1. Admission to Graduate Programs
A.
Doctoral Degree Programs
Admission and degree requirements for Doctoral Degrees are fully described in the DBA and DPA Programs of the Graduate School for each respective major.
B.
Master Degree Programs
Students seeking admission in Master's Degree programs at" Western University are required to satisfy the following requirements: (a) Obtained a "Licence", bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution; (b) Earned a passing score on the Graduate Admission Test covering general knowledge nom in an undergraduate program; (c) Earned a passing score on the English Placement Test; (d) Submitted a letter of application stating student interest and goals; and (e) Submitted two letters of recommendation.
On admission, and prior to enrollment, the
student will:
Sign a letter agreeing to comply with WU academic
policies and regulations and agreeing to pay all charges, fees, and textbook
costs as required.
2. Admission to Undergraduate Programs
Students
seeking admission in undergraduate programs at Western University of Cambodia
must meet the following requirements:
Part 1
Western University, Guiding Principles
Article 1: Western University's guiding principles are as
follows: Be neutral in politics and religions by not allowing any political
or religious propaganda on the university campus. Develop human resources in
Cambodia by strengthening education quality and providing access to study for
Cambodians. Western University is an equal opportunity center for
learning, and it is against discriminations and violence, and treats each
other with mutual respect and morality.
Article 2: Instructor Selection: The President is responsible
for recruiting and selecting well qualified and experienced instructors to
teach students in accordance with the school curriculum approved by the
Academic Board, and ensures the smooth operation of the university. How ever
the president designates the to interview and hire lecturers in their
respective department
Part 2
Requirements for Admission to the university
Article 3: Requirements for admission to the university
a.
All applicants shall be admitted to first year of
bachelor program if they possess a high school diploma or equivalent
diploma and pass the entrance exam or satisfy all the requirements of
admission to the university.
b.
All applicants shall be admitted to first year of
associate program if they possess a high school diploma, equivalent diploma
or certificate of completion in grade 12 (for those who failed high school
national exams) and pass the entrance exam or meet all the requirements of
admission to the university.
Article 4: Tuition Fee: Students shall pay tuition fee
before attending classes at the beginning of the month, semester, or the
year, according to their choice of payment schedule. Paying later than the
due date will result in a fine imposed by the Accounting Office.
Article 5: Student Selection : The selection of students
will be made through the following two choices.
Part 3 School Uniform
Article 6: Students are required to wear an appropriate
uniform for the school, as suggested below:
a.
Male students are required to wear a pair of
black pants, white shirt, and shoes.
b.
Female students are required to wear navy
blue/black skirt, white shirt, and sandals/shoes.
c.
All students shall wear ties in exams or in
school cereIes.
Article 7: All students are required to wear their ID cards
on the left shirt pocket while on campus.
Part 4 Studying
Article 8: All students are required to take all courses in
each academic year arranged by the university.
Article 9: A major may be changed if there is an approval
from the management.
Article 10: Classes are arranged by the university.
Article 11: A transfer of class schedule may be made if
there is an approval from the management.
Part 5
Deferred Admission to the University
Article 12: Students shall make their deferred admission to
the university for the period of only one year. First year students are not
allowed the deferred admission. During the deferment period, students
are not allowed to take any exam, be promoted or take certified
enrollment certificate.
Article 13: When applying for admission to classes,
students shall pay their school fees determined by the university one month
before the deferment period expires.
rticle 14: If the students have not applied for admission
to classes on time, they will be considered drop-outs.
Part 6 Absences
Article 15: Students who have unexcused absence will face
disciplinary action from the Disciplinary Board.
Article 16:
A.
Unexcused Absence: Students must not be absent
without asking for a leave.
Students having 3 unexcused absences in any
subject will be called to the Disciplinary Board for a discussion of the
consequences and will be reported to parents.
Students having 6 unexcused absences in any
subject will be called to the Disciplinary Board for the second time and
their parents will be invited to the university to be informed for the
last time.
Students who are absent for 30% of the scheduled
classes of a course will receive a failing grade for that course but can take
the supplementary exam.
Students who are absent for 40% of the scheduled
classes of two courses in a semester will receive a failing final grade and
cannot be promoted.
B.
Excused Absence: When preoccapied, students must
make a formal request for a leave of absence to the Studies Office through
the Class Monitor with valid reasons.
Students who are absent for 30% of the scheduled classes of a course will be called to the Disciplinary Board for a discussion of consequences and reported to parents. Students who are absent for 40% of the scheduled classes of a course will be called to the Disciplinary Board and their parents will be invited to the university to be informed for the last time. Students who are absent for 50% of the scheduled classes of a course will receive a failing grade for that course and will not be allowed to take supplementary exam unless there is a special permission from the academic Board.
Part 7 General Regulations
Article 17: Students are required to attend classes and pay
attention to lecturers. They must attend any internship, practicum, or
social activity required in a course to be eligible to take the final exams.
Article 18: In classrooms
a.
Students shall strictly follow the class
schedule. Later than 15 minutes, students will not be admitted to class
unless there is a permission slip from the Director of Studies.
b.
During class, students shall pay attention to
studying, and must not disturb other classmates or the whole class.
c.
When lecturers or visitors enter the class,
students shall stay calm and behave themselves.
d.
If lecturers are absent or tardy more than 15
minutes, students shall stay calm and send a representative to contact the
Studies Office.
e.
During breaks, students must behave themselves
and shall not chase each other, make noise or have arguments.
f.
All students shall strictly abide by the school
rules. They shall assist their friends, have good conduct, respect
authorities and lecturers, study hard, and do any assignments assigned by
their lecturers.
g.
If they wish to leave the class earlier because
of personal problems or are unwell they must ask permission from the
lecturer.
h.
During a class, students shall not bring any
outside friends into classrooms.
i.
Students shall participate in any event arranged
by the university.
j.
Student shoud not use cell phones, or listen to
music during class and exams.
Article 19: On the school campus:
a.
Students shall not:
Smoke, abuse alcoholic beverages or drug or traffic in drug. Bring any kind of weapons, drug, alcoholic beverages, or outside friends. Gamble or misbehave in a way which is against the Cambodian culture. Make noise, use foul or vulgar language or be impolite towards peers. Spoil the school environment such as write graffiti on walls, tables or doors in classrooms. Litter outside trash bins, spit on the floor or carpet etc. Damage the school property. Do something which has a conflict of interest with the school and the society.
b.
Security and safety. Report to the management if
you come across the following: Fire Seriously sick students arguments
among students Theft or robbery Hooligans coming into the schools etc.
c.
Personal Status. Students have to report to the
school if they change their address or family status.
Part 8
Examinations and Academic Results
Article 20: In each semester for each course, there are:
Article 21: If students fail to take the monthly tests,
mid-term examination or turning their assignments/project, their scores will
be zero.
Article 22: Semester Examinations
a.
Final Examinations: Final examinations for all
subjects will be conducted at the end of each semester determined by the
Studies Office. Students who abide by the school regulations are eligible to
take the final examinations. The contents of the examination are written by
the subject lecturers with the approval from the dean and the exam schedule
will be posted on the notice boards one month prior to the dates of
examination.Students have to conduct monthly tests, mid-term examination and
assignments for each subject before taking the semester final examination.If
they are absent during any examination, their score will be zero.Dates of
examinations will be determined by the Studies Office.
b.
Promotion student maybe promoted for those who
have passed all courses or failed only one course but they have to pass
the failing course in the next academic year.
c.
Supplementary Examinations
1. Students whose total score for a semester is below passing grade will have to take the supplementary examinations. They have to apply to take supplementary examinations. 2. There is a final supplementary exam for students who have failed the semester supplementary exams. They have to apply to take the final supplementary examination with the payment determined by the university. If they fail the final examination, they are considered failing the course. All supplementary examination scores account for 50/50 like semester examination scores which have to be added up with ongoing scores to make 100%. 3. The content of the supplementary examination will cover the subject area of the semester which students fail. 4. Students are promoted if they failed not more than one course. If they failed from two courses up, they have to repeat the year and have to enroll in the same year as new students.
d.
Comprehensive Examinations
In second semester, fourth year bachelor students and second year associate students shall apply to take the Comprehensive Examinations.Be eligible to take Bachelor and Associate Comprehensive Examinations if students have:passed both semester examinations (passed all courses) submitted an application to the Studies Office paid all school fees to the school. Those who have failed the Comprehensive Exams will have to take the Supplementary Comprehensive Exams after the Comprehensive Exams results have been released one month later.
e.
Thesis/ Report Writing
Fourth year students of Bachelor program and second year students of Associate program have to write a thesis/ report in second semester and they have to defend their thesis/report in front of the thesis/ report committee who is assigned by the university after they have passed the Comprehensive Examinations. Students are considered having fulfilled all the requ"irements and to be admitted to Bachelor or Associate Degrees if they have successfully defended their thesis or report.
Article 23: Marking Scheme
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