Term Schedule
There will be three terms in a year. The duration and schedule of each term will be as follows:

Spring Term:	January – April
Summer Term:	May – August
Autumn Term:	September – December

Generally terms are divided into following activities:

Advising & Registration:	1st Week – 2nd Week of 1st month
English Language Camp & Regular Class:	3rd Week of 1st month
Mid Term Examination:	1 Week of 3rd month
Final Examination:	3rd Week of 4th month

Registration

In every term, date for admission test and date for registration are notified in the daily news papers and the notice board of the University.
Registration procedures:

• Completing an Admission form within the specified date for admission test, accompanied by one copy of each previous academic results(mark sheets) and four copies passport size photographs.
• Submission of admission forms and required papers to the Admission Officer. (original copies of the mark sheets and certificates must be SHOWN)
• Successful result in admission test.
• Payments of fees at the designated bank account.
• Obtaining an identification number.

Course Allocation

A total of three or four courses will be assigned by each Department, to be completed within the term.

Change of Department and Programme

A students willing to change the Department and programme should make a written application to the relevant Head of the Department. The respective Head of the Department will recommend to the other Head of the Department (where the student is willing to go) for accepting the student. Only on acceptance of the latter Head, the office of the Registrar will take the necessary action.
In such cases, the admission form charge of Tk. 500/- and the earlier course admission fees of Tk. 5000/- will not be refunded. However, other charges like tuition fees, cultural fees and identity card charges will be transferred to the account of the latter admission head of account. It may be mentioned that, no refund is permissible in any situation.

Credit Transfer from other University

Students with good academic records from any other recognised university are eligible for transfer of their credits to The Metropolitan University. The students so transferred must produce transcripts of courses and grades, together with the previous academic records in original with a photocopy of each document. The original documents will be returned to the student after necessary action. These transcripts will be evaluated by the Equivalence Committee of the Metropolitan University for admission.

Course Waiver

Students with extensive academic or professional experience may apply for course waiver by writing a ‘Request for Course Waiver’ Application Form. The application should be accompanied by proper academic and experience documents in original with a photocopy of each document to the respective Head of the Department of the particular programme. The original documents will be returned to the student after necessary action.

The minimum acceptable levels of the courses are a 'B' grade or over 60 percent marks in the specific subject.

All formalities must be approved by the Equivalence Committee of the Metropolitan University.

Admission of foreign Students

Foreign students meeting equivalent admission qualification are eligible for admission as regular students or as special students for full duration or a part of the duration and may acquire transfer credits. In case of the latter, the recommended minimum duration of residence in the first year and the second year is one term. The University may enroll foreign students under an exchange programme established between The Metropolitan University and students’ concerned University.

Admission is also open to all those who wish to pursue courses or a course as non-degree students to improve their knowledge or acquire new skills. Students are also admitted for specific certificate or diploma courses.

Attendance

Attendance is regarded as a part of the course requirement. The expected attendance is 90 percent of classes held. A student may be debarred from appearing at the course final examination if his/her attendance falls below 60 percent. Students are given marks on class attendance.

Readmission Procedure

In the case of dropouts of a term or failure to have promotion to the next term, students are required to register again by paying the readmission fees. A readmission application is required to be submitted to the respective Head of the Department. The office of the Registrar will take necessary action on the basis of the recommendation of the Head of the Department.

Students Dismissal

Students are dismissed from the programme for failure to make satisfactory academic progress. Students failing to maintain the required CGPA (2.00) in two consecutive terms will be dropped out of the programme. However, students dropped out of the programme may appeal to the Dean / Head of the Department for re-admission, with a guarantee of significant improvement in the next results.

Additional Facilities for Weak Students

The month long English Language Camp is open for both undergraduate and graduate students. Respective faculty members are always keen to help weak students during the afternoon or any other off periods.

Student Advisor

A teacher of the respective Department is appointed as an Advisor to each batch of students. All students should keep liaison with their advisors as their first point of contact regarding any issues related to the University. It may be mentioned that, student advisor appointment may be revised at the end of each term or at any time.

Registration Validity

Once a student has been registered for a course, the registration will remain valid for two years in addition to the regular degree period.

Example: (1)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
Suppose, a student is admitted in January 2008.
So, the registration will be valid for,
4 years duration (till December 2011) +
Two years (January 2012 to December 2013) = December 2013.

Example: (2)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Duration: 2 years.
Suppose, a student is admitted in January 2008.
So, the registration will be valid for,
2 years duration (till December 2009) +
Two years (January 2010 to December 2011) = December 2011.

Example: (3)

LL.B. (Preliminary), Duration: 1 year.
Suppose, a student is admitted in January 2008.
So, the registration will be valid for,
1 year duration (till December 2008) +
Two years (January 2009 to December 2010) = December 2010.
In the same way, the time period is applicable for LL. B. (Final) course.

If any student fails to complete the degree programme within the registration period, then he/she has to reregister for the programme and will have to begin from the first term of the course again. Any number or financial amount is not transferable in such a case.

Rules and Regulations of Examinations

1. A term comprises a period of four months. Each course carries 100 marks out of which 60 marks for internal exam and 40 marks for term final exam. 60 marks include 10 marks for attendance, 20 marks for assignment and/or class test and 30 marks for mid term exam.
2. A student will not be allowed to appear term final examination if his/her class attendance is below 60%.
3. Every student has to fill up Exam Entry Form before term final exam.
4. A student will have to clear up all dues of the University before filling up Examination Entry Form for term final examination.
5. Every student has to pass at least 2 courses in each term. Otherwise he/she will not have the opportunity for next promotion.
6. If a student fails / remains absent or drops in any course in the term final exam, he/she will have to seat for supplementary exam after one month of the term final exam. Students will not be allowed to seat for supplementary examination for more than two courses.
7. Improvement of grade of the course- Students will be allowed to improve grade below B for two courses of current term final examination only. In that case, students will have to seat for improvement examination during current term supplementary examination.
8. Students will be allowed to perform internship/thesis after completion of allotted courses of the programme.
9. Procedure of retake of course:
   1. Not more than 4 courses at a time.
   2.Will be allowed to retake courses after end of time period of the programme-that is:
   For BBA after 4th year 2nd term.
   For ETE, CSE, LL.B(H) , BA (H) ENG after 4th year 3rd term.
   For MBA- after 5th term.
   For MA Final, Preliminary Eng- after 3rd term.
   For LL.B Preliminary, Final- after 3rd term.
   3. Students will have to retake the course if:
   a. He/she drops the course when course is offered.
   b. He/she remains absent from appearing at examinations of 60 and 40 marks.
   c. He/she fails in 60 marks examination.
10. International grading system is followed for result.
11. Results of term final examination are published after 15 days of final exam.
12. Result processing system is maintained by software.
13. Transcripts, Provisional Certificates will be issued after seven working days of submission of application to the Office of the Controller of Examinations.

Metropolitan University Grading Systems

MU follows the grading system approved by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

Letter grades indicating the quality of course work completed is interpreted as follows:

Numerical Score	Letter Grade	Grade Points Per Credit
80 and above	A+	4.00
75 to less than 80	A	3.75
70 to less than 75	A-	3.50
65 to less than 70	B+	3.25
60 to less than 65	B	3.00
55 to less than 60	B-	2.75
50 to less than 55	C+	2.50
45 to less than 50	C	2.25
40 to less than 45	D	2.00
Less than 40	F*	Failure 0.00
	I**	Incomplete / Irregular 0.00
	W**	Withdrawal 0.00
	S**	Supplementary 0.00
	AB	Absence 0.00

* Credits for courses with this grade do not apply to graduation.
** Credits for courses with this grade do not apply to graduation and they are not accepted in the calculation of the Grade Point Average.

The exact cut off points assigning letter grades is at the discretion of individual instructor.

The sample applies to the assignment of + or – after a letter grade. It is meant to give flexibility so that shades of performance can be distinguished and rewarded. The + and the – have a value of 0.25 grade point.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grade Point Averages are numerical values obtained by dividing the total grade points earned by the credits attempted. Only courses graded A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D and F are used to determine credits attempted.

Only the grades earned in the courses those are required for a degree are included in the GPA calculation. Grades earned in other courses are reported on the transcript but are not counted in calculating the GPA.

GPA – Class Equivalence

MU students are graded on GPA. Comparison of the GPA earned by MU students to the classes earned by students in other universities in the countries is as follows:
GPA 4.00 = First Class with Distinction
GPA 3.00 to 3.99 = First Class
GPA 2.50 to 2.99 = Second Class
GPA 2.00 to 2.49 = Third Class

Financial Information

The University Office will supply necessary information on request.