Administrative Measures of Students Who Fail 25 Credits or More at Tongji University

In order to better reflect the learning autonomy of students in the administration of the credit system, and strengthen the administration of students with learning difficulties, the Administrative Measures are hereby formulated.

After completing the input of re-sit grades at the beginning of each semester, the academic section of each college/school (department) will print a list of the students with failed courses reaching less than 25 credits and those students with failed courses of 25 credits or more, who will be dealt with respectively, as follows:

Article I For students who fail fewer than 25 credits, head teachers of each college/school (department) will contact the students and their parents to inform them of the learning situation and the related policies of the University. The list must be signed by the students and contacts with students’ parents are to be recorded in the "Solutions from the College/School" column of the record.

Article II Students who fail up to 25 credits or more for the first time will be enrolled in the next grade, the report of which is to be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office for review via the OA office automation system within four weeks of the beginning of each semester. Upon approval, colleges/schools (departments) will arrange for the students to select courses as follows:

1. 25~40 credits: The total credits for the Fall semester should generally be controlled within 20 credits, and for the Spring semester within 27 credits. Students should focus on the re-taking courses while new courses should not exceed 10 credits;

2. Above 40 credits: The total credits for the Fall semester should generally be controlled within 18 credits, and for the Spring semester within 22 credits. Students should focus on the re-taking courses while new courses should not exceed 5 credits;

Article III Students who fail up to 25 credits or above for the second time will be withdrawn from the University.

1. The academic section of each college/school (department) will print the Notice of Withdrawal of Students in Tongji University, and the head teachers will inform students of their withdrawal;

2. Students can submit an application for academic probation to colleges/schools (departments) within four weeks of the beginning of each semester. They are also required to develop a complete plan for future study so as to be admitted to the next grade upon approval. If the failed courses cannot be reduced to within 25 credits in the first year of academic probation, or the failed courses reach up to 25 credits or above again, the probation will be cancelled and the students’ withdrawal will be processed. The requirements of course selection in the academic probation period are implemented in accordance with Article II;

3. Students who are unable to complete their studies within the prescribed number of years are not allowed to apply for academic probation but will be withdrawn from the University directly.

The Administrative Measures are applicable to all enrolled students and they shall go into effect from the date of approval by the vice president.