KIMEP University Academic Information
KIMEP University, founded by President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Dr. Chan Young Bang, is a renowned educational institution in Central Asia. The university provides details on academic policies, academic calendar, credit hours, course load limits, summer semester regulations, and payment fees. Students can find crucial information such as contact details, academic duration, maximum credit loads, fee structure, and more in this comprehensive compilation.
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Academic Policies Student Learning Support Center Valikhanov bld., 101 Hall zhanna@kimep.kz marzhank@kimep.kz Tel.: +7 727 270 42 68
KIMEP Founders KIMEP University is a center of educational excellence and a leading, innovative institution in Central Asian region. Twenty five years ago, President Nursultan Nazarbayev realized the pressing need for Western style education as a means to catalyze and sustain economic and social change. As part of this vision, KIMEP was conceived and founded by Nursultan Nazarbayev and Dr. Chan Young Bang. From its modest beginnings as a small institution, it has grown into a world-renowned university.
Academic Calendar 2018-2019 All Important Dates Link to academic calendar : https://kimep.kz/current- students/calendar/
Academic Credit Hours Duration of the Semester Fall and Spring Semesters are 15 weeks long, excluding 1 week of Study Break and Examination Period 1 Credit 15 hours 2 credit - 30 hours Summer I is 7.5 weeks long 3 credit 45 hours Summer II semester is 3 weeks long.
Maximum Course Load The maximum number of credits for undergraduate students in Fall and Spring semesters is 18. Physical education can be taken above 18 credits. 18 credits + Physical Education = 20 credits (max. load)
For Example: If Late Registration Fee is 9 860 KZT!!!!!!! Late Registration Fee is 9 860 KZT!!!!!!!
Summer semester The maximum number of credits (and/or credit equivalents) that student may take in summer I semester is 9 credits, and Physical Education (2 credits). Total 11 credits The limit for a summer II is 3 credit equivalents. Non-degree students follow the same guidelines and restrictions on maximum course load as regular degree students.
Payment fees Foundation -300 570 KZT (per level) 1 credit-71 900 KZT 2 credit course-143 800 KZT 3 credit course-215 700 KZT Student Activity Fee-4 600 KZT Medical Examination Fee-2 880 KZT Library Payment Fee-32 700 KZT
Payment deadlines 1st payment: 10 August 26 August, 2018 2nd payment: 28 September, 2018 3rd payment: 26 October, 2018 Late payment fee - 19190 KZT
Registration System Priority Registration 4th year students (90 credits and above) Students with a high grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or above Students with special needs have the first opportunity to register for classes. The date on which registration is opened for each priority group is indicated in the academic calendar.
Add and drop period The first week of the regular (Fall/Spring) semester is designated as the add-drop period. Students can drop or add courses during this week free of charge During Summer semesters add/drop period is two days. Please remember!!!!! Some of the instructors count attendance during Add/Drop period
Waiting List Once a course section is full, the online registration system allows students to sign up for a waiting list Any course drop of an earlier registered student will result in the place offer for the student who is first in the waiting list, requiring student confirmation within 24 hours after approval is granted. If you do not register during 24 hours, your place will be moved to the next student on the waiting list. Check your E-mail on regular basis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Late Registration If you did not get a chance to register on time: The second week of the regular (Fall/Spring) semester will be opened as on-line late registration for any students whose semester registration is delayed for any reasons. During Summer semesters Late Registration period is two days. Limited course options are available at this stage. Applications for late registration will not be considered unless first approved by the Instructor. Late Registration Fee is 9 860 KZT! (per 1 course)
Course Assessment The course assessment is divided into 3 parts: 1st assessment - 30% 2nd assessment - 30% Final assessment - 40% Total: 100% Dates are indicated in the Academic Calendar
Withdrawing from a Course Last date to withdraw from the course is stated in the academic calendar: https://kimep.kz/current-students/calendar/ The grade of W denotes that the student has withdrawn from the course and has not completed the course requirements. Parents will be informed if student W the course
Withdrawal Policy No more than 10 Withdraw within the degree KIMEP University Refund Schedule Based upon a 15- weeks term and is linked to the withdrawal schedule as follows: Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 2 80% Refund 60% Refund 40% Refund 20% Refund No Refund Subsequent to that time!!!!!!!!!
Once you withdraw from the course, the grade of W is Automatic and the instructor cannot sign any other grade Has no grade points and is not included in the calculation of the GPA In order to repeat the course a student must register for the course again and pay the regular tuition fees.
Appeal As soon as the grades were submitted, student has a right to apply for the appeal within 48 hours to change a grade.
Academic Dishonesty Academic Dishonesty include the following: Plagiarism (submitting someone else s work as one s own) Cheating (using cheat notes during an exam, communicating with other students during an exam) Taking an exam for someone else or having someone else take one s exams Presenting a false ID document
Language Center Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all classes. At least 15% of missed classes a student will get Fail for the course automatically. Students are required to be on time for all classes. If students arrive later than 10 minutes after the start of the class, instructors have the right to refuse entry. This includes attendance at midterms and final exams.
LC Courses Completion A student must have totally completed all English courses by 45 credits; If a student has not completed his/her English by 45 credit hours, the student will be limited to taking English language courses only until the English language requirement has been met. ENG1121 Academic Reading and Writing 2 is offered only in Fall and Spring, not in Summer I,II. A student must have fulfilled all Kazakh / Russian languages by of 75 credits; If a student has not completed his/her Kazakh / Russian by 75 credit hours, the student will be limited to taking Kazakh / Russian language only until the Kazakh / Russian language requirement has been met.
UNDERGRADUATE GRADING SYSTEM KIMEP University uses a letter grading system A, B, C, D, F, etc. Letter grades are further differentiated with + for the top of the grade range or for the bottom of the grade range. Based on the grades assigned, a grade point average (GPA) is calculated and recorded on the student s transcript.
Grades and Grade Points Grade Undergraduate A+ Highest grade A Excellent A Very good B+ Good B Good B Good C+ Satisfactory C Satisfactory C Satisfactory D+ Passing D Passing D Lowest Passing F Failing Points Numerical Scale 4.33 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00 90-100 85-89 80-84 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 57-59 53-56 50-52 below 50
Retake (Repeat) of a Course If failed or passed with a low grade, a course can be retaken (upgraded) If a student has Failed the State Exam for History of Kazakhstan s/he must retake the course. But if a student receives a passing grade (at least D-) on State Exam for History of Kazakhstan s/he is not permitted to retake the course. If student wants to take State Diploma with Honors ( ), the grade for the State Exam for History of Kazakhstan should be A .
At Risk of Academic Failure Group At Risk Second week, first-month, first-quarter, and first-semester absences: students who miss more than 10% of instructional time and who demonstrated poor performance by the opinion of the instructors are identified as at risk students. Any first year student with less than 24 credits taken and GPA bellow 2.0 are identified as at risk students. Parents will be informed about emerged academic problems
At Risk of Academic Failure Group At Risk Course performance - students with more than one F in one semester should be flagged for possible early intervention. Withdraw from a course- students with more than one W within one semester should be flagged for possible early intervention. Students who demonstrated poor performance on the first and second assessment. Parents will be informed about emerged academic problems
Academic Probation Any undergraduate degree student with 24 credits taken is placed on Academic Probation if his/her cumulative total GPA falls below 2.0 at the conclusion of any term. The student on AP status has a right to register for 12 credits course per semester and is obliged to participate in Academic Support program. Students on Academic Probation has a right to register for 6 (six) credits course in Summer 1 semester.
Academic Support Program for Students on AP The Program is designed to help students to monitor, build, and reflect upon their personal and academic development with the major goal to return the student on good academic standing. 1. Academic Support Program is a mandatory for all students placed on AP status. 2. The registration for courses will be blocked for students on AP. They should visit LSC Coordinator to discuss the schedule for the next semester. 3. Attend Motivational Workshops 4. Attend Tutoring Program
Year of Study In the framework of academic credit system, the year of study is based on the number of credits completed according to the table below. Credits earned 1. 0 to 30 2. 31 to 60 3. 61 to 90 4. 91 and up Fourth Year (Senior) Year of Study First year (Freshman) Second year (Sophomore) Third year (Junior)
Confirmation of student status The Office of the Registrar prepares enrollment verification documents (spravka) for students enrolled at KIMEP UNIVERSITY under any status as well as alumni. Documents are available in a timely manner. Students may request it online though the Student Portal. https://my.kimep.kz/
KIMEP COMMUNICATION POLICY (G-MAIL) All KIMEP University students are provided with an official e-mail address on Gmail and all communications are done through it. Students may get User name and Password at Admission Office
Transfer Between Programs - GPA 2.33 and above - Students must complete one full semester
Absences 1. If student miss the classes due to health issues, he/she must inform the instructor and submit medical certificate 095 to the Medical Center of KIMEP University. 2. If there are any other reason, student must inform the instructor and LSC Coordinator
Academic placement for students with special needs KIMEP University is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and participation for students with disabilities. LSC offers academic placement for students with special needs. To be eligible for services, students with disabilities must identify themselves and present professional documentation to the Medical Center for verification. Students with documented disabilities are eligible for: Early registration times. All students should meet with LSC coordinator prior to requesting early registration. Extended time for testing Alternative testing sites Written instructions for those with a hearing impairment Enlarged font papers for those with a visualimpairment
Student Learning Support Center Dear all, If you have any questions/ concerns please refer to Student Learning Support Center + 7 727 270 42 68 101 office, Valikhanov bld zhanna@kimep.kz marzhan@kimep.kz
F Faculty T Teaching E Evaluation S Survey or FTES FTES ! : , ID / , !
F Faculty T Teaching E Evaluation S Survey or FTES FTES For every faculty and course you evaluate different factors choosing grades from 5 (max) to 1 (min) in multiple-choice questions and in open-ended questions you give more details explaining your grades or describe best examples in teaching and course arrangements or point issues to be addressed. Office of Quality Assurance and Institutional Research
F Faculty T Teaching E Evaluation S Survey or FTES FTES IMPORTANT! Faculty will NOT see: their grades and comments until all students marks for final exams are submitted to the Registrar who gave what grades as FTES grades are shown as aggregated averages based on all students answers student IDs or/and names as comments are displayed as lists of all students comments. ANONYMITY GUARANTEED! Office of Quality Assurance and Institutional Research
