SKUMS Guiding Rules and Regulations Summary

1. Education Rules and Regulations

• Academic System: All universities in the country, including SKUMS, follow a unified education system. Each lesson is assigned a certain number of units, and students are only allowed to enroll in lessons that align with these units.
• Academic Year:
  • Each semester consists of 17 weeks.
  • The summer semester lasts for 6 weeks.

2. Attendance Rules

• Mandatory Attendance: Students must attend all sessions.
  • Theoretical lessons: Absence should not exceed 4/17 of the total lessons per week.
  • Practical lessons: Absence should not exceed 2/17 per week.
  • Internships: Absence should not exceed 1/10 of the lessons per week.
  • If a student exceeds these limits, their score will be considered zero.
• Absence in Exams: Absence is allowed within the specified limits if justified with documented evidence and recognized by the professor.

3. Course Modifications (Add/Remove Units)

• Students may add up to 2 courses within two weeks of the semester. They may also remove or change up to 2 courses, provided the total number of units does not exceed the limit.
• Absence during the first two weeks is not allowed unless it is an emergency, in which case one theoretical course can be removed, subject to approval.

4. Evaluation Criteria

• Assessment: Based on attendance, classroom activity, educational participation, and exam results.
• Grades: Scores are awarded between 0 and 20.
  • The minimum passing score for theoretical and practical courses is 10/20, and for internships it is 12/20.
  • Students failing a compulsory course must retake it at the earliest opportunity.

5. Conditional Registration

• A student's average grade must be at least 12; otherwise, their registration for the next semester will be conditional.

6. Withdrawal Process

• Withdrawal involves several steps including submitting an application, obtaining counseling, and receiving approval from the International Students Committee. After approval, a settlement form must be completed and submitted.

Students Rules and Regulations

• Code of Conduct: All students are expected to abide by the University's rules, maintain modesty, and adhere to both academic and behavioral regulations.

7. Disciplinary Regulations

• Behavior: Students should not engage in behavior that threatens, harms, or intimidates others, or violates public safety, morality, or decency.
• Prohibited Activities:
  • No carrying or consuming alcohol, drugs, or any harmful substances.
  • No obscene or pornographic materials allowed on campus.
  • Smoking is prohibited within the University.

8. Conduct Guidelines

• Dress Code:
  • Students should wear modest and appropriate clothing.
  • Female students should dress in accordance with Islamic law, covering the body except the face and hands.
  • Male students should also adhere to modest dress requirements.
  • Tight-fitting, transparent, or revealing clothing is not allowed.
• Social Interaction:
  • Students should maintain respect and modesty in their interactions with the opposite gender.
  • Close proximity or physical contact between unmarried couples is strictly prohibited.

9. Discipline for Violations

• Disciplinary action will be taken for violations, including misconduct related to attire, behavior, or actions that contradict University values.
• Disciplinary Authority: The authority will review complaints and violations, and the student may be summoned to explain their actions.