Registration & Enrolment
Credit Hours System
Gulf University applies the American Credit Hours System. One credit hour equals 15 classroom hours per semester, equivalent to 4 NQF credits. Bachelor programs consist of 120-136 credit hours including general requirements, core courses, and electives.
The academic year spans 4 years with approximately 15 credit hours per regular semester across two regular semesters (Fall/Spring) plus one optional summer semester. Regular semesters run 14-16 weeks; summer semesters minimum 7 weeks.
120–136
Total Credit Hours
14–16
Weeks per Semester
1 CH = 15
Classroom Hours
Credit Accumulation
Students must accumulate 30 credit hours minimum (120 NQF credits) at each level to advance. Notional hours equal course credit hours multiplied by 40, covering on-campus and off-campus learning activities.
Year 1
NQF Level 5
Year 2
NQF Level 6
Year 3
NQF Level 7
Year 4
NQF Level 8
Students must accumulate total program credit hours for bachelor degree eligibility.
Study Period
3.5
Minimum Years
8
Maximum Years
Student Academic Load
- Regular semesters: minimum 12 credit hours, maximum 19 credit hours.
- Summer semester: maximum 9 credit hours.
- Students may enroll below 12 credit hours once during their study period without penalty to minimum requirements.
- Final semester may exceed maximum limits up to 21 credit hours if CGPA ≥3.00 and graduation requires those hours.
Add/Drop Courses
Students may add/drop courses during designated periods, provided academic load meets stated limits:
Regular Semesters
2 weeks from semester start
Summer Semester
1 week from semester start
Student Attendance
Attendance begins first class day after registration period. Maximum absence: 25% of total course hours.
10%
Initial warning issued
15%
Final warning issued
25%
"WF" grade & exam exclusion
Grading and Ranking Scheme
| Grade | Percentage | Grade Point | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ≥90 | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A- | 87 – <90 | 3.67 | Very Good |
| B+ | 84 – <87 | 3.33 | Good |
| B | 80 – <84 | 3.00 | Pass |
| B- | 77 – <80 | 2.67 | Pass |
| C+ | 74 – <77 | 2.33 | Pass |
| C | 70 – <74 | 2.00 | Pass |
| C- | 67 – <70 | 1.67 | Pass |
| D+ | 64 – <67 | 1.33 | Pass |
| D | 60 – <64 | 1.00 | Pass |
| F | <60 | 0 | Fail |
Minimum Passing Mark
60% (Grade D)
Minimum CGPA
2.00 (Grade C)
Suspend Study
Students may suspend studies for one semester with relevant dean approval. Suspension excludes from maximum study period.
Repeat Courses
- Failed courses must be repeated; minimum 60% required.
- Passing courses with C or higher GPA may be repeated; new mark applies.
- All grades appear with "R" designation.
Student Dismissal
Dismissal occurs upon:
- CGPA below 2.00 for 2 consecutive semesters after warning.
- Failing any course 3 times.
- Discontinuing 2 semesters without approved excuse.
- Exceeding maximum study period.
Note: University Council may exempt once for 1-2 semesters with accepted excuse. Students completing 75% program credit hours are exempt from low CGPA dismissal if within maximum period.
Mass Communication Path Selection
Third-semester passers become eligible for study path selection (Media, Journalism, Public Relations). Fourth-semester passers proceed with path selection.
Curriculum Changes
- Changes apply to newly admitted students.
- Existing students study equivalent newly-added courses for deleted ones still needed.
- Completed deleted courses remain on academic records.
Graduation Requirements
Students must pass all program courses with minimum 2.00 CGPA and complete within minimum/maximum study periods.
Visiting Student
Visiting students are registered elsewhere but enroll for specific courses one semester at GU.
Required Documents
- Formal institutional nomination letter.
- Passport copy.
- Student ID copy.
Fees
Course offered to regular students
Double regular rate
Course not offered regularly
Quadruple regular rate
Grades sent to home institution upon semester completion.