COURSE REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
Where can I find course content?
You can access the course lists and syllabi for the Department of Political Science and International Relations at http://www.sbu.yildiz.edu.tr/ and http://www.bologna.yildiz.edu.tr/.
How do I register for courses?
Course registration is conducted through our University’s Student Information System (OBS) (https://obs.yildiz.edu.tr/oibs/ogrenci/login.aspx) using your username and password. Before registering for courses, you should check the announcements on the Office of Student Affairs website and review the OBS Course Registration Guide. http://www.ogi.yildiz.edu.tr/media/files/OBS Ders Kayıt Kılavuzu.pdf
How many courses can I/should I take each semester?
Students in our department may take up to 25 credits per semester, provided that courses do not overlap. Students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher may take up to 28 credits. Undergraduate students whose GPA has been below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters (starting from the 5th semester) cannot take courses from their current semester or higher semesters. These students may take courses from lower semesters that they previously failed, as well as courses from lower semesters that they have not yet taken.
Can I take courses from higher semesters?
In our department, it is possible to take courses from higher semesters. However, in accordance with the Undergraduate Regulations, first-year students may not take courses from the third and fourth years, and second-year students may not take courses from the fourth year.
Is attendance mandatory for courses?
At our university, attendance is mandatory for at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of all practical work outside of theoretical courses. (Due to the pandemic, the attendance requirement for the 2021–2022 academic year has been set at 50%.)
What is course substitution, and how does it work?
Course substitution involves taking a different course in place of a previously taken elective course, thereby having the new course count in place of the previously taken one. You can complete this process through the OBS system during course registration. If the course substitution is not processed through the system, all courses will be included in your GPA.
How many credits do I need to graduate?
To graduate, you must complete all the courses in your program of study. A total of 155 credits is required.
What is the minimum GPA required for graduation?
A student may graduate if they successfully complete all courses, practicals, internships, and similar activities listed in the department’s/program’s curriculum with a weighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
Is it possible to be exempt from courses?
Exemption from courses is possible under certain conditions. Courses taken at a previous institution of higher education or exemptions granted under the Recognition of Prior Learning program may be recognized.
What is the minimum grade required for a course for which I am requesting an exemption?
For courses taken at other institutions of higher education for which an exemption is requested to be considered equivalent and for that course to be granted an exemption, the grade must be at least CC (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale); for courses previously taken at our university to be considered equivalent and for the course to be granted an exemption, the grade must be DC (at least 1.50 on a 4.00 scale).
What is a leave of absence, and how does it work?
A student may be granted a leave of absence based on a decision by the relevant administrative board and for valid and legitimate reasons specified by the Higher Education Council. A student on leave of absence cannot continue their studies and cannot take the end-of-semester exams during the exam period following the semester in which they were on leave. Students wishing to take a leave of absence (on leave) during their undergraduate studies must submit their applications to the Department Chairs where they are enrolled.
Does the period during which I put my enrollment on hold count toward my total study period?
For students granted leave of absence due to unforeseeable reasons such as illness, childbirth, natural disasters, detention, imprisonment, or military service, the courses in which they are enrolled are dropped and do not count toward their period of study. For students granted a leave of absence for financial reasons or other reasons approved by the relevant administrative board, the period of the leave is counted toward their period of study.
What is the maximum duration for which I can freeze my enrollment?
A student may be granted a total of up to four semesters of leave during their period of study. However, if the circumstances justifying the leave continue, the leave may be extended for an additional two semesters with the decision of the relevant administrative board and the approval of the University Administrative Board.
Do I have to pay tuition fees?
Students (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate) who exceed the program duration are required to pay the student contribution fee for each semester in the first cycle of study.
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM
Who is required to take the English Proficiency Exam?
Students enrolled in our University’s 100% and 30% English-taught programs who cannot demonstrate their English proficiency with scores from any of the exams listed in the “Table of Score Ranges for the Equivalence of English Language Exams.”
Is taking the IYS mandatory?
No. Newly enrolled students who are unable to take the English Proficiency Exam (İYS) administered at the beginning of the fall semester will begin their preparatory studies at the level determined by the School of Foreign Languages.
Is there a make-up exam for the IYS?
No, it is not offered.
What score do I need to achieve on the IYS?
You can find this information in the YTÜ SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION GUIDELINES.
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MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMS
How is midterm evaluation conducted?
In determining the final grade, midterm grades account for 60% and the final exam accounts for 40%.
What is a make-up exam?
A make-up exam is an exam taken when you are unable to attend a regular exam due to a valid reason. In accordance with the “Acceptance of Excuses for Midterm Exams and Principles for Conducting Make-up Exams” (DD-007), a make-up exam is scheduled for only one of the midterm exams.
How do I apply for a make-up exam, and when should I apply?
A written request stating and documenting your reason for the make-up exam must be submitted to the Department Chair no later than 3 days after the exam for which the make-up is requested. For information on the requirements for the exam, visit http://www.ogi.Please review “Acceptance of Excuses for Midterm Exams and Principles Governing Make-up Exams” at yildiz.edu.tr/ogi/2/Yönetmelikler-ve-Yönergeler/36
If I cannot take the final or make-up exam, am I entitled to a make-up exam?
Regardless of the reason, there is no right to a make-up exam for final or make-up exams.
Are there excuses for midterm exams?
Make-up exams are administered for midterm exams. If two midterm exams are held during the semester, a student may take a make-up exam for only one of them.
What are the conditions for the make-up exam? Can I take the make-up exam without taking the final exam?
You can take the make-up exam without taking the final exam. To be eligible for the make-up exam, students must have been enrolled in the relevant courses during the academic year in which the exam is administered and must have met the requirements for taking the end-of-semester exam and the attendance requirement for those courses.
What is the deadline for appealing an exam result? Where should I submit my appeal?
You may file an appeal by submitting a written request to the Dean’s Office within three business days from the last day on which exam results are announced or the exam grades are entered into the student automation system, as specified in the academic calendar.
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THESIS
Under what conditions can I be assigned a graduation thesis?
To be eligible for a graduation thesis, a student must have successfully completed a number of courses equivalent to at least 75% of the total credits specified in the curriculum and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
How are the advisor and topic for the graduation thesis determined?
Students who are eligible for a thesis first contact the faculty members they wish to work with as advisors. They then determine their topics with these advisors and submit the Thesis Advisor Recommendation Form to the Department Chair. For students who have difficulty finding an advisor, the Department Chair will assign one.
What is the deadline for submitting the thesis?
The duration of the thesis project is one semester. At the end of this period, the student must submit the completed thesis to the Department Chair in at least three (3) copies by the end of business hours on the first day of the week when final exams begin, after filling out the “Thesis Submission Form” prepared by the department and obtaining the advisor’s approval. Upon submission of the thesis, our Department requires a Turnitin Report verifying the thesis’s originality.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
Does our university offer summer school?
Whether our university will offer a summer school program is determined by the University Senate.
What is the maximum number of courses/credits I can take during Summer School?
The total number of credits a student may take during Summer School may not exceed 9 (nine), provided there are no scheduling conflicts.
Can I take a course I haven’t taken before for the first time during summer school?
In accordance with the provisions of the YTÜ Undergraduate Regulations, it is possible to take a course you have not previously taken during summer school.
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DOUBLE MAJORS AND TRANSFERS
Can I pursue a double major?
Our department offers a dual major program. The guidelines are updated annually and published on our website. Click here for application requirements, quotas, and registration guidelines
When can I apply for the Double Major program?
Students may apply to the Double Major program at the beginning of the third and fifth semesters of their undergraduate program.
Can I pursue a Double Major in more than one program?
Students may apply for the Double Major program for only one program.
Can I apply for the Double Major Program during the mid-term?
No. Our university does not accept transfer applications during the intersession.
What are the GPA and credit requirements for the Double Major Program?
To apply for a Double Major: a) The student must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum applicable up to the current semester (with a grade of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for each course); b) The student’s Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) in their current program must be at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); for a Double Major between programs within the Faculty of Education, the WGPA of the program in which the student is enrolled must be at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) (Courses taken in upper semesters are not included in the WGPA calculation.) c) The student must be in the top 20% of the academic ranking for their current class in their current program. d) Students who have a Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) but who are not in the top 20% of their class in terms of academic ranking may also apply for a double major if their central placement score from the year they were admitted to their current program is equal to or higher than the minimum admission score for the program they are applying to in that year.
In which departments can I pursue a double major?
The list of departments eligible for the Double Major Program is updated annually. You should follow the announcements regarding this matter.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Is there a mandatory internship in our department?
There is no mandatory internship requirement in our department. Internships are voluntary.
What do I need to do to apply for an internship?
Students who wish to complete an internship can apply to the relevant Department Chair in accordance with the guidelines established by our Faculty to take advantage of this opportunity. Our Faculty handles the Social Security Institution (SGK) procedures for students whose internship applications are accepted. For guidelines and application documents, please visit:
http://www.iib.yildiz.edu.tr/sayfa/ÖĞRENCİLER/STAJ-OLANAKLARI/85
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DOCUMENTS
Where can I obtain a student ID and transcript?
Student ID cards and transcripts are issued by the Faculty Secretary’s Office. You can also obtain them through e-Government.
Where can we renew student ID cards?
Student ID cards are issued by the Department Secretariats upon initial registration. To renew a student ID card, students can apply through E-Yıldız.
Add/Drop and General Petitions
PETITION EXAMPLES
- http://www.ogi.yildiz.edu.tr/ogi/7/Formlar-ve-Dilekçeler/39
- http://www.kalite.yildiz.edu.tr/sayfa/Kalite-Dokümanları/Formlar/339
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GRADUATION
What GPA do I need to graduate? Which courses should I take, and how many credits do I need to earn?
To graduate, you must successfully complete all courses, practicals, internships, and similar activities listed in your department’s/program’s curriculum with a weighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. To graduate, students must earn 155 credits (240 ECTS), consisting of required courses, 9 professional electives, 3 social electives, and 2 social awareness projects.
I am about to graduate and have excess credits. What should I do?
If a student is eligible for graduation, the Student Affairs Office will remove any excess professional elective courses, taking into account the course’s minimum contribution to the GPA.
Under what conditions can I take the graduation exam?
To be eligible for the graduation exam, you must have met the requirements to take the end-of-semester exam for the relevant course. For students who have no more than two courses remaining for graduation, a graduation exam will be held for their failed courses on the dates specified in the academic calendar. Students who cannot graduate because their cumulative GPA is below 2.00 may take the graduation exam for up to two courses in which they have achieved conditional passing grades.
What is the maximum duration of study?
The maximum duration of study for undergraduate students is seven (7) years.
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EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
What are the student exchange programs?
There are the Erasmus, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs. The Farabi program is for domestic exchanges, while the Erasmus and Mevlana programs are for international exchanges.
How can I get information about study abroad programs?
You can access all relevant information on the Erasmus+ Program Unit website (http://www.eu.yildiz.edu.tr), the Mevlana Exchange Program page (http://www.mevlana.yildiz.edu.tr), , and the Farabi page (http://www.farabi.yildiz.edu.tr).
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ERASMUS
How can I apply?
Applications are submitted online. You can apply at www.ytuerasmus.yildiz.edu.tr.
When can I go?
First-year undergraduate students are not eligible. Students in other academic years who meet the requirements may participate. It is recommended that master’s and doctoral students go during their thesis period.
For how many semesters can I apply?
Students may study abroad for one or two academic terms. The duration of internship mobility periods ranges from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 12 months. A student may participate in study and internship activities for a total of up to 12 months—with or without a grant—for each level of education (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral). The duration of the activity cannot exceed 12 months, even if it is without a grant.
What criteria are used to select students for the Erasmus program?
A ranking is determined by department based on a combination of 50 percent of the academic achievement score and 50 percent of the foreign language exam result.
Which schools are partner institutions?
To view our department’s partnership agreements and partner institutions,
How many credits can we earn?
Students must earn 30 ECTS credits for a single semester or 60 ECTS credits for two semesters. ECTS credits earned at the host institution must be aligned with courses taken under the Bologna system.
How can I contact the Department’s Erasmus Coordinators?
Outgoing Student Coordinator: Research Assistant Yetkin Başkavak (baskavak@yahoo.com)
Incoming Student Coordinator: Research Assistant Elisabeth Elif Peker (elisabeth-elif@hotmail.com)
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MEVLANA
How do I apply?
For Mevlana applications and procedures, visit http://www.mevlana.yildiz.edu.tr/sayfa/ÖĞRENCİ-Mobility/--Application-Guide/225.
What are the requirements?
Students with a GPA of 2.50 or higher are eligible to apply. For other requirements and the application process, please visit http://www.mevlana.yildiz.edu.tr/.
How many semesters can I apply for?
Students may participate in the Mevlana Exchange Program for a minimum of one and a maximum of two semesters. Although the calculation of semesters may vary depending on the educational system, the total duration of the exchange cannot exceed one academic year.
For partner institutions, see: http://www.mevlana.yildiz.edu.tr/sayfa/PROTOKOLLER/--Bölümlere-Göre/229
How can I contact the Mevlana Coordinators in my department?
Research Assistant Yetkin Başkavak (baskavak@yahoo.com)
Research Assistant Dr. Abdurrahman Gümüş (abdurrahmangumus001@gmail.com)
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FARABI
How can I apply?
Announcements are posted at http://www.farabi.yildiz.edu.tr.
When can I go?
Undergraduate students cannot participate in the program while in preparatory or first-year classes.
For how many semesters can I apply?
The Farabi Exchange Program aims to enable students or faculty members to continue their education and teaching activities at a higher education institution outside their home institution for one or two semesters.
How can I contact the Farabi Coordinators in my department?
Department Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuat AKSU faksu@yildiz.edu.tr
Department Assistant Coordinator: Research Assistant Ahmet CONKER conkerahmet@gmail.com