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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

having withdrawn from the University of his own accord. A student who resumes shall
continue his study on the same programme.
49. A student who has suspended his studies before the final examination, shall not be
allowed to sit for a make-up examination at the time of re-admission.
50. A student who wishes of his own accord to withdraw from the University in the middle or
at the end of a semester must apply to the Registry; otherwise he may be ineligible for any
certification/documentation from the University.
51. A student may be expelled from the University by the Student Discipline Committee for
any one of the following reasons:

(A) If any of his submitted documents including Hong Kong Identity Card or School
Certificates are forged.

(B) Wilful breach of the Rules of Examination.
(C) Grave misconduct.
(D) Serious violation or infringement of University Regulations.

XI Commendation and Disciplinary Action

1B

52. A student of the University who has shown exemplary conduct and academic excellence
shall be commended.
53. A student of the University who has by his improper action or speech/words tarnished
the reputation of the University, or caused grave offense to any staff or student of the
University shall be disciplined in accordance with regulations.
54. The rules governing commendation and disciplinary action are listed under separate
cover.

XII Academic Grade Report

12B

55. Students can check their individual academic results via WebSIMS after the an-
nouncement of the academic result for each semester. Student may also apply for their
academic grade reports, which are not valid as transcripts, within a specified period an-
nounced by the Registry in each semester.

XIII Transcripts

B13

56. An official transcript may be issued to current students and graduates upon request. If
students apply for an official transcript within their study period, course(s) not completed at the
moment of application will not be shown.
57. A student who applies to withdraw from the University voluntarily or is required to do so
after the completion of one semester may be issued with a leaving certificate or a transcript of
the record of his academic performance to date.

XIV Appeals against results of assessment and against category of

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award, failure of a programme or discontinuation of studies

58. Appeals process
U

A student may appeal against an individual assessment result, the recommended category of
award, failure of the programme or discontinuation of studies. In the case of an Appeal against
an individual assessment result the appeals process is a two-stage procedure. All students
wishing to make such an appeal must complete Stage 1 before proceeding to Stage 2. Stage

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