PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK Empowered to Serve MEMBERS (STUDENTS) . CHANGE OF NAME AND/OR DATE OF BIRTH 7.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR JUNIOR PART B . NAMES OF STUDENTS 6.0 5.0 . Key Officers 1.9 AFFAIRS Objectives of The University College 3.4 . Principal Officers 1.8 . Change of Name 7.1 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS’ 4.0 . The University College Anthem 1.4 . Functions of The University College 3.5 . The Coat of Arms of the University College 1.3 . General Information 1.5 Motto: Empowered to Serve 1.2 . Name: Pentecost University College 1.1 .0 Deans 1.10 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PART A . Correspondence 1.6 . Mission 3.2 ABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2.0 . The University College Council 1.7 . Core Values 3.3 Vision VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES 3.1 3.0

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06 Non-Academic Offences 10.6 Discipline 05 Policies and Procedures Concerning Student 10.5 Sanctions for Junior Members 10.4 03 Discipline of Junior Members 10.3 Misconduct of Junior Members 10.2 (SRC) . Qualifications for Office Holders 9.2 . Positions Available in the SRC 9.1 . The Academic Committee 9.9 .1 Students’ Excursions 9.11 The Welfare Committee 9.8 . Chaplain Social Life on Campus 8.2 8.1 11 Procedures for Dealing with Violations of 11.1 9.0 Association Week Celebration Non-Academic Regulations APPEAL PROCEDURES 11.0 Faculty/Department/Hostel/Organised .0 Guidelines for the Observance of 9.10 Vetting 9.4 . Notification for SRC Elections 9.3 . SOCIAL AND MORAL REGULATIONS Date of Birth 8.0 7.2 . The Executive Committee 9.7 . The Students Executive Council (SEC) 9.6 01 Conduct Jurisdiction 10.1 Election of SRC Office Holders 9.5 00 STUDENTS' CODE OF CONDUCT 10.0 .2 Hoisting of Banners on Campus 9.12

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12.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 12.1 Procedure for Grievances 12.2 Filing a Formal Grievance 12.3 Complaints against the University College or an Employee 12.4 Exhausting Internal Procedures Including Arbitration 13.0 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CADET CORPS 14.0 COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS 15.0 PRESS CONFERENCES AND RELEASES 16.0 USE OF MOBILE PHONES 17.0 CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY 17.1 Fire Safety and Prevention 17.2 Reporting Emergencies on Campus 17.3 Procedures for Reporting Crimes on Campus 18.0 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY 19.0 APPROVED STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 19.1 Membership

CONTENT 19.2 Registration Procedures 19.3 General Rules 20.0 PUBLICATIONS – STUDENTS' MAGAZINES/NEWSLETTERS 21.0 TRADING AND CREDIT UNIONS 21.1 Trading 21.2 Credit Unions 21.3 Collection of Fees and Dues 22.0 VEHICLES 22.1 Use of Vehicles on Campus 22.2 Registration and Parking of Vehicles on ENTREPRENEURIAL WEEK Health and Safety Issues 26.4 02 Academic Divisions 30.2 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AND DIVISIONS 30.0 REGULATIONS ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PART C STUDENTS APPEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR AGGRIEVED 29.0 READING WEEK 28.0 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND 27.0 Tutorial and Mentoring System 26.3 Guidance and Counselling 26.1 STUDENT WELFARE 26.0 USE OF PRIVATE HOSTEL FACILITIES 25.0 University College Property 24.5 Personal Property 24.4 The Halls of Residence 24.1 USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES 24.0 General Appearance Guidelines 23.1 GUIDELINES PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND DRESS 23.0 Campus 01 Structure 30.1 Programmes College Assembly and other Chaplaincy 26.2 Collection of Money in the University College 24.3 Proper use of Campus Furniture/Equipment 24.2 Enforcement of Dress Guidelines 23.4 Gentlemen's Appearance and Dressing 23.3 Appearance and Dressing of Ladies 23.2

CONTENT 11 University of Ghana Affiliated Programmes 31.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 31.0 FOR THE NON-CITIZEN GHANACARD REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS 36.0 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Council (NMC) And UCC 35.0 TRANSFER STUDENTS Council (MDC), Nursing and Midwifery 34.0 PROGRAMMES Entry Requirements for Medical and Dental 33.1 Economics Quantity Surveying & Construction Technology & Management and B.Sc. Entry Requirements for B.Sc. Construction 32.5 SSSCE / WASSSCE/GBCE 31.3 Minimum Aggregate 31.2 30 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST AFFILIATED 33.0 Entry Requirements for B.Sc. Nursing 32.4 Mature Applicants 32.3 Mathematics Entry Requirements for B.Sc Applied 32.2 AFFILIATED PROGRAMMES Science Entry Requirements for B.Sc Actuarial SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) 32.1 KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF 32.0 Mature Applicants 31.7 Higher National Diploma (HND) 31.6 (ABCE) Advanced Business Certificate Examination 31.5 GCE Advanced Level 31.4

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50 DUTIES OF A STUDENT 45.0 IDENTITY CARDS 44.0 30 SOURCES OF HELP 43.0 20 HEALTH SERVICES 42.0 ORIENTATION FOR FRESH STUDENTS 41.0 02 Payment of Fees by Continuing Students 40.2 01 Payment of Fees by New Students 40.1 PAYMENT OF FEES 40.0 ADMISSIONS BOARD 39.0 81 Ghanaian and International Applicants 38.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE 38.0 72 National Computing Centre (NCC) Education 37.2 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (COFOPS) Association of Business Executives (ABE) 37.1 TO COLLEGE OF FOUNDATION AND DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION 37.0 10 REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR'S 51.0 TRIMESTER COURSES (FRESH STUDENTS) MATRICULATION 50.0 STUDENTS 90 REGISTRATION FOR SEMESTER/ 49.0 STUDENTS CHANGE OF SCHOOL (SESSION) – FRESH 48.0 70 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME – FRESH 47.0 STUDENTS DEFERRAL OF ADMISSION – FRESH 46.0 Semester/Trimester Academic Session 52.1 PROGRAMME OF STUDY 52.0 22 Structure and Duration of School 52.2

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Assessment and Evaluation 92 University of Cape Coast Student 59.2 University of Ghana and KNUST Programmes 59.1 90 STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 59.0 ABANDONMENT OF PROGRAMME 58.0 STUDY/ACADEMIC LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROGRAMME/INTERRUPTION OF 70 DEFERMENT OF 57.0 Late Registration and Deadlines 56.4 63 Course Registration 56.3 61 Registration 56.1 62 Procedure for Registration 56.2 REGISTRATION 60 MAIN REGISTRATION AND COURSE 56.0 (UGRC) 53 University of Ghana Required Courses 55.3 52 PUC Required Courses 55.2 51 Pre-requisite Courses 55.1 BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME COMPONENTS FOR A 55.0 41 Advance Credit for Prior Learning 54.1 40 DURATION OF STUDY PROGRAMME 54.0 32 Part-Time Study 53.2 31 Full-Time Study 53.1 PER SEMESTER Course Credit 52.4 26 Credit hour for Programmes 52.6 Academic Adviser 52.3 25 Credit Hours 52.5 30 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COURSE LOADS 53.0 27 Coding and Numbering of Courses 52.7

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20 ACADEMIC OFFENCES 62.0 Eaiain Examination 17 Non-sitting of/Failure to sit for an 61.7 Conduct in the Examination Hall 61.6 15 Refusal of Admission to Examination Hall 61.5 Instructions to Candidates 61.4 Semester Examinations 61.3 12 Eligibility for Examinations 61.2 11 Registration for Examinations 61.1 10 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS 61.0 30 PLAGIARISM 63.0 ACADEMIC MATTERS 60.0 23 Sanctions for Examination Malpractices 62.3 Malpractice or Offence 22 Procedures for dealing with Examination 62.2 41 Sanctions for Plagiarism 64.1 PROCEDURE FOR PLAGIARISM 64.0 Examination Malpractices or Offences 62.1 31 Fabrication of Citation 63.1 10 DEFINITIONS 71.0 DISRUPTION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITY 66.0 FAILURE TO ATTEND LECTURES 65.0 00 REGULATIONS FOR PROGRESSION 70.0 Non-payment of Fees 69.3 Circumstances On Grounds other than Extenuating 69.2 91 Extenuating Circumstances 69.1 DEFERMENT OF EXAMINATIONS 69.0 FOR ACADEMIC OFFENCES 80 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE & SANCTIONS 68.0 70 NEW CASES 67.0

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82 Definition of Grades 78.2 81 Grading System and Degree Classification 78.1 GRADING SYSTEM 78.0 70 GRADING OF EXAMINATION 77.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS 76.0 50 RE-MARKING OF EXAMINATION SCRIPTS 75.0 DECLARATION OF RESULTS 74.0 Students 34 Tutorials for Continuing and Non-Graduating 73.4 Examinations Period for Re-sit/Supplementary 73.3 32 Supplementary Examination 73.2 Resit Examinations 73.1 REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES 30 RESIT/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION 73.0 Supplementary Examinations 72.3 Re-sit Examinations 72.2 Examination for Level 400 Students Special Supplementary End-of-Semester 72.1 20 SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS 72.0 11 Grace Period 71.11 Withdrawal 71.10 19 Repetition 71.9 Trail 71.1 15 Level 100 71.5 Probation 71.4 13 Progression from Level 200 Upwards 71.3 12 Progression from level 100 to Level 200 71.2 18 External Candidate 71.8 Level 300 71.7 16 Level 200 71.6

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GRADUATION 22 KNUST Graduation Requirements 82.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR'S 82.0 Requirements University of Ghana Graduation 82.1 10 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE 81.0 STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING 80.0 90 END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 79.0 Disqualification 78.4 61 University of Ghana Classification of Degree 86.1 Non-Completion of Course 78.3 32 FGPA Calculation 83.2 31 GPA/CGPA Calculation 83.1 (GPA) 60 CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE 86.0 CALCULATING GRADE POINT AVERAGE 51 GPA/CGPA Calculation 85.1 GA (GPA) CALCULATING GRADE POINT AVERAGE 50 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST SYSTEM OF 85.0 GPA/CGPA Calculation 84.1 (GPA) ACLTN RD ON AVERAGE CALCULATING GRADE POINT CEC ADTCN SSE F SYSTEM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNO 70 GRADUATION 87.0 Degree KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF 84.0 63 University of Cape Coast Classification of 86.3 KNUST Classification of Degree 86.2 30 UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SYSTEM OF 83.0 Requirements 23 University of Cape Coast Graduation 82.3

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90 THE LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS 89.0 Documents AMENDMENT OF STUDENT HANDBOOK APPENDIX C APPENDIX B APPENDIX A Library Offences and Sanctions 89.12 Overdue Fines 89.11 Library Lending Policy 89.10 Graduate Library Section 89.9 Terms of Use of E-Library 89.8 Registration 89.3 Membership 89.2 Service Hours 89.1 Proxy Authorisation for Collection of 88.3 Attestation 88.2 95 Types of Services 89.5 Functional Areas 89.4 Transcript of Academic Record 88.1 TRANSCRIPT AND ATTESTATION 88.0 Cancellation of Degree 87.8 Dating of Bachelor's Degree 87.7 97 The E-Library and Multimedia Centre 89.7 Terms of Library Usage 89.6 76 Procedure for the Award of Degree 87.6 Presentation of Award 87.5 Confirmation of Award of Degree 87.4 Graduation Ceremonies 87.3 Diploma or Degree 72 Requirements for Bachelor's Graduation 87.2 Eligibility for the Award of Certificate, 87.1

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PART A

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 1.1 Name: Pentecost University College

1.2 Motto: Empowered to Serve Pentecost University College Student Handbook 01

Designed by Gibson Annor Antwi (Former Registrar)

1.3 The Coat of Arms of the person who is very skilful and University College versatile. In our context, the motif Three main emblems constitute the signifies the life of an individual, Pentecost University College Coat of who has been empowered by the Arms-a dove, a Bible and an Adinkra power of the Holy Spirit and has symbol. The Bible represents the attained academic knowledge for biblical principles upon which the excellent service. University College was founded, and The red colour symbolises the dove is an emblem that Pentecost and the gold colour symbolises the enabling power of represents the golden jubilee year the Holy Spirit. The Adinkra symbol, of the Church of Pentecost (CoP) – Ohemaa Nkyinkyin, is an Akan motif 2003, the year in which the that, among others, represents a Pentecost University College was registered. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 02 1.4 The University College Anthem 1.5 General Information Verse 1 1.5.1.1 Legal Status God Almighty our guide The University College is registered Integrity our pride at the Registrar General's The centre of creativity Department with CERTIFICATE OF The home of Ingenuity INCORPORATION NUMBER G. 11, And the epitome of dexterity 145, issued by the Registrar of Pentecost University Companies, Ghana, under the Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179)

Chorus 1.5.1.2 Accreditation Empowered to serve Accredited by National Generations and posterity Accreditation Board (NAB) Empowered to serve With integrity sincerity 1.5.1.3 Affiliations Service to humanity is service to University of Ghana, Legon Almighty Kwame Nkrumah University of Pentecost University Science and Technology, Kumasi, University of Cape Coast, Cape Verse 2 Coast. Christ the rock on which we stand Our hope our faith our strength 1.5.2 Professional Accreditations With honesty, our mission is secure Nurses and Midwifery Council, With diligence, excellence assured Accra, Ghana With our hearts and minds Ghana Medical and Dental Pentecost University Council, Accra, Ghana National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) Pentecost University College Student Handbook

1.5.3 Academic/Professional 1.5.7 Telephone 03 Collaborations (+233) 302 417057/8 Saginaw Valley State University, USA 1.5.8 Email Address London South Bank University - [email protected] University of Salford, UK Buckinghamshire New University, 1.5.9 Website UK www.pentvars.edu.gh Yenopoya University, India Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), 1.5.10 Location of Main Campus India Sowutuom, Accra

1.5.4 Association 1.5.11 Location of Graduate Council of Independent Universities School (CIU) Sowutuom, Accra Association of African Universities (AUU) 1.5.12 Location of School of Council for Advancement and Theology, Mission Leadership Support for Education (CASE), USA (STML) Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region 1.5.5 Date of Establishment of the University College 1.5.13 Academic Year March, 2003 -September to June

1.5.6 Postal Address 1.5.14 Language of Instruction P. O. Box KN 1739, English Kaneshie-Accra, Ghana Language School is available to study French and French students to study English Pentecost University College Student Handbook 1.5.15 Bankers 1.5.17 Solicitors 04 Ecobank Ghana Limited Prudential Law Offices Bank of Africa P. O. Box GP1448, Accra-Ghana Stanbic Bank Prudential Bank 1.6 Correspondence: GCB Bank Limited All correspondence should be addressed to: 1.5.16 Auditors THE REGISTRAR PKF Chartered Accountants PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE International P. O. BOX KN 1739 P. O. Box CO 1627 KANESHIE-ACCRA, GHANA Tema, Ghana Email:[email protected] Office line: +233 (0) 302-417057/8 Pentecost University College Student Handbook

1.7 The University College Council 05 Prof. William Otoo. Ellis Department of Food Science and 1.7.1 The Chancellor Science and Techology, KNUST Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman, CoP Prof. Eric Anum Department of Religion and 1.7.2 Members of Council Human Values, UCC H. L. Mrs. Elizabeth Ankumah Legal Representative Chairperson Dr. Mrs. Araba Sefa-Dedeh Senior Lecturer, Medical School, UG Apostle Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker Rector, PUC Dr. Mrs. Regina Adutwum Economist and Development Expect Apostle Alex Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi General Secretary, CoP Mr. Dominic Owusu Deputy Chief Manager, Bank of Ghana Apostle Emmanuel Gyasi-Addo International Missions Director, CoP Dr. Paul Adjei Onyina PUC, Convocation Representative

Prof. Stephen Owusu Kwankye Associate Professor, UG Mr. Michael W. K. Gyimah PUC, Convocation Representative

Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Dei Mensah Mr. Foster Kobina Amoani Lecturer, School of Business, UCC Registrar/Secretary

Prof. Anankyela Anaba Alemna In Attendance Department of Information Studies, UG Prof. K. B. Omane-Antwi Vice Rector Prof. Eric Nyarko-Sampson Faculty of Educational Foundations, UCC Mr. Peter Oduro Financial Controller Pentecost University College Student Handbook

1.8 Principal Officers Mr. Peter Oduro 06 The following constitute Financial Controller Principal Officers of the 1 University College: .10 Deans Prof. K. B. Omane-Antwi Chancellor Graduate School Council Chairperson Apostle Dr. Emmanuel K. Anim Rector School of Theology, Mission and Leadership

Dr. Paul Adjei Onyina 1.9 Key Officers Faculty of Business Administration Ap. Dr. Daniel Okyere Walker Rector Prof. Immaculate M. L. Sheela Acting Dean Faculty of Engineering Science and Computing Prof. K. B. Omane-Antwi Vice-Rector Prof. Festus K. Adzaku Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences

Prof. E. H. Ofori-Amankwah Mr. Foster Kobina Amoani Faculty of Law and Social Sciences Registrar Rev. Paul Danso Mr. Michael Wisdom Kwame Dean of Students’ Affairs Gyimah -Head Librarian Pentecost University College Student Handbook 07

2.0 ABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Pentecost University College 1983. In 1984, the Pentecost Bible (PUC) traces its history to the year Centre was moved from Abossey 1954 when the Church of Okaito to Madina-Accra. Rev. Lionel Pentecost started a World Mission Currie took over from Rev. David Bible College (WMBC). In February Mills as Principal in 1984 until 1992 1972, WMBC which had not been when Rev John Waller succeeded active for a long time was re- him. Rev. Michael M. Kopah took started as Pentecost Bible Centre over from Rev. (PBC) at the McKeown Temple in Waller as the first African Principal Kumasi, with an initial student of the redesignated Pentecost Bible enrollment of five. Rev. David Mills College (PBC) from 1997 to 2002. In was the first Principal. Rev James March 2003, the Pentecost Bible McKeown, founder of The Church College was upgraded to the status of Pentecost (COP) and Rev Joseph of a University College (Pentecost Egyir-Paintsil General Secretary of University College), with Rev. Dr. the Church performed the opening Opoku Onyinah as the first Rector ceremony. The centre was closed from 2003-2008. Rev. Peter down in 1975, and was reopened Ohene-Kyei served as the second at New Abossey Okai in Accra, Rector from 2008-2016. To date Pentecost University College Student Handbook

Apostle Dr. Daniel O. Walker has Session of the General 08 Council been the Rector since 2016. Meeting held at the Sowutuom Rev. M. K. Yeboah was the first College campus, under the Dean of Students for PBC, serving Chairmanship of Apostle Dr. M. K. from 1984 to 1986. Following Rev. Ntumy, then Chairman of The M.K Yeboah as Dean of Students Church of Pentecost. were Rev. L. A. Nyarko (1986- The Pentecost University College 1989), Rev. Emmanuel Parker Council, first headed by Elder Dr. (1989-1992), Rev. Samuel Opoku- Paul Awua, was inducted on May Adipah (1992-1999), Rev. Kwame th6, 2004 at the 10 Session of the Blankson (1999-2003) and Rev. Extraordinary Council Meeting held Daniel O. Walker (2003-2005). The at the Sowutuom College campus. position of Director of Studies, now Currently, the Council is under the abolished, was held by Rev. Dr. Chairmanship of Her Ladyship Mrs. Amponsah –Kuffor (1992-2003). Elizabeth Ankumah. His Excellency, Mr. J.A. Kufuor, the The University was granted then President of the Republic of institutional accreditation by the Ghana, inaugurated the Pentecost national Accreditation Board (NAB) University College on May 22, in November, 2004. 2003, during the Church's 34th Pentecost University College Student Handbook

3.0 VISION, MISSION, transparent, open and accountable 09 AND CORE VALUES to ourselves, and to demonstrate integrity of heart and credibility in all 3.1 Vision actions. Pentecost University College aspires to be a distinguished Diligence-we uphold to research-oriented Christian demonstrate utmost commitment University known for excellence in and dedication in all we do, with all theology, business, science and technology education and our strength, knowledge and scholarship. expertise.

3.2 Mission Curiosity – we uphold to positively To develop work-ready graduates impact our generation and posterity with integrity and the fear of God by promoting ingenuity and while creating and disseminating discovery-oriented research. new knowledge through research and innovation in partnership with Innovation and Creativity – we industry, commerce and the public uphold to demonstrate a strong sector. resolve to positively challenge the status quo. 3.3 Core Values The core values of Pentecost Diversity – we promote University College are: friendliness, respect for diversity, and equality for all. Godliness – we uphold to develop i. Deliver a well-rounded teaching into our staff and students, faith in and learning experience using God through Jesus Christ as Lord world-class educational practices and Saviour, and the Bible as the appropriate to the intellectual, basis of all rules and conduct. spiritual, cultural, and social needs Honesty – we uphold to remain of the students. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

3.4 Objectives of The 10 University College ii. Provide a student-centred teaching and learning resources for a challenging, inspiring, and supporting environment. iii. Empower students to become creative and innovative thinkers, skillful communicators, life-long learners and global citizens. iv. Cultivate a sense of self- discipline, Christ-like living, and respect for humanity. v. Orient students to the world of Information, communication and technology and research and awareness of the changing trends in higher education and also the world of work. vi. Promote a sense of social responsibility and cultural diversity through active participation in community service. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

3.5 Functions of the vi. Connecting the University to 11 University College industry, commerce, the public sector and society. The University shall achieve its object through the following: vii. Collaborating with local and international institutions and I. Promoting the highest level of organisations whose objectives are Christian integrity and ethical aligned to those of the University, standards. through joint research and exchange programmes. ii. Providing a multifaceted education as approved by the viii. Disseminating knowledge Council. acquired through research publications. iii. Aligning its current and future programmes to meet the ix. Establishing academic learning aspirations of students, society in Centres (e.g. faculties, the 21st century and beyond. departments, schools) for innovative programmes and skills iv. Providing a solid foundation and development as approved by experience for learning, and Council. creating avenues for students to acquire a holistic knowledge. x. Ensuring that adequate resources are available for smooth v. Enhancing problem-solving skills running of academic, of students through quality and administrative and social well-balanced teaching and programmes in the University. research. xi. Enhancing the competence, Pentecost University College Student Handbook effectiveness and efficiency of the The staff of the Office seeks to 12 faculty and staff; the quality, assist students in becoming relevance and scope of academic responsible members of the programmes and modes of University Community through the instruction in the University. development and promotion of purposeful programmes. xii. Conducting examinations based on continuous assessment procedures and End-of-Semester 4.1 Activities examination. The Office works in close collaboration with the Student xiii. Conferring accredited degrees, Support Services of the Registry diplomas, certificates and other and the Student Representative qualifications of the University. Council (SRC) to ensure the welfare of students. xiv. Carrying out any other function(s) as may be determined It also links up with external bodies and approved by the Council. who have to deal with student welfare issues in general or, with 4.0 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS the SRC in particular. Individual students are encouraged to feel The Dean of Students’ Affairs is free to see the Dean of Students responsible for the welfare and whenever there is the need to do discipline of all students. The so. office shall be committed to helping and facilitating a In addition, it collaborates with the conducive environment for the Hall Authorities to ensure student students' academic and social welfare. The Office is in charge of welfare. the management of the resident Pentecost University College Student Handbook  student facilities, and also Relationship, Marriage and 13 collaborates with the operators of  Family private hostels for non-resident Group Counselling students to ensure conducive  (Drug/HIV/STIs) environment. Training of Peer Counsellors

The principal focus of the office is to ensure the welfare of all i.Academic and Career Counselling students at Pentecost University Students should seek help form College through life-enhancing the unit when they have difficulties activities organised under the in studying. following: a) Confusion in the choice of  academic programmes,  Counselling Unit combination of courses, which  International Students Office Student Support Services courses are required and which ones are not in a programme.  Office Mentorship Unit University College requirements for graduation, etc.

4.1.1 The University b) Concerns with regard to the Counselling Unit career implications of the PUC Counselling Unit provides the programmes they are pursuing (job prospects, further education in the following services: Academic and Career area, etc.)

 Counselling Personal-social Counselling c) The need to seek information (emotional/psychological and about postgraduate programmes interpersonal) available in the University College, Pentecost University College Student Handbook other Universities in Ghana or e) Undesirable personal habits 14 outside Ghana. (stammering, shyness, extravagant d) The need to consult the behaviour, over eating, etc.) University College libraries for pertinent academic information. f) Emotional difficulties (the tendency to overreact emotionally ii. Personal-Social Counselling – e.g., temper tantrums) (emotional/psychological and interpersonal) g) Loneliness and feeling of inadequacy Counselling Services are available for students on personal and h) Interpersonal matters (making social issues like: - friends, conflicts between room- mates, friends, etc.) a) Inability to cope with the demands and the general life at i). Marriage and family matters the University (experiencing (among married students, single intolerable stress). students with concerns on marriage, etc.) b) Phobia (fears) of any type (e.g., fear of examination, fear to j) Sexual matters (harassment, interact with people, fear to speak rape, etc.) in class). k) Religious and spiritual matters c) Depression and the feeling to l) Any other personal-social issues commit suicide students may haveiii. Relationship, Marriage and Family d) Addiction to alcohol and other drugs The unit offers counselling for: Pentecost University College Student Handbook

a) Students who have concerns The unit offers group counselling 15 on getting married and require on: help in the choice of partners and preparation towards marriage. a) Personality improvement b) Students who are experiencing b) Overcoming alcohol and drug difficulties in their relationship abuse and marriage. c) Overcoming marriage conflicts c) Students with interpersonal conflicts in their families. d) Improving study habits iv. Group Counselling Pentecost University College Student Handbook 16 4.1.2 International Students’ Office (ISO)

The Office has been established to provide care and support for Collaborate with Faculties, international students who bring Departments and Student Groups in variety of richness to the University's the University to ensure the general culture. welfare of International Students, faculty, staff and volunteers. The Office promotes and coordinates Lead in developing and maintaining all University external relations, staff international linkages and and student exchange programmes opportunities including exchanges and international students' welfare for PUC students, faculty and staff. among others. The Office's mandate facilitate accommodation for newly is to positively project PUC to the admitted regular undergraduates, outside world as a world-class including International students. higher learning destination for Provide guidance and counselling International Students. services to International Students We work to: Create a platform for The International Community attracting and maintaining currently includes students from International Students, faculty and Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo, volunteers. Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Nigeria, Togo, and Liberia. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 16

4.1.3 Student Support Services

Student support services are a The unit provides direct services vital part of academic programme for all students, especially those success. who are experiencing academic and social life challenges. These services can help students navigate the college system and In addition, the unit provides in- support students' access to and service training, orientation, success with academic courses. internship, educational tours, These services enable students to industrial attachments and overcome the obstacles they may community outreach. encounter in the pursuit of their educational goals. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 17

4.1.4 Mentorship Unit

The Unit moderates the all matters affecting student's Mentoring programme. The unit academic work. assigns each student to a mentoring group with a staff The programme is designed to called “mentor”. The mentor shall provide academic, social and be a senior member or specially spiritual support to students. trained senior student who works Membership and active under a senior member. participation in assigned mentoring group activities is The mentor acts as an academic required of all students. advisor and provides guidance on Pentecost University College Student Handbook 18

4.1.5 University College Clinic

This Unit works closely with the  special counselling needs. Head of the Nursing and Midwifery Monitoring trends in students' Department and other units to health and making appropriate ensure the health and safety issues referral accordingly. of students, faculty and staff. This  objective is achieved by: Monitoring sanitation issues

 on campus, and offering Reviewing students’ Medical appropriate advice to students Examination reports as basis for and university college identifying students with authorities. PART B

5.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS (STUDENTS) Pentecost University College Student Handbook

standards with respect to the 19 5.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS vision and mission of PUC as a Christian Institution.

These regulations shall apply to all iv. The laws of the Republic of Junior Members Ghana bind every Junior member of the University College. In case I. By the act of enrolling as a of suspected criminal conduct, the student of the Pentecost University College, in addition to University College, you agree to its internal disciplinary procedures observe and be bound by the or actions may report the suspect terms, conditions, regulations and to the Police for further action. policies contained in this handbook or subsequent editions v. Every student shall carry of this handbook, and any his/her ID card at all times. administrative instructions issued Students must produce their ID by Management of the University cards to security personnel and College. any authorised officer or staff member on demand. ii. The term 'Junior Member' shall apply to a person other than a vi. ID cards duly signed by the Senior Member who is enrolled in Registrar of the University College the Pentecost University College are issued to students as part of for an approved course of study. the registration processes. The cards are renewable at the iii. The regulations contained in beginning of every academic year. this handbook have been formulated to help students vii. The Rector, in consultation develop positive attitudes and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 20 with the Governing Council, shall and to access the most current make regulations affecting university college policies and students. In addition to these notices at all times. regulations, various units, departments and faculties of the x. Students shall pursue their University College may issue their academic work with all diligence own rules governing the conduct and shall observe all such of students within their regulations as may from time to jurisdiction. Such regulations shall time be made for the efficient be supplementary and consistent administration of the University with the general regulations made College. by the Governing Council. xi. Official bills on Campus Notice viii. The University College shall Boards, University website and all post this handbook on the other electronic communications university website to be accessed shall be considered sufficient by all students. However, the communication to students. university college shall endeavor to provide a copy of this handbook xii. The Hostels owned by the to every enrolled student. University College shall be Ignorance of any of the referred to as Halls. regulations shall not be accepted as an excuse for any breach of xiii. The Dean of Students’ Affairs discipline. shall be responsible for the administration of the Halls and ix. It is the responsibility of shall be assisted by Hall Tutors. students to familiarise Each Hall shall have a Resident themselves with this handbook Representative (executive) who Pentecost University College Student Handbook must be elected by the members data such as spelling of their 21 of the Hall. Candidates must have names, correct grades, etc. Any gone through a vetting process discrepancies should immediately organised and approved by the be communicated to the Students Hall Committee. To qualify for Support Services Unit. election to that office, a student must have successfully completed Copies of all regulations shall be at least one academic year of deposited at the respective offices study in the University College and of the Registrar, Dean of Students, must have stayed in the hall for at Hall Tutors, Deans of Faculty and least one academic year. Heads of Department and the Students’ Representative Council. xiv. Students are to ensure that Electronic versions are available at any information addressed to the University website. them on the notice boards and/by electronic means contains correct Pentecost University College Student Handbook 22 6.0 NAMES OF STUDENTS names or other records after admission. However, change of Students shall be known only by names at the point of entry the names used in completing their supported with the appropriate application for admission which are legal documents may be effected. duly supported by relevant documents (certificate, transcripts, 7.2 Date of Birth result slip and birth certificate) and Changes in dates of birth of are known by those names only in students are not permitted. the sequence in which they are written (that is, first name, Middle 8.0 SOCIAL AND MORAL or other name(s) and last or REGULATIONS surname.) 8.1 Social Life on Campus Students' social life on campus is In addition, students shall be organised by the Junior Common known only by the names which Room Committees (JCRC), which have been written in the also act as liaison between the Matriculation Register, unless student body and the hall otherwise changed. The name in authorities in their respective Halls. the Matriculation Register shall be used for the issuance of certificates The Students Representative and notices. Council (SRC), whose executives are elected from campus-wide 7.0 CHANGE OF NAME elections, are responsible for the AND/OR DATE OF BIRTH co-ordination of the activities of 7.1 Change of Name the various Junior Common Room As an institutional policy, the Committees. University College does not accept requests to change or amend Pentecost University College Student Handbook

community. The members 23 Organised associations may be constituting the SRC Executive approved in the faculties to shall be elected from the student provide extra-curricular activities body and shall have the right to for the Junior Members. appeal to the Academic Board on all academic matters affecting 8.2 Chaplain students. The following regulations govern The University College's Chaplain the operation of the SRC: is responsible for organising Christian programmes for (1) All students upon registration University College. Students are at the Pentecost University encouraged to participate in College automatically become Students' Union activities. The members of the SRC and shall Students' Union is directed by the cease to be members upon University College administration completion of their programmes through the SRC. or withdrawal from the University 9.0 STUDENTS' College. REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC) (2) The constitution, rules, regulations and bye-laws of the The Student Representative SRC shall be approved by the Council (SRC) is the governing Pentecost University College body of students at PUC. The SRC Council. The University College shall work with the students, Statutes shall supersede the faculties, staff and management constitution of the SRC and all on activities and policies relating organised associations. The SRC to the overall wellbeing and cannot enact policies, rules and interest of the student Pentecost University College Student Handbook regulations contrary to the (v) Coordinating the social, 24 provisions captured in this cultural, intellectual and document and the University recreational activities of the College Statutes. students in the University College; (3) The SRC shall be the official (vi) Presenting the views of the organ of the Junior Members of students of the University College the University College and shall be to the appropriate body or bodies responsible for the following: depending upon the nature of the matter; (i) Promoting the vision and mission statements of the (vii) Establishing linkages and Pentecost University College; maintaining cordial relationships with students of other (ii) Upholding the principles and Universities, educational and values of integrity, transparency, voluntary institutions within and accountability, responsiveness outside Ghana; and participation in the community of students; (viii) Nominating students' (iii) Articulating the aspirations of representatives to serve on students within the University appropriate University College College's governance structures boards, committees and ad hoc including the Council, Executive committees to probe or manage Management Team (EMT) and the affairs of the students of the Academic Board. University College;

(iv) Promoting the general welfare and interests of students of the University College. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

(ix) Maintaining contact and promoting vibrant and developmental 25 relationships with past students of the University College; (x)Publishing a record of student activities in the University College's Year Book.

(4) The SRC shall have the right to appeal to the Academic Board on all matters affecting students. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

9.1 Positions 9.3 Notification for SRC Elections26 Available in the SRC Prior to any SRC elections, the The following positions are Dean of Students’ Affairs should be available in the SRC, and students duly informed in writing not less may wish to contest during the than fifteen (15) working days to annual elections: the day of election. I. President ii. Vice President 9.4 Vetting iii. General Secretary i . A Vetting Committee will be iv. Financial Secretary constituted consisting of Dean of v. Women's Commissioner Students, an EMT representative, vi. Public Relations Officer Hall Tutors and members of the vii. Entertainment Chairperson SRC Electoral Committee. viii. Sports Officer ix. PUSAG Representative ii. Dean of Students must sit in the vetting. 9.2 Qualifications for Office Holders I. Fully paid and registered student of PUC ii. Must be 18 years and above iii. Must be in Level 200 or 300 iv. Be of sound mind v. Shall have no adverse record against him or her whether written or unwritten vi. Should have a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or Cumulative Weighted Average of 60% or better Pentecost University College Student Handbook

9.5 Election of 9.6.1 Members of the SRC 27 SRC Office Holders Executive, Welfare and Academic A person shall not be a candidate Committees shall constitute the in any SRC elections unless he or Students Executive Council she completes the appropriate document provided by the SRC 9.6.2 In consultation with the Electoral Commission. This Dean of Students, the Students document must be Executive Council shall ensure that the laid down policies and I. signed by him or her; and procedures that govern the endorsed by not less than five (5) activities of the SRC are duly fully paid up and active registered followed. students of the University College; and endorsed by not less than two 9.7 The Executive Committee 2. Senior Members of the University College other than the 9.7.1 There shall be an Executive Rector and Registrar. Committee, composed of members as stated in Article 18 of ii. delivered to the SRC Electoral the SRC constitution. Commission on or before the deadline. 9.7.2 The Executive Committee shall see to the coordination of 9.5.1 Every candidate for any SRC the daily administration and election must go through the activities of the SRC. vetting process of the SRC. The Executive Committee shall work closely with the Academic 9.6 The Students and Welfare Committees, the two Executive Council (SEC) of which constitute Pentecost University College Student Handbook

9.8 The Welfare 9.9.2 The Academic Committee 28 Committee shall liaise with the faculties and 9.8.1 The Welfare Committee other departments to plan various shall be a sub-committee of the curriculum related events held on SRC with members not exceeding campus, as well as dealing with five (5). other academic related petitions.

9.8.2 The Welfare Committee 9.9.3 The Committee shall also shall be responsible for ensuring be responsible for inter-university the general welfare of the students activities. on campus on issues such as transport, the cafeteria, work- Students are advised to refer to the study, hospitality and other Revised SRC Constitution for detailed campus facilities. It shall also information. provide support to students in the event of illness or bereavement. 9.10 Guidelines for the Observance of Faculty/ Department/Hostel/Organised 9.8.3 Members constituting the Association Week Celebration Welfare Committee shall be elected during the annual general The following shall constitute the assembly. guidelines for any form of celebration by the SRC or 9.9 The Academic students body Committee (SRC/Hostel/Club/Association Week Celebrations): 9.9.1 The Academic Committee shall be a sub-committee of the SRC with members not exceeding five (5). Pentecost University College Student Handbook

I. All forms of processions and otherwise approved by the 29 “floats” in and around the campus University College Authorities. and outside of the campus during the said Week's Celebrations shall v. All programmes involving not be allowed. However, in external Artistes shall be cleared exceptional cases, express with the Office of the Dean of approval shall be sought from the Students fourteen (14) days before Rector, through the Dean of the event takes place. Students, fourteen (14) days before the event. No procession shall be vi. The University College Security held between the hours of 6.00 pm and Safety Committees shall be and 6.00 am. adequately informed of all programmes that take place after ii. All SRC/Hostel /Association 1800 hours GMT (6.00 pm) to Week Celebrations shall be enable them to monitor the safety organised in the manner that does and security of life and property at not unduly interfere with academic such functions. activities: vii. In the event of any acts of iii. All programmes of activities indiscipline, commission or shall be submitted to the Office of omission during any SRC organised the Dean of Students for review programme, the Executives and and approval fourteen (14) days Organisers of the programme shall before the intended start date of be held individually, severally and, the Week's Celebration: collectively responsible. iv. All programmes during the Week viii. All approved Associations shall celebration shall be restricted to submit to the Registrar and the the University Campus unless Dean of Students through the Pentecost University College Student Handbook

Students' Representative Council xii. Registered clubs or associations 30 (SRC), the list of all their on campus will not be permitted to Executives and Organisers of their organise trade bazaars on the programmes of activities. University College campus, Halls of residence are, however, permitted ix. All Students approved to organise bazaars as part of their Associations shall have PATRONS hall week celebrations. The venue who will provide the necessary shall be either the forecourt of the Guidance and Counselling. It shall hall concerned or any designated be the responsibility of the Hall places on campus. Tutors to act in the same vein for the respective Halls. x. All approved Associations shall write to the Registrar through the Dean of Students, indicating their acceptance and compliance of these Guidelines as a precondition for approval to hold a Week celebration or any other organised student public activity. xi. For the avoidance of doubts all organised programmes shall receive prior approval from the University College authorities including the power to vet and advise on speakers and/or dignitaries invited to speak at such programmes. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 31 9.11 Students’ Excursions hours (3 days) in advance. The following regulations govern the organisation of excursions by c. The trip should be restricted to students: University members of the club or a. Decision of the club/association association or other students of to undertake the trip should be the university college. taken at a general meeting of the Club/Association. d. The itinerary of the trip should relate to the aims and objectives of b. Permission for a the club/association. club/association to go on an excursion or educational tour e. There should be evidence or should be sought from the Dean correspondence between the of Students through Heads of club/association and the Department or Patron and should institution or other contain the list of all those making establishments to be visited the trip. All students making the during the trip. trip should seek permission from the various Heads of Department. f. The means of transport must be A written permission should reach stated in the application. the Dean of Students, at least 72 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 32

9.12 Hoisting of Banners on Campus Clubs or Associations must obtain written permission from the Public Relations Office before hoisting banners on the University College Campus. Banners can be hoisted at only designated places and must be removed not later than two (2) weeks from the first date of the hoisting. Associations that hoist banners at unapproved places or fail to remove their banners after the expiry date shall be sanctioned. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 33 10.0 STUDENTS' CODE 10.2 Misconduct of Junior OF CONDUCT Members 10.1 Conduct Jurisdiction It shall be a misconduct for a junior The University College reserves the member of the university college right to take necessary actions to to: protect the safety and well-being of faculty, staff and students in the a. Be insubordinate to university University College community, and college authorities. to protect its facilities and programmes. b. Address senior members of the university college or other officials All students, regardless of where of the university college in an they live, are members of the insulting or disrespectful language. academic community with the same basic rights and responsibilities. All c. Indulge in anti-social activities students are subject to the code of (e.g. Sodomy, nudity, tomfoolery) conduct. The University College while in residence or outside the shall deal with violations, whether campus which tend to bring the they occurred on or off campus. University College into disrepute. For breaches of any of the rules above (a - c), the penalty is dismissal.

d. List of other Offences and their corresponding Sanctions Pentecost University College Student Handbook 34 Offence Sanction Physical Assault Suspension plus appropriate compensation or dismissal from the university college

Verbal Assault Caution with written apology/ejection from Hall/Rustication Sexual Assault Dismissal

Sexual Harassment Caution/Written Apology/Counselling/ Dismissal/Rustication

Inconveniencing Room Caution/Replacement/ Mate(s) (Hosting visitors of Suspension/Dismissal the opposite sex, sexual intercourse in shared rooms)

Destruction of Replacement, Suspension or Dismissal University College Property

Smoking in University College Expulsion from Building/public places/ Buildings/Public Places Caution/Suspension

Drunkenness/ Rustication/Dismissal use of narcotics

Carrying key(s) away during Fine based on commercial rate of holidays/duplicating keys rent as well as the cost of replacing without authorization the lock where necessary/Ejection.

Stealing/Fraud Replacement of stolen money with interest/ item and rustication/dismissal/ handing over to police

Academic dishonesty Rustication/Dismissal/Withdrawal of degree (plagiarism, falsification of data and other related acts)

Removal of pages from Fine/Suspension/ Rustication library/removal of books from the library Littering/throwing out water Caution and cleaning the place/ at unauthorised places fine and cleaning the place/Ejection Pentecost University College Student Handbook 35 Offence Sanction Refusing to leave room upon Ejection from the Hall/Rustication Hall Tutor's order

Extortion/forgery Refund with interest, written apology, dismissal/rustication Embezzlement of funds Refund with interest, loss of official position and disqualification from holding any other position/suspension/dismissal

Perjury/Slander/ Suspension/written Apology/ Impersonation Rustication/dismissal

Sub-letting of rooms in Hall Rustication for two semesters by students

Illegal occupancy in the halls Rustication/dismissal of residence

Removal of furniture from Warning at first instance, fine to be lecture halls/sitting on determined by the University College furniture that belongs to lecture halls outside halls

Pasting of posters and Warning at first instance/fine to be handbills at places other determined by the University College, than billboards disqualification

Any other act(s) that violates Offender will be handed over to the Police the criminal offences acts of Ghana

10.3 Discipline of subject to the Statutes and Junior Members Regulations of the University (I) The Rector shall be responsible College, provide for the discipline of on the advice of the Dean of Faculty junior members of the University concerned, in consultation with the College. Chaplain and Head of Department, Pentecost University College Student Handbook 36 (ii) The Rector may delegate his 10.4 Sanctions for Junior Members authority to the Dean of Students Where the Disciplinary Committee subject to such review procedures, finds a junior member guilty of as may be deemed appropriate. misconduct, it may recommend one or more of the following sanctions; (iii) Where a breach of discipline might result in dismissal, the matter (I) Expulsion from the University shall be referred to the Rector who College, shall refer it to the Academic Board (ii) Rustication from the University for decision. College, (iii) Suspension from the University (iv) The junior member concerned College for a stated period, must be notified in writing of the (iv) Censure or reprimand in writing, grounds on which disciplinary (v) Warning or Caution, action is being taken against (vi) Withdrawal of college, academic him/her and must be given or Hall privileges, denial of benefit, reasonable opportunity to defend right or access to any of the himself/herself before a University College's facility, Disciplinary Committee set up by (vii) Recovery of the money or the Academic Board for that property or repair of the property purpose. which was the subject of the misconduct, and any other penalty (v) The disciplinary proceedings in or sanction prescribed by these respect of a junior member is Statutes. without prejudice to the right of the Academic Board to investigate the allegation and take appropriate action. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 37 10.5 Policies and Procedures a. The laws of Ghana apply equally to Concerning Student Discipline every member of the university Pentecost University College college community and the walls of expects that all students will abide the university college do not protect by the rules and regulations anyone from the full application of contained in this Handbook. This is the law of Ghana. expected whether the student is within or outside the University b. All existing regulations of the College campus, and whether university college are fully involved in PUC or non-PUC consistent with the laws of the land organised activities. Where it is and will be enforced accordingly. found out that a student's conduct is unsatisfactory and is in the breach of c. The university college, therefore, the code of conduct, measures will will not permit any behavior on or off be taken to correct or punish such campus by any member of the behaviour. university college community that contravenes its regulation or the 10.6 Non-Academic Offences laws of the land. The following offences by students shall be liable to discipline including immediate dismissal.

10.6.1 Laws of Ghana All members of the student community and their guests are expected to observe national laws and to take personal responsibility for their conduct. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 38 10.6.2 Causing Damage ii. Smoking to University College Property and Smoking is not permitted anywhere Name on campus. It shall therefore, be an It is an offence for a student to offence for any student to be found deliberately cause damage to smoking anywhere in the University property, as well as to the good College Campus. name of the University College, himself or herself as a student of this iii. Sale and Consumption University College, or incite others to of Cigarette and Alcoholic Beverages cause such damage. Where such The Sale and Consumption of damage is done, the offender shall Cigarette and alcoholic beverage on be required to make good the campus is strictly prohibited. damage in a manner to be determined by the University iv. Narcotic and illicit Drugs College in addition to any other PUC maintains a zero tolerance for punishment. narcotics and illicit drug use. Any student or group of students found 10.6.3 Prohibited Activities in breach of this regulation shall be The following activities are dismissed from the University prohibited on campus and it shall be College. considered misconduct for any student to indulge in them. v. “Ponding” in any form is prohibited in the University College. i.Possession of Fire Arms It shall be a breach of the University vi. Indecent Exposure College Rules/Regulations for any The act of willfully and intentionally Student or group of students to be exposing certain parts of the body, found in possession of firearms. especially the genitals and/or the breasts publicly as to make it Pentecost University College Student Handbook 39 offensive to modesty or propriety is is punishable under these prohibited. The practice of students regulations. Notices should be embarking on naked processions is posted on the notice boards only and anti-Christian, anti-social, and not on doors, walls or other facilities. reprehensible; hence proscribed. Walls are to be left clean without being defaced by advertisements or vii. Sub-letting of Rooms in the posters. Students who stain walls or University College Hostels deface them will face severe disciplinary action. The practice whereby students who have been allocated rooms in the ix. Immoral Behaviour Halls sub-let them to Non- No student shall indulge in illicit Residential students for a fee or sexual or other immoral behaviour nothing is prohibited. This practice is on campus and outside the campus. not only unauthorized but also illegal It is an offence for a student to and attracts severe sanctions which practice fornication, adultery, shall include the forfeiture of the lesbianism, homosexuality, and room. forced sex, or be in possession of any pornographic material on campus. viii. Littering and Graffiti It is the responsibility of every It is also an offence to student to keep the campus and its view pornographic materials in the environs clean. All trash must be University College library, computer disposed of in provided containers. labs or elsewhere on campus. Offenders shall be subject to appropriate sanctions. x. Violent Behaviour Violent behaviour (such as fighting, The writing of graffiti on any use of abusive language, cursing and university building is forbidden and singing profane songs) is prohibited Pentecost University College Student Handbook 40 on the campus, or in any gathering of xiv. Poisoning students of the University College. It is an offence for a student to drink or offer any poisonous material or xi. Gambling and Betting substance to any person on or off Any form of gambling and betting is campus. Similarly, it is an offence to strictly prohibited on campus. be found in the possession of any poisonous material or substance on xii. Illegal Business or off campus. Students are prohibited from using PUC campus for any form of illegal xv. Entering into Commercial business or engaging in any form of Contract and Transaction(s) with illegal online business. Students are Third Parties also to seek permission before using any University College property. No student (s) or student associations including the SRC shall xiii. Occultism enter into commercial contract or Occultism in any form is prohibited transaction(s) with any third party on campus. It is an offence for a without the express approval of the student to practise occultism on University College. The University campus. It is also an offence to College shall not be responsible for entertain on campus any person any contract or transaction(s) who is found to be dabbling in entered into by student (s) or occultism. It is an offence for any student associations including the student not to report any occultic SRC which do not have the prior practices known to be happening on approval or knowledge and/or campus. consent of the University College. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

1O.6.4 Sexual 41 Harassment Policy b.Verbal, physical, written. Or pictorial communication relating to The laws of Ghana forbid sexual sex which has the purpose or effect harassment. “Sexual Harassment” of unreasonable interference with means any unwelcome sexual an individual's performance or advances, request for sexual favour, which creates a holistic, offensive, and other verbal, visual or physical or intimidating atmosphere for the conduct of a sexual nature. This recipient. behaviour is unacceptable in any campus of the University College. c.Unwelcome and irrelevant comments, references, gestures or A. For the avoidance of doubt, the other forms of personal attention following shall constitute sexual which are inappropriate to the harassment: academic, employment, or residential setting – for example, a. Any unwelcome sexual advances, the classroom, hostel or offices- request for sexual favours and other and which may reasonably be verbal and physical conduct of a perceived as sexual overtures or sexual nature, whether on a one- denigration. time basis or a series of incidents that might cause offence, d. A request for sexual favours humiliation, awkwardness or when submission to, or rejection of embarrassment, or that might such a request might reasonably be reasonably be conceived as placing a viewed as a basis for evaluative condition of sexual nature on decisions affecting and individual's employment, opportunity for future. promotion, grades, etc. e. Abuses of power relations such that individuals receive unfair Pentecost University College Student Handbook 42 treatment based on their gender or C. Procedures sexuality. i. Any victim of sexual offence shall make a written complaint to any of f. Threat of sexual relations. the following persons: · Deans of Faculty B. Other sexual Offences · Dean of Students a. Rape: Forceful sexual penetration · Heads of Department b. Sexual imposition – · Programme Managers (Academic non- consensual sexual touching. Counsellors/Advisors) c. Sexual Assult: a non-consensual ·College Counsellors sexual act including, but not limited ·Hall Tutors to unwelcome kissing of lips, mouth, breast or other body parts, ii. The recipient above shall touching of breast, chest, buttocks, forward the complaint to the thighs, vagina, penis or their body Office of the Registrar for a Sexual part other than under a medically Harassment Committee (SHC) to necessary procedure and be re-constituted within three (3) working days. When the recipient d. Defilement (whether on or off fails to forward the complaint, the campus) is having sexual victim shall have the right to write intercourse with person below the to the Registrar. age of 16 years. iii. When re-constituted, the SHC e. Unnatural carnal knowledge such shall notify the alleged offender of as sodomy, lesbianism, the complaint that is their homosexualism, and bestialism intention to investigate and adjudicate the matter within seven (7) working days. iv. The SHC shall as soon after Pentecost University College Student Handbook

1O.6.5 Penalties for 43 notification, but not later than Breach of Regulations fourteen (14) working days from receiving a relevant request, initiate A student who is deemed to have separate investigatory meeting misconducted himself/herself may with the complainant and the be liable to one or more of the alleged offender, together with following penalties their agents (if any), to determine I. Warning the matter, unless both ii. Reprimand complainant and the alleged iii. Rustication for a stated period offender agree to a joint meeting iv. Suspension from the use of being convened. University College Services or facilities for a stated period. v. The SHC shall, within seven (7) v. Payment or making good the loss working days of the close of of, or damage to, any property of the hearing, determine if the alleged University College. offender is culpable and make the vi. Dismissal from the University necessary recommendations to the College. Rector. vii. Without prejudice, the University College reserves the vi. The outcome of the hearing shall right to refer the case to the law be communicated to the alleged enforcement authorities. offender by the Registrar. Clauses (iii) to (vii) above shall be vii. The alleged offender shall have treated as major penalties, which the right to appeal to the Rector shall be imposed only by the Rector. the decision of the SHC within fourteen (14) working days of The Rector shall appoint a receipt of the decision. Committee of Enquiry to investigate cases likely to attract Pentecost University College Student Handbook

11.0 APPEAL 44 the imposition of a major penalty PROCEDURES against a student. The findings and recommendations of such a I. Any student who is aggrieved of Committee shall be forwarded to the any disciplinary action against Rector for him to refer it to the him/her may appeal to the Rector Academic Board for final decision. within fourteen (14) days upon the The other penalties shall be treated receipt of the notice of the as minor ones and may be imposed punishment else the right to appeal on his behalf. elapses.

ii. The Rector, upon receipt of the appeal may review the punishment by taking into consideration the circumstances of the case.

11.1 Procedures for Dealing with Violations of Non-Academic Regulations

The following procedure shall be followed if any of the above rules and regulations are breached by any student or group of students:

· Step One A report shall be made to the Office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs by any member of staff or student of the University College against a student or group of students found Pentecost University College Student Handbook 45 to have misconducted him/herself witness who shows disrespect to or themselves. the Committee.

· Step Two · Step Five A preliminary investigation is The Committee conducts the conducted by the Office of the Dean hearing, interviews any person(s) of Students to ascertain whether and examines any available the case warrants a formal evidence or exhibit which may disciplinary action or may be dealt assist in their investigations. The with informally. committee shall make every effort to exercise fairness in adjudication · Step Three of justice in the matter concerned. If the disciplinary action is warranted, the case shall be · Step Six reported to the Disciplinary At the conclusion of the Committee for further action. proceedings, the Secretary of the Committee will make a written · Step Four report of the proceedings. The The charge is communicated to the report should include the student immediately and he/she is statement of charges, summation requested to appear before the of evidence presented, and the Disciplinary Committee at a recommendations of the scheduled time by the Chairman of Committee, including a decision on the Committee. A student shall the sanction(s) to be imposed on have the right to appoint a witness the student who has been (either a student colleague or a charged. This report shall be member of staff) from within PUC presented to the Rector for further to accompany him/her. The action. Committee has the right to reject a Pentecost University College Student Handbook 46 The University College reserves the to disciplinary action which may right where it deems fit to discipline result in suspension or dismissal. or expel a student in the interest of the University College. Pentecost University College encourages prompt reporting of complaints so that rapid responses 12.0 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE could be made and the appropriate action taken. 12.1 Procedure for Grievances All students must accept that this is The University College encourages a Christian University College, which discussion between the two parties operates on Christian principles in involved in the grievance(s), solving grievances. As a community especially in the early stages of the of believers, Pentecost University dispute with the hope that it is College faculty, staff, and students resolved amicably. believe in the biblical approach to In any event, all or any complaint settling of grievances or that becomes official or public must misunderstandings that may arise be formalised. from time to time (Matthew 18:15-17). 12.2 Filing a Formal Grievance The University College will provide every opportunity for dialogue. Any student who feels aggrieved by Therefore, boycotts, strikes, riots, the action(s) or inaction(s) of a sit-ins, protests, unruly behaviour, student or the University College incitement or any form of mass through any of its staff, faculty, indiscipline are not allowed. Any policies, procedures, or form of involvement or participation programmes may report the matter in any of the above events will lead in writing to the Dean of Students or Pentecost University College Student Handbook 47 the Registrar. It is important that 12.3 Complaints against the student reports the incident as it the University College or is so that a thorough and unbiased an Employee investigation can be conducted. When the complaint is against the University College or an employee, The Registrar or the Dean of the Registrar shall take Students will take the appropriate appropriate action and investigate action in response to the complaint, the complaint thoroughly, and and may impose appropriate shall keep the complainant measures on an interim basis when informed about the status of the there is reasonable cause to believe investigation. that such an action is needed for the health, safety, and welfare of the Based on the findings of the student or other members of the investigation, the Registrar shall in University College community, in consultation with the employee's order to avoid disruptions of the supervisor recommend the relevant academic activities. disciplinary action to the Rector. Similarly, where the case is against All parties will be informed in writing the University College, its policies, on a timely basis of any such interim procedures, or programmes, the action. Otherwise, the parties to the Registrar shall consult the Rector grievance should maintain the for the relevant advice. status quo.

Where the findings from the investigation lend itself to amicable solutions between the parties involved, the Registrar will attempt to resolve the matter by mutual Pentecost University College Student Handbook 48 consent between the parties. 12.4.2 Arbitration Clause Any dispute or differences Within twenty-one (21) calendar whatsoever between the parties days of the filing of the grievance, which may arise out of or in the Registrar, will notify the connection with the grievance complainant, the victim (if the procedure herein stated, shall be complainant is not the victim) and referred to and be determined by the accused in writing of the findings two arbitrators, of the investigation, the remedy (subject to legal restrictions on the I. Each party shall appoint one disclosure of disciplinary action) and arbitrator and give to the other the right to appeal. party notice in writing not more than 14 days after such appointment, 12.4 Exhausting Internal Procedures Including ii. The two arbitrators so appointed Arbitration shall immediately appoint an 12.4.1 Exhaust internal umpire procedures and processes iii. The umpire shall attend all It shall be required of all parties to hearings, but shall not be called any dispute or differences upon to act unless the arbitrators whatsoever to exhaust all internal appointed by the parties are unable dispute procedures herein stated in to agree settling disputes before resorting to any other means. Students are expected to use the Arbitration shall be the last means of official channels of resolving grievances communications and to follow the laid down grievance procedures. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

13.0 CODE OF CONDUCT 49 NOTE: FOR CADET CORPS

Students are expected to use The Cadet Corp(s) on campus shall the official channels of obey the following code of conduct: communications and to follow the laid down a. The use of uniforms and other grievance procedures. For accoutrements shall be authorised presentation of formal by the appropriate university petitions, the residence of college authority. the Rector and other Principal Officers of the b. Students shall not roam in university college are out of uniforms outside the university bounds; all such formal college campus after a performance negotiations should take authorised by the university college place in the office of such authority. officials or designated places. c. All military accoutrements shall be handed to the appropriate University Authority before proceeding on holidays or vacation.

d. The cadet corps shall not be used for unauthorized purposes such as demonstrations, strikers and other unauthorised gathering.

e. Cadet members shall not use their position to threaten the life of non-cadet members on the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 50 university college campus. h. Cadets shall be time-conscious f. Cadets shall be ever prepared to and always punctual for functions. attend to emergency calls to solve problems with the consent of the I. Cadets must have respect for appropriate University College University College authority. authorities. g. Cadets shall not take to drinking, smoking or misbehaving while in/out of uniform and on/off official duty. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 51 conference or press release is likely 14.0 COMMUNICATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, to lead to a breach of the peace or INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER cause serious interference with the STAKEHOLDERS work of the University College or bring the name of the University Students are not allowed to College into disrepute, he or she communicate directly with any may not approve the holding of Government Agencies, Institutions such press conference or the and other Stakeholders on any issuance of the press release. matter affecting the university college life or policy. d. The decision of the Dean of All formal communications should Students shall be final be sent through the Registrar.

15.0 PRESS CONFERENCES 16.0 USE OF AND RELEASES MOBILE PHONES a. Any student or group of students Students are prohibited from who wish to hold a press conference receiving or making phone calls in or issue a press release shall apply in the lecture room, examination hall, writing to the Dean of Students with library and all other University copies to the Rector and Registrar official gatherings like College for their information. Assembly, Mentorship, etc. Sending of mobile phones to any b. A copy of the statement to be read examination hall is STRICTLY at the press conference or to be prohibited. released to the press should accompany the application. c. If, in the Dean's opinion, the press Pentecost University College Student Handbook  52 17.0 CAMPUS SAFETY  Never use 'naked' fire; AND SECURITY Never go back into a burning

 building; The University College Security Be familiar with planned escape service provides students, faculty routes. Remember that during a and staff with information about fire outbreak you may not be PUC campus safety and security able to rely on lights and the guidelines and how to avoid being a  main exit may be unusable; victim. Advice is also provided about Know the location of fire securing valuables and protecting extinguishers: vehicles. The Security has the right to request students and other Read the Fire and Safety Code persons to prove their identity Manual before being allowed to the use of any University facility.

17.1 Fire Safety and Prevention PUC gives fire safety and prevention the utmost attention it deserves. In the light of this, the University College requires that the under listed instructions and directives be adhered to by all stakeholders who in any way have to use any property (ies) of PUC.

 Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords; Pentecost University College Student Handbook 53 17.2 Reporting Emergencies on 17.3.1 Opening and Closure of Campus Lecture Halls

The on-campus emergency phone Estate and Development number: 0302417057/8 Management personnel are National Emergency phone number: responsible for locking and 191 unlocking doors of lecture Police Headquarters: 18555 facilities. Security personnel are Sowutuom Police Station: responsible for locking and 0208484444 / 0302980744. unlocking doors to lecture facilities on weekends and holidays if so Problem(s) relating to thefts, required. Persons requesting a vandalism, fire, and all related door opened to any of the facilities matters should be immediately must have proper authorisation reported to the University College from the Estate and Development Security. Department.

17.3 Procedures for Reporting 17.3.2 Security of Buildings Crimes on Campus

Whenever students or employees a. Students who require regular become victims of a crime while on access to specific buildings and the campus of PUC, or whenever rooms may request keys from the they have witnessed a crime or feel Estate and Development Office. that there is a possibility that a crime is about to occur, they should notify b. Individuals granted special the University College Security access to rooms and buildings Personnel as soon as possible. must assume personal responsibility for facilities and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 54 equipment during the time they are 17.3.3 Policy Concerning Law Enforcement on Campus using these facilities and must I. The primary responsibility of the ensure that the door is locked at University College security is the the closure of work. preservation of the public peace and the protection of life and property c. University College security shall against all unlawful acts. ensure that all buildings are secured every night. An individual ii. The University College will take all desiring to remain in a building possible measures to prevent crime after normal closing hours is and accidents, investigate required to notify security. thoroughly all suspicious and criminal activities, apprehend d. A student who does not have a offenders quickly in all cases where key but who requires access to a crimes are committed. particular building or room after 18.0 FINANCIAL normal instructional hours must ACCOUNTABILITY present proper identification to University College security before Every Junior Member of the being given access to the building. University College who is entrusted with funds must regard himself or herself as a steward. This implies that he or she shall be accountable for funds entrusted to him/her in accordance with guidelines set by the University College. This principle of accountability shall apply to all approved students organisations, including members of the SRC. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

19.0 APPROVED ii. Students shall have freedom of 55 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS Association; however, only 19.1 Membership Associations recognised by the Students' Associations that Student Affairs Committee shall promote cohesiveness rather than be entitled to the use of University divisiveness in the University College facilities. College may be formed at the request of at least twelve (12) iii. At the beginning of each interested students. The patron of semester, secretaries of approved the association shall be a university Associations are required to college staff member. Students' submit to the Dean of Students, associations of the University the particulars of the Association's College shall not function in Principal Officers and Committee contradiction to the Christian Members with a copy to the principles on which PUC as a Students Affairs Committee. Christian University College was founded. iii. Approved Associations are financed partly by the payment of I. Approved students' *non- membership dues and any other partisan political associations on approved sources of funding. campus shall fall within these main

groupings namely:  iv. Each Association must have an  Christian approved written constitution  Alumni which governs the Educational/Professional  operations/activities of the College/Faculty/Department  Association.  International Philanthropic  v. Management reserves exclusive Other Associations approved by right to approve or disapprove the the Rector formation of an association, without due recourse to any Pentecost University College Student Handbook 56 19.2 Registration Procedures 19.3 General Rules

The Registration procedures are as I. No Association shall be follows: inaugurated without a letter of a) A prospective students' commencement from the Association shall be required to Registrar. obtain an application form from the office of the SRC. ii. All partisan political functions, meetings, programmes in any form b) The completed form shall be are strictly prohibited from being submitted to the SRC, accompanied organised on campus or in any by three (3) copies of its constitution. facility of the Pentecost University This should be forwarded by the SRC College. to the Dean of Students, with all the necessary comments; iii. Every Association which collects or receives funds, shall submit an c) The Dean of Students in annual statement of accounts to consultation with the University the office of the Dean of Students. College Chaplain shall vet the Such reports should reach the Dean submitted application form and of Students Office not later than constitution, as appropriate; fourteen (14) days before the ensuing semester. d) All Approved Students' · Educational/Professional Associations shall have at least one · (1) senior member as patron(s) Educational/Professional · · College/Faculty/Department College/Faculty/Department · International · International · Philanthropic · Other Associations approved by the Rector ii. Students shall have freedom of Association; Pentecost University College Student Handbook 57 20.0 PUBLICATIONS – STUDENTS' 21.0 TRADING MAGAZINES/NEWS LETTERS AND CREDIT UNIONS

I. The Rector shall be informed of the 21.1 Trading intent to produce any student Trading is strictly FORBIDDEN in publication by whatever name and the University College unless whatever medium, within the otherwise approved by the Rector University College, and his express or his representative. approval shall be obtained for such publications; 21.2 Credit Unions The University College does not ii. Copy of each issue of the approve the formation and publication (print or electronic) shall operation of Credit Unions or any be lodged with the Rector and the other financial business by Librarian on the day of publication; students. Any group of students iii. Each issue shall state the name of that undertakes such a venture the editor, membership of the does so against the regulations, editorial board and publisher; and at its own risk and shall be subjected to appropriate iv. The members of the editorial disciplinary actions and sanctions. board shall be held individually, jointly and severally responsible for 21.3 Collection all the contents of each issue of the of Fees and Dues publication. All tuition and other fees including SRC dues are to be paid to · Pentecost University College College/Faculty/Department Accounts with designated banks. · International · Philanthropic Students are to check for the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 58 account numbers of these designated banks from the · Accounts Office. The University Educational/Professional College absolutely prohibits any · Educational/Professional collection of monies by students, · except those approved by the Dean College/Faculty/Department · International of Students. Students who engage · Philanthropic in unauthorised collection of monies · Other Associations will be sanctioned. approved by the Rector ii. Students shall have freedom of Association; · however, only Associations College/Faculty/Department recognised by the Student · International Affairs Committee shall be · Philanthropic entitled to the use of University · O t h e r A s s o c i a t i o n s College facilities. approved by the Rector iii. At the beginning of each ii. Students shall have semester, secretaries of freedom of Association; approved Associations are however, only Associations required to submit to the Dean recognised by the Student of Students, the particulars of Affairs Committee shall be the Association's Principal entitled to the use of University Officers and Committee College facilities. Members with a copy to the iii. At the beginning of each Students Affairs Committee. semester, secretaries of iv. Approved Associations approved Associations are are financed partly by the required to submit to the Dean payment of membership dues of Students, the particulars of and any other approved the Association's Principal sources of funding. Officers and Committee v. Each Association must Members with a copy to the have an approved written Students Affairs Committee. constitution which governs the iv. Approved Associations operations/activities of the are financed partly by the Association. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 59

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accepts no responsibility for such 22.0 VEHICLES vehicles, any damage that may occur to them, or any injuries 22.1 Use of Vehicles on Campus caused to their owners, drivers or I. Students who operate vehicles on passengers. The University College campus must have valid drivers' shall not be responsible for the licenses and all legal requirements contents of any vehicle parked on (roadworthy certificate, insurance, campus or in the vicinity of the et cetera). Pentecost University College. ii. Any student who wishes to iii. The operation and keeping of operate or keep a vehicle on campus vehicles on campus is a privilege must obtain permission from the which will be withdrawn, if abused. Estate and Development Manager iv. The University College does not or the designated Officer for provide reserved parking for Transport. The University College Pentecost University College Student Handbook 60 students' vehicles. with the Estate and Development Department and also purchase v. Students may be asked to allow specially designed stickers for use total inspection of their vehicles by within campus at a cost approved the College Security personnel when by Management. These stickers on campus. Any student who will be valid for one academic year. refuses to cooperate with security For registration, students will be personnel will be banned from using required to produce their road- the campus parking lots. worthiness certificate and insurance papers. Students will not vi. Students are prohibited from be allowed to use their cars without parking in places designated for stickers on campus. staff or marked “No Parking”. b. Some areas on campus have vii. All students' vehicles must been designated as parking lots for display the approved university vehicles owned by students. college-branded sticker valid for any Students will be allowed to park given academic year. Students' only in these places. If a student vehicles without such approved parks in an unauthorized parking official stickers shall be denied entry. lot, his/her car will be towed and a No taxi shall be allowed entry to the fine imposed on him/her. University College campus, except by authorisation c. Students vehicles parked at the University College premises will be 22.2 Registration and Parking of at their own risk Vehicles on Campus a. All students who own vehicles are · required to register their vehicles College/Faculty/Department Pentecost University College Student Handbook 61 must be decent to earn the 23.0 PERSONAL APPEARANCE individual respect from those AND DRESS GUIDELINES around and to be an example to The first guiding principle about others. Students must therefore appearance and dressing is that wear presentable work clothes for students dress in a manner that physical work, modest casual attire reflects Christian moral standards. for recreational purpose, and more Dressing to any programme/ dignified clothing for classes and function/activity on or off campus group worship. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 62 23.1 General Appearance d. Ability to provide the opportunity Guidelines for others to appreciate oneself as Students of the University College an entire person, without drawing must exhibit: negative or disapproving attention to one's body or person through a. Intelligent and deliberate dress or grooming, especially in a selection of fashion, by wearing sensuous manner; decent and appropriate clothing for each occasion; e. Ability to demonstrate self- respect, dignity, a sense of mission, b. Christian dignity and simplicity by and good grooming, without avoiding carelessness, untidiness excessive adornments, expensive and the opposite extreme of jewelry, cosmetics, facial make-up, showiness, or extravagance; or other such aesthetics or accessories; c. Ability to select appropriate work clothes for physical work, modest f. A flair for selecting clothing and casual attire for recreational hairstyle which expresses a God- purposes, and business/formal given appreciation for good taste, clothing for campus lectures, library, beauty, creativity and harmony, laboratory, offices, worship and reflecting an inner freshness of the other formal occasions; spirit. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 63 23.2 Appearance dresses with low necklines that are and Dressing of Ladies four inches below the shoulders are Ladies' dressing should conform at not permitted; all times to the general guidelines and regulations stated above. To vii. Shorts, tight-fitting slacks, guide ladies in meeting this navel-gazers (“I am aware”) and requirement, the following similar clothing are not considered specifications are provided: appropriate attire for campus and lectures. However, properly fitting I. Bleaching and toning of the skin is slacks may be worn for outdoor not permitted; recreational programmes. viii. Bathroom slippers are not ii. No mini-skirts are allowed. Skirts allowed for lectures must be long enough to cover knees; iii. Slits and skirts opened by the side(s), front and back beyond knee line are not allowed; iv. Translucent, see-through, tight- fitting blouses and sweaters or skirts, bare-backs, are not permitted; v. Walking topless or wearing singlet are prohibited vi. Short/one sided blouses and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 64 ix. It is unacceptable to pierce one's 23.3 Gentlemen's nose, navel, eye brows, tongue or Appearance and Dressing any other body part or to cut tattoos I. Men's dress for lectures shall on our bodies. Moreover, these could consist of well fitted trousers and become a health hazard. neck-collared shirts or decent African wear and not T-shirts; x. Long and big ring earrings, anklets are not allowed ii. Wearing shorts for lectures and on campus is not permitted; xi. Indecent hairstyles (multi- iii. Dressing for College coloured hairstyles) are not allowed; Assemblies/Church xii. Wearing tattered jeans are Service/special formal occasions strictly prohibited. may be either African or European style as set forth in the general regulations;

iv. Men are not permitted to wear earrings;

v. Men are not permitted to braid their hair;

vi. Men are not to leave their hair and beard unkempt; Nursing students are not permitted to grow beard as required by their professional ethics. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 65 vii. Bleaching and toning of the skin, ix. Wearing of tattered Jeans is body piercing and tattooing are not strictly prohibited; permitted as these could become a health hazard; x. It is unacceptable to pierce one's nose, navel, eye brows, tongue or viii. Wearing of trousers below the any other body part as these could waist (Otto Pfister) is not become a health hazard. permitted; Pentecost University College Student Handbook 66 23.4 Enforcement of Dress Guidelines NOTE:

Students are expected to be I. A legitimate authority of the decently dressed on all University College: Faculty and/or occasions. Gowns will be Senior Members/SRC Executives worn on special occasions may ask a student who is considered such as congregations and to be indecently dressed to leave the at such other times as may College and put on a more decent be specified. clothing. Failure to comply with such a request shall be an offence. The dress guidelines also apply to students' visitors likewise the employees of the University College. ii. Lecturers, the administrative staff, College Security Officers and the SRC leadership, have the responsibility of ensuring the Personal Appearance and Dress Guidelines are strictly observed. Any student found inappropriately dressed may be refused entry into a lecture or being served in the offices. Pentecost University College Student Handbook residence on the first day of the 24.0 USE OF COLLEGE 67 FACILITIES semester. iii. Room allocation is on first come 24.1 The Halls of Residence first served basis. Pentecost University College operates halls of residence on iv. Allocation of rooms is the campus and interested students can prerogative of the University arrange for rentals through the through an appointed officer. following contact numbers: (+233) (0) 302 417057/8. v. Once rooms are allocated, no changes are permitted without the 24.1.1 Admission written authorisation of the Hall to Halls of Residence Managers. I. Semester commencements dates are announced on University College vi. The hall fee must be paid at the notice boards and websites. designated University College bank ii. Students must come into accounts and registration procedures completed at the Hall Manager's office before collection of key to the allocated room. vii. Room keys should be deposited at the Porter's lodge anytime a Arnan Hall

Safo Hall Yeboah Hall Pentecost University College Student Handbook 68 student is leaving the hall; 24.1.2 Renting or Subletting Hall viii. Students are supposed to sign Facilities off and surrender room keys before Students are prohibited to rent out or leaving the campus during vacation. sublet hall facilities to any third party. ix. There shall be a fine for room keys that are not returned on time which 24.1.3 Visitors to Hall of would be determined by the Hall Residence Managers. I. Student rooms are strictly out of x. A fine of an approved amount per bounds to members of the day shall be levied on any student opposite sex at all times; who fails to return the key within the first three days of vacation. If after ii. External visitors are not allowed the third day, the key has not been into students' rooms; returned, in addition to paying an iii. All visitors should amount, a forfeiture of be received/entertained in the accommodation at the hall will be Junior Common Room (JCR); applied. iv. All external visitors should leave xi. Outgoing level 400 students who the Hall of residence as well as PUC fail to return their room keys will be campus by 10:00 p. m; subjected to a fine as approved by v. For security reasons, all external the Hall Manager and same must be visitors must be registered with the paid before certificate is released. guard at the security post and xii. Unless otherwise authorised, obtain a visitors' tag; students must leave the halls of vi. All visitors after undergoing residence latest by 12 noon, security check can proceed to the following the date of halls of residence and report to the vacation/closure. porter on duty; vii. Porters will only attend to Pentecost University College Student Handbook 69 external visitors with security tags. 24.1.6 Campus Check-Out viii. For the mixed gender halls, it is After 11:00pm the Security will expected that male visitors will not check student ID before being be found in female rooms, and vice- allowed into the campus and into versa. the halls of residence. ix. All visitors shall be received at designated reception areas only. 24.1.7 Use of Appliances With the exception of halls with 24.1.4 Vacation Accommodation approved space provided by the I. A student wishing to continue to be University College, the use of gas in residence during vacation must stoves and gas tanks in any other obtain permission to do so from the space is not allowed in PUC halls of Hall Tutors before the end of residence. semester at an approved fee to be determined by the University College. ii. Students shall not leave any property in the halls of residence during vacation.

24.1.5 Room Courtesy No student should enter the rooms of other students without the permission of the occupants. Students should lock their rooms whenever they leave. Scaling through balconies is prohibited. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 70 24.1.8 Regulations except the place therein specified for Halls of Residence for such purposes. The following regulations shall apply vii. The use of hot plate or open fire to the students for the use of halls of is prohibited; residence: viii. Avoid engaging in any act that will deface the hostel such as fixing I. To use the room allocated to the pictures or photographs on the resident for residential purposes walls of the facility whether in the only; rented room or elsewhere within ii. To pay the designated user fee or the premises; any adjustment therein promptly ix. Usage of unapproved electrical and in any case not later than seven appliances and equipment as (7) days after the fee(s) become (s) contained in the tenancy due; agreement in the room allocated is iii. To observe any rules and prohibited. regulations that may be put in place x. Engaging in any act which from time to time by the University amounts to nuisance and College authorities inconvenience to other users of the iv. To accord the personnel whom halls, neighbouring facilities of PUC PUC may put in charge of the facility is prohibited. Such acts of nuisance the due respect, and comply with and/or inconvenience include but directives given by Hall Tutors, Hall not limited to drumming, whistling Executives and Porters; and noise making as well as high v. Avoid making any alterations to volume music; the facility whether of a temporary xi. Avoid allowing any unauthorised or permanent nature; person(s) to live in the room vi. Avoid cooking or boiling water in assigned; the room or any part of the facility Pentecost University College Student Handbook 71 xii. Avoid subletting or 'trading' the on the walls; room (known by students as 'perching') to any person; xvii. Pouring waste water over from the balconies is strictly prohibited. xiii. Any resident who has any complaint that needs attention xviii. The Hall Tenancy Agreement must report to the Porter in the first should be read by all resident instance and if not attended to students and terms and conditions, within three (3) days, then to the Hall must be complied with accordingly. Tutor. xiv. All students are to keep their rooms clean, and belongings should be neatly and attractively arranged. Periodic room inspection will be conducted by the Hall Management. xv. Nails are not to be driven into the walls or furnishings; xvi. Pictures are not to be posted Pentecost University College Student Handbook 72 24.1.9 Making of Noise 24.2 Proper use of Campus I. Making of undue noise within the Furniture/Equipment University College environs is I. Desks, chairs, tables or any other prohibited, in particular, around the campus furniture should not be lecture halls, library, and moved from classrooms, offices, administration block, when the auditorium, library and programmes such as PRAYERFEST, laboratories for students’ use Missions and College Assembly are unless otherwise authorised by the being held and during lecture hours. Estates and Development Manager. ii. The hours between 10.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. are to be regarded as quiet ii. Students who willfully cause hours, unless there is ongoing damage to any furniture or approved function. equipment will be surcharged for the cost of the furniture/ equipment. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 73 24.3 Collection of Students are liable to pay for any Money in the University College loss or damage to furniture and Application for permission to make fittings or equipment of any kind. general collections of money within Students must not interfere with the Hall must be submitted to the the electrical installation in their Hall Tutor who will approve rooms or any part of the university collection of such money. college.

Students seeking sponsorship from outside the University College must seek permission from the Dean of Students.

24.4 Personal Property The safe keeping and maintenance of all personal property are the responsibility of students.

24.5 University College Property Students may not make attachments to or transfer furniture of any kind from any part of the university college buildings including rooms and halls of residence without prior written permission from the proper authorities. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 74 25.0 USE OF PRIVATE HOSTEL FACILITIES Students may choose to rent private hostels. However, the University College shall not be responsible for their security or liable for any tenancy agreement or breach of such agreements entered into between student and owners of the private hostel facilities.

26.0 STUDENT WELFARE

The University College is committed to the personal, spiritual, social and educational need of all students enrolled. The following services are provided to ensure successful completion of the academic programmes: Pentecost University College Student Handbook 75 26.1 Guidance and Counselling

The University College has a Counselling Unit and students are offered opportunities to receive counselling in matters relating to their personal, spiritual, social and educational needs. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 76 26.2 College Assembly and consistent daily devotional time to other Chaplaincy Programmes enrich their personal and spiritual PUC holds College Assembly lives as well as to further their regularly as approved by the Rector. growth in relationship with their The purpose of these assemblies is maker. Every Tuesday/Thursday to help develop the total (as may be arranged from time to personality and values of the time), the University College student which includes spiritual, engages in a joint assembly that academic, social, and ethical to involves both the student body name a few. The assembly may and teaching/non-teaching staff. take the form of, but not limited to, Attendance at College Assembly is corporate worship, seminars, a requirement for student symposia and open lectures. assessment and graduation. These activities are therefore Additionally, students are compulsory. encouraged to cultivate a Pentecost University College Student Handbook

i. Missions: The Chaplaincy 77 organises a one-week Mission 26.2.1 Campus programme in the month of March Spiritual Programmes every year, which is aimed at The University College organises evangelising to students and the annual spiritual activities, in University College community. which all students, faculty and staff of the University College ii. PrayerFest: The Pentecost are required to actively University College organises a one- participate. These programmes week prayer and fasting festival include: dubbed PrayerFest, in the month of October/November, during which both staff and students engage in a period of fervent prayers to God. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 78 26.3 Tutorial and student's academic work. Mentoring System The tutorial and mentoring system is to ensure that each student The University College runs a belongs to a group of about ten tutorial and Mentoring system. (10) in which students' needs are Each student is assigned to a addressed. tutorial/ mentoring group with a tutor to be called mentor. The system is designed to provide academic, social and spiritual The leader shall be a senior support to students. Membership member or a specially trained of, and active participation in senior student who works under a assigned tutorial/mentoring senior member. The leader acts as groups' activities is required of all an academic advisor and provides students. guidance on all matters affecting a Pentecost University College Student Handbook 79 26.4 Health and Safety Issues challenges and proffer reliable Pentecost University College solutions to those challenges, operates a clinic for the health, using their own skills set and safety and welfare of students. talents;

2. To enable local small businesses, 27.0 COMMUNITY SERVICE specially within the University's AND ENTREPRzENEURIAL WEEK catchment area to benefit from the The Community Service and skills set of students at no cost to Entrepreneurial Week (CSEW) is a them; University-wide programme which represents students' and faculty 3. To grant unrestricted access to affirmation of the moto of the the University's knowledge base to University, “Empowered to Serve”. It individuals and businesses locally is anticipated that the project will and internationally; constitute a major effort towards imbibing students with the 4. To train students to be socially consciousness of community responsible individuals, starting service and motivating them to be from school entrepreneurial-oriented. The CSEW is designed to take place 5. To build a mutually beneficial in the 9th week of every second relationship between the student- semester. Among other things, the body and the local community; CSEW programme is intended to achieve the following objectives: 6. To drive students to develop an entrepreneurial-mindset for 1. To develop the capacity of exploring social opportunities. students to identify societal Pentecost University College Student Handbook 80

To achieve these objectives, business operations of firms; students are encouraged to work in 3. Supporting with teaching roles teams to explore and identify a in SHS and JHS; community project to work on prior to the scheduled start of the CSEW 4. Delivering public education on programme. Such activities could matters of societal concerns such include, but not limited to the as health and environmental following: management;

1. Designing simple book-keeping 5. Engaging in health campaigns records to sole proprietors and to promote good health helping them to appreciate the management practices; value of such records; 6. Working in organisations to support their marketing, logistics, 2. Designing simple software human resource management and applications that will enhance the accounting roles; Pentecost University College Student Handbook 81 7. Organising cleaning up campaigns to improve sanitation; 28.0 READING WEEK

8. Educating traders and business owners on business best practices. The PUC Reading Week is a University-wide programme This is not the time for students to driven by the University's mission stay away and sleep; they are to get to be on the cutting edge of the involved and be noticed. Like the dissemination of knowledge, parable of the talents, this is an quality education, research and opportunity for them to showcase training for the purpose of their talents. All faculty are expected producing an excellent human to play an active supervisory and resource base to meet the advisory role to motivate the demands of Africa's development. students to give out the best they can. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 82 The Reading Week is a period reading/research assignments to (usually the 9th Week of every First engage them for the whole week Semester) during which there are no and do presentations on their classes or lectures, intended for readings. students and faculty to concentrate The assignments should be graded on reading and research. as part of the students' Continuous Assessment. Students are It is anticipated that this initiative mandated to make maximum and will instill, in students, a drive to judicious use of the period to read undertake rigorous research; review and submit all assignments. This is and augment their course work not the time to sleep or engage in while Faculty build capacity in non-academic feats. research and teaching skills. Lecturers are to take advantage of During the Week, Lecturers are the period to equip themselves required to assign students with with institutional best practices Pentecost University College Student Handbook 83

since they are required to contribute their studies and get maximum to teaching and research within their benefit from what is available in the respective Departments and library. contribute to excellence in research through publications in both local PUC, as an academic institution, and international journals. Lecturers has an ultimate vision to provide are also required to keep office sound Christian-based tertiary hours for students' contact. education to raise generational leaders. Consequently, it is our With literally thousands of books, mandate to inculcate into our online journals and other resources, students and staff the essence of tracking down information for research and publications. We also academic work can sometimes want to prepare our students to seem confusing and time become productive, thoughtful consuming. The University Library citizens, as well as effective and will organise workshops for both inspiring leaders in their students and faculty to make communities and professions. The effective use of library resources to Reading Week is one of the key find the information they need for drivers for this strategic intent. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 84 29.0 APPEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR AGGRIEVED STUDENTS When carrying out a review, the Rector may act on the advice of a Under the general regulations here committee on which student in stated any Junior Member who is interests are represented. aggrieved by any disciplinary sanctions may appeal to the Rector Students grievances brought before through the Dean of Students for a the Rector or his representative for review within fourteen (14) days of redress shall not be discussed outside the notification to him of the the University College including the sanctions imposed on him or her. press (print or electronic) and/or other social media platforms. The Rector, on receipt of a report from the appropriate source, may request a review of the sanctions so imposed. PART C

ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS Pentecost University College Student Handbook 85 30.0 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AND DIVISIONS College hosts the following academic Faculties/Schools: 30.1 Structure 1. School of Theology, Mission & 30.1.1 Certificates, Diplomas Leadership and Degree Programmes 2. Business Administration, The Academic Programmes of the 3. Engineering, Science University College prepare and Computing students for the growing job 4. Health and Allied Sciences market, and are structured toward 5. Law and Social Sciences the award of Certificates,

Diplomas, and Degrees in the 30.2.1 School of Theology, Mission following fields: and Leadership (STML)  Theology and Mission The School has three departments  Business Administration and a Centre as follows:  Actuarial Science  Department of Theology  Information Technology  Department of Mission  Nursing and Midwifery  Department of Leadership Physician Assistantship Centre for Ministerial Formation  Studies - Medical 30.2.2 Faculty of  Medical Laboratory Technology Business Administration Construction Technology and The faculty has three (3)  Management Departments offering the following Quantity Surveying and programmes under each Building Economics and New department. programmes that may be i. Department of Accounting and added from time to time.  Finance B.Sc. Business Administration 30.2 Academic Divisions (Accounting) Currently, Pentecost University Pentecost University College Student Handbook  Bachelor of Commerce departments offering the 86  (Accounting with Computing) following programmes B.Sc. Business Administration i. Department of Information

 (Banking & Finance)  Technology B.Sc. Business Administration  B.Sc. Information Technology (Insurance with Actuarial ii. Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science  Science) B.Sc. Business Administration  (Insurance) B. Sc. Actuarial Science ii. Department of Economics, iii Department of Built  Environment  Marketing and Services B.Sc. Construction Technology  B A. Communication Studies B.Sc. Business Administration  and Management B.Sc. Quantity Surveying and (Logistics and Supply Chain Building Economics  Management) B.Sc. Business Administration 30.2.4 Faculty of Health and (Marketing) Allied Sciences The faculty has two (2) iii. Department of Management  departments offering the following B.Sc. Business Administration programmes (Corporate and Business I. Department of Nursing and  Development Studies)  Midwifery B.Sc. Business Administration  B. Sc. Nursing (Human Resource Management) B. Sc. Midwifery

30.2.3 Faculty of Engineering, ii Department of Medical Sciences Science and Computing  B. Sc. Physician Assistantship The faculty has three (3) Studies - Medical Pentecost University College Student Handbook  87 31.0 ADMISSION Any relevant professional REQUIREMENTS  qualification approved by the PUC admits students based on  Academic Board. national norm as approved by Other suitable candidates who the National Accreditation Board pass a special qualifying (NAB) and National Council for examination may be admitted Tertiary Education (NCTE) as a mature student.

Candidates for admission must Additionally, candidates must have have obtained satisfied approved departmental Credit passes in three (3) core requirements. subjects including English Language, Mathematics, 31.1 University of Ghana Affiliated Integrated Science or Social Programmes Studies and two (2) relevant The Minimum/General Entry elective subjects at the Senior Requirements for entry into Level Secondary School Certificate 100 and 200 of the University of Examination (SSSCE) or West Ghana bachelor's degree African Senior School Certificate programmes in Theology,  Examination (WASSCE) or Business Administration and General Business Certificate Information Technology are listed Examination (GBCE) or  below:  Five (5) Credit passes (Grade 6)  B. A. Theology in GCE 'O' Level Examination,  B. Sc. Information Technology including English Language and  B. A. Communications Studies  Mathematics or Bachelor of Commerce Post-Secondary Teachers  (Accounting with Computing) Certificate 'A' of the Ministry of B. Sc. Business Administration Education of Ghana or Pentecost University College Student Handbook   (Accounting) B. Sc. Business Administration 88 B. Sc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain

 (Banking & Finance)  Management) B. Sc. Business Administration B. Sc. Business Administration

 (Human Resource Management)  (Insurance) B. Sc. Business Administration B. Sc. Business Administration

 (Marketing) (Corporate and Development B. Sc. Business Administration Studies) (Insurance with Actuarial Science)

31.2 Minimum Aggregate In determining eligibility for admission to the Four-year Bachelor's Degree Programmes, candidates' aggregate score in the three core and three elective subjects as indicated below shall not exceed 24 at Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or 36 at West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A pass in the SSSCE/GBCE or WASSCE is understood to mean a candidate's performance at grades interpreted as follows:

SSSCE/GBCE WASSCE GRADE INTERPRETATION A A1 1 Excellent B B2 2 Very Good C B3 3 Good D C4 4 Credit C5 5 Credit C6 6 Credit SSSCE/GBCE/WASSCE candidates shall be admitted into Level 100 (First Year) of the Four-year Bachelor's Degree Programme. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 89 31.3 SSSCE/ WASSSCE/ GBCE 31.4 GCE Advanced Level The general requirement for entry The University College admits only to Level 100 for admission of foreign qualifications (GCE A' SSSCE/GBCE or WASSCE Level). The University College has candidates to first degree ceased to accept for admission the

programmes are: West African Examinations Council Three (3) credit passes in the GCE Ordinary and Advanced Levels three core subjects, namely, qualifications. English Language, Core Individuals with such qualifications Mathematics, Integrated are encouraged to apply through the

 Science or Social Studies and Mature Students' Selection Three (3) Relevant Elective programme.

 Subjects. Candidates applying for 31.5 Advanced Business Insurance and Insurance with Certificate Examination (ABCE)

Actuarial Science must have Candidates must have: credit pass in Elective Full Diploma Certificate in ABCE

Mathematics as part of the  plus, three (3) relevant elective Credit Passes in three (3) subjects. subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Unacceptable Integrated Science or Social SSSCE/GBCE/WASSCE Grades for Studies in GBCE or SSSCE or

admission purposes  WASSCE plus,  SSSCE/GBCE: E, and F Credit passes in any other two WASSCE: D7, E8, and F9 (2) relevant elective subjects Candidates are considered for admission at Level 200. Pentecost University College Student Handbook  90 31.6 Higher National Diploma HND candidates who entered the (HND) HND programmes as mature The general requirement of HND students are required to show

candidates must have: evidence of passes in English Graduated with a good HND Language and Mathematics from certificate (at least Second Class GCE 'O' Level, SSSCE, or WASSCE

 Lower Division) plus,  Credit passes in three (3) core Other Diploma Qualifications subjects including English assessed to be equivalent to HND Language, Mathematics, from an institution whose Integrated Science or Social diploma programme has been

 Studies plus, accredited by NAB or from a Two (2) electives at the SSSCE foreign institution that is

 or WASSCE, OR recognized by NAB are Five (5) Credit passes (Grade 6 considered. or better) in GCE 'O' Level Examination, including English 31.7 Mature Applicants

 Language and Mathematics, Mature applicants applying for Additionally, the candidates admission, who do not satisfy the must have acquired a 2 year approved requirements, must

post-HND qualification working have: experience. Attained the minimum age of 25 years at the time of Candidates are considered for submitting their applications admission at Level 200. (Proof of age is by birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth). Pentecost University College Student Handbook  91 Candidates are selected on the 32.1 Entry Requirements for B.Sc basis of a competitive Actuarial Science examination in English (Essay, The general requirement for entry Comprehension, Grammar and to Level 100 for admission of Usage) and General Paper SSSCE/GBCE or WASSCE (Quantitative Methods, Critical candidates to first degree in and Logical Thinking, and Actuarial Science programme is:

Current Affairs).  A candidate shall be deemed to have Three (3) credit passes in three passed the examination for (3) core subjects, namely, consideration for admission if English Language, Core he/she obtains a minimum of Grade Mathematics and Integrated

“D” (50%) in each paper and must  Science plus, also pass an interview. Three (3) credit passes in

 Relevant Elective Subjects. Successful candidates shall be Candidates applying for admitted to Level 100. Actuarial Science must have credit pass in Elective 32.0 KWAME NKRUMAH 22.0 VEHICLES Mathematics as part of the UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND three (3) relevant elective TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) subjects. AFFILIATED PROGRAMMES The Minimum/General Entry Requirements for entry into Level 100, 200, and 300 of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology bachelor's degree programmes are listed below. Pentecost University College Student Handbook  92 32.2 Entry Requirements for  Chemistry, OR, B.Sc Applied Mathematics WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three The general requirement for entry (3) Elective subjects including to Level 100 for admission of Elective Mathematics SSSCE or WASSCE candidates to (Compulsory), Biology, Physics first degree in Applied Mathematics  and Chemistry. programme is: Candidates must have at least Three (3) credit passes in three three (3) years of working

(3) core subjects, namely,  experience. English Language, Core Candidates are selected on the Mathematics and Integrated basis of a competitive

 Science plus, examination in English (Essay, Three (3) credit passes in Comprehension, Grammar and

 Relevant Elective Subjects. Usage) and General Paper Candidates applying for Applied (Quantitative Methods, Critical Mathematics must have credit and Logical Thinking, and pass in Elective Mathematics, Current Affairs). Chemistry and Physics as the three (3) relevant elective A candidate shall be deemed to subjects. have passed the examination for consideration for admission if

32.3 Mature Applicants he/she obtains a minimum of Candidates must be 25 years at Grade “C” (50%) in each paper and the time of submitting the must also pass an interview.

 Application plus, Five credits at the 'O' Level Successful candidates shall be including English Language, admitted to Level 100. Mathematics, Physics and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 93 32.4 Entry Requirements for English, Elective Mathematics,

B.Sc. Nursing  Ghanaian Language) PUC admits students based on Home Economics (Food and national norm as approved by the Nutrition, Management in Nurses and Midwifery Council Living, General Knowledge in (NMC) and KNUST. Art, Elective Mathematics,

 Economics, Chemistry, French) Candidates applying to the Agricultural Science (General programme must meet the Agriculture, Elective following entry requirements: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, French) I. SSSCE/WASSCE The general requirement for entry to ii. GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level 100 for admission of SSSCE/ Levels (Foreign Candidates) WASSCE must have Credits in the The University College admits only three core subjects, namely, English foreign candidates with GCE 'O' Language, Core Mathematics, and 'A' Levels in Science. Integrated Science and Three Relevant Elective Subjects from: iii. A State Registered Nurse with a

 minimum of five (5) years working General Science (Biology, experience and must also pass an Chemistry and Physics or interview. Candidates are

 Elective Mathematics) admitted to Level 300. General Arts (Economics, Government, Christian Religious iv. Holders of Diploma in Nursing - Studies, Islamic Studies, History, Registered General Nursing (RGN): French, Geography, General Knowledge in Art, Literature in · RGN from a recognized and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 94 accredited institutions with at least English Language, Core

two (2) years work experience and, Mathematics and Integrated A pass in licensure examination  Science plus, conducted by the Nurses and Three (3) credit passes in Midwifery Council (NMC) of Relevant Elective Subjects. Ghana or other recognised

 bodies. Candidates applying for B.Sc. Additionally, candidates must Construction technology and also meet the minimum management and B.Sc. Quantity requirement for admission to surveying and construction tertiary institutions and must economics must have credit pass also pass an interview. in Elective Mathematics, and any Candidates are admitted to two (2) of these subject, Level 300 Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and Building Construction as the three 32.5 Entry Requirements for B.Sc. (3) relevant elective subjects Construction Technology &

Management and B.Sc. Quantity (b) MATURE APPLICANTS Surveying & Construction Candidates must be 25 years at Economics the time of submitting the

Candidates applying to these two  Application plus, (2) programmes must meet the Five credits at the 'O' Level following entry requirements: including English Language, Mathematics and a Science

(a) SSSCE/WASSCE subject (Physics, Chemistry or Three (3) credit passes in three General Science), OR, (3) core subjects, namely, Pentecost University College Student Handbook  95 WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three (c)Construction Technician (3) Elective subjects including: Certificate (CTC II/III) Elective Mathematics and any Students with the Final part of the Two (2) of the following Construction Technician's electives: Economics, Certificate (CTC) and have worked Geography, Physics, Chemistry, for at least five (5) years in related Technical Drawing and Building field in senior position. Candidates

 Construction. are admitted to Level 200. Candidates must have at least three (3) years of working (d) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

 experience. (HND) IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Candidates are selected on the The general requirement of HND basis of a competitive candidates must have graduated

examination in English (Essay, with a good Comprehension, Grammar and HND certificate (First Class or Usage) and General Paper Second Class Upper Division in (Quantitative Methods, Critical Building Technology and have a and Logical Thinking, and minimum of two (2) years Current Affairs). relevant experience may be A candidate shall be deemed to admitted to Level 300 as have passed the examination for Weekend students, upon consideration for admission if successful completion of one he/she obtains a minimum of  semester bridging course. Grade “C” (50%) in each paper and The above candidates shall must also pass an interview. however be expected to have duly passed the requisite Successful candidates shall be SSSCE or WASSCE admitted to Level 100. examinations as indicated above. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 96

33.0 UNIVERSITY OF 34.0 TRANSFER STUDENTS CAPE COAST AFFILIATED PROGRAMMES  (a) B. Sc. Physician Assistantship The University College admits Studies-Medical students who are already (b) B. Sc. Midwifery enrolled in other accredited Universities (both local and

33.1 Entry Requirements  foreign). (MDC), Nursing and Midwifery A student transferring from Council (NMC) and UCC. one university to PUC shall accumulate a minimum study Candidates applying to the period of 6 semesters as a full- programme must meet the time student before he/she following entry requirements: shall become eligible for

 graduation. V. SSSCE/WASSCE The classification of the degree The general requirement for entry to shall be based only on the Level 100 for admission of SSSCE/ courses taken at Pentecost WASSCE must have Credits in the University College. three core subjects, namely, English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Three Relevant

Elective Subjects from: General Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics) Pentecost University College Student Handbook 97

35.0 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PUC offers admission to applicants Candidates with external from outside Ghana. The admission qualifications are admitted to requirements and procedures for Level 100. Additionally, candidates international students are the are expected to show evidence of same or equivalent as outlined for command of the English Language all PUC programmes. Qualifications at the SSCE/WASSCE or its

include: equivalent.  International Baccalaureate (IB), International General Certificate PUC offers a six month English of Secondary Education (IGCSE) proficiency course for candidates and General Certificate of who do not have the requisite Secondary Education (GCSE), the English language background. American Grades 12 and 13

 examinations, and All foreign professional certificates other external qualifications, and any other qualifications aside which have the equivalent to the the ones specified above must be SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE and the referred to the National GCE. Accreditation Board (NAB) for Pentecost University College Student Handbook 98 determination of equivalences and 36.0 REGISTRATION OF eligibility for admission to tertiary FOREIGN STUDENTS FOR institutions in Ghana. THE NON-CITIZEN GHANACARD

Additionally, International Students The National Identification shall: Authority (NIA) of Ghana requires a)Pass an interview and an English that the acquisition of the Non- test administered by the University Citizen Ghanacard be made part of College; the requirements for admission of all foreign students. Consequently, b) Submit passports and other travel each foreign student shall be documents for verification; required to acquire the Ghanacard. Only foreign students who have c) Submit a police clearance report Non-Citizen Ghanacard can obtain from the home country; their resident permits issued by the Ghana Immigration Service d) Co-operate with the International (GIS). Students Office to register with the Local Ghana Police Service; Semester registration of International students shall be e) Must have regularised the done together with the inspection necessary immigration and visa of their Non-Citizen Ghanacard. documents required to enable one to study in Ghana. Information on residence permit application procedures may be obtained from the International Students Office. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 99 PUC International students Office The programme has three levels; assists students with the processing of residence permits Level Duration Units and non-citizen Ghanacards Level 4 1 year 8 Level 5 1 year 6 37.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR Level 6 1 year 6 ADMISSION TO COLLEGE OF FOUNDATION &PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (COFOPS) It will take a student 3 years to complete this programme. 37.1 Association of Business Successful completion of each Executives (ABE) level guarantees you admission onto a corresponding Degree in Association of Business Executives Ghana and other universities (ABE) is a UK based professional worldwide. Students are required examination body that provides to have credits in 3 core subjects flexible professional business including Mathematics and English qualifications which leads to from WASSCE as well as 2 elective university programmes or personal subjects together with the ABE professional career developments. certificate to be accepted onto a PUC in collaboration with ABE UK degree programme. runs the programme in Ghana. The programme is structured into Entry to Diploma 4 Level of study Diploma Levels Four (4) to Six (6) Candidates for admission must

have obtained ABE areas of specialization: Credit passes in three (3) core I. Business Management, subjects including English ii. Human Resource Management Language, Mathematics, iii. Marketing Management. Integrated Science or Social Pentecost University College Student Handbook 100 Studies and two (2) relevant the ABE Diploma 4 level

elective subjects at the Senior  examination, OR Secondary School Certificate Applicants must have passes at

 Examination (SSSCE) or GCE 'O' Level West African Senior School /GBCE/RSAII/LCCII or the Certificate Examination equivalent plus two GCE A level

 (WASSCE) or passes and two year working General Business Certificate experience. Passes at the DBS

 Examination (GBCE) or or equivalent or Technicians Five (5) Credit passes (Grade 6) Part III Certificate, ABCE/RSA III in GCE 'O' Level Examination, are also accepted. including English Language and

 Mathematics or Exemptions are available on Post-Secondary Teachers subject by subject basis to holders Certificate 'A' of the Ministry of of higher professional

 Education of Ghana or qualifications such as Any relevant professional ICA (GH), CIM, CIMA, ACCA, CIB, qualification approved by the ICSA, IHRMPG and CII.

 Academic Board. Other suitable candidates who 37.1.2 Entry to Diploma 6 pass a special qualifying This is equivalent to a University examination may be admitted third year programme. Students as a mature student. have the chance of doing a one- year top-up course for a degree in

37.1.1 Entry to Diploma 5 some selected institutions in Applicants must be eighteen Ghana and abroad. Entry

 (18) years and above. requirement to this stage is mainly Applicants must have passed based on the following: Pentecost University College Student Handbook  101  Passing Diploma level 5, OR 37.2 National Computing First degree, BTEC, HND, Centre (NCC) Education ICA/ACCA level II, CIM Diploma, The main requirement for CIPS Diploma or its equivalent. applicants for NCC Education is to have a pass in Maths and English

Applicants who have G.C.E A' level in the WASSCE exams. passes and ten (10) years working Candidates will purchase a experience at the managerial level  form for GH¢50.00 will be admitted. Attach a result slip and Two (2) passport pictures Pentecost University College Student Handbook 102 38.0 APPLICATION 1. Go to Homepage PROCEDURE 2. Click on Application Forms 38.1 Ghanaian and International 3. Click on Download Form Applicants 4. Fill form appropriately Application to study at PUC can be 5. Add certified copies of your certificates, result slip and any made through the following media: other relevant documents  Online Downloadable Admission forms 6. Include 3 passport pictures with from the University College one endorsed website Completed application forms Online Application Procedure should be returned to the Senior 1. Go to PUC Website Homepage Assistant Registrar (Academic 2. Click on Application Forms Affairs Section, Pentecost 3. Click on Online Application University College). 4. Register for Login Pin 5. Fill the forms appropriately All enquiries about admissions 6. Upload certified copies of your should be addressed to: certificates, result slip and any The Senior Assistant Registrar other relevant documents Academic Affairs Section 7. Upload scanned passport size Pentecost University College photograph P.O. Box KN 1739 8. Click on the send button when Kaneshie – Accra, Ghana you are done [email protected]. Application Process using Hard gh; Copy or Downloadable Application [email protected] Forms Telephone: 0302- 417 057/8 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 103 39.0 ADMISSIONS BOARD 40.0 PAYMENT OF FEES

The Admissions Board shall be 40.1 Payment of Fees by Fresh presented with a list of all Students candidates who satisfy PUC All fresh students shall pay a admission requirements for the minimum of 75% of Tuition and Board to decide which candidates 100% of the Academic User fees may be offered admission and to before registration, and all other which Programmes. remaining fess before the revision week to enable students write the The University College reserves the end of Semester examinations. right to ask a candidate who accepts an offer of admission while The University Administration not satisfying the admission reserves the right to revise fees requirements as stated to from time to time, without prior withdraw from the University notice. College, notwithstanding progress made in the Programme. Payment of fees should be made at the University College's Note: Students would be approved bank. Tuition fees do not withdrawn from the University include residence costs. College under the following circumstances: All fresh students shall pay a Admission through false minimum of 75% of Tuition and

 results/qualifications 100% of the Academic User fees Admission through before registration, and all other impersonation of someone else remaining fess before the revision week to enable students write the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 104 end of Semester examinations. The 40.2.2 Hall fees must be paid in University Administration reserves full before the student is admitted the right to revise fees from time to to the Hall of residence. It is time, without prior notice. incumbent on students, who have paid at least 50% of tuition fees, to Payment of fees should be made at check at the Accounts office on the University College's approved the availability or otherwise of bank. Tuition fees do not include hostel accommodation before residence costs. paying for same at the bank.

40.2 Payment of Fees 40.2.3 Non-payment of fees or by Continuing Students other debts, including non- 40.2.1 Continuing students shall compliance with the rules of any pay a minimum of 50% of Tuition scheme for payment of fees by and 100% of the Academic User installments, shall render students fees before registration, they are to liable to a penalty. pay not less than 75% of the tuition fee before Mid-Semester or Interim (a) Any student whose payment of Assessment Examinations, and all fees or repayment of any loan is in other remaining fees (100%) before arrears shall be excluded from the the revision week to enable University College from the end of students write the end of Semester the semester, in which the fee or examinations. Payment must be loan repayment became overdue; made in cedis or with an International Money Order. (b) Re-admission of a student All foreign students are to obtain a whose payment of fees is in chit from the Registrar before arrears will be at the discretion of paying their fees to the Accountant. the University College and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 105 application may not be made until withdrawal form must be filled out outstanding debts and the re- at the Office of the Academic registration fee have been paid; Registrar, and be approved by the Registrar before withdrawal is (c) Any student who has not made official; settled an account for fees or any other item owed to the PUC shall 1 41.0 ORIENTATION FOR not be eligible to have a degree FRESH STUDENTS conferred or otherwise receive an Orientation is compulsory for all award of a diploma, certificate or fresh students. All fresh students transcripts from the PUC until his are required to: or her accounts have been settled. report at least one week before the commencement of the

 Academic Year, 40.2.4 A student shall remain attend a programme of liable for all fees and debts to the orientation organised in the University, even if the University week preceding the start of agrees to invoice those debts to a lectures of the first third party. semester/trimester.

Students who withdraw from the The purpose of the orientation University College before the end of programme is: an academic year (or any other period of study in which a single a.welcome fresh students and tuition fee is paid) are not entitled help them to adjust and settle to a refund or reduction in any down into the University College tuition fee, whether already paid or community. outstanding. The application for Pentecost University College Student Handbook 106

b. guide them through the and the Students' Representative registration procedures Council c. expose students to the facilities f. let students, know their rights, available in the University College privileges, obligations and so as to make education a responsibilities with regard to rewarding experience University College authorities and their governing bodies d. orient the minds of students to a new world of University life and to g. aid students register fully with help them align their individual the Hall of Residence, the growth with the broad goals of Academic Affairs Section and the national development relevant Department(s). e. advertise the rules and regulations that govern the relationship between the students Pentecost University College Student Handbook 107

42.0 HEALTH SERVICES c. All medical certificates issued by certified medical doctors must be a. On first admission, students are shown to the university college to undergo medical examination at health personnel for endorsement. the University College approved medical hospital. Failure to comply d. Students on admission in with this directive will result in hospitals should ensure that their dismissal. heads of departments, programme managers, hall tutors b. While in residence, students may and the student support services visit the university college clinic for are informed. treatment only at appointed times except in an emergency.

43.0 SOURCES OF HELP

When in difficulty, students should see the following officers: Academic problems: Head of Department/Programme

 Coordinator  Residential Problems: Dean of Students/Hall Tutor  Other Problems: Student Support Services Personal/Social Issues: College Counsellors Pentecost University College Student Handbook 108 d. foster unity and respect 44.0 IDENTITY CARDS diversity; live in harmony with others, especially foreign Every student should possess a students; Pentecost University College Identification Card and endeavor to e. respect the rights, freedoms carry it on them always. Any and legitimate interests of other student who misplaces his/her ID persons in the university college card must report it immediately to community, and generally to the Student Support Services and refrain from engaging in acts pay an approved fee for a detrimental to the welfare of replacement. others;

45.0 DUTIES OF A STUDENT f. work consciously in his/her chosen programme of study; The duties of a student shall be to: a. promote the prestige and good g. protect and preserve University name of PUC and respect the College property and expose and symbols of the institution; combat misuse and waste of University College funds and b. uphold and defend the Vision, property; Mission and Statutes; h. contribute to the well-being of c. students must understand that the University College community; PUC is a Christian Faith Based University and should at all-times I. defend Ghana and render avail themselves for any Christian National Service when necessary; activities; Pentecost University College Student Handbook 109 j. co-operate with lawful agencies  the Academic Affairs Section. in the maintenance of law and The completed form must be order and approved by the applicant's

 Head of Department. k. protect and safeguard the Without the approved change environment. of programme form, any 46.0 DEFERRAL OF ADMISSION – change will not be effected in FRESH STUDENTS  the records of the Registry, The student can join the new A fresh student who has been programme only after approval admitted to the University College  from the Registrar. may with tangible reasons, defer Change of programme will not commencement of his/her be accepted after six weeks academic programme for up to one into the commencement of the academic year from the Semester  academic year, in which he/she was admitted. The Once registered, students student must do so by applying to cannot change their the Registrar within fourteen (14)  programmes. days after commencement of the Change of programme should academic year, and pay the be done before the completion appropriate deferment fees. of registration.

47.0 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME – FRESH STUDENTS

To change a programme, a student

is required to note the following: Complete the relevant change of programme form and submit to Pentecost University College Student Handbook 110 48.0 CHANGE OF SCHOOL (SESSION) – FRESH STUDENTS

PUC runs three sessions namely,  Regular Session  Evening Session Weekend Session To change from one session to another, a student is required to

note the following: Complete the relevant change of school form and submit to the

 Academic Affairs Section. The completed form must be approved by the applicant's Change of school should be done Head of Department.  before the completion of Without the approved change of registration. school form, any change will not be effected in the records of the

 Registry, The student can join the new school only after approval from

 the Registrar. Change of School will not be accepted after six weeks into the commencement of the

 academic year, Once registered, students cannot change their schools. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 111

49.0 REGISTRATION FOR with the teaching and examination SEMESTER/TRIMESTER timetables. COURSES (FRESH STUDENTS)

iii. A specified period (usually 21 I. For a student to obtain credit in days from the start of the any course, he or she must be semester) for registration shall be admitted into the department, and set aside beyond which no must be properly registered for registration shall be allowed. that course during the official registration period at the beginning iv. A student who fails to register of each semester. during the registration period specified shall forfeit his/her right ii. The student may plan his/ her to register for the semester. courses in consultation with his/her academic adviser(s). Choice of electives must be consistent Pentecost University College Student Handbook 112

50.0 MATRICULATION

Matriculation will be conducted Each student will be required to during the first semester/trimester sign the matriculation oath after as scheduled in the academic the matriculation ceremony. (see calendar, to admit all fresh Appendix A) students into the University College. Without matriculation, a The dress code for the student is officially not a bona fide matriculation ceremonies shall be member of the University College. formal (African/Western) It is therefore mandatory for every fresh student to attend the matriculation ceremony and to sign all relevant documentations thereof. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 113 51.0 REGULATIONS FOR University College and the THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE Departments in which the student is enrolled. I. The academic programmes and academic calendar have been iii. Each student must be structured into a responsible for ensuring that the Semester/Trimester/modular courses registered satisfy the system, and teaching takes the programme requirements of the form of courses assessed in terms Bachelor's Degree being pursued. of credit hours. Units of courses are Counselling for all who need examinable at the end of every assistance is freely available at the semester/trimester/modular and, if Student Support Services and passed, a student shall earn University College Counselling credit(s) for the units. The courses Units. are coded and numbered in levels of academic progression. Each iv. Additionally, every student Department provides detailed must know that, by registering, information about the structure of he/she agrees to abide by all rules, courses leading to the award of a regulations and policies of the Bachelor's degree. University College and their respective Departments. ii. It is the responsibility of each student registered at the University v. Each student is expected to be College to be familiar with the familiar with the general specific requirements of the information outlined in the Bachelor's Degree which he/she is Students' Handbook as well as the pursuing. The student should also information pertaining to the be familiar with the rules, Department in which he/she is regulations and policies of the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 114 enrolled. Students shall therefore viii. Exemption from any of these be held liable for any lapses, General Regulations may be including breach of academic granted only by the express regulations. When in doubt of any permission of the Academic Board academic policy, procedure or on the recommendation of the regulation, students should consult appropriate Faculty Board. their Heads of Department in writing with a copy to the Academic Affairs Section for advice. vi. The University College reserves the right to conduct academic work (including examinations) on any particular day of the week (Saturdays and Public Holidays are included). vii. Except with the express written approval from the Rector, no student is permitted to register for two programmes at the same time either within or outside the University College. The sanction for such an offence shall be the cancellation of the student's registration with the University College and loss of studentship. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 115

52.0 PROGRAMME OF STUDY Programme is allowed without the approval of the Dean of Faculty. A A candidate who is admitted to a student may not graduate if he/she degree programme shall follow the is found not to have followed the approved programme of study over programme assigned to him/her at the prescribed period. No change of Level 100 or 200.

52.1 Academic Session I. The academic session for Regular and Evening School students shall comprise two (2) Semesters as follows: First Semester - September – December Second Semester - February – June ii. The academic session for Weekend School students shall comprise three (3) Trimesters as follows: First Trimester - October – January Second Trimester - February – June Third Trimester - June – September iii. The academic session for Modular School students shall comprise two (2) Semesters (Blocks) as follows: First Semester (Block) - October/November Second Semester (Block) - May/June Pentecost University College Student Handbook 116 52.2 Structure and Duration of 52.5 Credit Hours School Semester/Trimester One (1) Credit Course - 1Hour A semester/trimester shall Two (2) Credit Course - 2Hours comprise sixteen (16) weeks Three (3) Credit Course - 3Hours duration and shall be structured as

follows: 52.6 Credit hour for Programmes  Thirteen (13) weeks of teaching I. The total number of credit hours  One (1) week of revision required by a student to qualify for Two (2) weeks of examination a diploma or degree shall be determined by the Faculty/ 52.3 Academic Advisor Department within the following Students shall be assigned ranges: academic adviser (s) in every department who shall provide academic guidance on programme offerings.

52.4 Course Credit One (1) course credit shall be defined as follows:  One-hour lecture,  One-hour tutorial, or One practical session (of two or

 three hours), or Six hours of field work per week for a semester/trimester. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 117 University of Ghana KNUST and University of Cape Coast Programme Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Four Year Undergraduate Degree 120 *168 120 136 Three Year Undergraduate Degree 90 126 90 108 Two Year Undergraduate Degree 60 84 60 72 Two Year Diploma 60 84 60 72 One Year Certificate 30 42 30 36

II. The above credit hours are inclusive of lecture time, practical work, final year projects, seminars and workshops. Two to four hours of practical work are equal to one credit hour.

52.7 Coding and Numbering of Courses All degree courses shall have letter and number codes beginning with four letters signifying a Department or programme, followed by a three- digit number in one of the following ranges: iii. Level 100 Courses 100 – 199 iv. Level 200 Courses 200 – 299 v. Level 300 Courses 300 – 399 vi. Level 400 Courses 400 – 499

The third digit in the number code shall be: Zero (0) for a course that is offered in both Semesters; Odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) for a course offered in the first Semester Even numbers (2, 4, 6, or 8) for a course offered in the second Semester Trimester courses are picked from the first and second semester courses. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 118 53.0 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM 54.0 DURATION OF COURSE LOADS PER SEMESTER STUDY PROGRAMME

53.1 Full-Time Study The University College operates a A full-time student shall be required standard four-year undergraduate to carry a minimum workload of 15 degree programme based on the credit hours per Semester and a successful completion of Senior maximum of 18 credit hours. Under High School Education. However, special circumstances, a student students may be admitted directly may, with the approval of the Dean to Second Year (Level 200) or Third of Faculty, be allowed to carry a Year (Level 300) depending on the workload below or above these assessment and recognition of limits. their prior learning.

53.2 Part-Time Study 54.1Advance Credit for A student may, on application to the Prior Learning Dean of Faculty, be allowed to study An advance credit is a bulk credit for the Certificate /Diploma /Degree awarded to students admitted to on part-time basis. level 200 in recognition of their A part-time student shall be prior learning. The advance credit required to carry a workload below for direct admission to the level is the minimum prescribed for full- 30 and 60 credits respectively. time students; and shall also be Advance credits will NOT be required to complete the included in the compilation of the Certificate/Diploma/Degree CGPA/CWA. programme by carrying the same work load and studying within the Students admitted to Level 200 same periods as specified for a full will normally start their time study programmes at Level 200 courses Pentecost University College Student Handbook 119

and move upwards. However, iii. Bachelor's degree programmes: Faculties and Departments may  BA. Theology, require such students to take  BA. Communication Studies, make-up courses at lower levels  Bachelor of Commerce, where necessary.  B.Sc. Business Administration,  B.Sc. Actuarial Sciences, The following shall be the minimum  B.Sc. Nursing and maximum periods required for  B.Sc Midwifery the completion of programmes for B. Sc. Physician Assistantship full-time and part-time study:  Studies - Medical  B.Sc. Information Technology, I. Certificate Programme shall be B.Sc. Construction Technology minimum of 2 semesters and  and Management, and maximum of 4 semesters. B.Sc. Quantity Surveying and ii. Diploma shall be minimum of 4 Building Economics semesters and maximum of 6 semesters and Pentecost University College Student Handbook 120 Bachelor's degree programmes shall be a minimum of 8 semesters A one semester programme shall and the maximum period shall be 12 be run for the Higher National semesters for Level 100 entrants. Diploma (HND) in Building For students entering at Level 200, Technology students to serve as the minimum shall be 6 semesters bridging period for the students to and the maximum shall be 10 attend lectures, and be examined, semesters. The successful candidates selected to join the main stream programme For students enrolling for a top-up, at Level 300. the duration of the Programme shall be 4 semesters and the maximum Minimum and maximum periods shall be 6 semesters. for completion of programmes are

Prescribed Duration Minimum Maximum Number Maximum of Programme Number of of Extra Semesters Number of (Level admitted) Semesters Allowed Semesters

Four Year (Level 100) 8 4 12 Three Year (Level 200) 6 4 10 Two Year (Level 300) 4 2 6 Diploma 4 2 6 Certificate 2 2 4 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 121 NOTE:  These minimum and maximum periods are calculated from the date of first registration.

 A student who seeks re-admission beyond the maximum period shall be required to pay appropriate fees as determined by the University College.

 A student who is unable to complete his/her programme within the permissible maximum period (after exhausting the maximum number of extra Semesters) allowed shall lose all credits accumulated, and his/her studentship shall automatically elapse and cancelled and will be withdrawn from the University College. Such a student may, however, be allowed to re-apply for admission into the University College.

55.0 PROGRAMME COMPONENTS FOR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

The Total Programme Component  departmental requirements (TPC) for a Bachelor's Degree shall Prescribed Electives (to be comprise: defined by Department) General University College

 Requirements Electives – i.e. of student's own Faculty Requirements (where area of interest  applicable) Core Courses – i.e, Major Pentecost University College Student Handbook 122 55.1 Pre-requisite Courses I. Certain courses are pre-requisite iii. Additionally, apart from general for some other courses, in that course pre-requisites for they form the foundation for the graduation, various departments post-requisite courses. have pre-requisite courses for their students before they qualify ii. Students are to note that they for graduation. will not be registered for courses whose pre-requisites have not been completed. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 123 55.2 PUC Required Courses All students have to register and pass the following courses before they can graduate:

Course Code Course Title Target Group PUGD110 Introduction to Christianity All students PUGD121/123 French I/English I All students PUGD122/124 French II/English II All students PUGD130 Christianity and Professional Ethics All students PUGG140 Leadership All students PUGD150 Personal Organisation All students

Students who are offering programmes affiliated to University of Ghana and KNUST are required to pass the PUC required courses. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 124 18.3 University of Ghana Required Courses (UGRC)55.3 University of Ghana Required Courses (UGRC)

Course Code Course Title Target Group PUGD110 Academic Writing I Students offering Theology, Communication Studies, Business Administration and Information Technology PUUG130 Numeracy Skills Students offering Theology, Communication Studies, Business Administration and Information Technology

PUUG150 Science and Students offering Theology, Technology Communication Studies, Business Administration and in our Lives Information Technology

PUUG170 Critical Thinking and Students offering Theology, Practical Reasoning Communication Studies, Business Administration and Information Technology PUUG140 Introduction Students offering to Literature Business Administration and Information Technology

PUUG120 Academic Writing II Students offering Theology, Communication Studies, Business Administration and Information Technology

PUUG210 Introduction Students offering to AfricanStudies Theology, Communication Studies, Business Administration and Information Technology Pentecost University College Student Handbook 125 Students who are offering of the semester shall forfeit his/her programmes affiliated to University right to register for the Semester. of Ghana are required to pass UG Required Courses with a Grade 'D' ii. No student shall be permitted to or better. register by proxy.

iii. Students are required to register NOTE: online. Students who started their programmes from Level 200 iv. Any student who pays fees and would be required to take the refuses to register forfeits the fees minimum of 18 credits of the paid. University of Ghana required courses.

56.2 Procedure for Registration It is expected that before a student 56.0 MAIN REGISTRATION AND COURSE REGISTRATION is registered:

56.1 Registration I. he/she might have paid at least For a student to obtain credit in any 50% of the full semester's fee, and course, he/she must be admitted into the University College, and must ii. pay 100% of the Academic User be properly registered for that fees which is payable at the course during the official commencement of the first registration period at the beginning semester of the Academic Year. of each semester. All students of the University I. A student who fails to register by College are expected to follow the the first 21 days of commencement procedure listed below, to be able Pentecost University College Student Handbook 126 to register online for a 56.3 Course Registration Semester/trimester/Modular: Once a student is registered, his/her approved courses for the Step 1. Make payment of fees at Semester/trimester is the University College's designated automatically registered against banks; his/her name. This will be shown on the official registration slip. It is Step 2. Obtain a copy of the pay-in the responsibility of the student to slip indicating payment from the ensure that he/she has been bank; registered for the right courses (for which he or she was Step 3. Students are required to admitted). Every student is make sure that fees paid have required to print a registration slip been reflected their account before for his/her own records. they can register; 56.4 Late Registration and Step 4. Go to any of the computer Deadlines labs, the e-library or use your laptop to register; I. Normal registration is to be done within the first 21 days of the Step 5. Follow the Online commencement of the semester Registration User Guidelines on or the date as stipulated on the www.pentvars.edu.gh academic calendar.

Report to the Academic Affairs Section Annex for your ID Card which is renewable ii. There is, however, a window of at the commencement of the first time for late registration. Such semester/trimester of the Academic Year. deadlines are also indicated on the academic calendar. Pentecost University College Student Handbook  127 iii. Any registration after the normal complete the appropriate form registration period shall attract the  and pay the deferral fee and approved late registration fees as submit the completed form determined by the University together with the receipt to the

College.  Academic Affairs Section. in the case of commencement iv. Students are to note that no of a semester, a student shall registration is allowed after the late have up to 3 weeks (21 days) to registration deadline. apply to interrupt his/her study

 programme. 57.0 DEFERMENT OF Applications for deferment PROGRAMME/INTERRUPTION would not be entertained after OF STUDY/ACADEMIC LEAVE six weeks into the semester. OF ABSENCE ii. A student may interrupt his/her Students with the intention of study programme for two (2) interrupting their programmes of continuous semesters only, study, must first discuss this with provided that the maximum period their Head of Department before allowable for the completion of taking the decision. the programme is not exceeded.

I. A student who wishes to iii. With the express written interrupt his/her study programme permission of the Registrar, a

shall: student may be permitted to during vacation apply at least interrupt his/her studies by two four weeks before the (2) additional semesters, but not commencement of the exceeding four (4) semesters. The semester to his/her Head of student should note that the Department; maximum period for completion of Pentecost University College Student Handbook 128 his/her programme shall not be required to satisfy the extended. requirement for that semester iv. Where the grounds for which he/she is deferring before interruption of studies is medical, a he/she proceeds to the next report from a recognized medical semester. officer of recognized hospital shall be submitted to the Registrar vii. Any student who does not go confirming the propriety and length through the approved procedures of period of interruption. The before interrupting his/her studies Registrar shall cause the University shall be deemed to have College Nurse to investigate any abandoned his/her studentship. medical report reaching his/her Subsequently, the Registrar shall office from any health delivery cause the name of such a student facility and advise accordingly. to be removed from the University College System. v. A first year student should have completed the requirements for viii. A student who interrupts his/her first year studies before his/her studies beyond the exercising the right to defer his/her allowed four (4) continuous programme. However, a first year semesters, shall be deemed to student may be granted permission have lost any accumulated credit to defer his/her programme on hours. Consequently, his/her medical grounds on the studentship shall elapse and be recommendation of a medical cancelled. Such a student may, officer. however, be allowed to re-apply for admission into the University vi. Where the interruption is for one College. semester, the student shall be Pentecost University College Student Handbook 129 ix. Upon return to the University 59.0 STUDENT ASSESSMENT College, a student who has been AND EVALUATION granted academic leave will be 59.1 University of Ghana and subjected to and abide by the KNUST Programmes current rules and regulations of the Students' academic performance is University College. assessed by the following modes as per the University of Ghana and x. Any student who does not return KNUST requirements: to the University College after an approved leave of absence, shall be  Continuous Assessment which deemed to have withdrawn from constitutes 30% the University College.  End of Semester/trimester examination which constitutes 58.0 ABANDONMENT OF PROGRAMME 70% PUC may from time to time adopt A student who deserts a other methods and tools to programme of study for a period of evaluate, measure and document two (2) years fails to obtain the academic readiness, learning approved deferment of his/her progress and skill acquisition of its programme either by way of students. medical reason or any other reason is deemed to have abandoned 59.1.1 Continuous Assessment his/her programme. Such a student Students shall be assessed on will not be allowed to continue continuous basis. The continuous his/her programme. However, assessment shall constitute 30% of he/she may be allowed to re-apply the overall assessment comprising for admission into the Pentecost the following: University College. Pentecost University College Student Handbook  130 Attendance and participation END-OF-SEMESTER

 (5%), EXAMINATION: 60% Class Assignments and

 Presentations (10%), and 59.2.1 Continuous Assessment Interim Assessment (15%). Students shall be assessed on continuous basis. The continuous Failure to have marks for continuous assessment shall constitute 40% assessment will earn student of the overall assessment incomplete results. comprising the following:

 A student who does not attend Attendance and participation lectures for three (3) consecutive  (5%), weeks without any notification or Class Assignments and notice to the lecturer or Head of  Presentations (15%), and Department will be asked to defer Interim Assessment (20%). the programme. The Continuous Assessment component consists of take home assignment, class quizzes and 59.2 University of Cape Coast tests, term papers, and project Student Assessment and work. This component gives Evaluation students the chance to The University College operates a demonstrate their abilities on a combination of Continuous wider variety of learning tasks and Assessment and End-of-Semester a broader variety of work examination system with the environments than is possible following weightings: under formal examination CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: conditions. For example, through 40% Continuous Assessment students Pentecost University College Student Handbook 131 can learn the values and processes 61.0 EXAMINATION of team work, plan and solve real- REGULATIONS life problems. Examinations are compulsory for all students. Students are to observe all examination rules and 60.0 ACADEMIC MATTERS regulations. Students are advised to read and strictly observe the examination regulations. a. All academic matters affecting individual students should go to: 61.1 Registration for Examinations I. The Programme Manager before Registration for a University it goes to the Head of Department College examination shall require endorsement of the Registration ii. The Dean of Faculty, if it is an List by the Head of Department to inter-departmental matter; the effect that the candidate has iii. The Registrar, if it is an inter- pursued satisfactorily the faculty matter approved course(s) of study in b. All academic matters affecting each programme being offered students in the over the prescribed period. A departments/faculties should go candidate's registration shall not to: be valid unless it is so endorsed. I. The Department Board ii. The Faculty Board, if it is an inter- In the event of the withholding of departmental matter an endorsement, the Head of Department shall request the appropriate Faculty Board to confirm the action taken. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 132 Where applicable, candidates shall students who are duly registered have up to 3 weeks (21 days) from for a course but who fail to write the commencement of the the end-of-semester examination semester within which to register for that course shall be deemed to their courses. have absented themselves from the examination of that particular Students whose names do not course, for which grade 'X' appear in a course list shall not be (Absent) or 'I' (Incomplete) shall be allowed to write the end-of- awarded. semester examination for that particular course. Similarly,

Students Writing Exams Here Pentecost University College Student Handbook 133 61.2 Eligibility activities prescribed for any for Examinations course in any semester shall be  deemed to have withdrawn A full-time student shall attend from the course. Such a all required lectures, tutorials, student shall not be permitted seminars and practical work and to sit for mid and end of undertake all other activities, semester examinations. including assignments as approved by the University 61.3 Semester Examinations College, in addition to those Each course, with the exception of prescribed for the courses for Project Work/Long Essay and which he/she has registered. Continuing Courses, shall normally  be completed in one semester. Each Department shall, with the approval of the Academic Board,  A final (end-of-semester) determine the requirements for examination shall normally be the programmes they offer. A required as part of every student who does not fulfill the course. requirements for any programme shall not be allowed  An examination schedule to take the examination for that showing time and place of course. examination for each course  shall be published each A student who has not attended semester. lectures for a cumulative period of 3 weeks from the  The marks obtained in the end- commencement of a semester of-semester examination shall and has missed all tutorials, constitute 70% of the grade for practical work and other Pentecost University College Student Handbook 134 the course while continuous  examination. assessment constitutes the A candidate who reports for an remaining 30%, except for examination more than half an practical work or other courses hour after its commencement which are assessed entirely by shall be refused entry to the continuous assessment. examination hall.

 61.4 Instructions to Candidates Mobile phones are not allowed A candidate for a University at the examination hall. For the College Examination must have avoidance of doubt, Candidates followed the approved course are prohibited from using over the required period, and mobile phones in all must have registered for the examination hall(s).

examination.   Digital diaries, handbags, caps, During the examination period, books, notes and any other it is the duty of the candidate to form of written materials are consult daily the examination NOT allowed in the time-table at least 24 hours examination hall(s).

ahead of time to find out the  papers to be written and to be The examination will take place at the appointed place at least in lecture rooms/halls indicated thirty (30) minutes before the on the timetable.

examination. For the avoidance  of doubt, students are required Candidates are requested to to be seated in the examination ensure that they find out in room thirty (30) minutes before advance the venue (room) for the commencement of the the examination and their Pentecost University College Student Handbook  135  assigned sitting position (desks). Students are expected to show Candidates are expected to be their student identity cards seated by 8.30 am and 4.30 pm before being allowed entry into for the exams that begin at 9.00 the examination hall. am (morning papers) and 5.00 pm (afternoon papers) respectively. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 136 61.5 Refusal of Admission within the first thirty (30) minutes. to Examination Hall Candidates are advised to visit the A candidate may be refused washroom, if so required, before admission to an examination hall if: they enter the examination hall.

 he/she reports for the ii. Borrowing tools and examination more than 30 instruments such as rulers, pens, minutes after it has begun; calculators, geometrical sets or

 any other examination aids while he/she has not followed the in the examination room will NOT approved course as a regular be allowed. It shall be the candidate over the required candidate's responsibility to

 period; provide for himself/herself the he/she owes fees to the needed writing materials (pen, University/Hall of residence; pencil, eraser, etc.).

 he/she is under suspension or iii. Sharing of such materials has been rusticated from the between or among students in the University College examination hall will NOT be

 allowed as it creates distractions he/she does not present his/her and unnecessary movements. student identity card/fee clearance chit. iv. It is also the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that 61.6 Conduct he/she is given the right question in the Examination Hall paper and other material(s) I. Candidates may not be allowed to required for the examination. go out of the examination hall Pentecost University College Student Handbook 137 v. A candidate shall not bring to the has finished the paper. examination hall or to the washroom of the examination hall vii. Candidates are required to use or to the immediate vicinity of the their Student Registration Examination hall any book, paper, Numbers throughout the written information or examination period. cellular/mobile phones, tablets or other unauthorised materials. A viii. An examination candidate candidate who is suspected of shall, for the purpose of hiding unauthorised material on identification, carry his/her his/her body may be asked by the student identity card and invigilator to submit to a body registration chit to the search. Refusal to submit to a body examination hall. search is tantamount to misconduct and shall be dealt with ix. There will be an inspection of appropriately. Identity Cards/Registration Chits and School Fees clearance chit vi. A candidate who finishes an during examinations. Each examination paper ahead of time candidate is therefore, required to may leave the examination room display his/her student identity after handing over his/her answer card/ school fee clearance chit on booklet(s). Such a candidate shall his/her table for inspection after not be allowed to return to the the 'Start Work' order has been examination hall. Candidates are given. not allowed to leave the examination hall within the last 30 x. Candidates should read carefully minutes to the end of the instructions on both the answer examination period even if he/she booklets and question papers Pentecost University College Student Handbook 138 before attempting any question. part of a candidate may result in the cancellation of his/her xi. Under no circumstances must a examination paper, his/her candidate write his/her name on suspension or expulsion from the any part of the answer booklet University College. provided. xv. At the end of each examination, candidates should xii. Candidates may leave the ensure that they do not take away examination hall temporarily, but any answer booklet (s), whether only with the express permission of used or unused, from the the invigilator. In such cases, the examination hall. invigilator will be required to certify that the candidate does not carry xvi. Only general-purpose on his/her body any unauthorised calculators or non-programmable material. A candidate who is scientific calculators are permitted allowed to leave the examination in the examination hall. hall temporarily will be Candidates are not allowed to use accompanied by an attendant their mobile phones as calculators. designated by the invigilator. xvii. Candidates are to ensure that xiii. There should be no they sign the examination communication between attendance register during or after candidates in the examination hall. the examination. xiv. Any irregular conduct on the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 139

61.7 Non-sitting of/Failure to sit 62.0 ACADEMIC OFFENCES for an Examination I. Any candidate who fails to sit for 62.1 Examination Malpractices or an examination, except under Offences extenuating circumstance i.e. An examination malpractice or medical grounds, bereavement etc., offence shall include any attempt shall be deemed to have failed that on the part of a candidate to gain examination. unfair advantage during examinations. Additionally, any of ii. The following shall not be the following acts shall amount to accepted as reasons for being an examination malpractice or absent from sitting any offence: examination paper during a  Impersonation University College examination:  Assaulting Invigilator(s), Mis-reading the timetable  Supervisor(s) or Examination Forgetting the date or time of  Team examination  Bringing into the examination Over-sleeping  hall any foreign materials for Failing to find transportation  example unauthorized notes, Inability to locate textbooks, prepared materials, the examination hall  Smart programmable watches, Inclement (stormy, rainy or bad) calculators, pens and/or weather  bangles. Writing on your clothes and/or

 any other part of the body. Destroying materials suspected to help in establishing cases of Pentecost University College Student Handbook  140  examination malpractice. Established leakages for any  Copying from another candidate  particular examination paper(s).  Exchanging question papers. Giraffing' or looking over one's Substituting worked scripts shoulders in order to cheat.

 during the examination.  Seeking or receiving help from Communicating with any

 other candidate(s). candidate in the examination Tampering with answer hall will upon the testimony of

 booklets in an attempt to cheat. at least two invigilators, be Possession of unauthorized considered as an offence.

examination answer booklet or  supplementary paper Unnecessary disturbance, e.g. whispering, singing, humming, Offence(s) related to particular soliloquizing (to talk at length

examination paper. to yourself), distracting other After verbal warnings from the candidates while examination invigilator, if the offence of is in progress.

unauthorised borrowing of  rulers, calculators, erasers, et Starting to write before cetera, is repeated, the students commencement of paper shall be cancelled. examination is officially

 announced or continuing to Defacing answer booklets to write after official orders have hide registration number. been given for candidates to

 stop work. Placing scripts at a point where  another student can copy. Failure to write registration number on answer script. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 141

 Mass Cheating - Where more than Presenting papers or materials half of the candidates in the other than your own to fulfill examination hall are involved in class requirements.Sitting for collusion or other forms of an exam without a student examination malpractice, this shall identification card or another be regarded as mass cheating. authenticated form of identification.  Any student found with his or  her mobile phone in the course Sitting for an examination of an examination without being properly registered or knowing very well  Bribing or attempting to bribe that you have not attended at any University College Official least 75% of lecture hours for a for exams questions, good particular paper(s). marks, or changes in  marks/grades or attempting to Offering or attempting to offer threaten any of the officials for  sexual favours the same reason. Any conduct that bring the integrity of examination into disrepute Pentecost University College Student Handbook 142 62.2 Procedures for dealing vi. leaving an examination room with Examination Malpractice without permission of the or Offence invigilator, a. Examination offences shall be vii. refusal to follow instructions. understood to include among others the following: b. The Chief Invigilator or any Examiner shall cause the student I. any attempt on the part of a involved to complete the candidate to gain unfair advantage, examination malpractice form duly signed by both the student and ii. any breach of the examination the Chief Invigilator with the regulations and instructions to relevant exhibit(s) attached for the candidates, attention of the Academic Registrar acting for and on behalf iii. refusal on the part of a of the Registrar. candidate to occupy an assigned seat in an examination room. c. On the advice of the Registrar, the standing Disciplinary iv. Any form of communication with Committee will convene another candidate, meeting(s) to investigate all reported examination offences v. Possession of foreign materials that have come to their attention. (except as required by the rules of a

particular examination) like: d. In respect of offences related to a paper with written information examination which may occur

 of any kind, outside the precincts of an Smart programmable watches, examination room, the Dean of the calculators, pens, bangles, etc. faculty concerned shall cause an Pentecost University College Student Handbook 143 enquiry to be made into any reports Regulations or Instructions to that reach him/her, and submit Candidates herein stated and his/her findings to the Registrar. depending on the gravity of the offence could attract one or more e. The Academic Board shall review of the following sanctions and/or all reports received in connection any other sanction prescribed by with an examination malpractice or the Statutes of the University offence. On the basis of its review, College: the Academic Board may impose  sanctions involving loss of marks in A reprimand (verbal or written) a particular paper. A Fail grade of F  shall be awarded whenever it is Cancellation of the candidate's established that a candidate has marks for the examination attempted to gain unfair advantage paper in question in which case in an examination. Grade F shall be substituted for the mark earned. Under this f. In all instances of examination circumstance the candidate can malpractices or offences a formal only redeem the failure by report shall be made to the registering and taking the failed Academic Board as soon as course again. practicable. The Academic Board  will review all such reported cases Withholding of results for a and may vary the sanctions as it period as determined by the thinks fit. Disciplinary Committee

 62.3 Sanctions for Award of Grade F leading to Examination Malpractices failure in the entire semester's A breach of any of the Examination examination Pentecost University College Student Handbook  144 Being barred from the  University College Examination Dismissal from the University for a period determined by the College

committee   Notification of relevant Suspension from the University professional bodies of the College for a period as offence which may lead to determined by the Disciplinary inability to practice in a committee particular profession. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 145 an academic exercise shall attract 63.0 PLAGIARISM appropriate sanctions.

Plagiarism is presenting material 63.1.1 Unauthorised copied from published literature Collaboration: Collaboration in any (books, papers, newspapers, academic exercise/study with Internet etc. without student colleagues without the acknowledging the source of approval of academic information. Using another lecturer/supervisor shall attract person's ideas, words or work as the appropriate sanctions. one's own shall be considered a violation of the College's policy on 63.1.2 Theft of plagiarism. Resource Materials: Any unauthorised use of resource The University College insists on materials such as course academic integrity and shall act on materials, library materials, all reported incidents of computer software and media plagiarism, whether deliberate or equipment shall attract accidental. Therefore, students appropriate sanctions. who use others' intellectual property shall be expected to 63.1.3 Previously accord the appropriate Submitted Work: acknowledgement to the cited text, Presenting work prepared for and failure of which shall attract submitted to another course shall appropriate sanctions. attract appropriate sanctions.

63.1 Fabrication of Citation 63.1.4 Unauthorised Access: Any falsification or invention of Any unauthorised access to any data citation or other authority in Pentecost University College Student Handbook 146 person's files or computer account furnishing false information shall shall attract appropriate sanctions. attract appropriate sanctions. 63.1.5 Unauthorised Research: Failure to obtain approval of the 63.1.7 Use of Consultant(s) Institutional Review Board for to write project papers, term research involving human subjects papers and/or any other academic shall attract appropriate sanctions. work to be submitted by student for grading shall attract 63.1.6 Forgery, Alteration or appropriate sanctions. Misuse of Any University College documents: NOTE: Any alteration or misuse of If a student is in doubt about the University College documents, nature of plagiarism, he/she record, key, electronic device should discuss the matter with including acts of forgery and/or the Head of Department. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 147 64.0 PROCEDURE 65.0 FAILURE TO FOR PLAGIARISM ATTEND LECTURES Upon discovering what is believed Students failing to attend formal to be plagiarised written work lectures for a particular course for submitted by a student, a faculty at least 75% of the semester lecture member shall report the matter to hours will not be permitted to write the Dean of Faculty for appropriate any end of semester examination examination mal practice paper(s). Additionally, no student procedures to be followed. will be permitted to register and write any re-sit or supplementary 64.1 Sanctions for Plagiarism examination paper(s) unless that Plagiarism is an academic offence. student has put in at least 75% Students who commit plagiarism attendance of the lecture hours for will be subject to disciplinary that particular course(s). action. The sanctions shall include Students who fall into this category but not limited to the following: will have to re-register and pay the (I) Two - semester suspension, appropriate fees for that particular (ii) A redoing of the work or some course in the relevant semester. aspect of it; (iii) A specified reduction in the 66.0 DISRUPTION OF course grade; ACADEMIC ACTIVITY (iv) A failing grade in the course; Any behaviour or action of a (v) Expulsion, student or group of students that (vi) A written warning turns to disrupt an going academic The final determination of the activity shall constitute academic appropriate sanction for plagiarism offence. shall be made by the Academic Board. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 148 reported to the Registrar 67.0 NEW CASES through the Dean of Students for the appropriate action to be In the event of any new case(s) not taken. covered by these regulations, the  Disciplinary Committee shall, as Any student who does not much as possible apply one or more observe the rules and sanction(s) under item 55.0 regulations, or who commits any act that brings disrepute upon the University College, or 68.0 DISCIPLINARY refuses to perform his/her PROCEDURE & SANCTIONS duties, shall be sanctioned. FOR ACADEMIC OFFENCES   Students who are aggrieved by The Rector of the University any disciplinary action(s) or College has the overall sanction(s) may appeal to the responsibility for the discipline of Rector for a review. The Rector students. He shall exercise this may set up a Disciplinary responsibility on the advice of, Review Committee that will and in consultation with the consider the disciplinary action Executive Management Team or sanction and make a final (EMT). The decision thereof is determination of the appeal. subject to approval of the Academic Board.

 If a student violates any University College's Academic regulation(s) he/she shall be Pentecost University College Student Handbook 149 69.0 DEFERMENT Students with extenuating OF EXAMINATIONS circumstances shall be required to 69.1 Extenuating Circumstances: fill extenuating circumstance form A student who has satisfied all the and submit to the Academic Affairs requirements as prescribed in Part Section. Students will be required C, paragraph 49.0, but is unable to to submit formal documentary take the main (end-of-Semester) evidence (originals or authorised examination because of the under- copies) with the extenuating listed extenuating circumstances circumstances form to support will be allowed to take the his/her application (e.g. medical certificate/doctor's letter, letter examination at the next sitting : from counsellor/psychotherapist,  Illness/Hospitalization Family Illness (Spouse, parents copy of death certificate, police report, court letter etc.).  and/or children) Bereavement (death of Spouse, 69.2 On Grounds other than  parents and/or children) Acute Emotional/Personal Extenuating Circumstances: Circumstances certified by the In cases of deferment on grounds other than extenuating  University College Counsellor. Victim of Crime certified by the circumstances, the Dean shall invite the applicant for an  Police. Representing the University interview and advise the College at a national event or the University College accordingly. It nation in any college approved shall be the student's international event. shall be responsibility to convince the allowed to take the examination University College beyond at the next sitting. reasonable doubt that he/she wishes to defer the examinations. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 150 69.3 Non-payment of Fees that particular level and pay the Non-payment of fees is not an appropriate fees. The old extenuating circumstance. records shall be declared void.

In all cases of deferment of examinations, the applicant(s) shall obtain a written response from the Registrar before leaving the University College.

70.0 REGULATIONS FOR PROGRESSION

 A candidate shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for progression if he/she has obtained a CGPA of 1.00 or CWA of 40% or better overall in all examinations. In addition, the candidate shall satisfy Faculty/Departmental requirements for entry to the

 next level.  There shall be no probation. A candidate who does not qualify to progress to the next level on the basis stated above shall be asked by the Registrar to repeat Pentecost University College Student Handbook 151 71.0 DEFINITIONS: Trail, examination score. Supplementary Examinations, Passing, Probation, Repetition, III. Deferred – A Deferred (Df) Withdrawal and Grace Period course is an unregistered course 71.1 Trail which is neither Fail (F) nor A student trails a course when incomplete (I) and for which the he/she fails (F) to obtain a pass mark student is/was required to or is graded incomplete (I) or has register. Deferred (Df) a course 71.2 Progression from level 100 I. Fail – A student fails a course when to Level 200 he/she obtains a mark less than 45% The student must: (UG), 40% (KNUST) or fails to write an a) Pass all courses taken examination after registration. b) Attain a minimum C.G.P.A of II. Incomplete (I or I*) 1.0/CWA of 40 Student with GPA below 1.0/CWA a. A student is graded incomplete (I*) of 40 at the end of the first for a course when he/she is unable semester shall be cautioned by to write an examination on grounds the Registrar and counselled by of ill-health and the medical report is the Departmental Academic acceptable, provided he/she has Advisory and /or University registered for the course and has put College Counselling Unit. in at least 75% lecture attendance for the course. 71.2.1 Supplementary End-of- Semester Examinations for Level b. A student is graded incomplete 100s (I) for grading without a continuous A Level 100 student who loses a assessment or end-of-semester total of twelve (12) credits Pentecost University College Student Handbook 152 registered for an academic year the academic year. either in the first, second or both A student who fails to satisfy semesters shall be given an conditions (a), (b) or (c) or all the opportunity to write a above shall be placed on probation supplementary end-of- semester or asked to be an external examination. The student will be candidate depending on the withdrawn for poor academic gravity of failure as detailed performance if he/she is unable to below: pass all the failed courses in the supplementary end-of-semester 71.4 Probation examination. If a student fails up to 9 credits, A level 100 student who fails the he/she will progress to the next supplementary end-of-semester level but will be considered to be examination and is withdrawn may on probation and will be required re-apply for admission the to repeat those failed courses. following academic year into the Such a student will have to drop same or a different programme. some of the current level courses and substitute them with the

71.3 Progression from Level failed courses. 200 Upwards A student on probation is not To progress from Level 200 to 300 allowed to do more than 18 or from Level 300 to 400, the  credits in a semester. student must: A student who is repeating a a) Attains a minimum C.G.P.A of 1.0 course will be required to take b) Accumulate at least 30 credits quizzes, assignment and end- for the current year of-semester examination for c) Not lose more than a total of 9  the repeated course(s). credits in the courses registered for A student on probation has two Pentecost University College Student Handbook  153 (2) chances to pass the failed A candidate who does not

 course(s). qualify to progress to Level 200 A student on probation is on the basis of (i) and (ii) above required to improve his/her shall be asked by the Registrar performance and be in a good to repeat that particular level academic standing with regard and pay the appropriate fees. to the above, at the end of the The old records shall be second semester, failing which declared void.

 he/she shall repeat the level. Students on probation are 71.6 Level 200 expected to report to their A student is deemed to have respective Heads of Department passed, if he/she has at least and Deans for academic CGPA of 1.00 or CWA of 40% or counselling. better and has passed a minimum of 60 credits of

71.5 Level 100 required courses at the end of A Level 100 candidate shall be  Level 200. deemed to have satisfied the In addition, the candidate shall requirements for progression to have satisfied Level 200, if he/she has Faculty/Departmental obtained at least CGPA of 1.00 requirements for progression

or CWA of 40% in Level 100  to Level 300;  examinations; A candidate who does not In addition, the candidate shall qualify to progress to Level 300 have satisfied on the basis of (i) and (ii) above Faculty/Departmental shall be asked by the Registrar requirements for progression to to repeat that particular level Level 200; and pay the appropriate fees. Pentecost University College Student Handbook  154 The old records shall be declared A candidate who does not void. qualify to progress to Level 400 on the basis of (i) and (ii) above

71.7 Leve 300 shall be asked by the Registrar A student is deemed to have to repeat that particular level passed, if he/she has a CGPA of and pay the appropriate fees. 1.00 or CWA of 40% or better The old records shall be and has passed a minimum of declared void. 90 credits of required courses at

 the end of Level 300; 71.8 External Candidate In addition, the candidate shall If a student fails a total of 12 have satisfied credits at the end of an academic Faculty/Departmental year, he/she will be allowed to requirements for progression to repeat the failed course as an Level 400; “external candidate”. An external Pentecost University College Student Handbook 155 candidate is one not taking the full benefit of Academic Advisory and complement of courses and is Counselling Services provided by therefore reading only repeated the University College. courses. He/she will register for the repeated courses only and must v. students can assume external pass them within one academic candidacy only once during their year before progressing to the next stay in the University. level. vi. a continuing student who fails An external candidate: to obtain more than 12 credits will I. will retain the lower level status if be dismissed outright. he/she meets the requirements for progression to another level. vii. students with the barest minimum C.G.P.A. (1.0 -1.5) at the ii. will be required to attend lectures end of the academic year shall be and practicals, fulfill continuous cautioned by the Registrar and assessment requirements and pay counselled by their Departmental fees and any other fees to be Academic Advisor. determined by the University College from time to time. 71.9 Repetition A student shall be required to iii. must pass the repeated courses repeat the level in any of the at one sitting only. If an external following situations: candidate fails to pass any of the failed courses, he/she will be I. Level 100, 200 and 300 students dismissed for poor academic on obtaining a CGPA of less than performance. 1.00 or CWA of less than 40% at iv. must avail him/her of and the end of second semester Pentecost University College Student Handbook 156 examination. The student must vii. Any student upon trailing more take the cluster of courses at that than two (2) courses after re-sit level again. The credits obtained for examinations shall be required to the failed level shall be void. re-register and pay the ii. A student trailing all registered appropriate fees. courses as fail (F) in a semester; iii. A student trailing more than six NOTE: courses (F or I) at the end of the Computation of Results for second semester; Probation and repeating/External Candidates iv. A student who must be put on If a student passes a repeated Probation for the second course, both the failed grade(s) successive time. The student must and new grade(s) will appear on take the cluster of courses at that the student's transcript and will be level again. The credits obtained for used in the computation of his/her the failed level shall be void. C.G.P.A./CWA. Where there is a replacement, the grade in the v. A student deferring his/her course originally failed will be used programme for one semester. in addition to the grades obtained in the replaced course for the vi. A student whose performance is computation of the final such that he/she has to be C.G.P.A./CWA withdrawn but offers to pay the full fees to repeat the failed level. The 71.10 Withdrawal credits obtained for the failed level The Registrar shall cause the shall be void. withdrawal of a student from the programme he/she is pursuing in Pentecost University College Student Handbook 157 the University College in any of the granted to final year students to following situations: correct their deficiencies in the following situations: I. A level 100 student obtaining a CGPA of less than 1.00 or CWA of I. A final year student who at the less than 40% at the end of the re- end of the second semester sit examinations. examination still trails any course(s). ii. A level 200 and 300 students whose performance is such that ii. A final year student whose he/she has to repeat for the second performance is such that he/she time in the programme. has to be put on probation for the second successive time. iii. A repeated student failing to obtain a CGPA of 1.00 or CWA of iii. A final year student whose 40% or above CGPA is below 1.00 or CWA is below 45 and has to take any iv. Any student upon absenting course(s) to make up the grade for himself/herself from all courses for the award of a degree. a semester examination without permission shall be deemed to have abandoned the programme.

71.11 Grace Period The University College grants a grace period of a maximum of four (4) semesters, immediately after the second semester examination, Pentecost University College Student Handbook 158

Students who fail the special 72.0 SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS supplementary end-of-semester 72.1 Special Supplementary examination or do not avail End-of-Semester Examination themselves of same shall repeat for Level 400 Students the failed course the following There shall be special academic year, keeping in mind supplementary end-of-semester undergraduate programmes. Such examinations to be held for students will be required to attend students who have completed lectures and practicals, fulfill Level 400 but are still trailing level continuous assessment 400 courses. A level 400 student requirements and pay 60% of the with CGPA less than 1.00 /CWA 45 approved University fees for the is not eligible to write the special year. supplementary end-of-semester examination for level 400 courses. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 159

72.2 Re-sit Examinations course shall be used, as for A student would be required to re- instance, a 3-credit course with a sit for referred and failed 'D' or 'F' at first attempt and an 'A' examination upon payment of the at the second attempt shall attract appropriate fee. If he/she repeats a total of 6 credits in the the course and passes the computation of the Grade Point associated examination, he/she Average of that particular course. shall be awarded the full grade earned on that occasion. The 72.3 Supplementary student's transcript will show the Examinations number of occasions the candidate A student who is prevented by took the examination for that extenuating circumstances particular course and the grades from writing examinations and earned on all such occasions. presents documentary evidence to the effect to the However, in determining the FGPA, Extenuating Circumstance a weighted average of all repeated Committee and receive Pentecost University College Student Handbook 73.1 Resit Examinations approval may be allowed to 160 Continuing and non-graduating write the examination as student who fails any course supplementary during the next registered for re-sit examination scheduled examinations shall be required to pay a fee per without any fee.  paper as determined by the Non-payment of fees is not a University College. Each non- case for extenuating graduating student shall pay an circumstance and any student additional fee as determined by receiving approval to write the the University College for paper as supplementary shall registration. be made to pay the appropriate fees. 73.2 Supplementary Examination Continuing and non-graduating 73.0 RESIT/ SUPPLEMENTARY student who is unable to write EXAMINATION REGISTRATION his/her end of semester AND PAYMENT OF FEES examination(s) due to extenuating circumstances provided he/she A student may clear a course(s), by has registered for the course(s), taking advantage of the Re- attended lectures, tutorials, sit/Supplementary examinations. practicum and presents other Students are required to: assignments required of the course shall take the re-sit a. Register formally and pay for examination as supplementary the course (s) they wish to write. without any fee. However, apart from extenuating circumstances, b. The following category of all students taking part in students shall qualify to write the supplementary examination shall re-sit/supplementary pay a fee per paper as determined examinations: Pentecost University College Student Handbook 161 by the University College. Each non-graduating student taking part NOTE: in supplementary examination shall  pay an additional fee as determined A student who fails to write by the University College for the Re-sit and Supplementary registration. Examinations after registration without any 73.3 Period for Resit/ tangible reason shall be Supplementary Examinations deemed to have failed the The University College organises course and shall be graded re-sit/supplementary examinations zero in the computation of the as required.  CGPA/CWA Students who register for re- 73.4 Tutorials for Continuing and sit and supplementary Non-Graduating Students examination but fail to write Continuing and non-graduating the examination should note students registering for that monies paid are non- resit/supplementary examinations refundable. shall be required to pay a fee per paper for tutorials as determined by the University College. Students with up to two (2) trails who fail to make use of Re-sit Examinations may register the failed Courses and attend lectures, and write the next available normal examination. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 162 74.0 DECLARATION 75.0 RE-MARKING OF OF RESULTS EXAMINATION SCRIPTS

Results of semester examinations Students have a fundamental right taken at the end of each semester to query how their scripts are shall normally be published by the marked if they feel Registrar before the very strongly that their results do commencement of the following not reflect their efforts. semester.  The aggrieved candidate(s) A result slip indicating a student's is/are required to formally apply performance in the examination for re-marking by submitting an may be accessed through the e- application to the Registrar portal on the University College's t h r o u g h t h e H e a d o f website (www,pentvars.edu.gh). Department and Dean of Faculty Students are required to check their not later than fourteen (14) days results and report any anomaly to after the publication of results the Academic Affairs Section within by the Registrar and paying the 21 days from the day of publication appropriate fees that will be of the results. Failure to report any determined from time to time. anomaly within the 21 days, is  deemed that the results published An application entered on a are actual and no corrections will be candidate's behalf by a person effected. other than the aggrieved candidate himself/herself shall not be entertained.

 No action shall be taken on an application which is submitted Pentecost University College Student Handbook 163 outside the time stipulated. with re-mark instructions to an Review shall not proceed unless External Examiner; the re-mark fee is also fully paid. vi. The External Examiner re-

 evaluates the examination script A student who requests for re- and returns it to the Registrar for marking shall follow the onward submission to the Head of following procedure: Department;

I. The student writes a petition to the vii. If the re-mark proves that the Registrar; student was treated unfairly, the student's re-mark fee would be ii. The student pays the re-mark fee refunded. Otherwise, the student to be determined by the University forfeits the re-mark fee.

College;  The Academic Board may iii. The Registrar requests for the approve the amended results as student's examinations booklet and released in the light of the other material from the Head of review.

Department;  If it emerges that a complaint iv. The Head of Department collates for review is frivolous or ill- all the materials relevant to the motivated, the Academic Board examination including marking may prescribe sanctions schemes, and forward them to the depending on the gravity of the Registrar; matter which may include a warning, suspension for two (2) v. The Registrar forwards the semesters. examination and marking scheme Pentecost University College Student Handbook 164 76.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS NOTE: Students Any grading without a who started their The Department and Faculty programmes continuous assessment from Level 200 Examiners Board are responsible for would score shall be considered as be required to take the all examinations in the University minimum 'incomplete' (I) of 18 credits of the College. These Boards are chaired by University of Ghana required Heads of Department/Deans and  Any grading without end-of- shall report to the Academic Board. courses. semester examination score shall be considered as 'incomplete' (I) 77.0 GRADING OF EXAMINATION  There shall be formal University Any grading without end-of- College Examinations in Programmes semester examination score of study at the end of each semester. due to ill-health supported The examination in each course shall by a doctor's report shall be not exceed three (3) hours except considered as incomplete some specific hours have been (I*) prescribed by the lecturer for that  relevant course. Results of a student in an examination would only be ii. The End-of-Semester examination considered complete when shall be weighted according to the a student has scores for grading system of the mentor both continuous university. E.g. UG:30/70, KNUST: assessment and end-of- 30/70 UCC 40/60 i.e. 30/40 for semester examination continuous assessment. and 60/70 for examination Pentecost University College Student Handbook 165 78.0 GRADING SYSTEM

78.1 Grading System and Degree Classification 78.1.1 University of Ghana Grading System Student performance in a course shall be graded as follows:

Letter Grade Marks Grade Point Interpretation A 80-100 4.0 Outstanding B+ 75-79 3.5 Very Good B 75-79 3.0 Good C+ 65-69 2.5 Fairly Good C 60-64 2.0 Average D+ 55-59 1.5 Below Average D 50-54 1.0 Marginal Pass *E 45-49 0.5 Unsatisfactory F 0-44 0 Fail

NB: *E - Although this is a failure grade, it may still be accepted as fulfilling prerequisite for other courses.

Other Grades

Grade Interpretation Grade Point X Absent 0 Z Disqualification 0 I Incomplete 0 Y Continuing 0 AUDI Audit 0 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 78.1.2 KNUST Grading System 166 Grade Mark (%) Description A 70-100 Excellent B 60-69 Very Good C 50-59 Good D 40–49 Pass F 0-39 Fail I/I* Incomplete/Exam Malpractice

78.1.3 University of Cape Coast Grading System

Student performance in a course shall be graded as follows:

Letter Grade Marks Grade Point Interpretation

A 80-100 4.0 Excellent

B+ 75-79 3.5 Very Good

B 70-74 3.0 Good

C+ 65-69 2.5 Average

C 60-64 2.0 Fair

D+ 55-59 1.5 Barely Satisfactory

D 50-54 1.0 Weak pass

E 0-49 0 Fail Pentecost University College Student Handbook Other Grades 167 Student performance in a course shall be graded as follows: Grade Interpretation Grade Point X Absent 0 Z Disqualification 0 I Incomplete 0 AUDI Audit 0

NOTE: Audit – The grade point is a) It is the responsibility of students to zero ensure that all ICs are rectified Incomplete (I) – A student b) An (I) should be rectified within 21 days is graded IC when he/she after the release of end-of-semester / misses one or more trimester examinations results. components of the c) An (I) not rectified after the deadline will assessment. be converted to the corresponding grade.

78.2 Definition of Grades   Pass Grades: Grades A to D constitute Pass grades.  Failure Grades: Grades E, F, X, Z constitute Failure grades. Continuing: A grade Y (for Continuing) shall be awarded at the end of a semester to any student who is taking a course which

 continues into the next semester. Audit: A grade AUDI shall be awarded for attendance at lectures where no examination is taken, or where an examination is taken, but no mark can be awarded, for good reasons. The Grade Audi is not taken into account in the calculation of the FGPA. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 168 78.3 Non-Completion of Course I. A grade I (for Incomplete) shall be awarded to a student who is unable to complete a course for reasons adjudged by the Board of Examiners as satisfactory. Such a student shall be expected to complete the course the very next time the course is available. ii. A grade X shall be awarded to a student who is unable to complete a course for reasons adjudged by the Board of Examiners as unsatisfactory.

78.4 Disqualification

I. A grade Z denotes Disqualification from an examination as a result of an examination malpractice or offence, and shall be awarded whenever it is established that a candidate had attempted to gain an unfair advantage in an examination. ii. A candidate awarded a grade Z may be suspended for two (2) semesters depending on the gravity of the matter. A grade Z may be awarded only by the Academic Board Pentecost University College Student Handbook 169 79.0 END OF SEMESTER 1- Credit Course - 1 hour EXAMINATIONS 2- Credit Course - 2 hours 3 - Credit Course - 3 hours Each course, with the exception of a project work/long essay, shall normally be completed in one 80.0 STUDENT IN semester. GOOD STANDING

A student in good standing shall be A final (end-of-semester) one whose Cumulative Grade Point examination shall normally be Average (CGPA) or Cumulative required as part of every course. An Weighted Average (CWA) is at least examination schedule showing 1.00 (Grade D) or 45% respectively. time and place of examination for each course shall be published each semester. 81.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE

The marks obtained in the end-of- A Bachelor's degree appropriately semester examination shall designated shall be awarded to a constitute 70% of the grade for the candidate who has been properly course while continuous admitted to the University College, assessment constitutes the has followed the approved courses remaining 30% except for practical of study over the prescribed period or other courses which are and has satisfied the following assessed entirely by continuous conditions: assessment. I. University Requirement: Time allotted to examination papers evidence of enrolment in the shall be as follows:  degree programme: discharge of all obligations Pentecost University College Student Handbook   170  owed to the University Level 100 entrants A student a pass in all University Required may take a maximum of 136

 Courses; credits and must pass at least satisfactory performance in the 120 credits. A student must appropriate University not fail more than 16 credits of examinations. core and prescribed electives, ii. Faculty/Departmental provided the fail grades are not Requirements: satisfactory lower than Grade *E. discharge of such requirements as  may be prescribed for the degree. Level 200 entrants A student may take a maximum of 118 credits and must pass at least 82.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR 102 credits. A student must BACHELOR'S GRADUATION not fail more than 16 credits of 82.1 University of Ghana core and prescribed electives, Graduation Requirements provided the fail grades are not A student shall be deemed to have lower than Grade *E. satisfied the requirements for graduation if: I. he/she fulfilled all General University and Faculty/School requirements; ii. he/she has accumulated the minimum number of credits required by the Faculty/School, including core and prescribed electives as follows: Pentecost University College Student Handbook 170 82.2 KNUST 82.3 University of Cape Coast Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, a student is To qualify for the award of a degree,

required to: candidates must satisfy the have completed the prescribed following requirements: number of credit hours in each category of course modules a) Pass all courses taken – general, specified for his/her programme faculty, or departmental courses

 of study. have achieved the minimum b) Meet Inter-Faculty course

 average mark of 45%. requirements have satisfied any other requirements of the Department c) Accumulate a minimum of 120 and Faculty Boards credits (including Advance Credits)

In addition to the general University d) Attain a minimum Cumulative College Examination Regulations, Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A.) of students are expected to satisfy 1.0 Departmental/Faculty requirements approved by the e) Settle all financial and other Academic Board. obligations to the University College

f) Be in good standing – not barred for disciplinary reasons. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 171 83.0 UNIVERSITY OF GHANA C. Final Grade Point Average SYSTEM OF CALCULATING (FGPA): The FGPA is the weighted GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CGPA for all courses under The Performance of students on consideration calculated up to the programmes affiliated to the end of a student's academic University of Ghana is determined programme. The FGPA is the basis using the Grade Point Average of the classification of the first system. The following are the three degree. (3) types of averages: In calculating these averages, three A. Grade Point Average (GPA): The (3) elements are taken into student's grade point average is consideration. These are: calculated by dividing the total number of grade points obtained in a A. The credit weighting of the semester, divided by the total course number of credits obtained in that semester. B. The grade obtained by the student per course; B. Cumulative Grade Point Average C. The Grade Point (GP) of the grade (CGPA): The student's cumulative obtained in a course. grade point average is calculated by dividing the total number of grade An example of the calculations of points obtained up to any specified the averages are as follows: time, by the total number of credits of all courses for which the student has registered up to that time. Pentecost University College Student Handbook

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Course Credit Grade Grade Point Grade Interpretation Code Point Average (GPA) PUGE105 3.0 2.0 6.0 C Average PUGE107 3.0 4.0 12.0 A Excellent PUGE101 3.0 3.5 10.5 B+ Very Good PUIT107 3.0 3.0 9.0 B Good PUIT109 3.0 2.5 7.5 C+ Fairly Good 3.0 PSTD101 1.5 4.5 D+ Below Average PUIT103 3.0 1.0 3.0 D Marginal Pass TOTAL 21 52.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) 52.5/21 2.50

As indicated in the table above, each that gives 2.50. grade is assigned a grade point and All the calculations (GPA, CGPA, the Grade Point Average (GPA) FGPA) are done to three decimal earned by a student, for each course places and rounded to two decimal completed, is computed as product places. of the number of credits (CDT) for the course and the grade point A CGPA calculation is also handled obtained in that course. similarly. The summation of the GPAs and the CDTs are from the first Thus, the GPA obtained by the semester of the start of the student in the semester is the programme up to the semester summation of the GPA divided by under consideration. the summation of the credits taken in the given semester. From the Note: The calculation includes all table above this will be 52.5/21 and summation of the GPAs from Level 100 to 400 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 173 83.2 FGPA Calculation The FGPA calculation differs from the CGPA calculation in two ways:

1. The FGPA factors in the course weighting. Currently, Levels 100 & 200 courses carry a weight of 1 whereas those of Levels 300 & 400 have a weight of 2 (1:1:2:2).

2. The FGPA averages repeated (re-sit) courses before incorporating them in the calculations.

FGPA = SUM((GPAL1*1) + (GPAL2*1) + (GPAL3*2) + (GPAL4*2)) SUM((CDTL2*1) + (CDTL2*1) + (CDTL3*2) + (CDTL4*2))

84.0 KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) SYSTEM OF CALCULATING Cumulative Weighted Marks GRADE POINT AVERAGE iii. Add up all the corresponding Course Credits up to the end of the The following steps are to be semester in question to obtain the taken: Cumulative Credits. I. Multiply the percentage mark scored in each course by the course iv. Calculate the Cumulative credit to obtain the Weighted Weighted Average (CWA) up to the Marks end of the semester in question as follows: ii. Add up all the Weighted Marks calculated up to the end of the CWA = Cumulative Weighted Marks semester in question to obtain the Cumulative Credits Pentecost University College Student Handbook 174 84.1 GPA/CGPA Calculation

Course Credit Marks Weighted Grade Interpretation Code (WM)

PUGE105 3.0 50 150 C Good PUGE107 3.0 70 210 A Excellent PUGE101 3.0 80 240 A Excellent PUIT107 3.0 69 207 B Very Good PUIT109 3.0 60 180 B Very Good PSTD101 3.0 79 237 A Excellent PUIT103 3.0 45 135 D Pass TOTAL 21 1359 CWA 52.5/21 2.50 64.71 (CWA)

Note: Calculation of CWA's for subsequent years shall be the same as illustrated above.

85.0 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST SYSTEM OF CALCULATING calculated by dividing the total GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) number of grade points obtained in a semester, divided by the total The Performance of students on number of credits obtained in that programmes affiliated to the semester. University of Cape Coast is determined using the Grade Point B. Cumulative Grade Point Average Average system. The following are (CGPA): The student's cumulative the three (3) types of averages: grade point average is calculated by dividing the total number of grade A. Grade Point Average (GPA): The points obtained up to any specified student's grade point average is time, by the total number of credits Pentecost University College Student Handbook 175 of all courses for which the student B. The grade obtained by the has registered up to that time. student per course; C. The Grade Point (GP) of the grade In calculating these averages, three obtained in a course. (3) elements are taken into consideration. These are: An example of the calculations of the averages are as follows: A. The credit weighting of the course

85.1 GPA/CGPA Calculation

Course Credit Grade Grade Point Grade Interpretation Code Point Average (GPA) PUGE105 3.0 2.0 6.0 C Fair PUGE107 3.0 4.0 21.0 A Excellent PUGE101 3.0 3.5 10.5 B+ Very Good PUIT107 3.0 3.0 9.0 B Good PUIT109 3.0 2.5 7.5 C+ Average PSTD101 3.0 1.5 4.5 D+ Barely satisfactory

PUIT103 3.0 1.0 3.0 D Weak pass TOTAL 21 52.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) 52.5/21 2.50 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 176 As indicated in the table above, each Note: The calculation includes all grade is assigned a grade point and summation of the GPAs from Level the Grade Point Average (GPA) 100 to 400 earned by a student, for each course completed, is computed as product of the number of credits (CDT) for 86.0 CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE the course and the grade point obtained in that course. 86.1 University of Ghana Thus, the GPA obtained by the Classification of Degree student in the semester is the All end-of-semester examination summation of the GPA divided by results from Level 100, including the summation of the credits taken University College, Faculty and in the given semester. From the Department required courses, shall table above this will be 52.5/21 and be taken into account in the that gives 2.50. computation of the Final Grade Point Averages (FGPA) for the All the calculations (GPA, CGPA) are classification of the Bachelor's done to three decimal places and degree. rounded to two decimal places. The GPAs from Levels 100 to 400 A CGPA calculation is also handled shall be weighed as follows: 1:1:2:2 similarly. The summation of the In the determination of the FGPA, a GPAs and the CDTs are from the first weighted average of all repeated semester of the start of the (re-sit) courses shall be used. programme up to the semester under consideration. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 177 The full scheme of classification is as follows:

Classification of Degree Range of Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) First Class 3.60 - 4.00 Second Class (Upper Division) 3.00 - 3.59 Second Class (Lower Division) 2.00 - 2.99 Third Class 1.50 - 1.99 Pass 1.00 - 1.49 Fail 0.00 - 0.99

86.2 KNUST Classification of Degree The class of degree for undergraduate programmes shall be determined by the following Cumulative Weighted Averages:

Classification of Degree Range of Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) First Class 70% and above Second Class (Upper Division) 60 - 69.99% Second Class (Lower Division) 50 - 59.99% Pass 45 - 49.99% Fail 0 - 44.99%

86.3 University of Cape Coast Classification of Degree All end-of-semester examination results from Level 100, including University College, Faculty and Department required courses, shall be taken into account in the computation of the Final Cumulative Grade Point Averages (FCGPA) for the classification of the Bachelor's degree.

Note: Undergraduate degrees are classified according to the candidate's Cumulative Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A.). Pentecost University College Student Handbook 178 The degree classifications are as follows:

Classification of Degree Range of Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) First Class 3.60 - 4.00 Second Class (Upper Division) 3.00 - 3.59 Second Class (Lower Division) 2.50 - 2.99 Third Class 2.00 - 2.49 Pass 1.00 - 1.99 Fail 0.00 - 0.99 Pentecost University College Student Handbook 179

b. Discharged all obligations owed 87.0 GRADUATION to the University

87.1 Eligibility for the Award of (ii) Faculty/Departmental Certificate, Diploma or Degree Requirements A certificate, diploma or degree appropriately designated shall be a. Passed all awarded to a candidate who, Faculties/Departmental required having been approved for courses admission to a certificate, diploma or degree programme, has followed b. Satisfactory discharge of such the approved programme of study requirements as may be and has satisfied the following prescribed by the Faculty/ conditions: Department in respect of the (I) University Requirements particular Certificate/ Diploma/ a. Passed all University required Degree programme courses Pentecost University College Student Handbook 180 (iii) Examination Requirements: I. He/she has satisfied all General University College and Faculty a. Satisfactory performance in the requirements; appropriate University College examination ii. He/she has accumulated the minimum number of credits b. Should not have earned more required by the Faculty, including than five (5) E* (as per University of core and prescribed electives, Ghana graduation requirements) namely, 108 credits in respect of throughout the period of the Bachelor of Theology, 140 credits Programme in respect of Business Administration, and 120 credits in A candidate shall be deemed to have respect of Information Technology satisfied the Examination courses; Requirements if

 iii. Long Essay/Project work, He/she obtains grade A, B, C or D wherever applicable, shall be

 in each of the papers; submitted for assessment not He/she has no grade Z in any later than fourteen (14) days from

 paper whatsoever; the date of the last paper in the He/she has no grade X in any second semester examination. In  required paper. default, the candidate shall be asked to submit the Long 87.2 Requirements for Essay/Project Work the following Bachelor's Graduation semester and shall be treated as a A student shall be deemed to have repeat examination, with all its satisfied the requirements for implications and pay appropriate graduation if: fee as determined by the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 181 University College. 87.5 Presentation of Award Following confirmation of an 87.3 Graduation Ceremonies award of a diploma or degree to a Graduation ceremonies will be candidate, the award shall be conducted after the final approval of given under the seal of either the results by our mentor institutions University of Ghana or KNUST (UG, KNUST) Academic Board. The depending on the candidate's date shall be announced in the print programme of study. The Award media and the University College's shall be presented at a website. Students who qualify to be Congregation of the University graduated, and who wish to attend College assembled for that the graduation ceremony shall apply purpose or collected by proxy after and pay the appropriate fee. completing the required documentation. The diploma or 87.4 Confirmation of degree shall indicate the Award of Degree programme studied and the class A list of candidates who are deemed of degree awarded. eligible as in Sections 39 and 48 of this Student's Handbook shall be laid before the Academic Board for approval. No award shall be confirmed unless the Academic Board is satisfied that the candidate has met all the conditions for the award of a degree. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 182 87.6 Procedure 87.8 Cancellation of Degree for the Award of Degree Notwithstanding previous External examiners' reports on the confirmation of an award of a final examinations shall be Diploma or Degree, the Academic submitted to the Examinations Board may at any time cancel an Board who will make award, if it becomes known that: recommendations to the Academic Board. (I) a candidate had entered the A list of candidates who satisfy the University College with false graduation requirements shall be qualifications, or submitted to the Academic Board for approval. No award shall be (ii) a candidate had impersonated confirmed unless the Academic someone else, or Board is satisfied that the candidate has satisfied all the conditions for (iii) a candidate had been guilty of the award of the diploma or degree. an examination malpractice for which a grade Z would have been 87.7 Dating of Bachelor's Degree awarded, or The Bachelor's Degree of the Pentecost University College shall (iv) that there are other reasons be dated with reference to the last that would have led to the day of the Semester during which withholding of confirmation of the the requirements are satisfied. award in the first place. However, in the case of students who face disciplinary action, the In any such event, the decision of dating of the certificate shall be the the Academic Board shall be date on which the sanction is fully published on the University served. College Notice Board and the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 183 candidate notified accordingly. paid and disciplinary action served Such cancellation and the reasons before the University College shall for it shall be entered on the issue transcripts to any student. candidate's transcript. Transcripts will not be released to third parties without the student's written consent or application. 88.0 TRANSCRIPT Students with trails of bad record AND ATTESTATION will not be given transcripts. 88.1 Transcript of Academic Record 88.2 Attestation At the end of a student's Attestation letters are issued upon programme, the University College request by completed/continuing shall, on the payment of an students to introduce them to an appropriate fee, issue to the organisation or institution. The particular student a complete letter indicates the status of the transcript of his/her academic student and may also be issued in record. This transcript shall be lieu of lost certificates. marked Student's Copy and shall record all courses attempted and Attestation letter will be issued all results obtained. only to students in good academic and financial standing. Transcripts will be issued only to students in good academic 88.3 Proxy Authorisation for standing. No transcripts shall be Collection of Documents given to or in respect of any Pentecost University College student who owes the University allows students especially College or is under disciplinary international students who are action. All arrears must be fully unable to attend graduation Pentecost University College Student Handbook 184 ceremony to collect their liable for damage to or loss of any documents (certificates, academic Certificate and/or Academic transcript and certification of Transcript collected by Proxy. certificate) by Proxy. You are advised to check your You are encouraged to collect your documents to ensure that your documents (certificates and details i.e. Name, Date of Birth, academic transcript) in person. Programme etc. are printed However, if you are unable to do so, correctly on your registration slip you may arrange for collection by or result slip. Any printing error Proxy. Your representative must must be reported immediately to bring along a copy of your student the Academic Affairs Section for ID card or other documentary proof correction before you complete i.e. Passport or National ID for your programme of study. collection together with signed Proxy collection form. The University College WILL NOT be Pentecost University College Student Handbook 185 89.0 THE LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS

The Pentecost University College Library (PUCL) System serves as the gateway to local and global scholarly information. Thanks to the prudent and effective application of ICT, the library has a rapidly growing multimedia collection of a wide range of electronic and print information sources to support all the programmes offered at the University College. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 186 89.1 Service Hours

Monday to Friday: A.Those who have the right to 9.30 a.m. – 9.30 p.m. borrow from the library collection Saturdays: are as follows: 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.  All Senior Members Holidays -CLOSED  Senior Staff Learning Commons – 24/7  Junior Staff  Graduate Research Students A warning buzzer is sounded thirty  Teaching Assistants (30) and ten (10) minutes before  Undergraduate Students closing time each day. No reader  Non-degree Students will be admitted to the library after  Members of the PUC council the second warning. All readers must have vacated the library by B. Those who can use the library for the closing time. reference purposes only are as follows:  University workers Alumni of PUC

89.2 Membership C. Other external users. The following are primary clientele Permission to read and or borrow

of PUC library: may be granted after application at  Faculty of PUC the discretion of the Library Board  Students of PUC or the University Librarian acting  Researchers of PUC on behalf of the Library Board.  Non-Academic staff of PUC Members of the PUC council Pentecost University College Student Handbook 187 89.3 Registration  All categories of users are required  24/7 Learning Commons to register with the library. Users  Seminar Room who qualify to borrow from the  Research Support Unit library are required to register at  E-Library the Circulation Counter located at  Reprographic Unit the main entrance to the library. Washrooms

89.5 Types of Services Some form of identification (e.g. a The library provides the following letter, ID, etc) will be required for services: registration. All students must  Lending, produce their Student ID card  Reference, during registration. No borrowing  Reserve, is allowed without an ID card. It  Photocopying, should also be surrendered when  Internet, signing for an item from the  Electronic library, Reserve collection.   Information literacy,  Current awareness, 89.4 Functional Areas Inter-library loan, The main Library space covers the entire sixth floor of the 7 Floor 89.6 Terms of Library Usage Building Complex. The Library The library is a place for complex is comprised of Nine (9) independent research and study. Principal Functional Areas as In consideration of users' need for

follows: quiet, secure, safe and  Administration Area comfortable study space, the  Undergraduate Study Area following regulations are Graduate Study Area enforced: Pentecost University College Student Handbook 188 89.6.1 General Rules and Regulations  All readers must enter and leave Briefcases, bags, radios, the library through the main overcoats, etc, must not be entrance door except during  taken into the reading areas; emergency situations they may The viewing of pornographic use emergency exit doors; material in the library is strictly

  forbidden; Users are expected to produce Use of library (OPAC and E- their University ID cards when library) computers for office

 entering the library;  programmes is prohibited; Users must be decently dressed No user shall take an item out of and conduct themselves the library unless it is duly

 honourably in the library; issued to him at the Circulation Smoking, consumption of food  Counter. and drinks (including water) is Any person, student, staff, or

 forbidden; visitor leaving the library must Use of mobile phones within the submit himself or herself to a

 library is strictly forbidden; search at the security check- Users are required to switch off  point before exit; cellular phones when inside the All library books, multi-media, library or risk confiscation. furniture and equipment must

Confiscated phones might be  be handled with care; returned to their owners on the Readers are not allowed to last day of their stay at the reserve seats either for

 university; themselves or friends in the Silence must be observed in and  library; around the library at all times. Copyright law must be obeyed Pentecost University College Student Handbook 189 89.7 The E-library and Multimedia Centre during photocopying of This is an integral part of the PUC

 documents in the library; hybrid library programme. This The library staffs on duty have facility houses electronic the right to request a user to resources and other multimedia leave the library premises if source such as CD-ROM, CD's, he/she is found to be violating DVD's and a wide range of online

 any of the library rules; databases. Access to Internet is The librarian in consultation provided. The entire library space with Library Board reserves the has wireless network connectivity right to suspend or withdraw all for users with laptops, tablets, library privileges (for a specified phones etc (that have appropriate period) from persons who wireless configuration) to hook contravene library rules. onto the internet.

 User must avoid damaging or 89.8 Terms of Use of stealing books and other library the E-library materials including software In order to ensure fair and effective and media equipment or usage of the electronic resources removing them from the library at this center, access is regulated

without authorization. Such a by the following rules: user shall invite severe Use of the facility is for

sanctions i.e. dismissal from the  academic purposes only; University. Registered members shall access the service upon provision of a password by the library staff in charge; Pentecost University College Student Handbook  89.10 Library Lending Policy190 Members shall be allocated  time and must sign in and out Registered staff, faculty and any time they wish to use the students have the privilege to  facility; borrow specified number of Use of the facility for word- items /materials from the processing or any office library. Some library materials  programme is forbidden; are not for loan outside the Use of the facility for viewing library i.e. reference collection pornography and social and periodicals. Materials on network sites e.g. facebook is Reserve should only be used

 forbidden;  within the library. Printing services at the centre Books marked Reference, is charged at a fee to be periodicals and special  determined from time to time; collection materials cannot be A user must log off the system removed from the Library after use. except a special permission is granted by the Librarian. The 89.9 Graduate library reserves the right to Library Section recall any book on loan. Any The use of the above section of the book so recalled must be Library is restricted to graduate returned to the library within students, faculty and staff only. 24 hours of recall. Other students who might want to use this section of the Library for 89.11 Overdue Fines  some special reason must first Fines shall be charged for seek approval from the Senior overdue materials, damaged Assistant Librarian. and lost items, at a rate to be determined from time to time Pentecost University College Student Handbook 191 89.12 Library Offenses and Sanctions Pentecost University College Student Handbook 192 APPENDIX A PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GENERAL UNDERTAKING CONDITIONAL TO ADMISSION

I, (Name)………………………………………………………………………………………………... (Address)………………………………………………...... within the jurisdiction of (Country)…………………………….…., in consideration of my admission into (Programme)………...... ………………………………………………………………at the Pentecost University College, do on this……….….………. day of………………………….……20….…. hereby undertake to fully comply with the rules and regulations governing the administration of the University College, and the laws of Ghana in general.

To this end, I undertake: 1. To comply with the rules and regulations of the University College as contained in the Students' Handbook and other Statutes of the University College;

2. To refrain from the use of violence and/or any form of force in the expression of any grievance I may have;

3. To desist from destroying and/or causing any damage, or assisting anyone in damaging any property belonging to the University College;

4. To recuse myself from taking part in any form of unauthorised procession, demonstration, protests or other gatherings organised for the purposes of protesting any policy of the University College, except where Pentecost University College Student Handbook 193 the same is authorized by the Rector of the University College;

5. To abstain from all forms of occultic and other pseudo-religious practices which are harmful in any way to anybody or the general University College community; and,

6. To assist and co-operate unconditionally with the authorities of the University College in bringing violators of the University College rules and regulations to book.

PENALTY CLAUSE I further undertake that in the event of my breach of any of the rules, regulations and undertakings aforementioned, I shall suffer the appropriate penalties to be administered by the Rector or any other authority appointed by the Rector.

WHEREFORE I append my signature to this undertaking.

...... SIGNATURE DATE

………………………………………………..………………………………………………..……… FULL NAME

WITNESS: (PARENT/GUARDIAN/PASTOR/PERSON OF HONOUR). Pentecost University College Student Handbook 194

NAME:.………………………………………………..………………………....………………………

POSTAL ADDRESS:…………………………………………………………………………………

CONTACT NO:…………………………………… E-mail………………………………………

…………………………………...... ……………………… SIGNATURE DATE

NOTE: THIS UNDERTAKING SHALL BE SIGNED BY PERSON(S) INDICATED ABOVE AND ATTACHED TO THE ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND RETURNED TO THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SECTION.

UNDERTAKERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THE ACCEPTANCE LETTER SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE UNDERTAKING FORM IS DULY SIGNED AND WITNESSED. Pentecost University College Student Handbook 195 APPENDIX B Each student will be required to sign a matriculation oath after the Matriculation ceremony

Matriculation Oath

I ------fully recognise that the Pentecost University College is a Christian university founded by the Church of Pentecost.

I therefore SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to be a loyal member of the Pentecost University College, to study diligently and to comply with all statutes, rules and regulations of this University College and to obey those to whom my obedience is required.

I acknowledge that the University College is a Christian Faith-based private institution; I therefore accept the overriding authority of its founders in its governance.

I PLEDGE to espouse the core values of the University College, recognising the word of God as the basis for all rules and conduct.

I PLEDGE to cultivate character qualities such as integrity, righteousness, justice, humility, faithfulness and reverence for God.

I PLEDGE to commit myself to excellence as a lifestyle.

I PLEDGE to attend lectures, College Assemblies, and all required Pentecost University College Student Handbook 196 meetings punctually and regularly.

I PLEDGE to be of good behaviour and promote the corporate image building of the University College at all times, through my life and conduct both on campus and out of campus.

In this regard, I will not take any alcoholic beverages, offer alcoholic beverages to another person to drink or be found drunk; I will not take any illegal drug/narcotic; I will not commit illicit sexual acts; I will not use tobacco; I will not engage in any behaviour that contravenes the rules and regulations listed in the Students' Handbook.

By signing the matriculation register, I accept the code of conduct, rules and regulations, which complete the contract between the University College and me.

So help me God. ______

Programme of Study:………………………………...………………………………………….

School:………………………...... ………………

...... SIGNATURE DATE

NB: Signature will be checked against signature on student's application form Pentecost University College Student Handbook 197 APPENDIX C PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

PROXY AUTHORISATION FORM Complete and sign this form to authorise another person to collect your graduation documents on your behalf. Your certificate is a legal document and Pentecost University College requires your written and signed authorisation to give it to another person (a Proxy). Please read the information and instructions below carefully before you complete the details.

Information: Certificate can only be released for awards that have been officially conferred by our mentor institutions (i.e. University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University of Cape

 Coast). Collection of certificate can only take place from the Academic Affairs Section of the University College

Instructions: Complete all details on this form and nominate your Proxy where indicated. This form should only be completed if you are unable to collect your Certificate, and Academic Transcript in person or at your

 graduation ceremony. In completing this form, you are authorising a friend or relative (who shall be known as your Proxy on this form) to collect your personal

 documents from the University College on your behalf. Your Proxy should then take this form to collect the document from Pentecost University College Student Handbook 198  the Academic Affairs Section. Your Proxy is required to provide a photo identification to verify their identity when collecting your documents.

Please write in BLOCK LETTERS using a black or blue pen STUDENT NAME: ------STUDENT ID: ------

PROGRAMME: ------DEPARTMENT: ------

DATE OF BIRTH: ------YEAR AND MONTH OF CONFERRAL OF AWARD: ------

FULL TITLE OF DEGREE: ------

TELEPHONE: ------EMAIL: ------

PERMANENT ADDRESS: ------

[ ] Certificate and Graduation documents [ ] Certification of Certificate [ ] Academic Transcript [ ] Other (Please specify):------

DECLARATION I authorise Pentecost University College to release my document (detailed above) for collection by the person nominated below (Proxy) on my behalf. I understand that it is my responsibility to investigate and arrange for the payment of any fees associated with the collection of the Pentecost University College Student Handbook 199 documents and that these fees must be paid in order for the documents to be released to the Proxy.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ------DATE: ------

This form must be signed by the student, former student or graduate and proxy. Documents will not be released to a proxy without this signed authorisation. The Proxy must present requesting student's official photo ID, such as PUC Student ID, Passport or National ID for identification purposes when collecting documents.

DETAILS OF PROXY PROXY NAME: ------PROXY ID DETAILS AND No.: ----

TELEPHONE: ------EMAIL: ------

PERMANENT ADDRESS: ------

PROXY SIGNATURE: ------DATE: ------

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY (Complete at time of collection)

OFFICER’S NAME: ------OFFICER’S SIGNATURE: ------

COLLECTION DATE: ------COLLECTION TIME: ------

PROXY ID DETAILS: ------DATE OF ISSUE: ------Pentecost University College Student Handbook 200 AMENDMENT OF STUDENTS’ HANDBOOK

The University College reserves the right to change rules, regulations and policies, as well as programmes and course requirements in the Student Handbook without prior notice.