UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
2014 - 2015
The Petroleum Institute
Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
Policy Regarding On-line and Print Versions of
The Petroleum Institute’s Catalogs, Manuals and Handbooks
Every effort has been made to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information possible in PI’s catalogs, manuals, and handbooks. Each document is revised yearly and limited numbers printed once every two years. There may be times when substantive changes are required during the academic year and between the times the documents are printed. The catalogs, manuals, and handbooks are posted to the Institute’s
web site at www.pi.ac.ae. Faculty, staff, and students should consult the PI website periodically for updates
on catalogs, manuals, and handbooks. In case of a conflict between this catalog and any supplements
hereto and any other written or oral statements, the online version and its supplements shall be deemed to
be the official statement. Between print versions of the catalog, additions such as new courses and updated
deadlines and fees are published in the online version of the catalog, which is considered a supplement.
The most current catalog is available online at www.pi.ac.ae/PI_STU/ro/calendar.php. The Institute reserves
the right to change any of the statements herein by reasonable notice in any supplemental catalog or other
Academic Calendar 2014-2015
Fall 2014
Fall Semester Classes Begin Sunday, August 24
Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, August 24
Last Day to Drop without Record Sunday, August 31 at 3 pm
Eid Al Adha, Classes Suspended Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 6
Mid Semester Grades Due Monday, October 20
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Thursday, November 6
Advisement Period for Spring 2015 Sunday, November 9 – Thursday, November 13
Early registration for Spring 2015 Sunday, November 16 – Thursday, November 20
Graduation Application Deadline for Sp/Su 2015 Thursday, November 20
National Day Holiday, Classes Suspended Tuesday, December 2-Wednesday, December 3
Last Day of Fall Classes Thursday, December 11
HFIT Exams Saturday, December 6
Final Exams Sunday, December 13-Thursday, December 18
Final Exams Make Up Day Saturday, December 20
Final Grades Due Tuesday, December 23
Fall Break Sunday, December 21-Thursday, January 8
Spring 2015
Spring Semester Classes Begin Sunday, January 11, 2015
Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, January 11
Last Day to Drop Without Record Sunday, January 18 at 3 pm
Commencement Thursday, January 22
Mid-Semester Grades Due Monday, March 9
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Thursday, March 26
Spring Break, Classes Suspended Sunday, March 29-Thursday, April 9
Classes Resume Sunday, April 12
Advisement Period Sunday, April 12 -Thursday, April 16
Early Registration for Summer/Fall Sunday, April 19-Thursday, April 23
Make-up Class Day (if necessary) Saturday, April 25
Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2015 Thursday, April 16
HFIT Exams Saturday, May 2
Last Day of Spring Classes Thursday, May 7
Final Exam Days Sunday, May 10 -Thursday, May 14
Final Exam Make Up Day Saturday, May 16
Summer 2015
Summer Session Classes/Internships Begin Sunday, May 24
Add/Drop Period Begins Sunday, May 24
Last Day to Drop Without Record Monday, May 25
Mid-Session Grades Due Sunday, June 14
Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Classes Sunday, June 28
Last Day of Summer Classes Thursday, July 2
Final Exams Day Sunday, July 5
Final Grades Due Wednesday, July 8
Internships End Thursday, July 16
Internship Grades Due Sunday, August 9
Notes:
Faculty and Administration to report by 25-Aug -2014 for Fall Semester. In the event of any changes to the
Academic Calendar, an official notification will be sent by the Office of the Acting President and Provost. If Make Up Class days are required, an official notification will be sent by the Office of the Acting President
and Provost.
Islamic holidays are determined after sighting the moon. Thus, actual dates may not coincide with the dates in this calendar. In the event of loss of teaching days due to unscheduled closings, the semester(s) may be extended or Saturday classes may be required.
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Table of Contents
Academic Calendar 2014 – 2015 ...4
Telephone and E-mail Directory ...6
Overview of the Petroleum Institute...11
Outline of Accreditation History ...13
Institutional Mission Statement ...15
Institutional Goals ...15
Accreditation and Licensure
...14
Campus Facilities ...17
Food Outlets ...17
Housing and Residence Life
...17
Information Technology
...17
Library & Independent Learning Center ( ILC )...18
Sports Complex
...19
Student Centers and Lounges
...19
Women in Science and Engineering Facilities ...20
PI Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)...20
Health, Safety and Environment ... ...20
Policy ...21
Commitment ...20
HSE Expectations ...14
Student Success Department ...21
Independent Learning Centers (ILCs) ...21
Counseling ...22
Career Services
...22
Health Services
...22
Mail Service ...22
Public Relations
...23
Student Records ...23
Privacy Rights of Students ...23
Transcripts and Other Records...23
Admissions ...24
Admission Process ...24
Admission Requirements ...24
Transfer Students ...24
Studying at Another Institution...26
Credit Awarded through Non-Traditional Sources...26
Placement Tests
...26
Readmitted Students
...26
Non-Degree Students
...26
Declaration of a Major
...27
Grades and Grade Point Averages
... 27
Grade Appeal
...29
Repeat Provision ...29
Grade-Point Averages
...29
Quality Hours and Quality Points...30
Transfer Credit Excluded in GPA Calculation...30
Credit Hours ...30
Honor List ...30
Graduation Requirements ...32
Catalog of Record ...32
Time Limit on Study ...32
Graduation Requirements ...32
Academic Rules and Regulations ...33
Full Time Enrollment ...33
Academic Standing ...33
Good Standing
...33
Academic Warning ...33
Academic Probation
...34
Academic Recovery Program (ARP)
...34
Dismissal ...34
Student Appeals
...34
Withdrawal From Course ...26
Return after a Missed Semester...27
Rules of Conduct ...37
Academic Integrity ...37
Attendance ...37
Institutional sanctions
...38
Classroom Expulsion
...38
Electronic Devices ...38
Student Complaints ...38
Honor Code
Responsibility to Uphold the Honor Code...39
Honor Pledge
...39
Honor Pledge Reaffirmation ...39
Academic Honor Council ...40
Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Minor Violations...40
Procedure to Report and Investigate Academic Dishonesty for Major Violations...40
During an Academic Dishonesty Investigation...41
Possible Sanctions for Violations...41
Suspension from the Institute...41
Academic Units and Curriculam ... ...42
Academic Environment
...42
General Education Requirements...42
Electives ...43
Internship and Field Experience...43
Women in Science and Engineering Program...43
Academic Bridge Program
...45
Vision ...45
Mission ...45
Goals ...45
English Unit ...45
Placement and Exit Requirements...45
Mathematics Unit ...46
Arts and Sciences Program
...47
Chemistry Department
...47
Communication Department ...48
Humanities and Social Sciences Department...48
Physics Department
...49
General Studies Department
...50
Chemical Engineering Program ...51
Electrical Engineering Program ...57
Material Science & Engineering ...64
Mechanical Engineering Program ...69
Petroleum Engineering Program ...75
Petroleum Geosciences Program ...82
Course Descriptions
...89
Academic Bridge Program Courses...89
English(ENGL)………...……….………..89
Degree Courses
... 90
Chemical Engineering (CHEG) ...90
Chemistry (CHEM)……….…….……….96
Communication – (COMM) ...98
Electrical Engineering (ELEG) ...99
Engineering (ENGR) ...105
Health and Fitness (HFIT) ...107
Health, Safety and Environment Engineering (HSEG) ...107
Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS)...108
Mathematics (MATH)……….……...113
Mechanical Engineering (MEEG)………...………..116
Materials Science and Engineering (MSEG) ………...………….……..……..123
Petroleum Engineering (PEEG)………...……….…128
Petroleum Geosciences (PGEG)………...………….137
Directory of the Institute ... 145
Full-Time Faculty ... 147
Overview of the Petroleum Institute
The Petroleum Institute (PI) was founded by an Emiri decree (Law No. 9 of 2000) on December 30, 2000
under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Institute is financed and
governed by a board which consists of members of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its
international partners (BP, Shell, Total and the Japan Oil Development Company). The purpose in founding
PI as a university was to provide the UAE, its oil and gas sector and the broader energy industry with engineers educated and trained to the highest standards. The campus is situated in the Sas Al Nakhl area of Abu Dhabi. The teaching and research facilities have up-to-date and modern equipment.
The first class of male undergraduate students was admitted in fall 2001 and the first cohort of female undergraduates in fall 2006. The undergraduate programs offered at the PI are: Bachelor of Engineering
in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering,
Metallurgical Science & Engineering, and Polymer Science & Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in
Petroleum Geosciences is also offered. All the engineering and science programs are accredited by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In 2012 five of the undergraduate programs also received accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology’s (ABET) Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Applied Science Accreditation Commission, specifically, the Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science in
Petroleum Geosciences.
The first batch of male undergraduate engineers graduated in 2005 and the first group of female engineers
in 2012. Including the Class of 2012, over 900 engineers and petroleum geoscientists have received
bachelor’s degrees and have joined ADNOC and its operating companies. The first graduate programs
were established in fall 2007 and include Master of Engineering degrees in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. In 2009, initial accreditation was received for the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Geosciences. Two graduate programs, Master of Science in Applied Chemistry and Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering, received initial accreditation by the CAA in
2011. The first batch of masters’ student graduated in 2010.
In order to encourage academic exchange (including faculty, research scholars, research and graduate students) the Petroleum Institute has signed memoranda of understanding with leading international universities including the University of Texas at Austin (USA), the University of Minnesota (USA), the University of Maryland (College Park, USA), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia), Tokyo University (Japan), Stanford University (USA), Rice University (USA), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology-NTNU (Norway), Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz (Austria), the Colorado School of Mines (USA) and the China University of Petroleum (China). In addition, the PI is collaborating with the oil, gas and petrochemical industry locally to promote the sponsorship of on-campus research activities and to expand facilities.
Finally, our faculty and students are actively engaged in work with the community, whether it is in the form of continuing education courses and workshops or volunteering their time and expertise. The Petroleum Institute strongly supports these activities towards its commitment to the education of students and their
development as professionals in the fields of engineering and applied sciences and fulfilling its mission in
THE PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
CAA Initial Licensure of Institution 6 April 2005 CAA Re - Licensure 1 May 20 14 - 30 April 2019 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CAA Initial Accreditation 1 May 2006 CAA Accreditation 1 September 2009 until 31 August 2014 ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission Notification: Sep 2012 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES Accreditation Commission ABET Applied Sciences
Notification: Sep 2012
METALLURGICAL SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING CAA Initial Accreditation
8 March 2010
POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CAA Initial Accreditation 1 June 2007
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
ENGINEERING CAA Initial Accreditation 1 October 2011
MASTER OF SCIENCE
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CAA Initial Accreditation 1 September 2009
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES
APPLIED CHEMISTRY CAA Initial Accreditation1 October 2011
The license of the Petroleum Institute is renewed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and
Research, Abu Dhabi in May 2014. (https://www.caa.ae).
The PI received accreditation for five undergraduate programs by ABET (http://www.abet.org)": the Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC), and the Petroleum Geosciences is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC).
Vision
The PI aims to be the preeminent and preferred university in the region, producing internationally recognized graduates and focused research to advance innovative solutions for the energy sector.
Mission
The PI will provide high quality engineering and science professionals through a continued commitment to excellence in its undergraduate and graduate academic programs alongside fundamental and applied research serving the Oil, Gas and Energy sectors’ need for talent, solutions and advanced technical innovations that contribute to the UAE society and economy.
Goals
Core ValuesExcellence and Creativity – We are committed to outstanding performance, innovation and continuous development in all aspects of our mission.
Diversity and Tolerance – We recognize the inherent value of a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We respect and treat all individuals with utmost respect and dignity.
Inclusiveness and Collegiality – We support an environment that engages our faculty, staff and students and promotes effective participation. We seek and value individuals’ input.
Transparency and Fairness – We conduct ourselves and our affairs in an open, transparent and equitable
manner. We base our decisions on objective and verifiable information free from personal bias or prejudice.
Accountability and Commitment – We fully accept our responsibilities and are committed to achieving them. We take responsibility for our performance in all of our actions and decision.
Strategic Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 Provide state-of-the-art facilities and employ innovative undergraduate curricula design in accredited programs to attract high quality students and faculty, achieving excellence in
engineering and science education and producing outstanding alumni and leaders for the oil, gas and energy sectors.
Objective 1.1 Student Excellence – Ensure that PI students’ progress through the curriculum in a timely manner, graduating with the knowledge and skills required of a 21st century engineer and scientist, and meeting the needs of the ADNOC Group of Companies. Objective 1.2 Curricular Innovation and Excellence – Provide foundation and undergraduate
engineering and science curricula that follow best practices taking into account requirements of the regional energy sector while meeting international accreditation standards.
Objective 1.3 An Optimal Learning Environment – Create an optimal learning environment including state-of-the-art facilities in and out of class.
Goal 2 Develop into a dynamic engineering and science graduate school that is highly respected in the region and beyond, with an established reputation for outstanding student accomplishment and excellence in both teaching and research.
Objective 2.1 Student Enrollment – Increase full-time graduate student enrollment in existing programs and expand into additional disciplines of relevance to ADNOC Group of Companies.
Objective 2.2 Program Quality – Deliver graduate programs of the highest academic quality that adhere to best practice and meet or exceed accreditation requirements.
Objective 2.3 Expansion to Ph.D. – Offer programs at the Ph.D. level.
Goal 3 Emerge as a leading engineering and science research university focused on the oil, gas, and
energy sectors.
Objective 3.1 Research Program – Develop a focused research program providing solutions and innovations in collaboration with ADNOC Group of Companies to align the research portfolio of the PI with the strategic priorities of ADNOC Group of Companies while accommodating and developing faculty research interests.
Objective 3.2 Research Community and Infrastructure – Attract and develop leading researchers to promote further development of a research culture and ensure that state-of-the-art research facilities are provided with a dedicated research administration.
Goal 4 Create a vibrant campus environment for faculty, staff and students to work together offering innovative and enriching learning experiences that foster students’ intellectual and personal development where student success and satisfaction is central priority.
Objective 4.1 Student Involvement – Nurture a sense of community, engagement and ownership amongst students.
Objective 4.2 Student Development – Provide students with opportunities for meaningful and rewarding personal and professional growth.
Objective 4.3 Student Governance – Ensure that the student-related policies and procedures are clear in their intent and consistent in their execution.
Goal 5 Foster an intellectual and rewarding environment with fair and equitable policies, procedures and practices that are visible at all levels and enhance performance-driven culture to ensure recruiting
and retaining high quality multi-cultural faculty and staff who are committed and satisfied.
Objective 5.1 Performance and Promotion – Provide clear, consistent and attainable requirements to achieve performance ratings and promotion.
Objective 5.2 Work Environment and Governance – Create a diverse, competitive, fair and collegial work environment where faculty and staff are actively involved in decision-making processes and the implementation of policies and procedures.
Objective 5.3 Professional Development – Maintain a supportive work environment that facilitates employees success by providing appropriate training, mentoring and professional development.
Goal 6 Stand and be recognized as a pillar of the community through a spirit of sharing and engagement towards strengthening the visibility and outreach activities in the region and globally.
Objective 6.1 Visibility – Strive to be recognized as the premier university in engineering and science in the UAE.
Objective 6.2 Community Outreach – Utilize the PI’s rich resources in engineering and science to support the UAE’s vision of development and self-reliance.
Accreditation and Licensure
The Petroleum Institute located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is officially licensed from 01 May 2014 to 30 April 2019 by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees/qualifications in higher education.
Campus Facilities
Food Outlets
Satah, the Student Center is the main dining facility for male students. It serves three meals a day for
the PI community. Cafeterias, open for breakfast, lunch and snacks, are located in Habshan, and Zarkuh buildings. A small café is also available in Bu Hasa Building offering breakfast, lunch and snacks. An
ADNOC Oasis convenience store is located in the center of the Men’s Campus. Additionally Arzanah has a large dining facility for female students. It serves two meals a day. There is also a café and ADNOC Oasis convenience store in the building.
Student “Smart” ID cards can be used as a means for payment at main dining facilities. The card can be loaded with Cash at special ATMs in the main canteens. More information on this can be obtained from
the Student Office Support (SOS) Center or Residence Life Offices.
Housing and Residence Life
Fully furnished dormitories are available on the Men’s Campus for undergraduate and graduate male students. In Summer 2014, new dormitory facilities were inaugurated to accommodate the undergraduate and graduate female students. These are fully furnished-apartment style units with supporting student spaces such as study rooms, computer lab, and exercise room. All dorm units are cleaned regularly. Curfew policies apply.
Information Technology
Computer Laboratories
The IT Department operates and maintains “open” computer labs for undergraduate students in each of the main campus buildings. These labs have extensive operating hours and provide Internet access, print services, scanning, specialized engineering software, and other services geared to help undergraduate students by providing the tools they need to study and do their homework. Additionally, IT maintains computer labs operated by the various engineering academic programs in which Windows and Linux work stations run state-of-the-art software specialized for that discipline.
Several classrooms are equipped with video conferencing, short-throw interactive projectors, and/ or interactive white board technology to connect different campus buildings together, and Adobe Web Connect to provide distance learning capacities to graduate students.
Printers
IT supports nearly 40 high-speed, multi-function printers located throughout the campus. These printers provide scan, copy, print and optionally, fax services to students and employees, and are accessed through PI’s new “smart” ID cards for students, staff and faculty.
Network
PI enjoys very high speed 1 Gigabit per second connection to the Internet, and high speed 10 Gigabit per second LAN backbone connecting our buildings. Currently, public WI-FI Internet access is available
throughout most of the sprawling PI campus, while offices also enjoy high speed wired network access.
Research Technology
The PI acquired a High Performance Computing Cluster of servers in 2010 used by faculty to do advanced computation intensive research. The cluster, which is operated and maintained by IT, was expanded in 2013 to triple its original size allowing for even more complex simulation and modeling. Additionally, PI is
connected to the UAE’s ANKABUT research network providing access to several research services over a
dedicated 1 Gigabit per second data network.
Communications
IT administers the PI landline telephone network. Additionally IT manages strategic mobile phone contracts with UAE carriers that provide PI employees with exceptional deals on mobile devices and call rates. We also administer the digital signs that are placed throughout campus and that announce events to PI faculty, staff and students. Digital signs will be expanded in 2013. We operate the PI public website as well as the internal Microsoft SharePoint intranet, and maintain. Additionally, IT provides audio visual support for classrooms and special event functions.
Training
IT conducts orientation sessions for new students and training events for students and faculty on the use of new presentation technology, software and learning systems. Training includes classes in the use
of CAMS for student records management, Blackboard learning management, Oracle for ERP functions,
Adobe Connect for distance learning, and many other systems as needed.
Library
The Petroleum Institute Libraries strive to be an integral partner in the university’s innovative research, knowledge discovery and scholarly activities. The libraries provide a learning environment for scholars to access and utilize academic and industry resources to further develop lifelong learning skills. The Petroleum Institute Libraries include two libraries and two independent learning centers serving both
the male and female campus communities. These facilities include Habshan Library (Habshan Building, ground floor), Independent Learning Center Bu Hasa (Bu Hasa Building, 1st floor), Arzanah Library (Arzanah Building, 1st floor) and Independent Learning Center Arzanah (Arzanah Building, 2nd floor).
The Petroleum Institute Libraries maintains more than 100,000 volumes, over 35,000 journal subscriptions, and provides access to thousands of electronic resources; both on-site and to the PI community anytime, anywhere via the Internet. The Library and ILC are visited by more than 1,000 users per day, and circulate more than 3,000 books annually. A robust interlibrary loan service is available to secure research materials beyond the scope of our collection. The Petroleum Institute Libraries offer reference support services, open stacks shelving and more than 200 computer workstations, group study rooms and individual learning spaces throughout the wireless networked facilities. Our facilities and services are available more than 50 hours per week and weekends; with Habshan Library remaining open until 11 pm. The Petroleum
Institute Libraries has one of the region’s best engineering and science collections. Over 100,000 scientific
articles and e-books are downloaded for innovative research, teaching and learning each year. The Library maintains a growing collection of journals, books, geoscience maps, reference materials, and electronic resources related to the educational and research areas of the PI. The Independent Learning Center
features listening spaces which offer an extensive collection of educational films, audio books and
specialists serve as liaisons to faculty to support the various disciplinary programs. Faculty participation in the collection development process is encouraged. In addition to collection development, the librarians provide specialized reference assistance, information literacy instructional sessions and work directly with faculty and students to meet their research needs and foster academic success.
Sports Complex
ASAB is a state-of-the-art Building with dedicated female and male sports facilities. It comprises two
gymnasiums, four indoor halls (volleyball, handball, basketball, and badminton), two studios (aerobics and martial arts), two indoor tennis courts, and two squash courts. The Men’s Campus also has a grass
soccer field and outdoor basketball court. The Women’s Campus features a gym, an outdoor volleyball
and badminton court and a jogging track. Regular intramural sports tournaments are organized, including indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and table tennis.
Student Centers
The Student Centers are located in the Satah Building on the Men’s Campus and Arzanah Building on
the Women’s Campus. A number of student lounges are also available. These student-centered facilities provide a dedicated setting for social, organizational, and extracurricular activities. The Student Centers
Women in Science and Engineering Facilities
Arzanah is a state-of-the-art Building located on the Women’s Campus and home to the Women in
Science and Engineering (WISE) Program. It boasts an area of about 14,000 m2, accommodating
classrooms and laboratories, administrative and faculty offices, student support and service facilities.
The facility includes over 40 classrooms and 50 purpose-built computing, engineering and science laboratories, as well as a library and Independent Learning Center, a workshop, lecture halls and meeting rooms, Tutoring and Writing Center, a 200-seat auditorium, several study and leisure lounges, an exercise room and a dining hall. There is also an outdoor landscaped area with shaded seating.
PI Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
The PI Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is a campus-wide unit focused on enhancing undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The mission of CELT is to promote the professional enhancement of PI Faculty by providing formal and informal forums for exchange of experience and expertise in order to enhance STEM instruction. The center organizes seminars and workshops, hosts international distinguished engineering educators, and facilitates a number of Faculty Learning Communities, which focus on infusing life-long learning, ethics, global
awareness and contemporary issue into the curriculum. In addition, the center sponsors STEM education research, helping to inform not only teaching and learning at the PI, but in secondary and tertiary
educational institutes throughout the region.
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Vision
The Petroleum Institute (PI) shall strive to achieve a safe campus that is in full compliance with all relevant Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and best practices. The PI will achieve an exemplary HSE performance and will be viewed as a model academic institution that is friendly to the environment and is a safe place to work, learn and conduct research.
Policy
The PI believes in protecting the health and safety of its students, employees and other stakeholders, and in enhancing the environment. It will achieve these objectives by:
• providing a safe and healthy workplace
• minimizing both environmental pollution and the wastage of natural resources
• managing Health, Safety, and the Environment as a line responsibility with priority equal to that of
any other institutional objective
• complying with the laws and statutes of the United Arab Emirates and ADNOC HSE policies, if
necessary applying more stringent procedures
• ensuring all students and employees are aware of and abide by the PI HSE Policy and requiring that
HSE is given a central role in all teaching, meetings, decisions, and other PI-related activities
Commitments
The PI shall:
• ensure no harm occurs to its students, staff, faculty, contractors and visitors
• minimize its environmental footprint
• use energy and resources efficiently in carrying out its activities
• manage HSE with the same importance as any other critical institutional activity
• ensure its students and employees obtain a high level of HSE awareness
• encourage free reporting of HSE concerns
• appropriately acknowledge those that make significant contributions to improving workplace safety
HSE Expectations
• Cooperate during emergency fire drills. When you hear the fire alarm, it is mandatory to exit
immediately and follow directions to the assembly point area and remain there until you have been
given the clearance to return. The PI HSE Department conducts fire drills once each semester in all on-campus buildings. For more details on the fire evacuation procedure and fire marshal duties,
please refer to http://www.pi.ac.ae/PI_INS/hse.
• Know where the fire alarm activation points are.
• Know at least 2 paths of exit to the assembly point.
• Observe safety rules in laboratories and workshops. Any accident, near miss, or first aid case must
be reported immediately to the instructor or lab technician and to HSE Department at http://www. pi.ac. ae/PI_INS/hse. Each laboratory and workshop has its own appropriate safety protocols that must be followed at all times.
• Get your parking permits and drive and park legally on campus. Campus speed limit is 20 km/h.
• Aggressive driving, speeding and illegal parking may result in your parking permit being revoked.
Entry
• to and parking on campus requires parking permit decals. Any violation to the PI campus parking
rules
• will result in the revoking of campus parking privileges.
• Smoke only in designated areas. Note that the Arzanah Building (both indoors and outdoors) is
smoke- free.
• Conserve energy and water. Close external building doors if you see them open and turn off lights
when not needed. Use water sparingly.
• Know which number to call in an emergency (within PI: “0” or “75473” or “9-999”).
• Report all HSE incidents (first aid cases, accidents, spills, hazards and hazardous conditions).
If unsafe conditions, accidents/incidents of any kind, and near–misses are observed, then these
should be reported to the instructor or hostel officer and to PI HSE at [email protected] OR [email protected].
ae.
• Make HSE an equally important job component.
Student Success Department
The Student Success Department provides tailored support to all students at the PI allowing them to maximize their potential for academic success. Through dedicated advising and counseling, structured tutoring, study groups and workshops, the Student Success Department fosters a learner-centered experience for undergraduate students by empowering students to take an active role in their own success. The Student Success Department provides a supportive, but challenging environment that motivates and inspires PI students. Collaborative exchanges between students, tutors, advisors,
counselors and faculty allows students to develop greater self-confidence, independence, and improved
academic performance. The Student Success Department houses the two Independent Learning Centers and the Counseling team.
Independent Learning Centers (ILCs)
The ILCs provide a space for students to come for help in all aspects of their university life. The ILCs house the Communication Writing Centers as well as student help centers for Math, Chemistry, and Physics and Economics, in addition to help centers for each of the 5 engineering programs. These areas are active learning zones where students can seek one-on-one assistance from peer tutors and subject
lecturers. The ILCs also host a series of skills workshops that are designed to help students adjust to
the rigors of college life. In addition the ILCs also offer an extensive collection of educational films, audio
books and audio-based reading enhancement materials. Independent learning multimedia software, DVDs and a multitude of resources are available to provide academic support to PI students.
The women’s ILC is located on the second floor of the Arzanah building and the men’s facility ILC is on the second floor of the Bu Hasa Building.
Counseling
The counseling services are a part of the Student Success department’s role in providing supportive services to facilitate the personal growth and development of PI students, and help them make the most of their university experience, both personally and academically.
The counselors empower students to make better choices, leading to happier, and more dynamic college
life. They provide a trustworthy, confidential and private atmosphere, where students can talk about any academic issues, personal difficulties, social problems and career related-concerns.
The counseling services offer a short-term, problem oriented, solution focused model of intervention, in response to students’ interests and needs. Additionally, support and consultation services are available for staff, faculty and parents who have concerns about the well-being of any PI student.
The counselors are also involved in development programs, outreach and retention activities to enhance the educational environment of the PI. The counselors are located in the ILCs
Career Counseling
All PI students have guaranteed positions within the ADNOC group of companies upon graduation. With this in mind, the career counseling aims to clarify the academic and career interests of the student and provide assistance in choosing a career path.
Health Services
The ADNOC Clinic on the PI campus provides primary health care to PI students, faculty, and staff members and their dependents. The Clinic is open Sunday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and provides 24-hour accident and emergency care as well. Depending on the nature of the illness, patients may be referred to the main ADNOC Clinic or other hospitals or clinics for further treatment. A dedicated clinic for female students is available in Arzanah and is open Sunday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students desiring to use the PI Clinics must present a valid health insurance card. Students may also be provided health insurance by their sponsor.
Mail Service
The PI provides mail service on campus. Mail is distributed daily to all Institute offices by staff from the
Facilities, Maintenance and Services Department (FMS). The Mail Room handles all outgoing mail including
courier services and is located on the ground floor of the Habshan Building on the Men’s Campus. A second mail room is located in Arzanah on the Women’s Campus. All mail intended for Institute offices and
for those residing on campus should be addressed to:
Public Relations
The Public Relations Office ensures a good working relationship between the Institute and the local public
and private sectors.
Student Records
A permanent record reflecting the academic achievements of each student who enrolls at the PI is maintained by the Registrar’s Office. Comprehensive student records contain information related to
admission, transfer credit assessment, registration, disciplinary actions, academic assessment, progress towards degree, grade point average, and graduation.
Privacy Rights of Students
Students have the right to:
• Inspect and review information contained in their educational records;
• Request changes or updates to their personal data;
• Consent to disclosure, with the extent of UAE federal and local laws, of personally
identifiable information from education records.
Transcripts and Other Records
All transcripts and documents submitted from other institutions become the property of the Petroleum
Institute, and, as such, come under control of the Registrar’s Office. The PI will not provide copies of these
documents. Transcripts submitted to the PI for review of transfer credit also become the property of the PI and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.
Release of Transcripts and Student Information
Students may obtain official transcripts of their academic records at the PI from the Registrar’s Office.
Transcripts will only be released after receipt of prescribed fees (AED 20/copy) and a signed Request for Transcript of Record Form from the student concerned endorsed by the Student Sponsor. The PI will issue
only complete transcripts, not parts of a student record. Information in a student’s file or about a student
may be released to another party only with the written consent of the student or in order to comply with the order of a court or any other body with the authority to require the release of such information.
The Registrar’s Office provides students with official letters that might be required by various government
Admissions
The Petroleum Institute is highly selective, granting admission only to applicants who have demonstrated in their academic performance in secondary or post-secondary school that they are able to do the
classroom and laboratory work required, and are motivated to complete and profit from the programs
offered. Criteria considered in evaluating students include (1) courses taken in secondary or
post-secondary school or college, (2) grades earned in those courses, and (3) English language proficiency.
The requirements set out below are the minimum for admission and are subject to change. The Governing
Board reserves the right to deviate from published admission requirements. In such cases, changes
in policy will be widely publicized. Admission to the Petroleum Institute is primarily reserved for UAE
Nationals; however, highly qualified non-nationals may apply and are admitted on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Process
Advertisements are published in the local press and on the PI web site stating the specific requirements for admission and inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals. In order to be considered, an
applicant must submit all the required forms and meet the minimum requirements. On admission, the
student will be notified, instructed to take a physical examination and required to report to the Petroleum
Institute for orientation prior to the start of classes.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are set to address minimum criteria for UAE National applicants and Non – UAE Nationals. Admission requirements are reviewed annually and published on the PI website and in the student catalogue.
For UAE Nationals graduating from the Public High schools, the minimum requirements are a minimum average of 75% overall and an average score of 75% in Math, Physics and Chemistry. For Non-UAE Nationals graduating from the Public High schools, the minimum requirements are a minimum average of 95% and an individual score of 90% in each of the following subjects: Math, Physics and Chemistry. Minimum requirements for applicants graduating from other school curricula (for example American or
British systems) are listed on the PI website.
Applicants must satisfy the English language entry requirement when applicable. The minimum English
proficiency required for Non-UAE National applicants is a minimum score of TOEFL (iBT 79 or PBT 550) or Academic IELTS 6.5. The minimum English proficiency required for UAE National applicants is a minimum score of TOEFL (iBT 61 or PBT 500) or Academic IELTS 6.0. UAE Nationals who do not obtain the English language proficiency score at the time of admission will be placed into a foundation program. English language proficiency exams must be conducted at approved testing centers. The list of approved centers
is reviewed periodically. The current list is published on the PI website.
Applicants are required to pass the medical exam and a Good Conduct Check prior to enrollment.
Admission decisions shall only be considered final upon successfully completing the medical exam and
obtaining the good conduct check.
Transfer Students
Students seeking admission to the Institute on transfer status must apply a semester prior to the semester for which he/she is seeking admission. In addition to the Application Form available with the Admissions
Applicants should provide the following:
• Completed Application Form available from PI Admissions Office • Official transcripts from any previously attended colleges or universities • Official secondary school certificate certified by the appropriate authorities • Official transcript for grades 10, 11, and 12 (in English)
• Photocopy of applicant’s passport
• Photocopy of UAE Nationality Record (Kholasit Al Qaid) – if applicable
• Behavior certificate
• Twelve recent passport-size photographs with red background
In order to be eligible for transfer to the Petroleum Institute, the following conditions apply:
• Only students transferring from a federal or accredited institution in the UAE or a recognized and
accredited foreign institution of higher learning are eligible for admission and possible transfer of credit.
• In order to be eligible for admission, transfer applicants must have demonstrated proficiency
of the English language that meets the minimum standards of matriculation at the Petroleum Institute.
• Submission of official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning previously attended. • Submission of official high school transcripts.
• Only students in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
of 2.5 will be considered for transfer. Applicants with a lower CGPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Students who are ineligible to enroll at the institution from which they wish to transfer because of
their scholastic record or any other reason may not be considered for admission.
• The Registrar’s Office will inform the applicant of the course(s) transferred for credit and possible
equivalencies.
• A minimum of 50 percent of the academic credit applied toward graduation must have been earned
from courses taken at the Petroleum Institute.
• Original documents must be in English or accompanied by an official certified English translation. In order to evaluate a student’s file for possible transfer of credit:
• Documents must include the official transcript, academic catalog course description and course
syllabi.
• A student’s evaluation for possible transfer of a course will be administered only once.
• Transfer files will be evaluated, and students will be awarded possible credit, by the first day of add/ drop of the student’s first semester at the Petroleum Institute. Students will be notified of the results of their course evaluations by the Registrar’s Office.
• The decision regarding the awarding of credit is made in the appropriate academic program. The
Registrar’s Office maintains and updates the transfer student files.
The awarding of transfer and non-traditional credit is governed by the provisions below:
• Courses, with a minimum grade of “C” and deemed equivalent in content and level to those offered
at the Petroleum Institute, will be transferred as equivalent PI courses. Other appropriate courses, with a minimum grade of “C”, may be transferred as free/open electives or unassigned courses in the relevant area.
• Courses completed more than four years prior to matriculating as an undergraduate student at the
Petroleum Institute are not transferable. Furthermore, at the time of graduation, no course can be more than six years old if it is to be counted toward the awarding of an undergraduate degree.
Studying at Another Institution
Enrolled PI students wishing to take a course for credit with another higher education institution as a visiting student may be allowed to do so with permission from the Program Chair. The student must complete the appropriate request form, attach the course description and syllabus of the course in which he/she is intending to enroll and submit it to the appropriate Program. Upon Program approval, the form is
submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The process for awarding the credit is the same as other transfer credit.
Credit Awarded through Non-Traditional Sources
Credit awarded through non-traditional sources must meet the minimum established grade, score or level as follows:
• The minimum grades, scores, and levels for evaluating high school credit, such as AP, GCE,
A-Levels, IB Higher Levels, etc., are established, documented and regularly reviewed by the relevant Arts and Sciences Program department in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office.
• A student’s eligibility to sit a challenge exam is established by the appropriate program.
• Credit awarded through other non-traditional sources, such as documented life experience, will be
reviewed by the appropriate program on a case-by-case basis. Any resulting recommendation for academic credit must be approved by the Provost (or designee).
• Transferred courses and non-traditional credit will be recorded on the student academic transcript
with the appropriate number of credit hours. A grade of “TR” will be assigned and is not included in the calculation of the student’s CGPA.
Placement Tests
Before students can enroll in classes at the Petroleum Institute, they must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for English placement (PI’s code is 4091). International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) scores do not fulfill this requirement. Program chairs and academic advisors
use placement test results to help students enroll at appropriate course levels.
The majority of new students will be placed in the Academic Bridge Program (ABP). This program is
designed to help students make the transition from their secondary school courses to the rigorous academic programs at the Petroleum Institute - all of which are taught in English.
Readmitted Students
A former student who wishes to re-enroll and seek re-admission must complete a “Request to Resume
Studies” Form available from the Registrar’s Office. When approved, the form should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Former students who were suspended or dismissed should refer to the section on “Return after a Missed Semester, Full Withdrawal from a Semester, Suspension or Dismissal.”
Non-Degree Students
A non-degree student is a student who does not wish to pursue a degree program at the Petroleum Institute but wishes to take courses for other purposes. Examples could be visiting students from other universities, taking courses to qualify for admission to a graduate program or professional development. Such students may take any course for which they have the pre - requisites or have the permission of
pre-requirements may not fulfill deficiencies through this means. Non-degree students who subsequently
become degree students at the PI may receive credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours for courses completed as a non-degree student.
Declaration of a Major
Students admitted to the PI are free to declare the degree program in which they intend to major at the
time of entry into the Academic Bridge Program. There are no significant differences in the requirements of
the Freshman year for the current degree programs. However, to avoid unnecessary delays in graduation,
all students should decide on their major by the end of the first semester of the Freshman year. Students
wishing to change their major must complete a “Change of Major” Form and submit to the Registrar’s
Office. Once processed within the Academic Management System (CAMS), the student’s “Catalog of
Record” will automatically be updated. Also refer to “Catalog of Record”.
The seven undergraduate majors currently offered at the Petroleum Institute are Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geosciences, and Polymer Engineering
Grades and Grade Point Averages
Grades are an important component of the learning assessment process. All courses must be assigned a grade in the middle and end of the semester or session in which the course is offered. It is the
responsibility of the course instructor to inform each class at the beginning of the semester or session of the nature of the course assessment and corresponding grades assigned. Each course instructor should include a grading metric in the course syllabus.
When a student registers in a course, one of the following grades will appear on his/her academic record. The assignment of the grade symbol is based on the level of performance. It represents the extent of the student’s demonstrated mastery of the material listed in the course syllabus and achievement of the stated course objectives.
A = 4.00 Excellent A-= 3.75 B+= 3.25 B = 3.00 Good B-= 2.75 C+= 2.25 C = 2.00 Satisfactory C-= 1.75 D = 1.00 Unsatisfactory F = 0.00 Failure
XF= 0.00 Failure due to Academic Dishonesty
W = Withdrawn
WA= 0.00 Withdrawn Administratively
WF= 0.00 Withdrawn failing (late Withdrawal)
WI= Withdrawn Involuntarily (Terminated)
TR= Transfer Credit
CR= Credit (Passing)
NC= No Credit
I = Incomplete
“A,” and “A-“ are honor grades. They are awarded as a mark of outstanding performance and for
achievement clearly of a higher order than average. They indicate that the student has demonstrated not only the ability to work successfully, but also the ability to do some creative thinking or problem solving in
the field. They will not be given for routine performance of the assigned work in the course.
“B+,” “B,” and “B-“ indicate very good performance, definitely above a satisfactory level, but not as
good in analytical thinking and originality as that required for grades of “A” or “A-.” Thorough competence
to do very good work in the field is required for these grades and they will not be given for mere
compliance with the standards set for successful completion of the course.
“C+,” “C,” and “C-“ are the grades given for range of satisfactory performance. They indicate compliance with the standards set for successful completion of a course.
“D” is recorded to show that the student’s performance is marginal and it does not represent satisfactory progress toward a degree.
“F” indicates failure and entirely unsatisfactory performance. It carries the requirement that to obtain credit, the entire course must be repeated.
“XF” is a penalty grade. It indicates that a student has failed due to academic dishonesty.
“W” indicates that a student has withdrawn from a course. The grade does not calculate in the student’s grade point average.
“WA” indicates administrative withdrawal. The grade does not calculate in the student’s grade point average.
“WF” indicates administrative withdrawal and failure of a course. It calculates as an “F.”
“WI” indicates administrative withdrawal from all registered courses in that particular semester. It calculates as an “F.”
“TR” is a substitute grade awarded to all transfer or non-traditional credit courses.
“CR” indicates satisfactory performance. The grade does not calculate in the student’s grade point average.
“NC” indicates unsatisfactory performance. The grade does not calculate in the student’s grade point average.
“I” indicates that the student has not yet completed the course requirement. The grade doesn’t calculate in the student’s grade point average.
It is considered as an incomplete grade and is given when the student is absent from several sessions
of, or the final exam of a course because of illness or other reasons considered beyond the student’s
control. Approval by the Provost (or designee) must be secured by the instructor before a grade of “I” may
be assigned. When the work missed is satisfactorily completed, the final grade must be approved by the Program Chair of the course being offered and subsequently forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. A
student must complete the requirements for the course in which the “I” grade was received by the last day of add/drop period of the next regular semester or the grade will automatically be changed to a grade
special requests must be approved by the Provost (or designee). If a grade of an “I” has been given, the
instructor must file the specific forms for a final grade signed by the Program Chair with the Registrar’s Office once the missed work is satisfactorily completed.
“Z” is awarded to show that no grade was submitted by the instructor.
Grade Appeal
The grades earned by a student are determined by the instructor of the course and can be changed
only upon the instructor’s recommendation, endorsement of the Program Chair and final approval by the Provost (or designee). In case of an official grade appeal, a student must submit a “Grade Appeal” Form to the Registrar’s Office no later than the first day of classes of the next regular semester. The Registrar’s Office will review and forward the form to the Student Appeals Committee. The committee will make a
recommendation to the Provost no later than the last day of add/drop. If any extension is required, then the deadline will be the end of the semester.
Under the following exceptional circumstances, a grade may be changed by someone other than the instructor of the course:
• As set forth above, the Provost must approve a grade of “I” and the Program Chair must approve
the final grade once the work missed is satisfactorily completed.
• The Provost may, only upon recommendation of the Student Appeals Committee, change a grade
determined to be awarded in an unfair manner or not in the best interest of the Institute.
“C-“, “D” and “F” Repeat Provision
Except for special courses (i.e., Special Topics, Research Topics, Independent Study Courses, etc.), a student may repeat a course only one time. A written appeal must be submitted to the Provost should a student need to repeat a course more than once. A student may only repeat courses with an earned grade of “C-“, “D” or “F”.
Undergraduate students are allowed grade point average recalculation in up to five repeated courses. Only the first five repeated courses will be eligible for recalculation. Only the highest grade earned in
the repeated courses counts towards the cumulative grade-point average. Additionally, only the course with the highest grade will count towards the cumulative credit earned. The grades for all attempts of a
course taken for credit appear on the student’s official transcript. The repeated course must be taken at
the PI as transfer courses are not included in this policy. A student should meet with his/her advisor and appropriate PI departments before repeating a course, as it may affect the student’s academic standing, scholarship, PI six year rule, etc. A repeated course must be taken when it is regularly offered and cannot be taken in independent or individual format. Any questions regarding this policy should be addressed to
the Registrar’s Office.
Grade-Point Averages
In calculating a student’s grade point average, all assigned letter grades “A” through “F” will be utilized. The grade point average is calculated on all work for which the student has registered with the exception
of the courses with grades of “W”, “WA”, “WF”,“WI”, “TR”, “CR”, “I”, “NC” and “Z” and courses repeated
(see Repeat Provision). The grade point average is the ratio of the number of quality points gained to the number of credit hours attempted. Grade point averages are calculated to two places following the decimal point.
Quality Hours and Quality Points
In order to graduate a student must successfully complete a certain number of required credit hours and must maintain grades at a satisfactory level. The system for expressing the quality of a student’s work is based on quality hours and quality points. For example, the grade “A” represents four quality points,
“B” three, “C” two, “D” one, “F” and “XF” none. The number of quality points earned in any course is the
number of credit hours assigned to that course multiplied by the numerical value of the grade received. The quality hours earned are the number of credit hours in which grades of “A” through “F” are awarded. To compute a grade- point average, the number of cumulative quality points is divided by the cumulative
quality hours earned. Grades of “W”, “WI”, “TR”, “CR”, “I”, “NC”, “PR” or “Z” are not counted in
determining quality hours.
Transfer Credit Excluded in GPA Calculation
Transfer credit earned at another institution will be recorded on the student’s permanent record. Calculation of the grade point averages for transfer students will be based only on grades earned in degree courses completed at the Petroleum Institute.
Credit Hours
The number of times a class meets during a week (for lecture or laboratory) usually determines the number of credit hours assigned to that course. For a small number of courses additional hours of instruction have been added to the lecture part of the course in order to improve students’ understanding of the material.
As a result, some courses with four or five lecture contact hours will carry only three or four credit hours
for the lecture portion of the course. Lecture sessions are normally 50 minutes long and typically represent one hour of credit for each 50 minutes the class meets in a week. Two to four hours of laboratory work per week are typically equivalent to one hour of credit. In order to make satisfactory progress towards graduation in 4 years, undergraduate students should enroll in 15 – 19 credit hours each semester.
Students wishing to enroll in 19 or more credit hours in a given semester must obtain written approval from the Provost (or designee). Students on Academic Probation cannot take more than 13 credit hours in a fall or spring semester.
On average, each hour of lecture requires at least two hours of preparation outside of class.
Honor List
A degree-seeking student will be placed on the semester Honor List if he/she satisfies the following
requirements for a particular semester:
• The student has entered a degree program;
• The student has earned at least 15 hours in that semester;
• The student has a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher; and
Graduation Requirements
Catalog of Record
For the purpose of academic standing and verification that all graduation requirements have been met, the
Catalog of Record is either that of the academic year the student entered the Major or the academic year the student graduates. Under certain circumstances, a course substitution may be allowed. If approved,
the “Course Substitution” Form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office in order to update the student’s
degree audit in Academic Management System (CAMS). All substitutions must be approved by the student’s degree program and the Provost (or designee). The Petroleum Institute reserves the right to make changes in academic regulations, policies and offerings as circumstances may require.
Time Limit on Study
A student must satisfy all graduation requirements within six years of the first enrollment at the Petroleum
Institute as a degree student.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully meet the following to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree: Complete all coursework in degree program sequence as published in the student’s academic catalog
of record within six years of first enrollment at the Petroleum Institute as a degree student;
Under certain circumstances, a course substitution may be allowed. If approved, the “Course
Substitution” Form is submitted to the Office of the Registrar in order to update the student’s
degree audit in Student Information System. All substitutions must be approved by the student’s degree program and the Provost (or designee). The Petroleum Institute reserves the right to make changes in academic regulations, policies and offerings as circumstances may require.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all academic work completed in residence (excluding pre-matriculation courses);
A minimum of 50 percent of the academic credit applied toward graduation must be earned from courses taken at the Petroleum Institute (See PIP 3200 Transfer and Non-Traditional Credit); Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses either having the subject code of the candidate’s major program or being used to satisfy technical elective requirements in the program;
Have a minimum of 30 credit hours in 300 and 400 level courses at the Petroleum Institute with at least 15 credits taken with Senior standing. A minimum of 15 credits must be earned in the student’s major courses;
The certification by the Registrar that all required academic work is satisfactorily completed; Recommendation by the faculty and approval of the Governing Board.
This policy pertains only to the grade point average required for graduation and does not pertain to the grade point average calculated for special academic recognition, graduation honors, admissions requirements for particular programs,or any other academic related standards.
Academic Rules and Regulations
Academic Bridge Program (ABP) Student Student who has not yet met English language proficiency
requirement
Degree Student enrolled in degree courses
Freshman 0-29 earned credit hours
Sophomore 30 - 59 earned credit hours
Junior 60 - 89 earned credit hours
Senior ≥90 earned credit hours
Non-Degree Student enrolled in a degree course but not proceeding towards
a degree
Full Time Enrollment
Students are required to register for at least 12 credits (12 credits is defined as full-time) each fall
and spring semester unless they receive special permission from the Provost (or designee). Full-time registration in fall and spring semesters is necessary to maintain progress toward graduation. In order to ensure timely graduation, please follow to the appropriate program of study listed in the catalog. For the summer session, students are allowed to register for a maximum of two courses. Only one of the two courses may carry a lab component. Students registered for an Internship are not allowed to register for any additional courses.
Academic Standing
At the end of each regular semester, a degree student’s academic standing is assessed based on the accumulated total quality hours, cumulative grade point average (CGPA), and the semester grade point average (SGPA). A minimum semester (SGPA) and cumulative (CGPA) grade point average to maintain satisfactory progress toward graduation is detailed below:
Good Standing
Maintain a CGPA and SGPA of at least 2.0 with 12 earned semester credit hours unless fewer credit hours are approved by Provost (or designee).
Academic Warning
Any semester, in which a student’s SGPA or CGPA falls below 2.0 or the student fails to complete 12 credit hours (unless fewer credit hours are approved by Provost or designee), the student will be placed on “Academic Warning”. A student on “Academic Warning” returns to “Good Standing” by completing 12 or more credit hours in a regular semester and achieving a minimum Semester GPA of 2.0 and a Cumulative GPA of 2.0
Academic Probation
If during the next semester of enrollment after receiving “Academic Warning” a student’s SGPA or CGPA is below 2.0 or he/she fails to complete at least 12 credit hours (unless fewer credit hours are approved by Provost or designee), the student is placed on “Academic Probation”. Such a student must consult with an academic advisor and may register for no more than 13 credit hours for the next semester of enrollment or 4 credit hours in a summer session. A student placed on academic probation will not be allowed to add or drop courses, or register, without the approval of his/her academic advisor. “Academic Probation”
will appear on the student’s permanent academic record. The Office of the Registrar will notify the
student, guardian, and sponsor of the student’s probation status. The notice will include a requirement for the student to meet with his/her academic advisor no later than the drop/add period.
At the end of any semester in which a student is on Aca
