1) Do I need to renew my enrollment each semester? Do I have to renew my enrollment in person?

Continuing students must renew their enrollment at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year, on the dates published in the Academic Calendar, following the instructions in the announcements on the University website. Students who select their courses and pay their tuition fees, if any, within the announced deadlines are automatically registered. After completing the online enrollment renewal process, our students can also contact their advisor on the announced dates to confirm their enrollment information.

2) What is the passing grade for a class/semester? What are the consequences of failing below that grade?

Students are required to take all courses offered during the first two semesters of their program. Beginning in the third semester, our students are required to take courses from the elective pool in addition to the compulsory courses each semester. Students with a GPA below 2.00 may enroll in as many courses (30 ECTS) as they would in a normal semester. Students with a GPA of 2.00 or above may register for 50% more courses (45 ECTS) than the normal semester course load. These GPA thresholds, which determine the credit load a student can take, are valid at the end of each semester.

3) I have a class overlap. Can I take courses from another program?

In the case of a class overlap, if the student is a Regular Education student, he/she can register for the course in the Evening Education; if the student is a Evening Education student, he/she can register for the course in the Regular Education.

4) Is summer school mandatory?

Summer school is designed to allow students to take courses that they took in the fall and spring semesters or courses that they failed; to allow students to take courses to improve their grade point average; to allow students to take courses that they were unable to take in the fall or spring semesters; to allow successful students to take upper semester courses. Attending summer school is the student's choice.

5) How many courses can I enroll in during summer school? Can I take a course that I did not take during the semester?

A maximum of four courses can be enrolled in Summer School. Students may register for courses they did not take or did not pass during the fall and spring semesters.

6) Can I take upper semester courses in the fall, spring, and summer semesters?

Students who have a GPA of 3.00 and above and meet the success requirement may select upper semester courses. The success requirement is that the student has no failed or not taken courses.

7) Can I take courses from another university for the courses that are not offered in the Summer School or that are closed due to lack of enrollment?

A course that is not offered or cannot be enrolled in the University's Summer School can be taken from another university's Summer School if the credit and course content are approved by the relevant department head. Other university students can also benefit from our university's summer school.

8) When can I take the single course exam? When should I apply to take the exam?

At the end of the fall or spring semester, or at the end of summer school if it is in session, students who are unable to graduate because of a single course in which they have received a grade of FF or YZ in any semester, despite having met the attendance requirement for all courses, have the right to take an additional single course examination on the dates specified in the academic calendar. Students who have received a passing grade in all courses but have not achieved the required GPA have the same right. However, students who will not be able to raise their GPA to 2.00 with the grade they will receive as a result of this examination will not be eligible for a single course examination. In order for students who meet the requirements to take the examination to do so, they must submit a written request to the units in which they are enrolled at least five business days prior to the date of the single course examination as specified in the academic calendar.

9) Is attendance mandatory in the fall, spring, and summer semesters?

Students are required to attend 70% of the theoretical courses and 80% of the practical courses during the fall and spring semesters and summer school. Students who do not meet this requirement will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will not be eligible to take exams.

10) I was unable to take the midterm/final exam due to my excuse. What do I have to do to make up the exam?

The request for an excuse must be submitted in writing to the Dean's Office of our Faculty within five working days from the beginning of the excuse period, either in person, by fax, or by any other method specified by the University authorities. If the request is made by fax, the original document must be submitted to the Dean's Office within five business days. Requests made after this time will not be considered. However, in the case of medical reports, this period begins on the date of the medical report.

11) How can I reach the lecturers?

You can find the contact information of the lecturers by making an inquiry at http://rehber.bilecik.edu.tr/ or on the department website. Especially in cases where you need to reach your advisor regarding registrations, preferring to send an e-mail or send a message via the Student Information System (OBS) instead of telephone will reduce the intensity and increase the quality of the service you will receive.

11) How do I contact the faculty?

You can find contact information for our faculty at http://rehber.bilecik.edu.tr/ or by visiting the department's website. Especially in cases where you need to reach your advisor regarding registration, sending an email or sending a message through the Student Information System (OBS) instead of calling will reduce the intensity and increase the quality of the service you receive.

12) Where can I find the registration/enrollment renewal and exam dates?

You can access all dates on the Academic Calendar tab on the University website. In addition, announcements will be made on department and faculty websites prior to registration renewal periods and exam dates.

13) Can I access the content, outline, and resources of the course I am taking or have taken?

You can access course content and credits at http://ebs.bilecik.edu.tr/Program/DersPlani?BolumNo=154. On this page, you can access course content and credit information by semester.

Summer School Procedures

14) How many courses can be taken in summer school, and can courses be taken from higher classes? An undergraduate student can register for a maximum of four courses in summer school, without any ECTS limitation. If courses are taken in more than one summer school, the total number of courses taken cannot exceed four. Rules for taking courses from a higher class also apply in summer school. Students whose CGPA is 3.00 and above and who meet the success condition (having no failed courses or courses they haven't taken from their current class or lower) can select courses from a higher class. Again, the total number of courses taken cannot exceed four.

15) Can I take a course from another university if it is not offered, cannot be registered for, or is canceled due to insufficient enrollment at my university's summer school? A course that is not offered or cannot be registered for at the university's summer school can be taken at the summer school of another university, provided that the ECTS/course hour and course content are approved by the Head of the Economics Department. The required conditions for compulsory/elective courses in this situation are specified below. Students from other universities can also benefit from our university's summer school. Students of our department who wish to take courses at the summer schools of other universities must first contact their academic advisors via email or the OBS/SIS system. Then, the students must fill out the “Request Form for Taking a Course from Another University in Summer School” in two copies and have it signed by the academic advisor and approved by the Head of Department. The application process for taking a course at another university's summer school will be completed from our Faculty's perspective when the form is signed by the Head of Department and one copy is hand-delivered to our Faculty's student affairs unit. Courses taken at another university without the approval of the Head of Department will not be accepted, even if the student is successful.

16) Where can I find the course contents specified in the Request Form for Taking a Course from Another University in Summer School? Most universities generally have online pages for "Course Information Packages," "Education Information System," "Bologna," etc., where course contents can be accessed. If such a page exists, it will be sufficient to specify the internet address on the request form. If it does not exist, you should request a document containing the "ECTS/course hour and course content" from the other university and attach it to the request form. The course information packages for the courses in the B.Ş.E.Ü. Economics department curriculum can be found at: http://ebs.bilecik.edu.tr/Program/DersPlani?BolumNo=154

17) What should be considered in the compatibility of ECTS/course hours and course content? The course content of the course to be taken from another university is expected to be substantially compatible with the content of the course at our university. The ECTS value of the course to be taken from another university must be the same as or higher than the ECTS of the course at our university. If ECTS compatibility cannot be ensured, as an alternative, the weekly course hours of the course to be taken must be equal to or higher than the weekly course hours of the course at our university.

18) Does properly filling out the Request Form for Taking a Course from Another University in Summer School and receiving the approval of the Head of Department mean that I am registered for the courses specified in the form? No. The approved request form indicates which courses you are allowed to take at which university, corresponding to which course at our university. All obligations related to student status, such as application, course registration, tuition fee payments, etc., at the other university are entirely the responsibility of the student.

19) What are the requirements for compulsory courses to be taken from another university's summer school? A compulsory course that is not offered or cannot be registered for at the university's summer school can be taken at the summer school of another university, provided that it has been taken at least once before and the attendance condition has been met (must have an FF or higher letter grade; DZ is not valid), and the ECTS/course hour and course content are approved by the Head of the Economics Department. Students who can take compulsory courses they have never taken or for which they have not met the attendance condition at another university's summer school are determined by the regulation under three headings as follows: i) Double Major students (for courses in the second major program they are enrolled in). ii) Students whose CGPA is 3.00 and above and who meet the success condition of having no failed or previously untaken courses up to their current class. iii) Students eligible for graduation at the end of the summer school: * Those who can graduate if they successfully complete the courses they take at the end of the summer school. * Those who can graduate if they successfully complete the courses they take at the end of the summer school and pass the single-course examination (Tek Ders Sınavı) for a course in which they received an FF letter grade.

20) What are the requirements for elective courses to be taken from another university's summer school? Students can take elective courses from lower and current classes that are not offered or cannot be registered for at the university's summer school, and that they have never taken before or for which they have not met the attendance condition, at the summer school of another university, provided that the ECTS/course hour and course content are approved by the Head of the Economics Department.

21) When and how can I submit my grade objection?

You must submit your objection within 5 (five) business days following the announcement of the exam results. You are required to submit your objection in writing, in person, to the Head of the Economics Department or the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS) Student Affairs Unit. The objection is made using the Grade Objection Form which must be printed and signed after being retrieved from the Student Information System (OBS).

22) How does the process proceed after I submit my objection?

The student's objection is evaluated by the relevant course instructor within 5 (five) business days. No changes are made to the exam results except for the correction of clerical errors made by the instructor while numerically totaling the scores.

23) I registered via DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam) or internal/external transfer, or I took courses at another higher education institution during an exchange program or summer school. I believe the recognition (course equivalency/exemption) of my courses was incomplete, flawed, or incorrect. What should I do?

You can object to the grade/course recognition (intibak) process. Objections must be made by submitting a petition (dilekçe) to the Economics Department secretariat or the FEAS Student Affairs Unit. The objection must be filed within 5 business days at the latest, starting from the date the exemption process is finalized and communicated to the student.

24) By what system is the general academic success of students measured at our university?

Student success is measured using the Relative Grading System (RGS), which is based on weighted grade averages for courses, and participation-based duration/count criteria for extracurricular activities.

25) What is the basic success criterion (GPA) required for graduation?

It is mandatory for students to have a General Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be able to graduate and be considered successful. In addition to compulsory courses, they must have successfully completed the courses they are responsible for within the professional elective, faculty elective, and university elective course pools.

26) How does the Relative Grading System (RGS) for courses work, and which grades are excluded from the RGS?

The RGS is calculated based on the weighted average of mid-term assignments (midterm exam, homework, etc.) and final exams. The student's raw score is converted into a letter grade (AA, BB, CC, etc.), considering the success levels and statistical distribution of other students taking that course. Grades that are excluded from the RGS and counted as a failure are Absent (DZ) and Did Not Take the Final Exam (GM).

27) What is the contribution weight of the midterm and final exams to the success grade?

The total weight of the mid-term (midterm exam, homework, etc.) assessments for a course cannot be less than 30% and not more than 60% when calculating the success grade. The contribution of the Final Exam cannot be less than 40% and not more than 70%. In addition to the midterm and final exams, the instructor may determine additional measurement and evaluation criteria such as quizzes, assignments, presentations, or projects.

28) How is participation in extracurricular social and cultural activities evaluated and tracked?

Participation in these activities is evaluated as an elective course coded BŞÜ100 Extracurricular Activities. Attendance tracking is carried out using an electronic tracking system, which records students' attendance by scanning their IDs upon entry and exit from the events.

29) What criteria must I meet to be considered successful in the BŞÜ100 course?

To be considered successful, students must attend at least 10 activities and spend a total of at least 10 hours within the 14-week period specified in the academic calendar.

30) How are the letter grades (AA, CC, etc.) determined for extracurricular activities?

Letter grades are determined based on the total hours spent in activities. For example, participation up to 11 hours is evaluated as CC, while 16 hours and above is evaluated as AA. Students who do not meet the specified criteria are assigned an Absent (DZ) grade.

31) I am newly registered in the Economics program and want to learn about the information systems and learning environments available to students. Where can I find information?

• https://derssecme.bilecik.edu.tr: The information system where course renewal and selection are carried out every semester. You must follow the registration renewal announcements made at the beginning of the semester.

• https://obs.bilecik.edu.tr (Student Information System - SIS): The system where students manage all academic processes.

  • It is possible to access grade status tracking, transcript tracking, course schedule, exam schedule, and the registration approval report.

  • It is the information system through which the student accesses automatically filled documents such as the grade appeal and excuse application forms.

  • It is possible to communicate with the course instructor via the messaging module within this system.

  • Access to the monthly dining hall menu is possible from the same system.

  • Redirection is available to the student card money loading system and the library information system.

  • Student satisfaction surveys, faculty member, and course evaluation surveys are conducted through this information system.

  • Forms regarding maximum study period procedures are also automatically filled out via this system.

• https://ebs.bilecik.edu.tr (Education Information System - EIS):

  • Semester-based education curriculum can be accessed.

  • General program information, program learning outcomes, program educational objectives, and grading policy can be found.

  • Course contents and information about the course instructor are available on this platform.

• https://ders.bilecik.edu.tr (Distance Education System - UZEM/ALMS):

  • The distance education information system used university-wide.

  • It is the information system that provides access to course notes, assignments, etc., uploaded by the instructor for both distance and face-to-face courses.

  • It is used effectively for applications such as assignment submission and online exams.

• Student Email Account:

  • It is possible to open a specially assigned email account for students through the Information Technologies Department (Bilgi İşlem Daire Başkanlığı). Click here for detailed information.

32) Outside of classes, what kind of event, sports, social, or cultural activities are available on campus?

The university has a multi-faceted infrastructure that allows students to develop themselves in social, cultural, and sports areas, in addition to their academic development. All these activities are coordinated by the Health, Culture, and Sports Department (SKS). Students can organize scientific, cultural, and social events through student clubs (98 active clubs as of the 2024-2025 Academic Year). For example, students from the Department of Economics are active in clubs like the Financial Literacy and Stock Market Club and the Theatre and Performing Arts Club, organizing panels, seminars, and staging theater plays. The SKS's areas of activity also include psychological counseling services , part-time work scholarship arrangements , and first-level health services via the Family Health Center on the Central Campus. In terms of sports, football, volleyball, and basketball teams are actively functioning, and inter-faculty tournaments are organized. Facilities such as a synthetic football field, an athletics track, an indoor sports hall, and a climbing wall are available on the Central Campus. Most of these facilities are offered to students and staff free of charge. The campus also has infrastructure to meet social needs, including two dining halls, a canteen, and a cafeteria.

Library Services

i) What are the library's operating hours? The Central Library building is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The reading rooms are available during the academic semester from 08:00–21:00 on weekdays and 11:00–18:00 on Saturdays; they are closed on Sundays. During exam weeks, the closing hours of the rooms may be extended until 22:00 on weekdays. For detailed and current information, please visit our library's website.

ii) What are the material borrowing rules? Our university's undergraduate students can borrow a maximum of 5 books or other materials at once from the library for a period of 20 days; this period can be extended a maximum of 2 times if the material has not been reserved by another user. Serials (journals, newspapers, etc.), theses, and reference materials are not lent outside the library. The library does not have a laptop borrowing service. For detailed and current information, please visit our library's website.

iii) How can I access electronic resources and databases? All electronic resources (e-books, e-journals, online databases) subscribed to by the university are accessible without any additional steps via computers within the campus and devices connected to the university network; access is provided automatically through the university's IP range. For off-campus access, the proxy settings / Yetkim system offered by the library are used: Access to databases is possible via remote connection after verification with the institutional e-mail account. For detailed and current information, please visit our library's website.

iv) How can I benefit from the library's consultation services (reference)? The Directorate of Library and Documentation Services offers consultation (reference) services for students and academic staff. Users who need support regarding literature searches, database usage, or citation management tools during academic research can apply to the reference desk inside the library or contact library staff using the online “Ask a Librarian” service. Library staff provide guidance on topics such as resource scanning and academic data management, supporting users' access to information. The library can be contacted via the telephone numbers 0(228) 214 1060/69 as well as the email address (kutuphane@bilecik.edu.tr).

v) Are there group study areas and individual study environments in the library? Yes. The library has four large reading rooms for individual and silent study; it also has a 7/24 open study room that allows for uninterrupted work. For group work, there are 6 group study rooms for a maximum of 8 people. These rooms can be reserved by borrowing them for a period of 2 hours in exchange for a student ID and must be returned to the staff when the time is up. For detailed and current information, please visit our library's website.

Support and Services Offered to Disabled Students

i) What is the Disabled Student Unit and how can it be reached? The Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Disabled Student Unit Coordination is an official unit established to facilitate the education of disabled students and provide the support they need. This unit identifies the needs of disabled students, develops solutions, and implements necessary arrangements by collaborating with other academic/administrative units. The Disabled Student Unit can be reached at its office in the Rectorate building on the Gülümbe Campus; contact is also possible via the telephone number (0228) 214 21 08 or the email address eob@bilecik.edu.tr.

ii) How does the application process work? Students who register at our university with a disabled health board report are identified as disabled students during the registration phase and are followed up by the Disabled Student Unit. The Disabled Student Unit and the disabled student commission in the faculties evaluate the student's special needs together. After the student's needs in areas such as education, exams, scholarships, housing, and health are determined, adaptations and measures to meet these needs are planned. During this process, the student is asked to submit the health board report indicating their disability and fill out the necessary forms, such as the Disabled Student Information Form. In line with the identified needs, the Disabled Student Unit implements the necessary support in cooperation with the relevant units (e.g., student affairs, health, construction works, dormitory management). The representative of the Economics department serving on the FEAS Disabled Student Commission is Asst. Prof. Ertuğrul Çam.

iii) What are the physical accessibility facilities? Our university has comprehensive physical accessibility arrangements to allow disabled students to move comfortably around the campuses. All main buildings have ramps and elevators; embossed/detectable walking surfaces are provided for visually impaired individuals, and special access systems are installed at building entrances. BŞEÜ receives awards every year in the "Accessibility in Space" (Orange Flag) category within the Council of Higher Education's Accessible University Awards; in 2020, our university ranked 2nd in Turkey among 116 universities with 8 Orange Flags. The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences building is also an Orange Flag recipient; the faculty building has ramps, elevators, and similar accessibility features suitable for wheelchair access without exception.

iv) What are the exam and course adaptations? Individual adaptations are made to disabled students' courses and exams in line with their disability status. For example, exam questions may be prepared in large print or Braille for visually impaired students; exams for hearing-impaired students are preferably administered in a multiple-choice test format, if possible. Students in need can be given extra time in exams, and a supervisor (companion) can be assigned to help read and mark the questions. Upon request, students can be taken to a separate exam room in a single-person setting to prevent distraction and to avoid affecting other students. Furthermore, faculty members are informed about the necessary adaptations during the course period.

v) Are educational materials and technological support provided? Yes. Various materials and technological facilities are offered to support the education of disabled students. For example, our library has a dedicated study room for students with special needs, and technological equipment such as an electronic reading device (e-bot) is installed there to facilitate the work of visually impaired students. The Disabled Student Unit Coordination works to ensure that disabled students with insufficient financial means can acquire necessary assistive devices free of charge. In this way, equal access to educational materials for disabled students is supported.

Psychological Counseling Services

i) Can I receive psychological support or guidance services during my studies?

Yes, as a university student, you can benefit from Psychological Counseling services. These services are carried out under the umbrella of the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Health, Culture, and Sports Department and offer preventative, developmental, and adaptive guidance studies targeting students. The aim is to support individuals' personal, emotional, and social development. Click here for detailed information.

ii) Is the psychological counseling service chargeable, and how does the appointment system work?

This unit, which serves our university students and staff, is completely free of charge. Interviews are conducted via an appointment system. Click here for detailed information regarding appointments.

iii) How is the confidentiality of counseling sessions ensured?

Confidentiality is the most fundamental principle. The individual's privacy is protected, and interviews remain confidential between the counselor and the client. A professional approach is exhibited based on the principles of voluntariness, trust, and confidentiality. Except in extraordinary circumstances and conditions, your information cannot be shared with any person, unit, or institution without your knowledge and consent.