College of Language and Communication  Smart Village
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Assessment

Assessment Policies and Grading Criteria

1. General Principles

  • Student assessment is carried out in line with academic regulations and NAQAA requirements to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency.
  •  Assessments are designed to measure knowledge, skills, and attitudes, while also providing students with feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
  • All assessment results must be documented, reviewed, and approved by the course coordinator and head of department.

 

2. Assessment Structure

Each course is assessed on a 100-mark scale distributed as follows:

30% – Midterm Exam (Week 7)
20% – Second Assessment (Week 12)
40% – Final Examination (Week 16)
10% – Continuous Assessment* (attendance, homework, assignments, quizzes, communication skills)

Bonus Marks: Up to 5 additional marks may be awarded for excellence in sports, social, or cultural activities, but no student may exceed a total of 5 bonus marks in a single course.

 

3. Continuous Assessment Criteria (10%)

The lecturer evaluates students based on:

  • Attendance and participation
  • Homework and assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Communication and engagement in class

 

4. Attendance Policy

  • Attendance is mandatory and recorded from the first class.
  • Students missing more than 15% of classes will be withdrawn from the course and assigned a grade of “W.”
  • Absence exceeding 20% (including medical or compelling reasons) also results in withdrawal.
  • Late registrants will have absences counted from the start of the semester.
  • No new students may join a class after the second week.

 

5. Examinations

  • Midterm and final exams* are conducted according to the course description and quality assurance regulations.
  • The *Final Exam* is supervised by an Examination Committee responsible for scheduling, invigilation, and fairness.
  • Exams must align with course learning outcomes and be audited for clarity, fairness, and consistency.

 

6. Academic Probation and Disenrollment

  • A student is placed on academic probation if their cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.
  • Probation limits registration to 12 credit hours (13 for Architecture/Maritime programs).
  • Final-year students with GPA ≥ 2.0 may take up to *21–22 credit hours.
  • Students who remain on probation for three consecutive semesters must transfer to another program.
  • Students are dismissed if they:
  • Fail to achieve GPA > 2.0 after three semesters in the new program.
  • Exceed double the prescribed study period without meeting graduation requirements.
  • Interrupt studies for more than four semesters.
  • Commit serious disciplinary violations.

 

7. Grading and Appeals

  • Final grades are determined after review by the course coordinator and head of department.
  • Students may appeal grades through the official Student Appeals Procedure (EDQMS 11/12).