Regulation Amending the Istinye University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Education and Training Regulation
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This regulation updates Istinye University's rules for associate and bachelor's programs, effective from its publication on 8 January 2026. Key updates include new definitions for Student Affairs and Health, Culture and Sports units, the introduction of 'intermediate classes' based on program length, and detailed rules for course registration limits. Students may take up to 40 AKTS per semester in intermediate or final years without extra credits, or up to 48 AKTS under specific GPA and approval conditions. New provisions govern internship, workplace vocational training, and practical courses, including scheduling conflicts and grading. Student ID card procedures, exam cheating penalties referencing Law 2547 Article 54, and withdrawal rules are clarified. Double major and minor programs now explicitly follow national higher education regulations.
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Key Changes
- Added definitions for 'intermediate class': 2nd-3rd year (4yr programs), 2nd-4th year (5yr), 2nd-5th year (6yr programs)
- Maximum 40 AKTS per semester for intermediate classes and final-year students not using extra credits
- Final-year students meeting graduation requirements in two consecutive semesters may take up to 48 AKTS per semester plus 18 AKTS in summer school
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Obligations
What this law requires
Issue student ID cards to all students who complete registration procedures. Deactivate student ID cards for students who leave the university, are expelled, have their enrollment deleted, or graduate.
Announce weekly course schedules at least one week before the course registration period begins each semester/academic year.
Assign an academic advisor to each student through the student information system at the start of each semester/academic year.
Limit intermediate class and final year students to maximum 40 AKTS per semester, except summer school. Allow up to 48 AKTS only if conditions are met: final year status, consecutive semesters, GPA requirement, or written approvals from academic advisor, department/program head, and management board decision.
Announce exam schedules at least one week before exams within the academic calendar framework.