University of Nicosia
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E-SUPPORT STUDENT HANDBOOK
2010 - 2011
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University of Nicosia
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E-Support Student Handbook 2010 – 2011
This handbook has been prepared for you to keep as a guide throughout your programme of study. This is provided electronically for easy access and electronically at our Learning Activity Management System (LAMS), . It is important to visit the LAMS regularly as there are many useful links to further information which cannot be provided in this document.
We suggest that you keep this copy for off-line access, as checking the Student Handbook will be the quickest way for you to obtain clarification on anything you are unsure about. It is expected that you will refer to the Student Handbook prior to contacting the Centre for Life Long Learning or the E-Learning Unit Helpdesk.
Please note that the information contained in this handbook is correct to be best of our knowledge at the time of issue. The University of Nicosia reserves the right to update the Student Handbook at any time throughout your time as a student. The information in this Handbook relating to the rules and regulations of the University is derived from the University Profile, which is available on the University Student Intranet.
KEY CONTACT DETAILS
You are welcome to visit in person or telephone with details of your query during the opening times. Alternatively, you can send and email at any time.
Providing you have checked the Student Handbook, the Centre for Life Long Learning or the E-Learning Unit (for technical and/or account related information) should be your initial point of contact for any general queries or to provide further clarification on the informatio9n contained within this handbook (for IT queries, see below).
Centre for Life Long Learning
Elena Theodorou, Student Administration
Office: EU23, Europa Building, Ground Floor
Tel: +357 22841720
Email: LLL@unic.ac.cy
The E-Learning Unit (for technical and/or account related information)
Office: B112, Main Building, 1st Floor
Tel: 70000577
Email: lams@unic.ac.cy
Skype Help Desk: Username: lamshelpdesk
The E-Learning Unit LAMS Administrator
Dr Chris Alexander, Assistant Professor in Computer Assisted Language Learning (Applied Linguistics and TESOL)
Language Lab Coordinator
LAMS Head Administrator
Office: M118b, Millennium Building, 1st Floor
Tel: +357 22841635 or +357 99094637
Email: alexander.c@unic.ac.cy
Welcome to e-learning courses of the University of Nicosia.
Dear Student,
The first contact you should have received to commence your e-learning course would have been an email communication as displayed below. Please read through your communication in details as this provided important information for you to access and work on your on-line course.
SAMPLE COMMUNICATION
Your LAMS account has been set up!
The University LAMS webpage is or
Your username is:
Your password is:
You may change your password once you have logged in.
The e support handbook is on
Hardware/Software Requirements
1. Internet connection: DSL 512kbits/s or better
2. Pentium 4 Celeron 1.8 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, Windows XP OS, or better configuration.
3. It is recommended that you use the most up-to-date version of Mozilla Firefox
4. BUT also keep Internet Explorer updated
5. LAMS Trouble-shooting PDF: click here
6. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE, CONTACT THE LAMS HELP DESK lams@unic.ac.cy
Yours sincerely
LAMS Administrator
Introduction to the University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia is an independent, co-educational, equal opportunity tertiary education institution, combining the best elements in western education, quality standards and an international philosophy. Located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, at the cross-roads of three continents, the University is quickly becoming a global education centre. International in philosophy, the University hosts students from all over the world, in a multicultural learning environment, promoting friendship, cooperation and understanding.
The University of Nicosia is international in its philosophy, development and outlook, and strives to enhance opportunities for education and understanding between people of different cultures. The University of Nicosia aims to promote high academic standards as well as cultural and social competencies in all its students. Its mission is “to assist students in becoming educated individuals, in achieving their academic and career goals, and assuming responsible roles in a changing world of international cooperation and global interdependence”.
The University is actively involved in European and local research projects as a partner and as a coordinating institution. Additionally, the University of Nicosia received approval for an Erasmus University Charter and is an official participant in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The University of Nicosia is also actively involved in the community with campaigns for various causes, including environmental protection. In recognition of this work the institution received the prestigious “Global 500” award from the United Nations. Other examples of community service include campaigns for fighting world hunger and raising funds for worthy causes. In an ongoing project, professors help prison inmates acquire knowledge and skills in Computing, Art and Psychology.
Academic tradition encourages the majority of the world’s universities to adopt the name of the city which hosts them. Indeed, this occurs almost as a rule when the city in question happens to be the capital city. The University of Nicosia is proud of the ties and status which its name conveys. To this end, the University is committed to maintaining its position at the forefront of education, research and social service; in line with the enduring motto of the institution: “Excellence in Education”.
Cyprus: AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE
Cyprus, located at the cross-roads of three continents, offers a rich history and cultural heritage, a beautiful natural environment and a dynamic economy.
The University of Nicosia, in Cyprus, is a global education centre. With an international student body, instruction in English and a commitment to multiculturalism, the University provides a dynamic learning environment in a modern, European country.
Cyprus is situated in the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa. Since the dawn of history, Cyprus has been one of the most interesting areas of the region and has a rich and visible cultural history. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans along with Crusaders, Byzantines, Franks and Ottomans have all left a powerful legacy for the modern visitor to see and admire.
Cyprus is endowed with golden beaches, virgin green forests and other natural wonders. The environment remains relatively free from pollution and other ill-effects common to industrialised countries.
The Cyprus economy is booming and political stability is firmly established. In May 2004, Cyprus officially became a member of the European Union and thus bridged Europe to the Middle East and the rest of the world. Having emerged as one of the region’s leading business and financial centres, the island enjoys competitive advantages in areas such as tourism, consultancy, shipping, telecommunications, banking and insurance.
University of Nicosia: AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
Mission
The University of Nicosia mission is to assist students in becoming educated individuals, in achieving their academic and career goals, and assuming responsible roles in a changing world of international cooperation and global interdependence.
Philosophy
The University of Nicosia is international in philosophy, development and outlook. Conscious of its unique location at the crossroads of three continents, the University strives to enhance opportunities for education and understanding between people of different cultures. The University aims to promote both high academic standards and high principles of character. Students are encouraged to acquire facts and competencies in various skills, as well as to develop cultural awareness, social responsibility and personal integrity.
Fostering student-teacher involvement, the faculty is encouraged to blend academic knowledge with professional experience and to emphasise a personalised approach to education. Through close interaction with faculty and staff, students are helped to examine their goals, abilities and options for the future.
The University admission policy accommodates students with varied academic abilities and aptitudes on the condition that students achieve the minimum programme requirements to graduate.
The University is committed to maintaining standards which comply with those of international higher education. To this end, the University programmes are modelled on American and European systems of higher education. Moreover, the programmes offered provide diverse transfer opportunities for further studies.
Objectives
In pursuit of its mission, the University of Nicosia strives to:
- Offer quality, career-oriented undergraduate and post-graduate studies in selected fields.
- Implement the University motto “excellence in education” by encouraging students to strive for excellence in every activity.
- Remain firmly committed to the economic, social, scientific, and cultural development of Cyprus.
- Develop further as an international university, where Cypriot and international students, faculty, and staff, are valued for their cultural diversity.
- Recruit and retain qualified faculty and support their development.
- Promote research and the generation of knowledge for the benefit of Cyprus and the wider world.
- Strengthen facilities, resources, and services, to provide a stimulating environment conducive to personal growth, discovery and learning.
- Continually review and update programmes to keep pace with developments and standards in international higher education.
- Enhance student communication, democratic leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Expand opportunities for professional and social interaction.
As a modern, progressive institution, the University of Nicosia offers unique educational opportunities to students of varied backgrounds.
At the University, students benefit from:
- The opportunity to earn the University’s reputable qualifications.
- Its international character and diverse academic and professional expertise.
- The experience of being a member of an international student body. University of Nicosia students come from many nations to prepare for leadership positions in the professions, the arts, government, industry and commerce.
- Opportunities to engage in research activities under the supervision of faculty members.
- Student exchange programmes with universities around the globe.
International students at the University of Nicosia come from more than different countries.
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Consistent with its philosophy of promoting personal growth, discovery and learning, the University of Nicosia offers both curricular and extra-curricular activities relevant to the needs of its students. In order to succeed in this, the University aims at continuously upgrading its educational and other resources. The following facilities are for the use of all students:
Computer Facilities
The University has a distributed computing environment, to provide high speed connection to appropriate services and Internet through a number of high performance local area networks (LAN), using 1 GB hybrid backbone built on copper and fiber optics cables.
The computer facilities of the University cater to the needs of Computer Science students as well as to students of other programmes. The Computer Centre is equipped with the hardware needed to support teaching and research in areas of expertise within the University. There are 16 computer laboratories at the University of Nicosia. Of these, 14 are equipped with state-of-the art PCs, which are updated every 2 years; currently transferring from Windows Vista Business Operating System, Microsoft Office 2007 and Visual and Visual 2008 to Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 development tools.
There is at least one network printer in each computer lab. One of the computer labs is equipped with Apple Macintosh iMac and e-Mac computers, A4 and slide scanners, colour laser printer, A1 plotter, magneto optical drives and digital video cameras, for design and multimedia development. The design lab is equipped with 3D printer, A3 colour printer and A1 plotter. The SUN Lab is equipped with 24 Sun Ultra 20 workstations, assigned primarily for senior Computer Science students.
The University of Nicosia has passed the certification of its Grid (CY-03-Intercollege), becoming one of two educational institutions in Cyprus which offer faculty and senior students access to EGEE (Enabling Grids for E-sciencE) infrastructure.
All the computers in the computer labs are connected to the Local Area Network (LAN) sharing the services of 10 servers dedicated for studies and student research only; including Windows 2008 R2 server, Unix (Linux) Servers, MS SQL Server 2008 and Oracle 11 database. University of Nicosia adopted Microsoft Live@Edu platform offering students robust collaboration and communication solution. Other services are also available, allowing students to get practical experience with the most popular platforms and technologies. All computer labs are connected to the Internet with the summary bandwidth of over 20 Mbits/s. Wi-Fi network is available in public areas.
The software library of the University includes UNIX (Solaris and Linux) operating systems, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access and Visual FoxPro database management systems, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Turbo Pascal Programming Languages, Microsoft Office packages. Other software is also available for students.
All University students are entitled to have their own e-mail account (which is created automatically upon registration) and personal WEB site. The total capacity of all University computer labs has reached 483 workstations. The labs are managed by specialists and during peak hours trained assistants are on duty. Senior Computer Science and Computer Engineering students can be employed at the Computer Centre as lab assistants on a part-time basis. The combination of excellent educational technology and professional management makes the learning environment rich and dynamic.
Bookshop
The University bookshop is located in a new, modern and spacious area in the basement of the Europa building. The bookshop provides students with textbooks and specialised material not readily available in other local bookshops. Here students can also locate books of general interest, books published by the University of Nicosia Press, as well as stationery or art materials relevant to course work.
There is a “used books” service available twice a year at the end of the Fall and Spring Semesters.
LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTRE
Nowadays, there is more to being a student than reading, and at university students need to do a lot of individual study. Part of this involves reading material assigned by lecturers, but most of it requires students to find information related to their studies – choosing, reading, evaluating and bringing together information that they consider essential for their research.
The library is a very important source for this work, and especially a library whose resources can be accessed on-line and from home.
The University Library Information Gateway on the World Wide Web
library.unic.ac.cy is accessible from anywhere on campus and remotely. The Gateway gives access to local, national and international information sources including:
- The on-line catalogue (InterCAT), which allows students to search the 90,000
books of the library collection by Author, Title or Subject. The system allows students to reserve material loaned out to other users, to view outstanding loans and to renew books from home.
- Access is also given to a wide range of networked electronic sources relevant to the subject area of study, including on-line databases with thousands of journals, newspapers, subject gateways and helpful hints for faster and improved research.
In addition to the Main Collection, the library hosts the following Special Collections:
- Reserve Collection – a short loan collection which allows essential course
materials to circulate quickly.
- And other collections such as: the Reference Collection, the Cyprus Collection,
the Law Reference and Law Reports Collection – all relevant to the subject
areas of study of the University.
For materials not found in the University library or any other libraries on the island, there is an Interlibrary Loan Service provided through collaboration with The British Library Document Supply Centre, and the University of Utah.
Photocopy facilities, TVs and tape recorders are available for materials not loaned out, as well as dedicated terminals with Super Nova – a programme for blind or visually impaired users.
Finally, the library combines access of resources with a pleasant atmosphere for individual or group study. Both Internet and Wi-Fi access is available and the library staff is always on hand to assist students in their hunt for the relevant research material needed for their assignments. For more information visit the library website library.unic.ac.cy .
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Student life is an integral part of university education as it offers students unique opportunities for personal growth, as well as for the development of leadership and communication skills. At the same time it provides opportunities for cooperation, teamwork, social interaction and intercultural understanding.
The Department of Student Affairs
The Department aims to offer every possible assistance to students, not only during their studies at the University of Nicosia, but also after they graduate. In addition to assisting students in finding suitable accommodation, organising the orientation day, and facilitating the various activities of the numerous social and sports clubs, the Department cooperates with lecturers, the Students’ Union and the Alumni Association to improve the quality of student life at the University. It also offers career advice to current as well as to former students. The Department of Student Affairs offers over 20 services to University of Nicosia students.
Orientation
During Orientation Day new students are addressed by the Campus Director and other Officers of the University and the Student Union. They also have an opportunity to meet with their lecturers, classmates, and University administration and become familiar with their new student life in an institution of higher learning. Tours of the campus are arranged so that students become acquainted with facilities important to their studies (such as the library and labs) but also to athletics, recreational and social facilities.
On-line students will be provided with on-line orientation to guide them through the university rules, regulations and facilities available to them. View them here below:
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COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES THROUGH KESY (Centre for Therapy, Training and Research)
As a part of the service to students, faculty and staff, a Counselling Centre is operational on campus, on call to offer important and impartial advice, to meet those very important personal needs that so often are difficult to cope with on ones own.
Sometimes we face problems which seem to us insoluble, but with a little help from a professional, solutions may be found and, hopefully, our lives will be enriched by the experience if we can share our feelings with someone in an environment of safety.
Confidentiality
When a person comes to KESY for help they can be assured that everything they share will be treated with respect and 100% confidentiality. Any information obtained by a member of the Centre’s staff is treated as strictly confidential, while no information will be passed on without the written permission of the client.
Hours of Operation
The Centre is open from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are also available on request. The Centre is closed, however, during the University of Nicosia vacation times.
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Job Placement Services
The Department of Student Affairs offers Job Placement Services to those University students and alumni who are permitted by law to take up employment. Applicants who register for such services establish a credentials file, including transcripts and recommendations. The Department of Student Affairs also maintains a list of job vacancies, sends student files to prospective employers, and arranges interviews. Workshops are organised on writing a CV, identifying vacancies and attending job interviews. Career seminars and job fairs are also conducted, during which various companies present career prospects and opportunities to interested students.
Student Representation in University Bodies
The Student Union is at the heart of all University activities. The Student Union, which elects its own representatives, promotes the welfare, cultural and other interests of the students. The Student Union has a representative in the University Council. Furthermore, University students elect representatives to represent the voice of the students in the Senate, School Councils and Department Councils.
Alumni Association
All graduates of the University of Nicosia automatically become life members of the University of Nicosia Alumni (former student) Association. The University maintains contact with its graduates and former students in order to keep them informed of new academic and career opportunities, as well as to solicit their views on University matters. The Association organises several activities, thus enabling students to keep in touch after graduation, and acts as a forum for discussion of mutual problems or concerns.
Clubs and Societies
The Department of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the Student Union, assists with the organisation of various extra-curricular activities, clubs and societies of the University.
Sport
The University of Nicosia maintains a lively athletics programme and has a Sports Officer on campus. The University participates each year in the Cyprus University Sports Federation Championships in football, basketball, volleyball, handball, futsal, table tennis, as well as cross-country runs. Additionally, the University has one of the leading clubs in the National Handball Championship. Recent distinctions of the University’s teams or athletes include:
- Basketball Champions (Men)
- Basketball Champions (Women)
- Volleyball Champions (Women)
- Volleyball Champions (Men)
- Football Finalists (Men)
- Handball Cup (Men)
- Handball Super Cup (Women)
- Cross-country Run Champions (Men)
- Cross-country Run Champions (Women)
- Table Tennis Champions (Men)
- Futsal Finalists (Men)
- Futsal Champions (Women)
Inter-Marketers
The Inter-Marketers society organises lectures on business topics and discussions on various case studies. Members have the opportunity to visit and obtain hands-on experience with different kinds of businesses. Students are encouraged to bring forward previous business experiences and to attempt research topics in the field.
The Film Club
The Film Club shows quality classic and contemporary films once a week. Discussions on artistic, social or other issues of interest frequently follow.
The Music Society
The Music Society organises various musical performances at the University and at various welfare or cultural events. Members of the Music Society are given the opportunity to perform and exhibit their talent through activities such as “International Night”, “Valentine’s Day”, welcoming parties for newcoming students, as well as various charity campaigns organised by the Department of Student Affairs during Christmas.
Business Society
The Business Society organises presentations relevant to today’s business industry as well as field trips. It is not rare for the Business Society to host outstanding individuals who excel in business, bringing students and mentors closer.
Art and Photography Club
The Art and Photography Club encourages the creative expression of its members in the areas of Fine and Photographic Art and other media. Exhibitions are held to display the work of club members.
The International Society
This is a very active society aiming at bringing together students from different cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds, providing an opportunity for inter-ethnic interaction, cooperation and sharing while working on common projects.
Dance Club
The members of the Dance Club are the heart beat of entertainment at most University events. Greek, Latin and freestyle dance classes take place on a weekly basis and they are free of charge to students.
The Health Sciences Society
The Health Sciences Society unites students with an interest in the medical, and the life and health sciences. Created in 2000, the Society attracts a fair number of students who actively participate in events sponsored by the Society. One such event is the yearly “Health Day” whereby students measure the blood pressure of other students, faculty and staff, and determine their blood type, as well as estimate their body-mass-index. Specialised lectures by experts on issues of medical interest complete the special day.
Hotel Industry and Tourism Society The Hotel Industry and Tourism Society (HITS) is strongly supported by the related programme of study. Always present, HITS is an enthusiastic group that adds spark to all events. Present on Valentine’s Day with “love punch” and on International Night with a menu that could have rivalled that of the best hotels, HITS is the heart of university life. It organises field trips for Hotel Industry and Tourism students to areas of interest in Cyprus and abroad.
X-Hale Society
The X-Hale Society, one of the most prominent societies of the University, represents the uncensored voice of the students. It publishes X-Hale Magazine bi-monthly with the financial support of the Student Union and sponsors.
MBA Society
The MBA Society organises events that aim to bring MBA students closer to each other, whilst encouraging exchanges
of ideas through open discussion and organising conferences with outstanding key speakers from all over the world.
Psychology Society
Always combining pleasure and knowledge, the Psychology Society organises various events where psychology students are able to present their academic work in a professional setting. The society acts in numerous other ways to support its members, promote its science and contribute to society.
Ethnic Societies
The University of Nicosia is committed to multiculturalism, diversity and to a culture of peace. The Department of Student Affairs encourages international students to interact in ethnic societies, and familiarise their fellow students with their cultures through all forms of creative art, music, singing, dancing and food. In this way a taste of the world is offered to local and international students.
PUBLICATIONS
It’s a Student Affair”: “It’s a Student Affair” is the official Publication of the Student Affair Department addressed to the Students of the University. It aims to serve as a means of communication between the Campus Administration and the Student Body.
“X-Hale” Magazine: A bi-monthly magazine published by students includes everything that is happening on-campus and is the uncensored voice of the students. The “X-Hale” editing team works under the umbrella of the X-Hale Society and is fully funded by the Student Union and sponsors; all students with a special interest in journalism, advertising, photography and graphic design are welcome to join. The Chief Editor can be contacted through the Department of Student Affairs.
“The Scholar”: The official University of Nicosia publication addressed to the community and friends of the University. The magazine is published towards the end of Fall and Spring semesters, and it aims to serve as a unifying medium by acting as a conduit of communication among the constituent parts of our University of Nicosia community. The publication is available to our community from the Department of Student Affairs and other central points on campus.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
The Academic Year
The University academic year is divided into semesters. It consists of two main semesters (Fall and Spring) of 15 weeks duration, and two shorter, more intensive, Summer sessions. Each semester or session commences by students registering for a number of courses and ends with the examination week(s) covering all of these courses.
New students may start in September-October, January-February, June and July.
The academic calendar provides information detailing important dates in the academic year, such as when semesters begin and end, registration periods, examination weeks and holidays.
Academic Programmes, Majors, Courses and Credits
Each student is enrolled in a programme of study such as Business Administration or Computer Science: such programmes of study are referred to as majors. Each programme consists of different courses which must be completed in order for a student to graduate. Academic programmes lead to an academic qualification. In order to graduate from such a programme a minimum number of credits must be completed. Credits normally represent hours of instruction. Each course normally carries 3-6 credits/6-8 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), which usually means 3-4 hours (50 minutes each) of lectures per week for a semester (14 weeks). The credits students earn must conform to a specific pattern of distribution. This means that, in addition to their major requirements (i.e. the specialised courses that constitute the backbone of their programme), students are also required to earn credits from different groups of courses, such as: Written Expression, Computer Requirements, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences etc. These groups of courses from which credits must be earned are specified by the student’s programme of study and appear on his/her academic pathway.
The academic pathway – or sequence of courses each student must take each semester – is determined by the student’s degree requirements. This sequence is also determined by prerequisites (i.e. it may only be possible to take one course after other courses have been successfully completed).
Semester Course Load and Sequence of Courses
The normal semester course load for regular full-time students is 15 credits/30 ECTS. To qualify for this load a student must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CPA) in the previous semester or session. Students may be allowed to register for more than 15 credits/30 ECTS in exceptional cases (e.g. if they are repeating at least one course, which they had previously passed but are retaking in order to raise their grade, or if they require a few extra credit hours during the last semester in order to graduate).
Students on special Academic Admission may not register for more than 12 credits/24 ECTS.
Classification of Students
Student classification as First year, Second year, Third year, Fourth year depends upon the number of credits/ECTS successfully completed.
Student designations are as follows:
For the Bachelor Degree:
- First Year : 0-32 credits /60 ECTS
- Second Year : 33-64 credits/61-120 ECTS
- Third Year : 65-96 credits/121-180 ECTS
- Fourth Year : 97 credits and above/181 ECTS and above.
For the Master Degree:
- First Year : up to 18-23 credits/60 ECTS
- Second Year : 19-24 credits and above/61 ECTS and above.
Students are classified further according to the number of semester hours in which they are enrolled per semester. An undergraduate student is considered a full-time student if enrolled for at least 15 hours during a regular semester or 6 hours during the summer session. Enrolment for fewer hours is considered part-time.
A graduate student is considered full-time if he or she is enrolled in 9 credits/21-30 ECTS during a regular semester or 4 credits/7-10 ECTS during the summer session.
Assessment/Grading System
At the end of each semester or session, final grades are mailed to all students at their permanent or mailing addresses and are recorded on their permanent academic record in the Department of Academic Affairs. Academic progress at the University of Nicosia is evaluated on the 4.0 scale from A to F, as follows:
Percentage Letter Grade
Grade % Grade Points
93 - 100 A 4.0
90 - 92 A- 3.7
87 - 89 B+ 3.3
83 - 86 B 3.0
80 - 82 B- 2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
67 - 69 D+ 1.3
63 - 66 D 1.0
60 - 62 D- 0.7
10 - 59 F 0.0
The following are not used in computing a student’s grade point average, and the credit hours are not included in the earned hours:
I Incomplete: Incomplete work, for reasons acceptable to the faculty member, must be made up within one month after the end of the semester, unless an extension of time is requested by the faculty member. If the work is not completed in the prescribed time, the faculty member will record zero marks in the particular exam or area of work.
W Withdrawal: The grade “W” indicates withdrawal from the course before its completion, as explained in the withdrawal policy.
AU Audit: The grade “AU” refers to courses students may register on for audit status. Regular fees and enrolment procedures are required but the student takes no exams, so no grades or credits are assigned.
DE Deferred Grade: A grade may be deferred “DE” when the faculty member concerned has certain doubts regarding the student’s work or if the work to be completed will be submitted after a period of one month.
The following are not used when computing a student’s grade point average, but the credit hours are included in the earned hours:
P Pass: The grade “P” refers to credit awarded for a pass/fail course, or in student internships/practica.
TR Transfer Credits: The grade “TR” refers to courses transferred from other colleges or universities.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) shows the average performance for the semester; it is determined by multiplying the number of credits of each course by the grade points earned for it, and dividing by the total number of semester credits.
The student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) is computed in the same
way and includes courses taken in all the semesters.
The record of a student’s progress is issued by the Registrar’s Office in the form of a transcript.
Assessment
Grades for courses are based upon final examinations, mid-term examinations, other tests, assignments, projects, class attendance and participation. Faculty members inform students of their grading policy at the beginning of each semester.
Attendance
Online students are monitored by their lecturers and by the LAMS administrator. If students are not working enough online they will receive email reminders and telephone-call reminders. Below is an example of a general email reminder that is sent by the LAMS administrator.
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Dear E-Student
Hope you are well.
We have noticed that you have not been working enough on your e-materials. Please remember, we regularly monitor your online work and will ring you if we feel you’re not doing enough.
If you have recently joined the course, you should try to catch up.
To move through a LAMS lecture sequence you need to press ‘next activity’ at the bottom right-hand’ corner of the screen (see attached). Some of you are not doing this, and are just watching part 1 of lectures. Make sure you view the NEW LAMS TRAINING VIDEO ON
If you are new to LAMS, please make sure you read the handbook
Your course lecturer has been informed about your progress; should you have any questions about your e-course, please contact your lecturer.
Regards
LAMS Administrator
The University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia's LAMS Webpage is available at this site:
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Class attendance is considered an important part of the educational process at the University. Therefore, all students are expected to attend class regularly. Individual faculty members set the specific guidelines for attendance and penalties for excessive absences. Failure to attend class may result in administrative withdrawal from the class or failure in the course.
Student Standing and Academic Probation
The level for good academic standing, probation and ineligibility depends on the student’s progression in his/her studies as follows:
Number of Good Probation Ineligibility
Quality Academic
Hours Standing
(1) (2) (3) (4)
48 -88 1.3 and over 1.00 - 1.299 less than 1.0
90 -148 1.7 and over 1.30 - 1.699 less than 1.3
150 - 208 1.85 and over 1.70 - 1.849 less than 1.7
210 - 270 2.0 and over 1.85 - 1.999 less than 1.85
A student is considered to be in good academic standing if he/she satisfies the criteria of columns (1) and (2) above.
At the end of each academic semester, students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) below what is required for good academic standing will be placed on academic probation as shown in column (3) above.
Students may also be placed on academic probation because of excessive course withdrawals (Ws).
All students placed on academic probation will receive a letter informing them of their status and will be encouraged to increase their CPA. There will also be a warning that should the student’s CPA drop below the low end of each scale, he or she may be ineligible to re-register.
Students with a CPA below the lower cut-off points, shown in column (4) become ineligible to continue their studies. In cases of extenuating circumstances, students may be allowed a one-semester extension but only after consultation with the Dean and a definite study plan and performance objectives have been agreed upon. If students fail to meet these objectives, they will be dismissed from the University without further notice. Students may also be dismissed because of continued course withdrawals.
Grade Petitions/Changes
Students wishing to dispute their semester grades have up to one month after the announcement of results to demand a second marking of their paper by completing a Grade Petition Form available at the Department of Academic Affairs.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Petitions
University students have the privilege of submitting petitions requesting special permission for exemptions from regulations and policies. These petitions will be considered by the Campus Director/Deans of Schools/Vice Rector/Rector in consultation with the appropriate faculty, Heads of Department and Programme Directors/ Coordinators. All student petitions are considered on an individual basis with attention being given to the student’s academic record and the reason for the request. Student Petition Forms are available from the Department of Academic Affairs.
Dean’s List
Any student who completes in a semester at least 12 credits/24 ECTS (excluding P/F courses) with a GPA of at least 3.7 is placed on the Dean’s Honour List for that semester.
Students’ Rights
University students have the right to:
- Have representation on appropriate University committees, including: the University Council, the Senate, the School and Department Councils, the Disciplinary Committee, the Administration Committee, and the Appeals Committee.
- Suggest courses to be offered.
- Evaluate University faculty members and administration.
- Express opinion in class concerning the subject matter and in keeping with the University’s statement on academic freedom.
- Expect commitment from the University staff.
- Submit petitions requesting: review of grades, review of courses, exemptions from academic regulations and review of decisions concerning disciplinary matters.
- Expect commitment from the Student Union Executives.
- Have the right of free speech and assembly, provided they are consistent
with University regulations.
- Have all regulations concerning students to be communicated to them in appropriate publications.
Students’ Responsibilities
University students have the responsibility to:
- Fully understand their academic paths.
- Know the University rules and regulations and fulfil all their required obligations to the University.
- Know regulations concerning academic, disciplinary and immigration matters.
- Be familiar with the University calendar.
- Know the role of the University administration.
- Meet with their academic advisor periodically.
- Promote the academic spirit amongst fellow students.
- Fully complete all their obligations to the University (i.e. financial, return books to library, etc.).
- Students with outstanding obligations will not be entitled to receive grades, transcripts or other documents from the University.
Academic Integrity
Breach of academic integrity, such as cheating and plagiarism, are considered disciplinary offences and will not be tolerated.
Cheating of any kind is defined as dishonesty in connection with assignments or examinations; it applies to both giving and receiving unauthorised help.
Plagiarism refers to presenting any work as one’s own when it has in fact been done by someone else, or copied from printed material without clear citing of the source.
If a faculty member or an administrator has reason to believe that cheating or plagiarism has taken place, he/she has the right to refer the offence to the Disciplinary Committee.
Disciplinary Committee
The Disciplinary Committee considers any subject which relates to student discipline. Students who violate regulations of the University may be subject to expulsion, dismissal or suspension.
Expulsion is permanent severance from the University.
Dismissal is severance from the University for a specific period after which the permission of School/Academic Dean/Rector/Vice Rector may be obtained for re-admission.
Suspension is severance for a specific period with automatic re-admission. Grievances concerning disciplinary proceedings and decisions may be referred to the Appeals Committee.
Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom Statement
The University believes that academic freedom should be safeguarded at all cost. For it is only through the free search for truth and the free expression of ideas that knowledge will be advanced.
Faculty members of the University are therefore entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results subject to the performance of their academic duties as specified by the Faculty Manual. However, sponsored research or research for pecuniary return will be based upon an understanding with the authorities of the institution.
Faculty members are entitled to freedom in the classroom to discuss their subjects, but should not introduce controversial material which has no relation to the subject.
The faculty are members of a scholarly profession and officers of the institution. When they speak or write as citizens, they will be free from institutional censorship or discipline. Because, however, the public may judge their profession and their institution by their utterances, faculty members will at all times be accurate, exercise appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinions of others, and make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for the institution.
Faculty members who feel that their academic freedom has been infringed, may make a written request to the Senate so that an investigation of their case can be made. The request should set forth in a clear and concise manner the events and circumstances upon which the charge is based. The Senate may refer the question to the Appeals Committee.
REGISTRATION
Registration
Registration is a procedure required each semester and Summer session. During registration, students select courses according to their programme pathways and the constraints imposed by course prerequisites and core requirements. Students are given assistance in their choice of courses by academic officers/advisors. Students who have outstanding financial or other obligations to the University (e.g. outstanding balances, books to library, etc.) are placed on the registration stoplist. Stoplisted students will have to obtain a stoplist clearance to be allowed to register.
Late Registration
All students should be properly registered for their courses during the designated registration period. Students registering late cannot be assured of space in courses they wish to take and will be charged a late registration fee. It is also possible that some courses may be cancelled as a result of low enrolment, even prior to the end of late registration.
Any student who registers after the expiry of the late registration period will do so entirely at his/her own risk. The student, not the faculty or the University, will be responsible for all homework, examinations, or other materials completed before student enrolment.
A faculty member is under no obligation to give make-up exams or homework to a student who registers after the late registration period. Late registrations beyond the normal two-week period provided will result in consultation between the Programme Coordinator/Head of Department and Campus Director.
Academic Advisors
Academic advising plays an important part in a student’s registration and academic performance at the University of Nicosia.
Each student receives planning and academic advice from the academic advisor, Head of Department and the Programme Coordinator. The academic officer/advisor assists students in pre-registration and registration, and counsels them with regard to the student’s schedule and degree requirements. The Head of Department and Programme Coordinators are the senior faculty members for each programme and counsel students in their major area of specialisation.
Add and Drop
During the first two weeks of each regular semester and the first week of the Summer session(s), students are allowed to change the courses or class sections for which they registered. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisor before adding/dropping a course.
While every effort will be made to meet student needs, the University reserves the right to refuse changes in courses and sections both for educational and administrative reasons.
Withdrawal
Student Withdrawal
After the end of the add/drop period, students are entitled to withdraw from the course(s) they are registered for, provided they complete a form available from the Department of Academic Affairs and submit it by the last day of classes.
If students withdraw from a course, a “W” will appear next to that course on their progress report.
Withdrawal from the University
Withdrawal from the University requires a written notification (filling in a “withdrawal form” obtainable from the Academic Affairs Department) by the student to the Department of Academic Affairs, conference with the academic advisor and clearance from the Office of Finance. Students cannot withdraw from the University by merely not showing up to class. If the withdrawal from the University is for a justifiable reason, a partial refund may be possible during the first four weeks of classes (see Financial Policy). Justifiable reason is deemed to be death, serious illness or military induction.
Address Change
Students should notify the Admissions Office and Immigration (International Students) when they change their address.
Undergraduate Placement Examinations
Placement examinations are administered where necessary, in order to determine proficiency in required areas of competence:
1. English Placement Examination
All students registered under programmes that are taught in English are required to take the English Placement Test which will determine each student’s level of English prior to registration and confirm both the appropriate point where students may join a course, and the course load of other courses open to them.
Students with a valid TOEFL score of 500 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 173 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above, or IELTS of 6.0 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above) who do not wish to take the test, will be automatically placed in Basic Writing (ENGL-100), which allows them to take a normal course load. Such students may, however, wish to take the test in order to be placed at a level higher than Basic Writing.
2. Mathematics Placement Examination
Students whose academic pathway requires Mathematics may take a Mathematics Placement Examination in order to be placed in some freshman courses. Specifically, those students who wish to be placed into Finite Mathematics (MATH-150) or Statistics (MATH-220) may take the Mathematics Placement Examination (MPT-105), otherwise they will commence their Mathematics requirements with Intermediate Algebra (MATH-105). Those students who wish to be placed into Calculus I (MATH-190) may take the Mathematics Placement Examination (MPT-160), otherwise they will commence their Mathematics requirements with College Algebra (MATH-160).
Confidentiality of Student Records
Students have the right to review, inspect, and challenge the accuracy of information kept in a cumulative file by the institution, unless the student waives this right. This also ensures that records cannot be released, other than in emergency situations without the written consent of the student, except in the following situations:
1. To appropriate school officials and faculty, under the supervision of the Registrar or Senior Registration Officer.
2. To potential employers or colleges and universities which the student intends to transfer to, upon condition that the student is notified of the transfer, receives a copy of the record if desired, and has an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of the record.
3. To authorised representatives of the legitimate government agencies in
Cyprus.
4. To a student’s financial sponsor.
5. Where the information is classified as directory information. The following categories of information have been designated by the University as directory information: student’s name, address, telephone listing, major programme of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent educational institution attended by the student, enrolment status (full or part-time), place and date of birth, date of admission, date of graduation, whether or not currently enrolled, classification (freshman, etc.), and whether the student has participated in officially recognised activities and sports sponsored by the University.
AWARDS AND GRADUATION
Academic Awards
The University offers academic awards, using traditional and modern teaching and learning modes, at the Bachelor Degree and Post Graduate Degree level as follows:
Bachelor Degree of (Arts or Science)
This is the same as a Baccalaureate degree at the BA or BS level awarded in both the UK and USA. It is awarded in several areas after completion of at least 120 credits/240 ECTS. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. The student must complete all programme requirements.
A student who has completed the Bachelor Degree requirements of a programme (P1) and has completed 30 credits/60 ECTS from the Major Requirements of another Bachelor Degree programme (P2), where P2 is not a joint Major Degree (e.g. Hotel & Tourism Management, Computer Engineering) is deemed to have completed the Minor Requirements of programme P2. This is recorded on the transcript of the student as Bachelor Degree in P1 with minor in P 2.
Notes:
1. A student can choose only one minor combination.
2. Depending on the student’s entry level of English and the programme P1 requirements, a student may be required to complete some extra credits over
and above the P1 requirements in order to be able to satisfy the Minor requirements.
Second Degree Requirements
Students seeking a second degree must complete the requirements of the second degree with a minimum of 60/120 additional credits/ECTS subsequent to completion of the degree.
Post Graduate Diplomas and Master Degrees
The Master Degrees require completion of at least 30 credits/75-90 ECTS, according to particular programme requirements. All requirements for the specific programme and major must be completed. Other postgraduate diplomas may be also awarded. For postgraduate studies, the examination and evaluation of the Thesis or Dissertation of the student is carried out by a Committee.
Dual and Joint Degrees
The University can co-operate with other Universities in Cyprus and/or abroad to award dual and/or joint degrees at all levels. Such co-operation maybe under the ERASMUS Mundus Scheme.
Honorary Degrees
The University has the right to award Honorary Degrees at all levels.
Non-Credit Awards
In addition to the awards shown above, the University gives two types of non-credit awards:
Certificate of Attendance
This certificate is awarded to any individual who has participated in any short programme organised and run by the University on a non-credit basis. The Certificate of Attendance implies no evaluation of the person’s performance.
Certificate of Completion
This certificate is awarded to any student who has completed a number of selected subjects on credit or non-credit basis. The individual subjects and the grades are listed on the certificate.
Graduation
In order to graduate a student is required to:
1. Complete all programme requirements.
2. Maintain an average CPA of at least 2.0 (for degree level programmes).
3. Meet all financial and other contractual obligations to the University.
In order to attend the graduation ceremony, graduating students must receive an Application for Graduation Form from the Department of Academic Affairs. This must be completed and submitted at least one month prior to the anticipated graduation day.
Graduation Honours List
Academic honours are awarded at graduation as follows:
Summa Cum Laude - is awarded to any student who achieves a grade cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 3.7 or higher.
Cum Laude - is awarded to any student who achieves a cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 3.5 or higher but less than 3.7.
Best Student - the student achieving the highest CPA of the graduating class in each Degree objective (Bachelor, Master) each year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission Policy Statement
The University of Nicosia adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, handicap or national origin. The University students come mainly from Cyprus but also from many parts of the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, special interests, talents and cultural heritage.
Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives. The University’s admissions policy relies on the student’s past record, including high school grades.
Evidence of Proficiency in English
English is the language of instruction at the University of Nicosia. Proficiency in English is required for all degree programmes taught in English and all applicants are required to take the University English Placement Test (EPT) before registration. Students who gain low scores are required to take preparatory English classes before they can join their academic programmes.
Applicants with a valid TOEFL score of 500 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 173 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above, or IELTS of 6.0 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above) may take the test but will not be placed below University-level English. This permits registration for a normal course load.
For certain programmes, which are taught in Greek, students may be required to take a Greek Placement Test.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The general admission requirement is for applicants to have a High School Leaving Certificate (i.e. 12 years of education or 11 depending on the country of origin, e.g. Russia) OR equivalent qualifications. Some programmes may have additional requirements in which case they are specified separately under the relevant programme details. At the undergraduate level, admission categories are as follows:
1. Regular Academic Admission:
Regular admission to academic programmes requires a recognised High School Leaving Certificate with a grade of 7.5 out of 10 or 15 out of 20 or a rank in the top 50% or equivalent qualifications. This status may be contingent upondemonstrating proficiency in English with a valid TOEFL score of 500 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 173 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above, or IELTS of 6.0 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above), or the University English Placement Test. Advanced standing will be admitted on the basis of additional qualifications (e.g. GCE “A” Level).
Students applying for the Education programmes, taught in Greek, who do not meet regular academic admission requirements must write an essay in Greek which, if evaluated to be of an adequate standard, will allow them entry to the programme on regular academic admission.
2. Special Academic Admission:
This category of admission may be offered to students who possess a High School Leaving Certificate but who do not have the stipulated grades or other requirements for regular admission. Such students may be eligible for special admission if they have relevant practical
experience, or other records of achievement, or show evidence of ability to benefit from University education. Special admission students may take regular credits but load limits may apply until the time they establish their eligibility for regular admission. Special admission is offered to students with a low ability and with special needs.
Transfer of Credits
Transfer credits are credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities, which are transferable to the University of Nicosia. All courses are evaluated individually, based on the University/College standard and the student’s grades.
The general philosophy governing transfer credits is that a student’s knowledge, no matter how it was gained, can be considered as long as it is relevant and can be documented. Thus, credits may be transferred to the student’s record from a variety of sources. Where the credits duplicate, credits will transfer from only one source.
Transfer credits may correspond to specific University courses or may apply as credits in specific categories (computer, mathematics, humanities or social science electives). In all cases, they appear on the student’s transcript with the suffix “TR” but no grades are counted in the student’s CPA.
Regardless of the credits transferred, students normally have to complete a minimum of 60 credits/120 ECTS for the Bachelor degree and 2/3 of the Master Degree credits/ECTS.
Credit Earned at Other Colleges and Universities
Credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities or in accredited programmes are transferable to the University of Nicosia. An official transcript is required. Course descriptions, syllabi and textbooks used may be required to determine the subject covered. Courses are normally evaluated individually. In some cases, validation may be required in the form of oral or written examination. Transfer credits may be provisional, and students may be placed on probation.
The Registrar carries out this evaluation in consultation with Department Heads and School Deans.
The University will also accept formal evaluations by the World Education Service or other authorised evaluation services for work completed at colleges and universities around the world. Also, the University of Nicosia may sign articulation agreements for the mutual transfer of credits with other colleges and universities.
Credit by Exchange (Erasmus)
The University awards credits to students who study abroad for one semester or one year under the LLP/ERASMUS programme. The study period is an integral part of the student’s programme of study and full academic recognition is given as decided in the Learning Agreement. A grade of “P” (pass) is recorded, which is not included in the computation of the GPA or CPA.
Credit from National Testing and Professional Examining Bodies
The University accepts credits from the following national testing programmes:
- American College Testing - Proficiency Examination Programme (PEP).
- College Board - Advanced Placement (AP) Programme.
- Educational Testing Service - College Level Examination Programme (CLEP).
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- Advanced (“A”) Level and selected (“O”) level and IGCSE.
Credit may also be earned from the examinations of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Alliance Francaise, the Goethe Institute, Associate Board of the Royal School of Music, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other professional bodies such as the ACCA, CAT, AAT, CIB, CIM, CAM, and ABE. This list is not exhaustive and other similar examinations may be accepted for transfer.
A currently enrolled University student with a CPA of 2.0 or higher may petition to enrol in a course at another accredited college or university and have the credits transferred to the University of Nicosia. The petition must be submitted prior to enrolment at the other college or university.
Credit from Correspondence and Distance Learning
Students are permitted to transfer credits from correspondence, distance learning or web-based learning from accredited colleges and universities. Individual schools and departments decide on the credits awarded for specific courses.
Credit by Examination
The University may also award credits on the basis of its own specially designed examinations in a number of courses. Students wishing to earn credits by examination must apply in writing and must provide evidence that they have covered the relevant material. Placement tests in English or Mathematics do not qualify for credit by examination at lower levels. Credit by examination grades are given based on the numerical mark of the exam paper, according to the University marking scheme. The grade appears on the student’s transcript and the hours are included in the earned hours.
Credit from Prior Learning
It is possible to earn credit from life or work experience, business or industrial training programmes and other achievements.
A portfolio must be submitted documenting the learning done outside of formal university courses. Credit is given for the learning or achievements that have come from experience, not the experience itself. Students must demonstrate a balance between theory and practice.
Graduate Admission
The minimum requirement for admission into a graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. American, European, or equivalent). Students will be required to submit, besides their degree certificate, a transcript with the grades of all courses taken at the first degree level and two reference letters. Special requirements exist in different departments.
Payment of Fees
Tuition and other fees are calculated and charged at the beginning of each semester. Local/EU students may be permitted to pay their tuition and fees in 3 equal instalments per semester (6 instalments yearly), provided that the tuition deposit of Euro 850 is paid before or at registration of each semester. Students wishing to pay on an instalment basis must sign a contract of payment. According to the Migration regulations of Cyprus, international (Non-EU) students are required to be full-time (minimum 15 credits/teahing hours per semester) and to pay each semester’s tuition and fees in advance. A tuition deposit of Euro 3,200 must be paid upon receipt of the Certificate of Admission. The balance of the semester’s tuition and fees must be paid upon registration. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the University will not receive grades, transcripts or other documents until their accounts are settled. A late payment charge of 7% per year will be imposed for all overdue instalments.
All payments should be made in Euro by means of a bank draft issued to University of Nicosia or by bank transfer, account details as follows:
Bank of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Account No.: 0182-11-007377
Swift: BCYPCY2N010
IBAN: CY35002001820000001100737700
(IBAN number of EU countries only)
Refund Policy
Students cannot drop or withdraw from a course(s) by merely stopping attendance. A student wishing to withdraw from any course(s) has to fill in a “Withdrawal” Form and submit it both to the Department of Academic Affairs and to the Finance Department. The date of withdrawal will be considered to be the date on which such a form is received.
Apart from tuition, all other categories of fees are not refundable. The tuition reduction (refund) will be based on the following refund schedule:
Time of Withdrawal Tuition Tuition
(Fall and Spring Semesters) Reduction Charged
Before classes start* 100% 0%
During the 1st week of classes 80% 20%
During the 2nd week of classes 70% 30%
During the 3rd week of classes 50% 50%
During the 4th week of classes 25% 75%
After the 4th week of classes 0% 100%
(Summer Session)
Before classes start* 100% 0%
During the first 3 days of classes 80% 20%
During the second 3 days of classes 50% 50%
After the 7th day of classes 0% 100%
* In case the visa is approved and the student decides not to join, an amount of Euro 500 will be deducted as non-refundable.
No refund of tuition will be made for whatever reason, for students who have been expelled, dismissed, suspended for disciplinary reasons, or denied visa on the basis of fake documents.
SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID
The University offers financial aid to full-time students, in the form of merit scholarships, need-based assistance, athletics scholarships, and on-campus work-study programmes. All types of financial aid available are explained below in the University Profile.
Learning Resources
Library and Student Library Cards
University of Nicosia Library is situated in close proximity to the main University of Nicosia building, with an area of 985 square meters, a quiet reading area with 150 seats and for Internet access. It is mainly a lending library and it houses a selection of over 30,000 books and extensive selection of journals that aim to serve faculty, students and researchers. Distance Learning students are issued with University of Nicosia Library Cards to borrow books from the Library and for access to other campus facilities (such as the labs and the gym etc.) The library is open daily from 8:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00. On-line access is available at:
Labs
Training for the courses that require practical experience, takes place in specialized labs. Some of these labs are: the Art, Multimedia and Interior Design Studios, the Computer Labs, the Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Kitchen Labs & Restaurant, the Photography Lab, the Aesthetics & Beauty Labs and the TV & Radio Studios.
Executive Bookshop
The University of Nicosia Executive Bookshop is a convenient source of textbooks for students. Located in the Europa Building, it is open daily from 8:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 17:30.
Bulletin Boards
Bulletin Boards can be found all over the campus. Students can bring their announcements for almost any issue (buy/sell, roommates etc) to the Office of Student Affairs, which will in turn pin them up free of charge for a maximum period of one month. Unsolicited announcements will be removed.
Facilities and Services
Equipment can be borrowed from the University of Nicosia Computer Center by any faculty or staff member. Please see relevant form in this programme handbook for the equipment borrowing policy and reservation form.
Information for students with disabilities
The University of Nicosia adheres to the Disability policy and provides adequate support for students with disabilities. A student with special needs is a student having one of the following conditions:
• physical impairment (visual impairment, hearing impairments, physical movement
• impairment)
• learning disability (e.g. dyslexia and similar conditions)
• psychological condition (extreme stress, serious anxiety, depression and similar
• problems of a personal or family nature)
University of Nicosia acknowledges its proactive duty to serve the educational needs of such students by doing its utmost to secure the necessary means, facilities and personnel.
Such measures may include:
• physical access to buildings and facilities
• psychological/personal counseling services
• alternative assessment methods (e.g. more time allowed, oral examinations etc)
• other measures as and when they are professionally prescribed.
Students must, upon registration, complete a Questionnaire, which asks the question “do you have a learning disability?”. Students who declare a disability of any kind are contacted by the University of Nicosia Centre for Therapy Training and Research (KESY)to meet and discuss level of support required.
Awareness of learning disabilities does not stop with the student declaration, as some students may hesitate to publicise their disability or may not be aware of it. For this reason, the University of Nicosia Centre for Therapy Training and Research (KESY) offers a series of workshops to staff and faculty to increase the awareness of colleagues about the problems caused due to learning disabilities and to identify the key symptoms.
In the event that a faculty member identifies a learning disability with a student they will follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Make a note of the perceived symptoms.
2. Inform the Centre for Therapy Training and Research (KESY).
3. The Centre for Therapy Training and Research (KESY) will make contact with the student.
4. After the interview with the student, it may be that a test is advised to establish the level of support required.
5. If the student agrees, a qualified tester will carry out the test.
6. The tester will send a comprehensive report to the Centre for Therapy Training and Research (KESY).
7. The report should also advise the University how best we can help the student reach their educational goals.
Health, Safety and Welfare
University of Nicosia Environment, Health & Safety Policy
General Statement of Intent
It is the aim of University of Nicosia to comply fully with the Republic of Cyprus legislation related with the environment, health and safety issues. In particular, it is the policy of University of Nicosia:
• To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all its employees
• To ensure that the statutory duties of the University are met at all times
• To maintain clear procedures for the action to be taken in the event of injury, and for the reporting of accidents and hazards
• To maintain safe systems of work for faculty, staff, students and third parties
• To maintain clear procedures for action to be taken in case of fire and emergencies
• To maintain the established procedures for joint consultation between Professional representative, Trade Union and Management on health and safety, reviewing them when appropriate
• To provide appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure the health and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors
• To maintain and improve the high degree of safety consciousness and responsible attitudes to health and safety throughout the University
• To cover all the buildings, including hostel accommodation, owned, leased or sub-contracted by University of Nicosia.
University of Nicosia is committed to the health, safety and welfare of its employees, students and visitors, as far as is reasonably practicable. The University fully accepts its responsibility for other persons who may be affected by its activities and will ensure that statutory duties are met at all times.
The Environment, Health & Safety at Work Law No.89(I)/96 requires University of Nicosia, as an employer “to prepare and as often as may be appropriate, revise a written statement of this general policy with respect to the health and safety at work of its employees, students and visitors and the organisation and arrangements for the time being in force for carrying out that policy and to bring the statement and any revision of it to the notice of everyone affected”. As the employer, University of Nicosia (ICMS) carries ultimate responsibility for Health and Safety.
The 2003 version of the University of Nicosia’s statement of Health & Safety Policy outlines the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at work Law. The main requirement is for the University to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that the faculty, staff, students and visitors are not exposed to risks affecting their health and safety.
The Environment, Health and Safety Policy and Practice Manual is available from the office of the Campus Director.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Introduction to LAMS
To save time and make maximum use of the on-line resource available to you the following guide must be studied carefully.
Learning Activity Management System (LAMS)
WHAT IS LAMS?
A new LEARNING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LAMS) server has been set up at the University of Nicosia on .
LAMS can be used from any location in the world at any time (i.e. from any modern computer with internet connection and from certain modern mobile phones). It provides a responsive e-learning environment that emphasises collaborating with 'context' and not just negotiating 'content'.
The LAMS software creates a visual authoring platform in which the formation, supervision, distribution, storing, sharing and remixing/repurposing of a wide range of online educational activities is possible. The LAMS’ administration capability provides teachers with a ‘round-the-clock’ point of access to student online contributions. LAMS, which is used worldwide, is developed and managed by LAMS Foundation Ltd, LAMS International Pty Ltd and Macquarie E-learning Centre Of Excellence (MELCOE), Macquarie University (Australia). The LAMS community teacher and developer website, which boasts 4600 members in over 80 countries, encourages the sharing and adapting of freely available digital lesson plans and the exchange of experiences using them.
LAMS can be used as a stand-alone system or in combination with other learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Sakai, .LRN, WebCT and BlackBoard. LAMS provides teachers with a visual authoring environment for creating, storing and re-using sequences of learning activities. Teachers drag and drop activities into the authoring interface and then join the activities together to produce a learning sequence. This workflow model is what principally distinguishes LAMS from other more content based LMS by providing teachers and learners with sequences of activities with a high level of interactivity and collaboration. LAMS has a wide range of tools designed to be used for a range of pedagogical approaches, by teachers and students with varying levels of technical expertise.
LAMS is a Learning Design system and is 'heavily based on' IMS Learning Design and EML. While definitions of Learning Design vary, the main elements tend to include greater focus on "context" dimensions of e-learning (rather than simply "content"), a more "activity" based view of e-learning (rather than "absorption"), and greater recognition of the role of "multi-learner" (rather than just single learner) environments. While Learning Design does not exclude single learner, self-paced modes of e-learning, it draws attention to a wider range of collaborative e-learning approaches in addition to single learner approaches. Much of the focus on Learning Design arises from a desire for re-use and adaptation at a level above simply re-using and adapting content objects. (Dalziel 2003b: 594)
A SHORT FILM INTRODUCING LAMS IS AVAILABLE HERE
Two important LAMS Training videos
FIRST VIEW LAMS STUDENT TRAINING PRESENTATION
CLICK HERE FOR LAMS Student Training PRESENTATION and here New LAMS Training Video
CLICK HERE FOR PRESENTATION ON GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING IN LAMS
Minimum System Requirements
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION AND A MODERN PC OR LAPTOP
Here are some minimum requirements you need to use LAM effectively:
Hardware/Software Requirements
1. Internet connection: DSL 512kbits/s or better
2. Pentium 4 Celeron 1.8 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, Windows XP OS or better configuration
3. It is recommended that you use the most up-to-date version of Mozilla Firefox for LAMS
4. BUT also keep Internet Explorer updated
5. LAMS Trouble-shooting PDF: click here
6. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE CONTACT THE LAMS HELP DESK lams@unic.ac.cy
The University of Nicosia LAMS Login Page is
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IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS USING LAMS, FIRST VIEW TRAINING PRESENTATION, THEN CONTACT THE LAMS HELP DESK on lams@unic.ac.cy
LAMS v2 Learner's Guide
Navigating in LAMS
The Learner's Environment in LAMS is where the content in lecture sequences created by teachers or instructors (called 'Authors' in LAMS) is presented to students (referred to in LAMS as 'Learners'.)
Learners can navigate through sequences similarly to working on a web page on the internet. LAMS Sequences present content, either text, image, video or music, and navigation tools, like command buttons and hyperlinks.
Logging In and Using LAMS
You access LAMS through an internet browser over the Internet or a Network Connection. Your Teacher or Administrator will be able to provide you with a URL link to the LAMS server, as well as your unique username and password. When you first load LAMS, you'll be presented with the Login screen. Type your username and password to Log In to your LAMS account.
You will then see the "My Groups" page - this is your "Home" page in LAMS. The Instructors on your LAMS server will be able to assign your user account to Groups and Sub-Groups - you can think of these as Subjects and Classes
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Sequences that you have completed are displayed with a [pic]mark, allowing you to quickly see which sequences you need to do.
Moving Through a Sequence
When you click on a sequence title, it opens in the Learning Environment. There are several features in this environment that you should know how to use:
The Learning Space
This is where the actual content of the LAMS sequence is displayed. It is in this area that you will do all of the "learning" that you will do with LAMS.
Below the content for each activity, there will be a [pic]button. (For some activities, the button may have different text, such as 'View All Entries') You click this button to move to the next activity in the sequence.
Example of the Learning Space
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The Progress Bar
The Progress Bar shows you the order of activities in the LAMS sequence, as well as your current position.
• Blue circles represent activities that you have completed.
• Red squares show your current position in the sequence.
• Green triangles represent activities that you have not reached.
Visiting Previous Activities
To go back to an activity that you have previously completed, double-click the appropriate blue circle on the Progress Bar. For some activities, such as the Chat or Forum, you will be able to return and continue working on the activity.
Sometimes your instructor may have "locked" an activity. In this case, you will only be able to participate in the activity until you click the "finish" button. You are still able to return and view the activity through the progress bar, but you may not make any changes.
The Progress Bar
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Exit and Resume
• In the top-left corner of the Learning Environment, you will notice several command buttons.
• [pic] closes the Learning Environment window and returns you to the My Groups page.
• [pic] will refresh the Learning Environment and take you to your current position in the sequence (indicated by the Red Square on the Progress bar.)
Exporting Portfolios
A new feature of LAMS is the ability to Export your contributions to a LAMS sequence. Using this feature will create a File which you can save to a disk and view outside of LAMS.
The Export Portfolio feature may be disabled by the Instructor for particular sequences. If you can't see the export button, ask your instructor if they can enable the export privileges for user.
Using the Notebook
In the bottom Left corner of the Learning environment is the Notebook. This is a space where you can take private notes during a sequence for later review. By clicking "View All" you can view all of the notebook entries that you have made in every sequence.
You can also convert your notebook entries into "Journal" entries, which will prevent you from making any changes, and also make the entries available to view by your instructors.
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The Notebook in the Learner view
Mobile Devices
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Click for information on LAMS in phones and ultra-mobile devices: Using LAMS On Mobile Devices
Information on how to use the Flashless Learner Interface is available here on The Flashless Learner interface is useful if LAMS is to be run on mobile devices that do not support flash.
Animated Tutorial demonstrating how to use Learner without flash.
References
Dalziel, J. (2003). Implementing Learning Design: The Learning Activity Management System (LAMS), Sydney: E-learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE), Macquarie University. Retrieved May 10, 2008, from melcoe.mq.edu.au/documents/ASCILITE2003%20Dalziel%20Final.pdf
STUDENT FORMS:
• Make-Up Examination Form
• Student Petition Form
• Student Withdrawal Form
• Change of Major/Degree Form
• Credit by Examination Form
• Credit Evaluation Form
• Degree Clearance Form
• Credit Petition Form
• Independent Study Form
• Application for Extension to Course Registration (?)
• Request for Exam Deferral (?)
• Request for Official Transcript (?)
• Etc. etc
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