SIKÇA SORULAN SORULAR

On the Registration Procedure

I have been admitted to Abdullah Gül University, what should I do now?

Check the homepage of the University at www.agu.edu.tr, and follow the most recent announcements. You will find the most up-to-date information on where and when to register and the documents required for registration there.

When does the academic year start?

Referring to the "Academic Calendar" located on the homepage of the University, you can see when your classes will start or end and when you will have your midterm exams or holidays.

Do I need to provide any documents other than the ones listed in the guide of ÖSYS (Student Selection and Placement System) to register as a new student?

You may be asked to provide more documents than the ones listed by ÖSYS for new student registration. These documents will be published with the registration announcement on the University homepage under the Announcements section.

What happens if I miss the registration period?

If you fail to register at the specified period, you forfeit your right to enrollment at the University.

Should I get a document showing my military service status?

During the registration, your military service status will be checked on the e-government gateway system. If the system shows "Apply to your military induction center," you will be directed to the induction center you are registered with. All registering students over 29 are required to hand a Military Service Status Document in. If you do not have the document showing your military service status with you, you will be asked to write a Military Service Status Declaration. 

On the Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Who is asked to pay tuition fees?

All bachelor's, master's, or doctoral students who have extended their study period, have registration at the Open Education Faculty, or study at our University as their second university are required to pay the tuition fees specified by the Council of Ministers.

How much are tuition fees, and where and when should I make the payment?

In the registration announcement to be found under the "Announcements" on the University homepage before the registration period, our students are notified of the tuition fees, the bank accounts used, the payment deadline, and the method of payment.

Currently, I do not have the financial means to pay tuition fees, may I pay the relevant amount later?

For the University to complete a new student's registration, the student has to pay the relevant fee determined by the Council of Ministers within the period specified in the University's announcement. Otherwise, they will lose their place at the University. Unfortunately, another payment plan or calendar is not possible for any registering student. At the end of the registration period, the University is obligated to notify ÖSYM (The Student Selection and Placement Center) about the vacant positions for additional placements.

If a student cancels their registration at the University, can they get a refund of tuition fees?

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers, students are not reimbursed once they have been enrolled at the University with their university entrance exam scores and later decide to terminate their registration or transfer to another university of their own volition.

If I suspend my studies, do I still have to pay tuition fees?

Students registering at the University for the first time still have to pay their tuition fees even if they decide to suspend their studies later, and the relevant amount is non-refundable. For the remaining years of study, unless they register for courses, students are not required to pay any fee.

I only need to complete my internship to graduate. Do I still have to pay tuition fees?
If you have taken and passed all the courses in your program and only need to finish your internship, you do not need to pay any fee.

What is the AGÜV Scholarship?
AGÜV (The Abdullah Gül University Support Foundation) offers non-repayable grants to Turkish citizen undergraduate students who also fit the criteria set in the ÖSYS guide.

On the Course Registration and Re-Registration

What happens if I fail to re-register within the registration period?
At the start of each semester, students have to re-register within the period indicated in the academic calendar. If you fail to re-register, you cannot take courses for the concerned semester, which is still counted towards the duration of study. Additionally, payment of tuition or contribution fees alone does not mean you have completed your re-registration; you also have to register for the courses.

If a student does not re-register for one semester, can they continue to hold their AGU studentship rights in the following semesters?
Students who do not re-register cannot attend courses in the concerned semester and forfeit their studentship rights for that period. As long as they re-register in the following semesters, they can continue to enjoy their studentship privileges.

How can I register for courses?

Students log into the UIS (University Information System) with their username and password to register for courses. They consult with their advisor to select courses and send their list of courses to the advisor via the same system. With the advisor's approval, the courses are added to the student's schedule.

If I have failed courses, do I have to retake them first during the course registration?
Yes, it is mandatory to repeat failed or unattended courses first. The system automatically adds such courses into the students' schedules during the re-registration.

Do I have to reach a minimum number of ECTS credits per semester?
Yes, you do. Students can select courses opened in the new semester, provided that they first take all the failed courses again and the ones they could not take in the previous semesters. During this procedure, the minimum course load specified in the University's Undergraduate/Graduate Education and Examination Regulations is observed.

In which situation do I have to repeat the whole semester?
For good academic standing, the minimum GPA is 2.00. Students whose two previous grade point averages fall below 2.00 are placed on academic probation. Probation students repeat failed or unattended courses from previous semesters.

What should I do if my name is not on an attendance or exam list?
There might be multiple reasons behind such a situation; i.e., you might have forgotten to register for the concerned course or registered for a different section of the course. Regardless, you should consult with your advisor as soon as possible or notify the Student Affairs to correct the mistake.

On the Course Exemption, Suspension of Studies, Cancelation of Registration, and Similar Actions

What is the mandatory English Language Proficiency and Placement Exam (İMS)?
The University's medium of instruction is English. For that reason, students enrolled at the University are asked to take the University's English Language Proficiency and Placement Exam.

Where do I apply and which documents do I need for course exemptions?
For course exceptions, you need to apply to the department you are enrolled at with a petition stating your request to be excepted from certain courses and attach your transcript from the higher education institution where you studied previously and a document showing the contents of the courses you took there.

When do I need to apply to suspend my studies?
The Article 42 of the University's Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation states "Student requests for an excused absence or leave of absence on the grounds of health, military service, education in an institution of higher education in Turkey or abroad, financial and familial obligations, representing the University or country at national or international events, custody, detention, or conviction are processed based on the provisions of the relevant legislation." To suspend your studies based on this article, you need to apply to your department within one month from the start of the semester.

In which cases is a student's registration canceled? 
Students' registration at the University is canceled when they submit a written request to leave the University, fail the English Preparatory class for two consecutive years, or are penalized with the sanction of "Expulsion from the Higher Education Institution" within the scope of the Student Disciplinary Regulation for Institutions of Higher Education.

If I wish to cancel my registration voluntarily, what should I do?
You need to fill in the Exit Form available at oidb.agu.edu.tr, have it signed at the relevant units, hand it in to the Student Affairs together with your student ID card and have your registration terminated. You might also request back your certificate of secondary education, which is collected at the time of registration.

What are the criteria for graduation?
All students who successfully complete all the compulsory courses, applications, internships, and other requirements of the academic program they are enrolled in, reach a CGPA of 2.00, and collect 240 ECTS credits can graduate from the University.

When a student does not wish to continue their education after a certain period, what are the criteria for them to earn an associate degree diploma?
After successfully completing the first two years of their studies at a faculty where the period of study is four years or more, students withdrawing from the University are entitled to an associate degree diploma.

What is the graduation date?
For undergraduate programs, the graduation date is the announcement date of letter grades, indicated in the academic calendar for the relevant semester or summer school. For students who graduate later than grade announcements due to an erroneous grade correction, the conversion of the I grade to a letter grade, or exercising the right for a makeup exam, the graduation date is the date on which the letter grade is finalized. Similarly, students who cannot graduate due to an internship, graduation assignment, capstone project, undergraduate thesis, fieldwork, etc. can graduate when they finalize such work and their work is found successful.

I have lost my provisional graduation certificate, what should I do?
If you lose your provisional graduation certificate, you have to place an ad in a national newspaper about the loss and apply to the Student Affairs with a copy of the ad and a petition for replacement. If your diploma is ready by that time, you are given the diploma. Otherwise, you are provided with a new document replacing the lost one.

Where can I learn whether my diploma is ready?
Please call the Student Affairs to inquire about your diploma.

Do I need to present any document to receive my diploma?
You need to fill in the Exit Form available at oidb.agu.edu.tr, have it signed at the relevant units, and hand it in to the Student Affairs. If you have already received a provisional graduation certificate, you also need to bring the original of this document and your student ID card to the Student Affairs.

Can somebody else get my diploma on my behalf?
If you cannot receive your diploma in person, you have to give the power of attorney to your proxy before a notary. Then, this proxy can collect your diploma from the Student Affairs presenting the written authorization.

After graduation, where can I get my diploma, transcript, and high school diploma?
All your documents including your undergraduate diploma will be ready for pickup at the Student Affairs.

Who is the academic advisor and how do they help?
Advisors are faculty members appointed to help students during their academic life. They also ensure that you register for classes following the rules.

What are the conditions for being a High Honor or Honor student? 
Students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 to 3.49 are designated as Honor Students and the ones with 3.50 or higher as High Honor Students.