RULES
1.
GENERAL RULES
1.1
The University’s General Rules for Students (see Handbook 3 of 2008) will
apply, where appropriate, to all students registered for Summer Term
courses. The specific rules that follow are framed in the context of these
General Rules for Students.
1.2
University rules will, where appropriate, apply to Summer Term students who
wish to obtain credit towards a degree or diploma of the University.
1.3
Students from outside institutions are subject to the rules of their home
institutions with regards to granting of credits.
1.4
All UCT fees must be cleared before registering for Summer Term for
any block. Refer to 2008 fee booklet for Summer Term fees for each course.
Registration for Summer Term will be denied in cases where the fee debt of a
UCT student exceeds R400 at the time of registration, irrespective of whether
applicants are financial aid students or not. (Students may apply for financial
aid during Summer Term on a separate form).
1.5
Students from outside UCT will be expected to pay their tuition fees and
accommodation upfront
Students who are not at UCT in 2008 must complete a standard application
form and must pay the application fee, which is not refundable. Forms will be
available from the Summer Term Office or on the UCT website. A certified
copy of an academic transcript and a certificate of good conduct must be
submitted with an application form to Central Admissions Office before being
considered for admission in Summer Term. Please note that no applications
will be processed without the prescribed application fee.
(Note: No applicant who is writing Grade 12 or equivalent examinations at the
end of 2007 will be admitted to the 2007/2008 Summer Term programme.)
1.6
Cancellation of courses: If fewer than 18 students have been admitted to a
course by the dates set out below, then the course will not be offered.
(a)
2008
November/December courses:
Friday,
14
November
Applicants will be informed via sms or emails if the course is cancelled.
Students must ensure that they keep in touch with the Summer Term Office
and provide this office with their current contact (cell phone) details.
2.
REGISTRATION RULES
2.1
All students must meet the entrance requirements set for each course
and/or must obtain a written permission from the HOD of the specified
course
2.2
All students must complete a prescribed registration form.
2.3
Except with the permission of the Senate, no student may register for
more than one November/December course.
2.4
Late registrations after the end of the second day of the first week of
lectures will not be permitted.
3.
3.1
2.5
Students may submit their forms by post or fax (021 650 5497) to the
Summer Term Office if they are unable to register while on campus.
2.6
No students will be allowed to attend lectures or tutorials, write class
tests or write final examinations if they have not registered.
2.7
Students must inform the Summer Term office if they have cancelled
their registration by Friday of the 1st week of lectures. Failure to do so
will results in paying full amount of the course and final results will be
recorded as DPR.
2.8
Success in a Summer Term course, where the course is recognised
by the faculty in which the student is registered, will be taken into
account in determining the readmission status of any student who has
the SUP status.
RULES FOR COURSES OFFERED DURING SUMMER TERM 2008/2009
Rules for all courses
3.1.1 November/December courses will be taught over the four-week
period from Monday 24 November to Friday 19 December 2008. Final
examinations will be held on 22 or 23 December 2008.
8.1.2 Each course will involve a minimum of 2 teaching periods of 45-minute
duration per day for a total of 20 days during the 4-week teaching
period.
8.1.3 Formal examinations will be held at the end of each course. These
examinations will be moderated by, and the final results confirmed by,
External Examiners to the University.
3.2
Rules for first-year courses
3.2.1 A first-year course may be taken by anyone who satisfies the entry
requirement for that course and who:
(a)
(b)
(c)
is a registered student at the University of Cape Town, or a
registered student in good standing at another Higher
Education institution;
is in possession of a full or conditional matriculation exemption
certificate; or
in the case of candidates who are 23 years of age or older and
who do not have the full or conditional matriculation exemption
certificates, have received the approval of the Director of the
Centre for Open Learning.
3.2.2 All students registered at this university who wish to have a Summer
Term course credited towards their degree must check in advance
with their Faculty Offices to determine whether the credit will be
accepted.
3.2.3 Students from other Higher Education institutions must confirm in
advance with their home institutions that the Summer Term course will
be credited.
3.3
Rules for second- and third-year courses
3.3.1 A second or third-year course may be taken by anyone who is a
registered student at the University of Cape Town, or a registered
student in good standing at another Higher Education institution, and
who satisfies the entry requirements for that course.
3.3.2 Students from other Higher Education institutions must confirm in
advance with their home institution that the Summer Term course will
be credited.
3.3.3
4.
4.1
Final year students must inform their faculties when they successfully
completed a Summer Term course, which enables them to meet the
requirements for the degree and graduate in June.
EXAMINATION RULES
Examinations and class tests
4.1.1 Examination sessions for the Summer Term will be held on the
following days:
(a)
November/December courses:
22 or 23 December 2008
Examination dates for (U) courses will differ from the above
dates. Lecturers will announce the dates during lectures
4.1.2 If the examination set for a January course clashes with a University
deferred/supplementary examination, preference will be given to the
deferred/supplementary examination in the resolution of the clash.
4.1.3
HODs will approve the appointment of External Examiners for all
Summer Term courses.
4.1.4 The examination requirements for Summer Term courses will be
approved by the HoDs.
4.1.5 All Summer Term examinations will be written at venues determined
by the Summer Term Office, in consultation with the Planning Unit.
4.1.6
The HoDs will confirm the final examination results of students in the
Summer Term.
4.1.7
No unregistered students would be allowed to write class tests and/or
final examinations.
4.2. Extra time in Examinations
All students with permission for extra time in their examinations must inform
the Summer Term Office with relevant documents to make suitable
arrangements on time.
4.3
Supplementary Examinations
Different rules from each faculty and/or departments will apply to permit a
student write a supplementary examination for a Summer Term course.
4.4
Deferred Examinations
No deferred examinations in the Third Term
4.5
Results
Summer Term results and class test results are published on the Summer
Term notice board and are posted on the web. Students registered for a
Summer Term course in December will not be able to access their final
results on the web for the current year if Summer Term fees have not been
cleared. No results for students who have not registered will be published.
4.6
Marking
Lecturers are requested to complete marking as soon as possible. Deadlines
for the submission of final results are as follows:
December: Monday 31 December 2008
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