In affiliation with University of Wolverhampton STUDENT HANDBOOK PART A – GENERAL REGULATIONS PART B – PROGRAMME REGULATIONS DISCLAIMER The statements and policies in this handbook are for informational purposes only and serve as guidelines for a successful campus life. The College reserves the right to modify the information in this handbook and keep students advised of any such changes. 2 MEC Student Handbook PART A. GENERAL REGULATIONS UG Programmes (University of Wolverhampton) 3 PART A. GENERAL REGULATIONS Contents 1. WELCOME FROM THE DEAN .................................................................................................................................. 6 2. CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 7 2.1. CONTACT PERSONS IN DEPARTMENTS ................................................................................................................ 7 3. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 7 3.1. USING THIS HANDBOOK ...................................................................................................................................... 7 3.2. ABOUT THE COLLEGE ........................................................................................................................................... 8 3.3. VISION, MISSION, VALUES ................................................................................................................................... 8 3.4. LEARNER ATTRIBUTES ......................................................................................................................................... 8 3.5. AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY....................................................................................................................................... 8 3.6. AWARDING BODY ................................................................................................................................................ 9 3.7. FORMALITIES TO COMPLETE STUDY AT THE AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY ................................................................. 9 3.8. ADMISSION CONDITIONS IN GENERAL AND FOR EACH SPECIALISATION ............................................................ 9 3.8.1. OVERSEAS STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................. 9 3.9. FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................ 10 3.9.1. APPLICATION FEE ...................................................................................................................................... 10 3.9.2. CAUTION DEPOSIT .................................................................................................................................... 10 3.9.3. TUITION FEE FOR AY 2018 - 19 ................................................................................................................. 10 3.9.4. FEES FOR DROPPING OR WITHDRAWAL OF MODULES: ........................................................................... 10 3.10. STUDENT IDENTITY CARD .................................................................................................................................. 10 3.11. STAFF/STUDENT MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................. 11 3.12. NOTICE BOARDS ................................................................................................................................................ 11 3.13. CONTACTING STAFF ........................................................................................................................................... 11 3.14. CAFETERIA ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.15. WELLNESS CENTRE ............................................................................................................................................ 12 3.16. ALUMNI ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 4. GENERAL STUDENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 12 4.1. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................................. 12 4.2. STUDENT RIGHTS ............................................................................................................................................... 13 4.3. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................................... 13 4.4. DISCIPLINARY ISSUES ......................................................................................................................................... 14 4.5. STUDENT GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL ..................................................................................................................... 14 4.6. RESPONSIBLE USE OF COMPUTER RESOURCES ................................................................................................. 15 4.7. FACILITY SCHEDULES ......................................................................................................................................... 16 5. FOUNDATION PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................................... 16 5.1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 17 5.2. EXEMPTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 5.3. PLACEMENT TEST .............................................................................................................................................. 18 5.4. FOUNDATION PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................... 19 5.4.1. ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATION ............................................................................................................. 19 5.4.2. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION ............................................................................................................. 21 5.4.3. CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS .................................................................................................................... 21 5.5. EXIT FROM FOUNDATION PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................... 21 5.6. APPEALS ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 5.6.1. PLACEMENT TEST ...................................................................................................................................... 22 5.6.2. COURSEWORK ASSESSMENTS................................................................................................................... 22 6. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 22 6.1. REGISTRATION POLICY ....................................................................................................................................... 22 6.1.1. Module Registration Schedules ................................................................................................................ 22 6.1.2. Module Registration ................................................................................................................................. 22 6.1.3. Add/Drop Period ....................................................................................................................................... 23 6.1.4. Module Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................. 23 6.1.5. Programme Withdrawal ........................................................................................................................... 23 6.2. RE-JOINING ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 6.3. PAYMENT OF FEES ............................................................................................................................................. 24 4 MEC Student Handbook 6.4. MAXIMUM PERIOD OF STUDY ........................................................................................................................... 24 6.5. EXEMPTION POLICY ........................................................................................................................................... 25 6.5.1. EXEMPTION FEE ........................................................................................................................................ 26 6.6. 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