number of credits. A full-time student is one taking a number of credits that would enable the completion of a course of study in the prescribed timeframe. This would normally be 12–18 credits per semester. A part-time student is one taking less than 12 credits per semester. However, where the credit load requirement for the course of study has not been met in the semesters, students may complete their credit requirements during the summer session, where the relevant modules are being offered. Students may also take additional credits, subject to academic advisement and/or special course requirements. While there is flexibility, a student is required to conform to the terms and conditions of the sponsor, for example, Students’ Loan Bureau. *This may differ for graduate students. 3.12 GRADE REVI EW A grade review is a reassessment of any part of the examination process based on established rules and procedures. (See Change of Grade Policy). 3.13 GRADE FORGIVENESS Grade Forgiveness (GF) is the opportunity for an undergraduate student to redo a module in which a grade of “C-” or lower was received, and to earn a grade that will be substituted for the previous grade. (See the Grade Forgiveness Policy) 3.14 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Leave of Absence is the suspension of studies with the approval of the University, for a minimum of one semester and up to a maximum of one academic year per course of study. Leave of Absence does not count against a student’s maximum completion timeframe for the particular course of study or class of award. Students whose course of study is structured on Semesters 1 and 2 do not need to apply for Leave of Absence during the summer session. Leave of Absence may be granted for the following reasons, which may include but are not limited to: • Medical (injury/illness, pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic experiences and natural disasters) • Academic (internship locally or overseas, student exchange with other institutions) • Other (participation in approved competitions, financial problems, international students with passport/visa issues) In all instances supporting documentation will be required. The request for Leave of Absence is made by submitting the College/Faculty Student Academic Affairs Committee (C/FSAAC) request form to the College/Faculty by the end of the third week of the semester. The C/FSAAC form is available in the College/Faculty Student Affairs Office. Leave of Absence is not granted retroactively. A student on Leave of Absence is required to pay a studentship fee in order to maintain his/her studentship. The Office of Business and Finance will determine the amount. Students are not permitted to pursue any studies at the University while on Leave of Absence. 3.15 LEVEL Modules in undergraduate courses are indicated as being at Levels 1–4, based on the TH E UN I V E R S I T Y OF TE CHNO LOGY, J AMA I C A – ST UD E NT HANDBOOK 2022–2023 164 RE GU L AT I ON 3
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