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more than two consecutive normal semesters shall be terminated from his
programme of study.

(vii) A candidate who obtains a GPA or CGPA of less than 2.0 in two
consecutive normal semesters shall be terminated from his programme of
study.

(viii) For the purpose of subparagraphs (vi) and (vii), only the normal semester
for which the candidate has registered, attended and sat for the
examination for the course concerned shall be taken into account.

(ix) Where a candidate is placed on an Academic Probationary Period in a
semester, the Dean of the Faculty shall issue a warning to the candidate
and inform him of the status of his progress. The warning shall contain a
clear statement of what is deemed as “satisfactory progress” and what the
candidate needs to achieve it.

(x) Where a candidate is terminated from his programme of study, the notice
of termination shall be sent to the candidate by the Dean of the Faculty
where the candidate is registered for his programme of study.

(2) The method of assessment for the research component of a Degree programme of study
by Coursework and Research shall be provided for under the method of assessment for
the Degree programme of study by Research.

Special examination

29. In specific circumstances, the Senate may upon the recommendation of the Faculty concerned,
approve a special examination for a candidate who is unable to sit for an examination for a
course due to extraordinary reasons. A candidate who has been approved to sit for a special
examination shall take the examination before the second week of the following semester.

Marks and grades management

30. (1) After the final examination at the end of each semester for a course, the examiner shall
submit the course marks and grades to the Dean or the Head of department as the case
may be, who shall check and decide whether the marks and grades need to be re-
assessed. The original marks and grades and the marks and grades, where applicable,
from the outcome of the re-assessment shall be discussed at the departmental level to
obtain the final marks and grades which shall then be reported to the Committee of
Examiners through the Dean. The final marks and grades shall be as approved by the
Committee of Examiners concerned.

(2) The final grade of a course after the final examination at the end of each semester shall
be displayed by the examiner on the Faculty notice board.

(3) The Institute of Postgraduate Studies or such centre as may be determined by the
University is responsible for keeping the official records of a candidate and for issuing to
each candidate—

(a) the results of the examinations for his programme of study; and

(b) the academic record at the end of his programme of study.
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