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Academic matters are under the preview of the Academic Committee, which comprises the Principal and Senior Lecturers. An Academic Adviser will be assigned to each student to provide guidance and counseling throughout the student’s tenure at the institution. Academic Regulations The institution
reserves the right to change any provision listed in these Regulations with due notice to students. Attendance is compulsory at all lectures and laboratory periods
unless prior permission to be absent is given. Students who are absent from classes due to illness must report
such illness to the institution within 24 hours of the missed
class. The institute reserves the right to demand a medical
certificate. Performance in all individual subjects will be recorded on a
scale of 0 – 100 and will be interpreted as:
Performance in overall average for each term will be recorded on a scale of 0 – 100 and will be interpreted as:
A student is
required to obtain a pass in every subject in order to proceed to
the following term, the only exception is in the First year where
a student may fail two (2) subjects, but must obtain a
term’s average of 55% or higher. Preparatory Cycle (First Year) However, if the
student fails two (2) or more subjects and does not attain a
term’s average of 55%, that student will be required to
withdraw for REPAHA at the end of the First year, or repeat the
entire First Year. Conditions for Academic Standing (a) General
(b)
Requirements for
Graduation
Lecturers may seek
the authorization of the Academic Committee to debar students
from taking examinations in a course if they have not fulfilled
the course requirements during the term.
(c) Advanced Standing Applicants who hold qualifications from a recognized institution, additional to the minimum entry requirements for a programme may apply for advanced standing. Such students may be given credit for part of their courses in certain programmes, but credits so awarded will not be calculated into the students’ units average. Application for advanced standing may be made to the office of the principal with appropriate transcripts at the time of registration. If advanced standing is granted by the Academic Committee, the Principal, in consultation with the Academic Committee, will designate the courses from which exemption is granted and the number of units allowed for such standing. (i) Advanced Warning (ii) Advanced Probation A student will be placed on Academic Probation if the student’s Term Average is less the 50% for two consecutive terms or if the student fails two courses. (iii) Advanced Dismissal A student may be required to withdraw from the program if the student has a term average of less than 50% for three consecutive terms or if the student fails three or more courses (iv) Failure A student who fails a course will be permitted to repeat the course twice only. The passing grade of 50% and credits earned will be included in the student’s cumulative average. In special circumstances a student may be granted leave of absence for a period not exceeding one year. Each case will be considered on its own merit.
Any student who is caught cheating will receive ZERO for the exam in which he/she cheated. The student will not be allowed to graduate with honours and, if caught cheating again, he/she will be expelled from the institution. A student who fails to attain an average of 50% in any course or 75% in farm practical, will be required to do a supplemental exam. A student will not be allowed to write more than two (2) supplemental examinations per term. A written notice will be sent to the student who must write the supplemental exam, within on (1) month of the failed subject(s). This applies to any student who has failed in one (1) or at the most two (2) subjects, providing the student has obtained an average of at least 55% or higher of the total marks of the term. Before entering the final term of the final year, a student must be in good standing in all subjects of the previous terms. At the end of Year 2, there will be a Comprehensive Final Examination utilizing at least one (1) External Examiner in each core subject area. This examination will not contribute to your academic units, but students must pass this examination with a grade of ‘C’ or better to graduate. The comprehensive final is composed of both theoretical and practical examinations. The structure of the comprehensive final examination is outlined below:
All
courses will be assessed using the Unit System.
Each lecture hour or each Laboratory practical session of 2-3
hours, will be considered as one unit for the purpose of
grading. If the student receives a grade of 75% for the
course, he would then receive 75% x 5 or 3.75 units. The cumulative grade would then be figured by the percentage of total possible units attainable. For example:
The students attending clinics, farms and laboratories, will be provided with lab coats, helmets, weather boots and overalls, as is necessary, to enhance their performance and participation, protection and safety. The overalls, weather boots and lab coats will become the student’s property at the end of the programme but all helmets must be returned. Graduates desirous of obtaining a transcript may write to REPAHA at P.O. Box 10962, Georgetown, Guyana. Please include your name, the year you graduated and a fee of US$25.00 for each copy. Cheques should be payed ID REPAHA. REPAHA programmes are accredited by the UWI School of Veterinary Medicine. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Tuskegee University and the University of Guyana are among Universities which give credits for courses done at REPAHA. This page was created and maintained by Devon Dublin, REPAHA, P.O. Box 10962, Georgetown. Guyana. South America. If you have any questions or comments, please contact "repaha@sdnp.org.gy" |
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