQF Tahap 4 (Diploma) boleh dipertimbangkan pemindahan kredit sehingga

maksimum dua tahun pengajian program peringkat Sarjana Muda atau mana-mana

ketetapan badan akreditasi.

(d) Pemindahan kredit daripada kelayakan yang lebih tinggi ke program di

peringkat yang lebih rendah adalah tidak dibenarkan.

(2) Pemindahan Kredit Secara Melintang (Horizontal)

(i) Dasar pemindahan kredit secara melintang adalah pemindahan kredit bersama nilai

gred adalah berdasarkan situasi berikut:

(a) Pemindahan kredit tidak dibenarkan bagi pelajar yang telah memiliki kelayakan

dan ingin melanjutkan pelajaran kali kedua dalam peringkat yang sama dengan

kelayakan yang dimiliki.

(b) Pemindahan kredit dibenarkan bagi pelajar yang sedang mengikuti program dan

ingin menukar program lain dalam bidang yang sama dengan program yang

sedang diikuti.

(c) Tiada had pemindahan kredit bagi pertukaran program di dalam universiti yang

sama.

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(d) Had pemindahan kredit bagi pelajar daripada PPT yang lain ke universiti,

adalah tertakluk kepada syarat pemastautin pelajar sekurang-kurangnya satu

tahun (residential year) atau mengikut ketetapan badan akreditasi seperti berikut :

Peringkat Pengajian Tempoh Mastautin

Sarjana Muda 1 semester

Diploma 1 semester

Sijil 1 semester

dan tempoh mastautin selama satu (1) semester tersebut mesti melibatkan aktiviti

pengajaran dan pembelajaran tidak termasuk latihan industri, mobiliti atau setara.

(e) Pemindahan kredit (termasuk MPU) adalah tidak dibenarkan bagi pelajar yang

gagal program dan ingin melanjutkan pengajian dalam program yang lain di

peringkat yang sama.

(f) Pemindahan kredit boleh dipertimbangkan bagi pelajar yang berhenti belajar

pengajian dan kemudiannya ingin menyambung semula pengajian tetapi dalam

program lain di peringkat yang sama.

(g) Jumlah pemindahan kredit melintang bagi MOOC ialah tidak melebihi 30% daripada

jumlah kredit bergraduat.

(ii) Pelajar boleh memohon pemindahan kredit sesuatu kursus dengan syarat:

(a) Kursus berkenaan adalah daripada program yang setara dengan program yang bakal diikuti, dan

(b) Kesetaraan antara kandungan kursus atau hasil pembelajaran hendaklah tidak kurang daripada 80%, dan

(c) Pemindahan Kredit Secara Melintang (Horizontal) yang diluluskan akan diambil kira dalam pengiraan PNG dan PNGK, dan

(d) Nilai Kredit Kursus bagi program terdahulu hendaklah sekurang-kurangnya setara

dengan nilai kredit kursus yang dimohon. Dua (2) atau lebih kursus boleh

digabungkan untuk mendapatkan nilai kredit yang setara, dan

(e) Kursus yang dimohon untuk pemindahan kredit hendaklah daripada program pengajian yang telah mendapat perakuan akreditasi, dan

(f) Semua kursus yang diambil oleh pelajar di PPT lain sewaktu menjalani program mobiliti hendaklah dipindahkan kredit dengan gred yang setara.

(iii) Jumlah maksimum pemindahan kredit hendaklah tertakluk kepada ketetapan badan

akreditasi yang berkenaan.

(3) Pengecualian Kursus

(i) Pengecualian kursus tidak akan menyebabkan pelajar mendapat kredit bagi kursus yang dikecualikan.

(ii) Sekiranya pengecualian kursus itu akan menyebabkan keperluan kredit bergraduat tidak mencukupi, maka pelajar perlu mengambil kursus lain bagi menggantikan kursus tersebut.

(iii) Pelajar antarabangsa perlu atau boleh mengambil kursus MPU mengikut ketetapan

semasa.

(vi) Pelajar yang mempunyai pengalaman setaraf dengan kursus peringkat sijil atau

diploma yang diluluskan oleh Senat, boleh diberikan pengecualian kursus.


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BAHAGIAN VII

7. SISTEM GRED

(1) Prestasi pelajar bagi sesuatu kursus ditunjukkan oleh Petunjuk Prestasi seperti dalam Jadual II.

Hubungan di antara markah, gred dengan mata nilai adalah seperti dalam Jadual II.

Jadual II: Petunjuk Prestasi

Secara amnya, gred lulus minimum bagi sesuatu kursus untuk pengiraan nilai gred ialah ‘D’. Walau bagaimanapun, gred lulus untuk sesuatu kursus adalah tertakluk kepada fakulti dengan kelulusan Senat.

(3) Markah lulus bagi sesuatu kursus berdasarkan hasil pembelajaran adalah 50% atau mana-

mana ketetapan fakulti.

(4) Selain daripada gred di atas, gred berikut juga digunakan:

(i) TS (Tidak Selesai)

Gred ini diberikan kepada pelajar yang:

(a) tidak dapat mengambil peperiksaan akhir atau tidak melengkapkan sesuatu kursus kerana disahkan sakit oleh Pegawai Perubatan yang diiktiraf oleh universiti, atau

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Markah Gred Lazim

Mata Nilai

80 – 100 A 4.00

75 – 79 A- 3.67

70 - 74 B+ 3.33

65 – 69 B 3.00

60 – 64 B- 2.67

55 – 59 C+ 2.33

50 – 54 C 2.00

47 – 49 C- 1.67

44 – 46 D+ 1.33

40 – 43 D 1.00

25 – 39 E 0.67

0 - 24 F 0.00

Bentuk Pengajaran Status Gred

Latihan Industri Hadir Wajib (HW)

Lulus (HL)

Gagal (HG)


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(b) belum melengkapkan kursus latihan industri, atau

(c) mengikuti kursus yang mempunyai tempoh lebih daripada satu (1) semester, atau

(d) lain-lain alasan yang diterima oleh Senat.

Pelajar yang mendapat gred TS hendaklah melengkapkan sesuatu kursus sehingga selesai.

(ii) HS (Hadir Sahaja)

Gred ini diberi kepada pelajar yang mengambil Kursus Hadir Sahaja (HS).

(iii) HL (Hadir Lulus)

Gred ini diberi kepada pelajar yang telah lulus Kursus Hadir Wajib (HW).

(iv) HG (Hadir Gagal)

Gred ini diberi kepada pelajar yang telah gagal Kursus Hadir Wajib (HW).

(v) TD (Tarik Diri)

Kod ini diberi kepada pelajar yang menarik diri daripada sesuatu kursus yang

didaftarnya.


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BAHAGIAN VIII

8. PENILAIAN

(1) Kehadiran

(i) Pelajar hendaklah menghadiri perkuliahan mengikut ketetapan universiti.

(ii) Peraturan 8 (1)(i) adalah tidak terpakai kepada kursus yang dikendalikan secara fleksibel yang diluluskan oleh Senat.

(iii) Peraturan 8 (1)(i) adalah tidak terpakai kepada pelajar yang perlu menyertai aktiviti

akademik khas dengan kelulusan Dekan. Pelajar adalah bertanggungjawab

sepenuhnya memastikan hasil pembelajaran tercapai.

(2) Skim Penilaian

Penilaian bagi setiap kursus boleh dibuat secara berkala dan berterusan dalam sesuatu semester mengikut kaedah yang ditentukan fakulti tertakluk kepada kelulusan Senat.

(3) Kecurangan Akademik

Sebarang aktiviti kecurangan akademik adalah dilarang dan pelajar yang didapati bersalah akan dikenakan tindakan tatatertib di bawah Kaedah-kaedah Universiti Malaysia

Pahang (Tatatertib Pelajar-pelajar) 2009.

(4) Peperiksaan Akhir

(i) Pelajar yang layak, wajib mengambil peperiksaan akhir. Ketidakhadiran untuk peperiksaan akhir tanpa alasan yang diterima oleh universiti boleh menyebabkan pelajar diberi gred gagal (F).

(ii) Pelajar hendaklah mematuhi Peraturan Peperiksaan Akhir yang telah ditetapkan. Tindakan tatatertib akan diambil terhadap pelajar yang melanggar mana-mana arahan yang dikuatkuasakan dari semasa ke semasa.

(iii) Pengumuman Keputusan Peperiksaan Akhir akan diumumkan dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan oleh universiti.

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(5) Peperiksaan Khas

(i) Peperiksaan Khas boleh diadakan untuk kes-kes berikut:

(a) Kategori A

Pelajar yang tidak dapat menduduki peperiksaan akhir kerana disahkan sakit oleh pegawai perubatan universiti atau kerajaan, atau

(b) Kategori B

Pelajar semester akhir dengan PNGK ≥ 2.00 yang akan mengikuti Latihan

Industri tetapi gagal satu (1) kursus yang mempunyai komponen peperiksaan

akhir; atau

(c) Kategori C

Pelajar semester akhir dengan PNGK ≥ 2.00 bagi tujuan bergraduat tetapi gagal satu (1) kursus yang mempunyai komponen peperiksaan akhir, atau

(d) Pelajar yang kematian ibu/bapa/penjaga/suami/isteri/anak, atau

(e) Pelajar yang perlu memberi penjagaan rapi kepada ibu/bapa /penjaga /suami/ isteri/anak yang mengalami sakit tenat, atau

(f) Sebab-sebab lain yang boleh diterima universiti.

(ii) Markah peperiksaan khas bagi kes dalam Kategori B dan C akan menentukan keputusan kursus berkenaan sama ada lulus atau gagal. Gred asal kekal dan keputusan tidak diambil kira dalam pengiraan nilai gred.

(iii) Peperiksaan khas tidak boleh diadakan bagi kes seperti berikut:

(a) Pelajar yang tidak menduduki peperiksaan akhir tanpa sebab yang boleh diterima oleh universiti, atau

(b) Pelajar yang gagal disebabkan kecurangan akademik tidak layak mengambil peperiksaan khas bagi Kategori B dan C.

(6) Semakan Semula Skrip Jawapan Peperiksaan Akhir

Pelajar yang tidak berpuas hati dengan keputusan peperiksaan akhir bagi sesuatu

kursus boleh membuat rayuan semakan semula skrip jawapan peperiksaan akhir dalam

tempoh yang ditetapkan oleh universiti.


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BAHAGIAN IX

9. KEDUDUKAN AKADEMIK

(1) Kedudukan Akademik

(i) Kedudukan Akademik Pelajar ditentukan dengan menggunakan PNG dan PNGK.

(ii) Status kedudukan akademik pelajar ditentukan pada setiap semester lazim dengan menggunakan PNGK seperti dalam Jadual III.

Jadual III: Kedudukan Akademik

Pencapaian Pelajar Status

1 PNGK ≥ 3.67 Kedudukan Cemerlang (KC)

2 2.00 ≤ PNGK < 3.67 Kedudukan Baik (KB)

Status Semasa “KC” atau ‘’KB’’ dan

3 1.67 ≤ PNGK < 2.00 Pemulihan 1 (P1)

Status Semasa P1 dan

4 1.67 ≤ PNGK < 2.00 Pemulihan 2 (P2)

Kedudukan Gagal (KG)

5 Status Semasa P2 dan PNGK < 2.00

(Pelajar Diberhentikan)

Kedudukan Gagal (KG)

6 PNGK < 1.67 (Pelajar Diberhentikan)

(iii) Pelajar yang mendapat PNG <1.00 walaupun PNGK ≥1.67, dengan kelulusan senat boleh:

(a) meneruskan pengajian, atau (b) diarah menangguhkan pengajian pada semester berikutnya, atau (c) diberhentikan daripada pengajian.

(iv) Status kedudukan akademik pelajar untuk semester pendek tidak ditentukan

walaupun PNG dan PNGK dikira seperti biasa. Kredit dan mata nilai yang

diperolehi pada semester pendek ini akan diambil kira bagi pengiraan PNGK pada

semester berikutnya.

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(2) Memperbaiki Pencapaian Akademik/Baiki Gred

(i) Pelajar diberi peluang memperbaiki gred kursus dengan syarat-syarat yang berikut:

(a) Pembaikan gred hanya untuk kursus bergred “C-” dan ke bawah.

(b) Pembaikan gred bagi sesuatu kursus hanya dibenarkan sekali sahaja kecuali kursus

yang diperbaiki itu gagal. (c) Gred yang terkini akan diambil kira dalam pengiraan PNG dan PNGK. (d) Tempoh pengajian pelajar belum tamat.

(3) Status Tahap Pengajian Pelajar

Status tahap pengajian pelajar ditentukan oleh fakulti berdasarkan jumlah kredit yang

diperolehi.

BAHAGIAN X

10. SENARAI KEPUJIAN DEKAN

(1) Pelajar akan tersenarai dalam Senarai Kepujian Dekan sekiranya memenuhi syarat berikut:

(a) Mendapat PNG ≥ 3.50 pada semester berkenaan, dan (b) Mendaftar sekurang-kurangnya dua belas (12) jam kredit tidak termasuk kursus berstatus Hadir Wajib (HW).


BAHAGIAN XI

11. PENGANUGERAHAN DIPLOMA DAN SARJANA MUDA

(1) Syarat Penganugerahan

Pelajar hanya layak dianugerahkan diploma atau sarjana muda setelah syarat-syarat berikut dipenuhi:

(a) telah memenuhi kredit bergraduat, dan

(b) mencapai PNGK ≥ 2.00, dan

(c) syarat-syarat lain yang ditetapkan, dan

(d) telah mendapat kelulusan Senat.

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(2) Permohonan Penangguhan Penganugerahan

(i) Pelajar dibenarkan untuk menangguh penganugerahan dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan oleh universiti bagi tujuan memperbaiki gred kursus yang telah diambil yang mendapat gred C- dan ke bawah.

(ii) Tempoh penangguhan penganugerahan tidak melebihi satu (1) semester pengajian akademik.

(iii) Pelajar yang memohon penangguhan penganugerahan perlu mendaftar kursus yang

bakal diambil pada semester berikutnya mengikut tempoh yang ditetapkan oleh universiti.

(3) Penganugerahan Anumerta

(i) Penganugerahan diploma atau sarjana muda kepada pelajar yang meninggal dunia semasa dalam pengajian dan layak dianugerahkan bagi program yang didaftar tertakluk kepada kelulusan Senat.

(ii) Syarat-syarat Penganugerahan Anumerta:

(a) Berstatus kedudukan baik; dan

(b) Mencapai sekurang-kurangnya 80% daripada keperluan kredit bergraduat dan

tahap hasil pembelajaran program yang memuaskan.

(4) Kelas Penganugerahan Diploma dan Sarjana Muda

(i) Kelas Penganugerahan Diploma dan Sarjana Muda adalah seperti dalam Jadual IV.

Jadual IV: Kelas Penganugerahan Diploma dan Sarjana Muda

Diploma Syarat

Kelas Pertama PNGK ≥ 3.67

Kelas Kedua 2.00 ≤ PNGK < 3.67

Sarjana Muda Syarat

Kepujian Kelas Pertama PNGK ≥ 3.67

Kepujian Kelas Kedua (Tinggi) 3.00 ≤ PNGK < 3.67

Kepujian Kelas Kedua (Rendah) 2.33 ≤ PNGK < 3.00

Kepujian Kelas Ketiga 2.00 ≤ PNGK < 2.33


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BAHAGIAN XII

12. PENANGGUHAN PENGAJIAN

(1) Kategori penangguhan pengajian terbahagi kepada dua iaitu:

(i) Penangguhan pengajian yang diambil kira dalam pengiraan tempoh pengajian berdasarkan kelulusan Dekan;

(a) Masalah Peribadi

Tempoh penangguhan adalah satu (1) semester bagi setiap kali permohonan

dengan kelulusan Dekan tertakluk kepada tempoh pengajian maksimum.

(ii) Penangguhan pengajian yang tidak diambil kira dalam pengiraan tempoh pengajian

berdasarkan kelulusan Dekan;

(a) Aktiviti Akademik Khas (Khusus)

Tempoh penangguhan tidak melebihi satu (1) tahun pengajian sama ada satu (1) semester atau dua (2) semester berturut-turut, atau

(b) Aktiviti Akademik Khas (Umum) Tempoh penangguhan yang dibenarkan adalah satu (1) semester sahaja sepanjang pengajian, atau

(c) Kesihatan Tempoh penangguhan tidak melebihi satu (1) tahun pengajian akademik.

(iii) Kelulusan Senat adalah diperlukan sekiranya permohonan melebihi daripada tempoh yang ditetapkan.

(2) Bagi kes kesihatan, senat berhak untuk menentukan sama ada pelajar dibenarkan untuk

meneruskan pengajian atau diberhentikan berasaskan perakuan Pegawai Kesihatan Universiti.


BAHAGIAN XIII

13. DAFTAR SEMULA

(1) Senat boleh memberikan pertimbangan kepada pelajar yang gagal pada tahun satu

semester pertama untuk Daftar Semula (DS) sekiranya pelajar membuat permohonan

kepada fakulti.

(2) Pelajar DS dianggap telah menggunakan satu semester daripada tempoh pengajiannya.

(3) Pelajar Kedudukan Gagal Daftar Semula (KGDS) akan memulakan pengajian seperti

pelajar baru tetapi pemindahan kredit yang pernah diluluskan akan diguna pakai.

(4) Pelajar DS akan diberhentikan pengajian jika gagal mendapat PNG > 2.00 pada

semester pertama pengajian ulangan itu.

(5) Pelajar kanan yang terputus pengajian hendaklah membuat pendaftaran semula.


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BAHAGIAN XIV

14. PERTUKARAN PROGRAM PENGAJIAN

Pelajar tidak dibenarkan memohon pertukaran program pengajian kecuali dengan kebenaran Senat.


BAHAGIAN XV

15. PERUNTUKAN AM

(1) Semua kaedah pelaksanaan yang dicatatkan dalam Peraturan dan Panduan Akademik

hendaklah dipatuhi. Senat berhak untuk meminda sebarang peruntukan dalam Peraturan dan

Panduan Akademik ini dari semasa ke semasa.

(2) Pelajar adalah tertakluk kepada Akta Universiti & Kolej Universiti (1971), Kaedah-kaedah Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Tatatertib Pelajar-pelajar 2009, Peraturan Pembayaran Yuran Pelajar) serta segala peraturan yang berkuat kuasa di universiti dari semasa ke semasa.


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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR FULL-TIME DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE

PROGRAMMES IN UMP

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

FULL-TIME DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES


PROGRAMMES IN UMP

Copyright@Universiti Malaysia Pahang

First Published 2002

Second Published 2004

Third Published 2005

Revised Edition 2008 Revised Edition 2013 Revised Edition 2015 Revised Edition 2019 Revised Edition 2020

Note: The changes to the Academic Regulations and Guidelines for Full -Time Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes were approved at the 171st University Senate Meeting no.14/2020 on 23 November 2020. Hence, the Academic Regulations Revised Edition 2019 is void.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any forms or by any means, including electronic, photocopying, recording, visual or otherwise, of any parts of the texts / illustrations of the contents of this book without written permission from the Academic & International Affairs Department, Universiti Malaysia Pahang.


PROGRAMMES IN UMP

PART I

DEFINITIONS 1 - 3

PART II

ACADEMIC YEAR 4

PART III

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION 4

PART IV

COURSE REGISTRATION 4 - 6 (1) Course Registration 4

(2) Course Registration Amendments 5 (3) Course Withdrawal (TD) 5 (4) Compulsory Course (HW) Registration 5

(5) Repeat Course (UK) Registration 5 (6) Grade Improvement Course (BG) Registration 5

(7) Industrial Training Course Registration 6

PART V

CREDIT SCHEME 6 - 7 (1) Course Credit and Credit Value 6

(2) Maximum Credit Load 6 (3) Repeat Course (UK) Credit 6

(4) Grade Improvement (BG) Credit 6 (5) Programme Minimum Credit and Duration of Study 7

PART VI

CREDIT TRANSFER & COURSE EXEMPTION 8 - 9

(1) Vertical Credit Transfer 8 (2) Horizontal Credit Transfer 8

(3) Course Exemption 9

PART VII

GRADING SYSTEM 10 - 11

PART VIII

ASSESSMENT 11 - 13

(1) Attendance 11

(2) Assessment Scheme 11

(3) Academic Misconduct 11 (4) Final Examination 12 (5) Special Examination 12

(6) Review of the Final Examination Answer Scripts 13

PART IX

ACADEMIC STANDING 13

(1) Academic Standing 13

(2) Improving Academic Achievement (BG) 14

(3) Status of Students’ Level of Study 14


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PART X

DEAN’S LIST 14

PART XI

CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE 14 - 15

(1) Conferment Requirements 14

(2) Deferment of Conferment Application 15

(3) Conferment of Posthumous Award 15 (4) Conferment of Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Class 15

PART XII

DEFERMENT OF STUDY 16

PART XIII

RE-REGISTRATION 16

PART XIV

CHANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMME 17

PART XV

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

(Full-Time Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes)

PART I

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Academic Regulations, unless the context requires a different meaning:

“Special Academic Activity” is an academic activity that operates on a special mode, i.e. Gap Year that is categorised as national service volunteerism, or general volunteerism such as sports, entrepreneurship, upskilling, field trips and any activities approved by the Senate.

“Posthumous Award” is conferment of Diploma atau Bachelor’s Degree to students who pass away during the duration of their study and are eligible to be conferred an award for the registered programme subject to the Senate’s approval.

“Credit Load” is the total of course credits taken by students in a particular semester.

“Dean” is the head of faculty appointed by the Vice Chancellor.

“Terminated” is the status of students who are not registered in any course in a particular

semester or students who are dismissed from the University under the Regulations of

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Student Discipline 2009) and all other regulations enforced at the

University from time to time.

“Faculty” is the main academic entity which is the University Authorities established under

Section 24 of the Constitution that conducts learning programmes for certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree programmes or any academic qualifications as stipulated by the Senate to

produce graduates in any academic programmes besides conducting research, consultations

and services for academic and professional excellence.

“Gap Year” is the duration of students’ deferment due to involvement in national service volunteerism and general volunteerism.

“Student Learning Time (SLT)” is effective learning time to achieve learning outcomes that

have been set through learning activities including lectures, independent learning and

assessments.

“Faculty Academic Committee” is the committee set up by the faculty to be responsible for

academic related matters.

“Lecture” is a face-to-face academic meeting between a lecturer and students as stipulated in the teaching plans.

“Course” is the component of the programme curriculum which has its own code and contributes to the achievement of student learning outcomes as approved by the Senate.

“Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)” is online course for the purpose of large-scale

interactive participation and accessible via websites.

“Taken Credit” is the credit taken in a particular semester.

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“Earned Credit” is the credit earned by the students for the passing courses.

“Counted Credit” is the credit counted for the calculation of grade value.

“Passing Credit” is the total credit passed required for students to graduate for every

programme approved by the Senate.

“Faculty Council” is the academic council representing the Senate which is responsible for academic matters at the faculty level.

“Faculty Examination Council” is the council set up by the Faculty Council to manage examination related matters at the faculty level.

“Residential Period” is the minimum duration for students to undergo a study in the university

campus.

“Point Value” is stipulated value for every grade.

“General Subjects (MPU)” are courses that replace Compulsory Subjects (MPW), and are

uniformly executed in all Public and Private Higher Education Institutions.

“Grade” is students’ grade achievement for a particular course based on point value.

“Grade Point Average (GPA)” is the average grade point obtained in a particular semester.

“Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)” is the cumulative average grade point obtained for all the semesters enrolled.

“Student” is a registered student, other than students in an institution affiliated with the

University, who is pursuing a course of study, teaching, training or research of any

descriptions at the preparatory level, full-time or part-time from the university, and this

includes distance learning, off-campus, and exchange students.

“Senior Student” is a student who has completed at least one semester of study at the university.

“Direct Entry student” is a student who is admitted directly into the appropriate semester based on credit exemption or credit transfer approved by the University.

“Horizontal Credit Transfer” is the transfer of credits from one programme to another

programme at the same level.

“Vertical Credit Transfer” is the transfer of credits from one programme to another programme at a higher level.

“Conferment” is the Senate’s confirmation on a student who meets the conferment requirements.

“Course Exemption” is the total credit exempted for students which should be replaced by

other courses or or stipulations as approved by the Senate to fulfil the credit requirements for

graduation.

“Assessment” is any forms of students’ achievement measurement for a course taken.

“Lectures” are all teaching and learning activities required to achieve the learning outcomes as stipulated in the teaching plan.

“Higher Education Provider (PPT)” is a public or private higher education institution

recognised by the Senate.

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“Pre-requisite” is a course that requires students to get a pass before taking the next course.

“Programme” is a programme of study approved by the Senate as an academic programme in part-time or full-time mode for conferment purposes.

“Common Semester” is Semester I and Semester II including short semester according to the

duration of study that has been set by the Senate for an academic session.

“Preliminary Short Semester” is the short semester in which the students register their studies in the University.

“Short Semester” means a semester that is conducted during the final semester break of an academic year.

“Deferred” is the status for students who are approved for deferment of study or are suspended by the University.

“Senate” is the University Senate.

“University” is Universiti Malaysia Pahang.

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PART II

2. ACADEMIC YEAR

(1) The University academic year is divided into two (2) common semesters: Semester I and

Semester II. Each semester comprises 18 weeks (including lectures, examinations and

preparations).

Other than the two (2) common semesters mentioned above, the University also has one

(1) short semester that comprises (9) weeks and is conducted after Semester II. This semester is not included in the calculation of study period stipulated for a particular programme.

(2) The academic year for an academic programme in collaboration with a PPT is subject to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed.

(Please refer Academic Guidelines)

PART III

3. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

(1) All student candidates are required to register for the programme offered and pay the tuition fees on the date set by the University.

(2) The offer is considered void if student candidates do not comply with Regulation 3.(1) without

reasons accepted by the University.


PART IV

4. COURSE REGISTRATION

(1) Course Registration

(i) Students are required to register for every course that will be taken each semester within the duration set by the University.

(ii) Students are required to register the courses with the correct or equivalent codes.

(iii) All senior students and deferred senior students are required to register the courses in the subsequent semester and pay the tuition fees on the date set by the University.

(iv) Failure to register within the stipulated duration without reasons that can be accepted by the University will cause students to be terminated from their study.

(v) Students are allowed to register for the courses offered by other faculties.

(vi) Permission for students to register the courses is subject to the maximum total credit, or otherwise with Dean’s approval.

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(2) Course Registration Amendments

(i) Students are permitted to add or withdraw from the courses within the stipulated

duration.

(ii) Any applications for correction later than the stipulated duration without reasons that can

be accepted by the University will be imposed with a fine.

(3) Course Withdrawal (TD)

(i) Students can apply for withdrawal from any registered courses within the duration set by the University.

(ii) The TD code will be recorded in the course registration record.

(4) Compulsory Course (HW) Registration

(i) Students are required to repeat a failed Compulsory Course (HW) until they pass.

(ii) The course credit that is registered with the HW status is not considered in the calculation of grades. Students who register for HW courses have to attend classes and complete all assessments set.

(iii) The HW code will be recorded in the course registration record and transcript.

(5) Repeat Course (UK) Registration

(i) Students who fail a compulsory course in the curricular structure must repeat the course until they pass.

(ii) Students who fail a pre-requisite course in the curricular structure must repeat the course until they pass.

(iii) Students who fail a co-curricular course must repeat the course or take another equivalent co-curricular course until they pass.

(iv) Students who fail an elective course must repeat the course or take another equivalent elective course until they pass.

(v) The UK code will be recorded in the course registration record and transcript.

(6) Grade Improvement Course (BG) Registration

(i) Students are permitted to retake any passed course once for the purpose of improving their grade subject to stipulated conditions, or otherwise with Dean’s approval.

(ii) The BG code wil be recorded in course registration record and the latest grade will be considered in the calculation of grade value.

(7) Industrial Training Course Registration

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(i) For industrial training in the last semester of study, students are required to pass all

courses offered in a curricular structure of a particular programme with at least a KB result.

(ii) Students who fail in one (1) course can be considered for industrial training with the condition that they need to sit for a special exam for the course.


PART V

5. CREDIT SCHEME

(1) Course Credit and Credit Value

(i) Every course has specific credit value and calculation of credit value is based on SLT or as stipulated by the University.

(2) Maximum Credit Load

(i) The maximum credit load that can be registered by a full-time student in an academic

session is 50 credits (43 weeks); however, for situations involving industrial training and examination, a student can register for a maximum of 52 credits (45 weeks).

(ii) Students who obtain CGPA < 2.00 are required to take not more than 12 credits in the following semester.

(iii) The maximum credit load for a full-time student in a common semester is 20 credits.

Students may apply for approval from the Dean if they wish to take more than 20

credits.

(iv) The maximum credit load for a part-time student in a common semester is 12 credits. Students may apply for approval from the Dean if they wish to take more than 12 credits.

(3) Repeat Course (UK) Credit (i) For students who repeat a course (UK), the latest grade will replace the former grade.

(ii) For the purpose of grade value calculation, the latest point value for the repeat course will be considered, and the former point value repealed.

(4) Grade Improvement Course (BG) Credit

(i) For students who repeat a course for the purpose of grade improvement (BG), the latest grade will replace the former grade.

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(ii) For the purpose of grade value calculation, the latest point value for the grade improvement course will be considered, and the former point value repealed.

(5) Programme Minimum Credit and Duration of Study.

(i) The minimum credit for a Programme and Duration of Study are shown in Table I.

Table I: Programme Minimum Credit and Duration of Study.

Level of Study Minimum

Credit

*Minimum Duration of

Study

*Maximum Duration of

Study

Bachelor’s Degree 120 6 semesters 12 semesters

Diploma 90 4 semesters 10 semesters

*For students who exceed the maximum duration of study, they can still continue their study

subject to the stipulated curriculum, the University Financial Regulations, and the Malaysian

Law.

*The actual duration of study is subject to the Senate or relevant accreditation bodies.

*Credit system is based on Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF); however, the actual minimum credit required is subject to the regulations of the accreditation bodies.

(ii) The maximum duration of study for direct entry students for Diploma programme is 10

weeks including the semester that has obtained credit transfer. The maximum duration

of study for direct entry students for Bachelor’s Degree programme is 12 weeks

including the semester that has obtained credit transfer.

(iii) For University’s academic cooperation programmes, the minimum credit load requirement and duration of study is subject to the mutual agreement with the related institutions.

(iv) The University has the right to set courses that are equivalent to be taken by the students who exceed their actual duration of study if the remaining courses are no longer offered.


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PART VI

6. CREDIT TRANSFER & COURSE EXEMPTION

(1) Vertical Credit Transfer

(i) The policy of vertical credit transfer are based on the following conditions:

(a) The credit transfer from Level 3 MQF (Certificate) to Level 4 MQF (Diploma) is allowed for up to 30% of the total credits of a programme that followed or subject to any requirements by the accreditation bodies.

(b) The credit transfer from Level 4 MQF (Diploma) to Level 6 MQF (Bachelor’s

Degree) is allowed for up to 50% of the total credits of a programme that followed

or subject to any requirements by the accreditation bodies as shown below:.

Credit Transfer percentage (%) Course Minimum Grade

1 to 30 C

31 to 50 B

A maximum credit transfer of 60% is still retained for the combination of credit transfers

involving academic qualifications and the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for

Credit Award [APEL (C)], Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and Micro-Credential

(MC).

(c) Students who are in Level 5 MQF (Advanced Diploma) and also own a Level 4

MQF (Diploma) can be considered for credit transfer for a maximum of two (2)

academic years of Bachelor’s Degree programme or subject to any requirements

by the accreditation bodies.

(d) The credit transfer from a higher qualification to a programme at a lower

qualification is not permitted.

(2) Horizontal Credit Transfer (i) The policy of horizontal credit transfer is credit transfer with grade value based on the following conditions:

(a) The credit transfer is not permitted for students who has obtained a qualification and would like to further their study for the second time at the same level with the qualification that has been obtained.

(b) The credit transfer is permitted for students who are undergoing a programme and would like to change to another programme in the same field with the programme that they are currently enrolled in.

(c) There is no limit to the amount of credit transfer for change of programme in the same university.

(d) The limit for credit transfer for students from other PPT to the University is

subject to student residency terms that is at least one (1) residential year or as

stipulated by the accreditation bodies as shown below :

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Level of Study Residential Period

Bachelor 1 semester

Diploma 1 semester

Certificate 1 semester

And the residential period of the one (1) semester must involve teaching and

learning activities and excludes industrial training, mobility programmes or its

equivalence.

(e) The credit transfer (including MPU) is not permitted for students who fail a

programme and wish to further their study in a different programme at the same

level.

(f) The credit transfer can be considered for students who have withdrawn from their study and then wish to resume their study but in a different programme at the same level.

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(g) The maximum amount of horizontal credit transfer for MOOC shall not exceed 30% ofthe total credits for graduation.

(ii) Students may apply for credit transfer for courses with the following conditions:

(a) The course is of a similar programme with a programme that will be followed; and

(b) The equivalence of course contents and learning outcomes must not be less than 80%; and

(c) The horizontal credit transfer that has been approved will be considered in the

calculation of GPA and CGPA; and

(d) The course credit points for the former programme must be at least equivalent to the value of the applied credit course. Two (2) or more courses can be combined to get the equivalent credit point; and

(e) The courses applied for credit transfer must be from programmes that have been accredited; and

(f) All courses that have been taken by students in other PPT during mob ility programme must have its credits transferred with the equivalent grade.

(iii) The maximum amount of credit transfer is as stipulated by the related accreditation

bodies.

(3) Course Exemption

(i) Course exemption will not cause students to obtain credits for courses that are exempted.

(ii) If the course exemption causes the graduating credits to be insufficient, students

have to enroll in other courses to replace the exempted course.

(iii) International students must or can take MPU courses following current requirements.

(vi) Students who have experience that is equivalent to courses at the certificate or Diploma level that are approved by the Senate, can be given course exemption.


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PART VII

7. GRADING SYSTEM

(1) Student performance for a particular course is indicated by the Performance Indicator shown in Table II.

The relationship between the marks, common grades with point value is shown in Table II.

Table II: Performance Indicator

Marks Common

Grade

Point

Value

80 - 100 A 4.00 75 - 79 A- 3.67

70 - 74 B+ 3.33 65 - 69 B 3.00

60 - 64 B- 2.67 55 - 59 C+ 2.33

50 - 54 C 2.00 47 - 49 C- 1.67

44 - 46 D+ 1.33 40 - 43 D 1.00

25 - 39 E 0.67 0 - 24 F 0.00

Teaching Mode Status Grade

Industrial Training Compulsory Pass Fail

(HW) (HL) (HG)

(2) Generally, the minimum passing grade for a particular course for grade value calculation is ‘D’. However, the passing grade for a particular course is subject to the faculty with approval from the Senate.

(3) The passing mark for a particular course based on learning outcomes is 50% or as

stipulated by the faculty.

(4) Other than the grades above, the following grades are also used:

(i) TS (Incomplete)

This grade is given to students who:

(a) are unable to sit for the final examination or do not manage to complete a particular course due to illness as confirmed by a Medical Officer recognised by the University; or

(b) do not complete Industrial Training Course; or

(c) are enrolled in a course that has a duration of more than one (1) semester; or

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(d) other reasons accepted by the Senate.

Students with a TS grade are required to complete a particular course until

completion.

(ii) HS (Attendance only)

This grade is awarded to students who attend the Attendance Only Course (HS).

(iii) HL (Attend and pass)

This grade is awarded to students who pass the Compulsory Course (HW).

(iv) HG (Attend and fail)

This grade is given to students who fail the Compulsory Course (HW).

(v) TD (Withdrawal)

This grade is given to students who withdraw from a particular registered course.


PART VIII

8. ASSESSMENT

(1) Attendance

(i) Students are required to attend all lectures as stipulated by the University.

(ii) Regulation 8(1)(i) does not apply to courses with flexible mode that have been approved by the Senate.

(iii) Regulation 8(1)(i) does not apply to students who have to participate in Special

Academic activity with Dean’s approval. Students are fully responsible of ensuring that learning outcomes are achieved.

(2) Assessment Scheme

The assessments for every course can be done periodically and continuously in a particular

semester according to the methods set by the faculty and is subject to approval by the Senate.

(3) Academic Dishonesty

Any forms of academic dishonesty is prohibited and students who are found guilty will be

taken disciplinary action under Regulations of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (Student Discipline) 2009.

(4) Final Examination

(i) Students who are eligible, must sit for the final examination. Absence to the final

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examination without acceptable excuse by the University may cause the students to be given a failed grade (F).

(ii) Students must comply with the Final Examinations Regulations that have been set. Disciplinary action will be taken against students who violate any instructions that are enforced from time to time.

(iii) The Final Examinations Results will be announced in the duration that has been set by the University.

(5) Special Examination

(i) A Special Examination can be held for the following cases:

(a) Category A Students who are unable to sit for the final examination due to illness as confirmed by a Medical Officer who is recognised by the University or the government; or

(b) Category B

Students in the final semester with CGPA ≥ 2.00 who will undergo Industrial

Training but have failed one (1) course that has components of the final

examination; or

(c) Category C

Students in the final semester with CGPA ≥ 2.00 for the purpose of graduation

but failed one (1) course that has components of the final examination; or

(d) Students with the death of their mother/father/ guardian/husband/ wife/child; or

(e) Students who have to provide intensive care to their mother/father/guardian/husband/wife/child who are extremely ill; or

(f) Other reasons that can be accepted by the University.

(ii) The special examination marks for cases in Category B and C will determine the course result, either pass or fail. The coursework marks remain the same and results are not considered in the calculation of grade value.

(iii) The special examination cannot be held for the following cases:

(a) Students who do not sit for the final examination without reasons that can be

accepted by the University; or

(b) Students who fail due to academic dishonesty are not eligible to sit for the final examination for Category B and C.

(6) Review of the Final Examination Answer Scripts

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Students who are not satisfied with the final result for a particular course can appeal for a review of the final examination answer scripts within the duration set by the University.


PART IX

9. ACADEMIC STANDING

(1) Academic Standing

(i) Students’ academic standing is determined by GPA and CGPA.

(ii) Students’ academic standing status is determined in every common semester using CGPA as shown in Table III.

Table III: Academic Standing

Student Achievement Status

1 CGPA ≥ 3.67 Excellent Standing (KC)

2 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 3.67 Good Standing (KB)

3 Current Status “KC” or ‘’KB’’ and 1.67 ≤ CGPA < 2.00

Probation 1 (P1)

4 Current Status P1 and 1.67 ≤ CGPA < 2.00

Probation 2 (P2)

5 Current Status P2 and CGPA < 2.00

Fail Standing (KG) (Student is terminated.)

6 CGPA < 1.67 Fail Standing (KG)

(Student is terminated.)

(iii) Students with GPA < 1.00 even though CGPA ≥ 1.67, with the Senate approval may:

(a) continue study; or

(b) be instructed to defer study to the next semester; or (c) be terminated from study.

(iv) Students’ academic standing status for short semester is not determined although GPA and CGPA are calculated as usual. Credits and point value obtained in short semester will be considered for calculation of CGPA in the following semester.

(2) Improving Academic Achievement / Grade Improvement

(i) Students are given the opportunity to improve their grade for the courses after the following requirements are met:

(a) Grade improvement is only for the courses with grade “C-” and below.

(b) Grade improvement for a particular course is only permitted once except if the first

attempt to improve the grade fails.

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(c) The latest grade will be considered in the calculation of GPA and CGPA.

(d) The students’ duration of study has not ended.

(3) Status of Students’ Level of Study

The status of students’ level of study is determined by the faculty based on the total of credits obtained.

PART X

10. DEAN’S LIST

(1) Students will be listed in Dean’s List after the following requirements are met:

(a) Obtained GPA ≥ 3.50 in a particular semester; and

(b) Registered for at least twelve (12) credit hours not including Compulsory Course (HW).


PART XI

11. CONFERMENT OF DIPLOMA AND BACHELOR’S DEGREE

(1) Conferment Requirements

Students are only eligible to be conferred Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree after the following requirements are met:

(a) fulfilled all graduating credits; and

(b) obtained CGPA ≥ 2.00; and

(c) fulfilled other stipulated requirements; and

(d) obtained the Senate’s approval.

(2) Deferment of Conferment Application

(i) Students are allowed to defer conferment within the duration stipulated by the University for the purpose of improving grades for the courses that have been taken and awarded grade C- and below.

(ii) The duration for deferment shall not exceed one (1) semester of academic study.

(iii) Students who apply to defer conferment have to register for courses that will be taken in

the following semester within the duration stipulated by the University.

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(3) Conferment of Posthumous Award

(i) Conferment of Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree to students who pass away during their study and are eligible to be awarded for the registered programme subject to the Senate’s approval.

(ii) The requirements for Conferment of Posthumous Award:

(a) Obtained the status of Good Standing (KB); and

(b) Obtained at least 80% of the total graduating credits required and achieved a

satisfying level of learning outcomes.

(4) Conferment of Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Class

(i) Conferment of Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree classes are shown in Table IV.

Table IV: Conferment of Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree class

Diploma Requirement

First Class CGPA ≥ 3.67

Second Class 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 3.67

Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

First Class Honours CGPA ≥ 3.67

Second Class Honours (Upper) 3.00 ≤ CGPA < 3.67

Second Class Honours (Lower) 2.33 ≤ CGPA < 3.00

Third Class Honours 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.33


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PART XII

12. STUDY DEFERMENT

(1) Study deferment can be divided into two (2) categories which are:

(i) Study deferment that is considered in the calculation of duration of study with Dean’s approval;

(a) Personal Problems The period of deferment shall not exceed one (1) semester for every application with Dean’s approval subject to the maximum duration of study.

(ii) Study deferment that is not considered in the calculation of duration of study with Dean’s approval;

(a) Special Academic Activity (Specific) The period of deferment shall not exceed one (1) academic year either one (1) semester or two (2) consecutive semesters; or

(b) Special Academic Activity (General) The period of deferment shall not exceed one (1) semester throughout study; or

(c) Health The period of deferment shall not exceed one (1) academic year.

(iii) The Senate’s approval is required if the application exceeds the period stipulated.

(2) For health cases, the Senate has the right to decide whether students are permitted to continue their study or terminated based on recommendation by the University’s Medical Officer.


PART XIII

13. RE-REGISTRATION

(1) The Senate may consider students who have failed in the first semester of their first year

to re-register (DS) if the students submit their application to the faculty.

(2) DS students are considered to have used one (1) semester of their duration of study.

(3) Students with a Fail to Re-register Standing (KGDS) will begin study like a new Student

but credit transfer approved by the Senate will be included.

(4) DS students will be terminated from study if they fail to obtain GPA > 2.00 in the firs t

semester of the repeated study.

(5) Senior students who were terminated needs to re-register.


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PART XIV

14. CHANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMME

Students are not permitted to apply for change of study programme except with the Senate’s approval.


PART XV

15. GENERAL STATUTE

(1) All the implementation methods recorded in the Academic Regulations and Guidelines must

be adhered to. The Senate reserves the right to make changes to this Academic Regulations from time to time when the need arises.

(2) Students are subject to University and University College Act (1971), Universiti Malaysia

Pahang Methods (Students Discipline 2009, Student Fees Payment Regulations) and all

regulations enforced at the University from time to time.


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