Turizm ve Otel İşletmeciliği
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Frequently Asked Questions
05 December 2024 Thursday
 

1) Do I need to renew my registration every semester? Do I have to apply in person for the renewal process?
Students continuing their studies must renew their registration at the beginning of each academic year’s fall and spring semesters, following the instructions announced on the university's website within the dates specified in the academic calendar. Registration approval is done automatically for students who select their courses and pay their tuition fees, if applicable, within the announced timeframes. After completing the online registration process, students can also contact their academic advisor during the specified dates to finalize the approval process.

2) What is the passing grade for a course/semester? What happens if I fail to meet this grade?
Students are required to take all courses offered in the first two semesters of their program. Starting from the third semester, in addition to compulsory courses, students must also select courses from elective pools. Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 can only register for courses equivalent to the normal semester course load (30 ECTS). Those with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher can register for courses up to 150% of the normal course load (45 ECTS). These GPA thresholds are applied at the end of each semester.

3) I have a conflicting course from a lower semester. Can I take it from another schedule?
If there is a scheduling conflict, students in regular daytime programs can register for the course in the evening program, and vice versa for evening program students.

4) Is it mandatory to attend summer school?
Summer school is optional. It is designed to allow students to retake courses they failed during the fall and spring semesters, improve their cumulative GPA, take courses they could not register for earlier, or enable successful students to enroll in upper-class courses.

5) How many courses can I register for in summer school? Can I take courses I didn’t take during the semester?
Students can register for up to four courses during summer school. Courses not taken or failed during the fall and spring semesters can be registered for during summer school.

6) Can I take upper-class courses during fall, spring, or summer semesters?
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and meeting the success criteria can register for upper-class courses. The success criteria include not having any failed or unattempted courses.

7) Can I take courses from another university if a course is unavailable or canceled during summer school?
If a course is not offered or cannot be registered for during summer school, students may take an equivalent course from another university, provided its credits and content are approved by the relevant Department Head. Similarly, students from other universities can benefit from our university's summer school.

8) When can I take the single-course exam? How do I apply for it?
Students who have met the attendance requirements for all courses but have an FF or YZ grade in a single course, or those who have passed all courses but failed to meet the required cumulative GPA, are eligible for a single-course exam. This exam is held on the dates specified in the academic calendar at the end of the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students must apply in writing to their respective academic units no later than five business days before the single-course exam date.

9) Is attendance mandatory during the fall, spring, and summer semesters?
Students must attend at least 70% of theoretical courses and 80% of practical sessions during all semesters. Those who fail to meet these attendance requirements will receive a DZ (absent) grade and will not be allowed to take the exam.

10) I missed my midterm/final exam due to valid reasons. How can I take a make-up exam?
Applications for make-up exams must be submitted within five business days from the start of the valid reason, either in person, via fax, or by other methods determined by the university. For applications sent via fax, the original document must be submitted to the Dean’s Office within five business days. Applications outside this timeframe are not accepted. For medical reports, the timeframe begins from the date the report is issued.

11) How can I contact academic staff?
You can find the contact details of academic staff via http://rehber.bilecik.edu.tr/ or the faculty’s website. When contacting your advisor, especially regarding registration-related issues, it is recommended to use email or the Student Information System (SIS) instead of calling. This approach helps reduce workload and improves the quality of service.

12) Where can I find registration renewal and exam dates?
All dates can be accessed through the Academic Calendar section on the university’s website. Additionally, announcements regarding registration renewals and exam dates are published on the faculty and department websites before the relevant periods.