NATURE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR

Semester and Course Credit System

Semester System
All Nations University College operates on Semester system. Each regular semester lasts 18-20 weeks and courses are designed such that there is sufficient time to complete a typical 3-credit course in a semester.

Structure of the Semester
Under normal circumstances the Semester is structured as follows:
18 - weeks of Teaching / Learning
2 - weeks of Examinations (Mid Semester & Finals)

ACADEMIC YEAR

The Academic Year consists of two semesters and a summer session (Long Vacation) as follows:
First semester                 August to December
Second semester            January to May
Summer session            June to July
The 1st semester typically commences the 3rd week of August and ends the 3rd week of December.
The 2nd semester starts in the 2nd week of January and runs until the last week of April, while the Summer Session (Long Vacation) starts in the 2nd week of May and ends early August.

The Summer session offers significant opportunities for students to accelerate their studies, satisfy degree requirements, make up for failed courses, or take additional courses aimed at improving their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Summer session is optional and may provide for opportunities to advance a student

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TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Transcripts and letters of recommendation to embassies, employers and other schools and entities shall be issued to only students in good standing. No transcripts and letters of recommendation shall be given to or in respect of any student who owes the university or is under disciplinary action. All arrears must be fully paid and disciplinary action served before the university shall issue transcripts and letters of recommendation to any student. Some

Letters of introduction to embassies (for visa purposes) may be obtained from the Registrar’s office. The following documents are required before a letter of introduction is written:

An invitation letter or document showing reason and proof of travel.
A letter of permission from parent/guardian.(or mature student who makes a request in writing to the board)
All these documents will be quoted as reference in the introductory letter.
Only 7 & 8 semester students will be considered for such letters

To request for transcripts please forward your particulars toadmissions@allnationsuniversity.org

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GRADUATION

Requirements for Graduation

The graduation requirements are outlined below:
The student was properly and legally admitted to the University College with valid documents.
The student has followed the approved courses of study over the prescribed period.
The student has completed all the credit hours of the course.
The student has taken all examinations required by the University College and passed all such examinations
The student has earned a Final Cumulative Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.00 or better.

Classification of Degree

The classification of Degrees is based on the Final Grade Point Average (FGPA). The FGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for all courses under consideration calculated from the beginning of a student’s academic programme to its end. The following FGPAs represent the classification of the first degree to be awarded to students.

First Class                      FGPA of 3.60 – 4.00
Second Class Upper        FGPA of 3.25 – 3.59
Second Class Lower        FGPA of 3.00 – 3.24
Third Class                      FGPA of 2.50 – 2.99
Pass                             FGPA of 2.00 – 2.49
Fail                                FGPA of Below 2.00

Graduation with Distinction

In addition, the University College recognizes high academic achievements of its candidates for degrees by the following honor awards:

Summa Cum Laude        FGPA of 3.80 – 4.00
Magna Cum Laude          FGPA of 3.60 – 3.79
Cum Laude                      FGPA of 3.25 – 3.59

PROCEDURE FOR THE AWARD OF A DEGREE

All examiners’ reports shall be submitted to the Departmental Board which, in turn, shall make its recommendations to the Faculty Board. The recommendations of the Faculty Board shall be submitted to the Academic Board for approval.

Each successful candidate shall thereafter be presented with a certificate under the seal of the University, at a Congregation of the University assembled for that purpose.

CANCELLATION OF AWARDS

The Academic Board shall at any time cancel a degree award and transcript, if it becomes known that:

1.A candidate had entered the University with false qualifications, or

2.A candidate had impersonated someone else, or

3.A candidate had been guilty of an examination malpractice for which a “Z” grade would have been awarded, or and any other reasons deemed appropriate.

In any such event, the decision of the Academic Board shall be published on the University Notice Board and the candidate notified. Such cancellation and the reasons for it shall be entered on the candidate’s transcript.

DATE OF CERTIFICATE

The date for the earning of a Bachelor’s Degree shall be the last day of the Semester during which the final examination was taken and passed.

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Professor Rose Joshua
VP- Academics