UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES (CFS) PERAK CAMPUS STUDENTS HANDBOOK

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1 UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES (CFS) PERAK CAMPUS STUDENTS HANDBOOK 1

2 Table Of Content Index Title Page 1. Important Reminders 3 2. Organization Chart 6 3. Introduction to Foundation programme 7 4. Foundation Course Structure Academic Duration/Calendar Grading System Probation & Termination Course Transfer Campus Transfer Academic Advisory System Some General Rules & Regulations Other advises Dress Code For Students 19 2

3 1. Important Reminders Centre for Foundation Studies, Perak Campus Before trimester start You are advised to adhere to the following: Week Task Description Online Entry Survey (for Trimester 1 students only) Compulsory to be completed by 31 st January 2015 (Saturday). To complete the entry survey, you should log on to Then, click ENTRY SURVEY. Before trimester start Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 5 Week 6 Week 5 Week 10 English Proficiency Test (for Trimester 1 students only) Application for Course Transfer Add / Drop of Unit Student Bill (Trimester 2 onwards) Online Unit Verification Exercise Academic Advisory System Compulsory to be completed by 31 st January 2015 (Saturday). To complete the test, you should log on to Then click English Proficiency Test. Application for existing course transfer (to change foundation programme) should be done within the first 2 weeks. Please refer to HOD asap. Application for course transfer (to change degree programme). Please refer to HOD asap. Application form must be submitted to FGO. Must be done within the first 2 weeks. You are strongly advised to consult your academic advisor before adding or dropping any units. You are strongly advised to follow the guided course structure. Print your student bill from Week 3 onwards and pay by the end of Week 4. All the units registered for the trimester must be verified at UTAR Portal. Meet your academic advisor at least once per trimester. Please consult your advisor for any academic problems/issues. 3

4 Week 9 Week 11 Week 12 UTAR Online Survey Withdrawal of Unit You should participate in UTAR online survey by the end of every trimester. Should be done by Week 12 for Jan and May trimester. ** Week 10 for Oct trimester. Bar List Refer to CFS-PK notice board (in front of FGO) or CFS-PK website. Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Online Unit Preview Online Pre-Registration of Units Examination Authorization Slip Final Examination Available at UTAR Portal. Plan your own timetable of the following trimester wisely. Pre-register the units based on your plan earlier. Pre-registration system is on a first come, first served basis. Always print your timetable after completing the pre-registration. Print your own examination authorization slip at UTAR portal Please take note of your exam subjects, time and venue properly. Bring your exam authorization slip to examination venues together with student ID and IC. Only examination index number will be used throughout the entire examination. Check the exam subjects, date, time and venue properly to avoid unnecessary problems. 4

5 1. Important Reminders Centre for Foundation Studies, Perak Campus 1 Attendance Attendance is compulsory. You need 80% of class attendance to sit for final examination. 2 Leave Application Apply for leave at FGO whenever you are unable to attend classes. Kindly have the courtesy to inform your lecturers and tutors accordingly. For sick leave, please submit your MC to FGO within 3 working days. Any late submission will not be processed. 3 Probation Status You will be put under probation status if your GPA < for a trimester. 4 Termination Status 5 Safety and Conduct You will be put under termination status if your GPA < and CGPA < in 2 consecutive trimesters. Appeal against termination must be done within 1 week after the release of exam results. All students, especially cyclists, should take safety precautions on the road. Do not leave your valuables unattended. All valuables should be kept properly and locked. You are required to adhere to proper dress code whenever you are in the UTAR campuses. Habitual offenders will be sent for counseling or be barred from entering the campus. 6 UTAR Check your UTAR frequently for important information/notification. 7 Important a) UTAR home page Websites of UTAR b) CFS-PK (CFS Perak) home page fskampar c) UTAR Portal d) UTAR WBLE my/cfs-pk e) UTAR Course Pre-Registration System Note: FGO refers to Foundation General Office (2nd Floor, Heritage Hall, Perak Campus) HOD refers to Head of Department 5

6 2. CFS-PK Organization Chart 6

7 3. Introduction to Foundation programme Upon successful completion of the Foundation programme, students will proceed to Year 1 of the corresponding UTAR Honours Degree programme. UTAR BACHELOR DEGREE (HONS) UTAR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME SPM or Equivalent Foundation consists of 2 programmes segregated into 4 Streams: 1. Foundation In Arts - Arts & Social Science (Stream X) - Mgmt & Accountancy (Stream Y) 2. Foundation In Science - Physical Science (Stream P) - Biological Science (Stream S) Foundation Programme Course Structure: Duration : 1 year (max 2 yrs) Trimester : 3 trimesters Subjects : 14 subjects (4 or 5 subjects / trimester) 7

8 Foundation In Arts - Arts and Social Science ICS(PK) B of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies FAS(PK) B of Arts (Hons) English Language B of Arts (Hons) English Education B of Communication (Hons) Journalism B of Communication (Hons) Public Relations B of Communication (Hons) Advertising B of Social Science (Hons) Psychology FCI(PJ) B of Communication (Hons) Broadcasting B of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design and Multimedia B of Corporate Communication (Hons) B of Media and Creative Studies (Hons) B of Arts (Hons) Game Design B of arts (Hons) Journalism In Chinese Media B of Arts (Hons) Early Childhood Studies B of Arts (Hons) Digital Animation B of Science (Hons) Architecture (X, S & P) Foundation In Arts - Management and Accountancy FICT(PK) B of Information Syss (Hons) Info Sys Engineering B of Information Syss (Hons) Business Info Syss FBF(PK) B of Business Administration (Hons) B of Commerce (Hons) Accounting B of Business Admin (Hons) Banking & Finance B of Marketing (Hons) B of Business Admin (Hons) Entrepreneurship B of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics B of Finance (Hons) B of Science (Hons) Construction Management (Y, S & P) B of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Y, S & P) FAM(SL) B of Accounting (Hons) B of Economics (Hons) Global Economics B of International Business (Hons) Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Hons) 8

9 Foundation In Science - Foundation in Science & Engineering FS(PK) B of Science (Hons) Biotechnology B of Science (Hons) Chemistry B of Science (Hons) Statistical Computing and Operations Research B of Science (Hons) Biochemistry B of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science B of Science (Hons) Microbiology B of Science (Hons) Logistics & International Shipping B of Science (Hons) Agricultural Science B of Science (Hons) Food Science FEGT(PK) B of Science (Hons) Construction Management B of Engineering (Hons) Electronic Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Environmental Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Petrochemical Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Industrial Engineering FES (PJ) B of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Materials & Manufacturing Eng B of Engineering (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Eng B of Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Electronic & Comms Eng B of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering B of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying B of Science (Hons) Applied Maths with Computing B of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science B of Science (Hons) Finanacial Mathematics B of Science (Hons) S/W Engineering B of Science (Hons) Physics B of Engineering (Hons) Biomedical Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering B of Engineering (Hons) Electronic (Comp Networking B of Science (Hons) Architecture FICT(PK) B of Computer Science (Hons) B of Info Systems (Hons) Business Info Systems B of Info Systems (Hons) Info Sys Engineering B of Info Technology (Hons) Computer Engineering B of Info Technology (Hons) Comms & Networking 9

10 FMHS(SL) B of Medicine & B of Surgery B of Chinese Medicine (Hons) B of Nursing (Hons) B of Physiotherapy (Hons) 4. Foundation Course Structure 10

11 Foundation in Arts - Mgmt & Accountancy (Y Stream) May intake Jan intake 11

12 Foundation in Arts Arts & Social Sc (X Stream) May intake Jan intake 12

13 Foundation in Science - Biological Science - S Stream May intake Jan intake 13

14 Foundation in Science - Physical Science - P Stream May intake Jan intake 14

15 5. Academic Duration/Calendar Academic Calendar - May 2014 intake Trimester Dates Remarks Holidays I 26/05 21/09/14 17 Weeks 2 wks II 22/09 11/01/15 16 Weeks 3 wks III 12/01 07/06/15 21 Weeks 6 wks Academic Calendar - Jan 2015 intake Trimester Dates Remarks Holidays I 12/01 07/06/15 21 Weeks 6 wks II 08/06 04/10/15 17 Weeks 2 wks III 05/10 17/01/16 15 Weeks 2 wks 15

16 6. Grading System Grades and marks - A 4 - point grading system Grade Marks Range Grade Point Description A Excellent A Excellent A Excellent B Very Good B Good B Good C Passed C Passed F Failed 7. Probation & Termination Probation Status Students are placed on academic probation if their GPA falls below A student on probation can take only a maximum of 12 credit hours (i.e. three subjects). The academic probation period shall end when the candidate has attained a GPA of and above in the following trimester. Termination Status Students with two consecutive probations (GPA < ) and also CGPA < will be terminated. The notice of termination shall be sent to the candidate and sponsor, if any. ** You may appeal for re-instatement 8. Course Transfer What should I do if I wish to transfer to different stream of study? transfer to same stream of study? Transfer To Different Stream Of Study You are required to apply for the course transfer in the first trimester itself. Applications are considered on a case-to-case basis The Course Transfer form is obtainable from the FGO CFS PK Closing date week 2 (Friday)

17 Successful applicants who wish to accept the course transfer are required to pay the course transfer fee (compulsory) Transfer to Same Stream Of Study You may apply for course transfer in the final trimester of your Foundation Programme. Applications are considered on a case-to-case basis The Course Transfer form is obtainable from the FGO CFS PK Successful applicants who wish to accept the course transfer are required to pay the course transfer fee (compulsory) 9. Campus Transfer A campus transfer occurs when a student wishes to apply for a change of his campus of study. it is subject to availability of places Applicants are required to submit the completed form to the FGO CFS PK closing date week 2 (Friday) Academic Advisory System The purpose of Academic Advisory System is to create a systematic channel of communication for students to have academic discussions with their academic advisors. Students should ensure that they meet up with their adviser at the least once a Trimester. Students who do not meet their academic advisor before the pre-registration period, will not be allowed to pre-register for any units the following trimester. Students are advised to see their academic advisor before Week Some General Rules & Regulations Class attendance compulsory (minimum 80%) Punctuality habitual latecomers will be penalized Academic advisory system meet your academic advisor at least once per trimester Leave application go to FGO to get a leave form, fill up the form and submit together with your MC/documents in 3 working days. Adhere to UTAR dress code Take caution on road especially cyclists Do not leave your valuables unattended Class replacement with lecturer s permission Cheating in exam or test would be suspended from study. Cleanliness in UTAR campuses. Energy & water saving 17

18 12. Other advises To proceed to Degree Study consistently 2 hours every day, be attentive in class Be responsible - Don t skip classes, especially after Barred-list - Ask and consult lecturers - Do tutorials and try out PY Qs Be contributive, helpful & mindful and enjoy your studies Have a healthy campus life style Speak English Practice healthy life style When facing problems. You MUST approach your lecturers/tutors/academic advisor/hod Approach courteously, not arrogantly. The earlier you approach, the higher the chances that the problems can be attended to though may not be resolved totally. 18

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21 ~ The end ~ Enjoy your study! 21