International – National Inter-University Relations and Equivalency Committee

 

 

MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL - NATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY  RELATIONS AND EQUIVALENCY COMMITTEE

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güngör YILDIRIM

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ertan BÜTÜN

Research Assist. Niyazi Furkan BAR

Research Assist. Musa YENİLMEZ

Research Assist. Taha Kubilay ŞENER

Purpose:

The Equivalency Committee is responsible for evaluating the course equivalencies of students coming from different higher education institutions under various statuses, such as horizontal transfer, vertical transfer (DGS), double major, minor, or special student status, and determining the appropriate course adjustments based on their previous studies.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Application Evaluation:

Examine the applications for horizontal transfer, vertical transfer (DGS), double major, minor, and special student status in terms of compliance with the department’s curriculum and university regulations.

Determining Course Equivalencies:

Evaluate the courses taken by the applicant at their previous institution in terms of content and credits, and compare them with the department’s curriculum to determine equivalency.

Preparation of Equivalency Table:

Prepare and submit the official equivalency table, which indicates which courses the students are exempt from and which courses they need to retake, for approval.

Compliance with University and YÖK Regulations:

Ensure that all equivalency procedures are conducted in accordance with the regulations of YÖK, ÖSYM, and the university.

Support for Advisor Assignment Process:

Support the process of assigning appropriate academic advisors to newly adjusted students and inform the advisors about the equivalency process.

Reviewing Previous Semester Performance:

Carefully review the applicant's previous academic transcripts, grading systems, and course contents.

Formalizing Decisions:

Formalize the committee’s decisions by preparing meeting minutes, submitting them to the department council for approval, and ensuring the execution of official correspondence.

Student Information:

Officially inform students about which courses they are exempt from or which they need to retake as a result of the equivalency process.