Assessments & Academic Status
Methods of evaluating student performance may include term papers, exercises, quizzes, midterm and final examinations, as well as group projects. The B.E. Program follows the Thammasat grading system, according to which eight grade levels are assigned
Grade | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0 |
Note
- Students receiving a grade point of D or above or S in any course may under no circumstances register for the same course again, unless otherwise specified in the curriculum. If a student is required to retake a course due to curriculum requirements, although both grades will be calculated into the GPA, credit towards the degree will be counted only once. A grade of F will be calculated as a 0 in both the semester and cumulative grade point average. Credits will not be awarded for courses in which a student receives an F, U, or EXE.
- Students failing to appear for examinations for unavoidable reasons must provide evidence to the instructor and academic advisor. If proper justification is shown, the dean may approve a grade of W (Withdrawal) for the course within 10 days after the examination date. If a W is not approved, the course grade will be based only on student performance during the semester.
According to the university’s regulation, students must study at least seven regular semesters, but not exceeding seven academic years. In addition, student should maintain acceptable academic status, with a cumulative GPA at least 2.00 per semester, e.g. a good standing status. Failure to meet these standards will lead to probationary academic status. There are four levels of probationary status.
Warning 1: First level of probationary academic status: If a student receives a GPA of less than 2.00, the student will have Warning 1 status for the semester.
Warning 2: Second level of academic probationary status: If a student receives a warning for one semester and still has a cumulative GPA of under 2.00, a Warning 2 status will be accorded for the semester and recorded on the transcript.
Probation: Third level of academic probationary status. If a student receives a warning for two consecutive semesters and still has a GPA of under 2.00, the student will be placed on full probationary status for the semester. Probationary status will be recorded on the transcript.
Dismissed: Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 for four consecutive regular semesters will lead to dismissal.
After receiving the third-level probationary status, students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00. Those who fail to meet this requirement will be dismissed from the program. If a student has taken all courses in a chosen field of study as specified in the curriculum and received a GPA of under 2.00 but above 1.80, the university will allow the student to continue studying for a reasonable time. However, the student must achieve a GPA of 2.00 within the next three semesters but in seven or fewer academic years.
Special Conditions for Academic Progress of First Year Students
During the first semester of study, a student who receives a GPA of less than 1.5 will receive a special warning from the university, which is not considered as a first warning. However, a student must maintain a GPA of at least 1.5 by the end of the first two semesters, e.g. by the end of their first year. Failure to meet this requirement will lead to dismissal.
Methods of evaluating student performance may include term papers, exercises, quizzes, midterm and final examinations, as well as group projects. The B.E. Program follows the Thammasat grading system, according to which eight grade levels are assigned
Grade | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0 |
Note
- Students receiving a grade point of D or above or S in any course may under no circumstances register for the same course again, unless otherwise specified in the curriculum. If a student is required to retake a course due to curriculum requirements, although both grades will be calculated into the GPA, credit towards the degree will be counted only once. A grade of F will be calculated as a 0 in both the semester and cumulative grade point average. Credits will not be awarded for courses in which a student receives an F, U, or EXE.
- Students failing to appear for examinations for unavoidable reasons must provide evidence to the instructor and academic advisor. If proper justification is shown, the dean may approve a grade of W (Withdrawal) for the course within 10 days after the examination date. If a W is not approved, the course grade will be based only on student performance during the semester.
According to the university’s regulation, students must study at least seven regular semesters, but not exceeding seven academic years. In addition, student should maintain acceptable academic status, with a cumulative GPA at least 2.00 per semester, e.g. a good standing status. Failure to meet these standards will lead to probationary academic status. There are four levels of probationary status.
Warning 1: First level of probationary academic status: If a student receives a GPA of less than 2.00, the student will have Warning 1 status for the semester.
Warning 2: Second level of academic probationary status: If a student receives a warning for one semester and still has a cumulative GPA of under 2.00, a Warning 2 status will be accorded for the semester and recorded on the transcript.
Probation: Third level of academic probationary status. If a student receives a warning for two consecutive semesters and still has a GPA of under 2.00, the student will be placed on full probationary status for the semester. Probationary status will be recorded on the transcript.
Dismissed: Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 for four consecutive regular semesters will lead to dismissal.
After receiving the third-level probationary status, students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00. Those who fail to meet this requirement will be dismissed from the program. If a student has taken all courses in a chosen field of study as specified in the curriculum and received a GPA of under 2.00 but above 1.80, the university will allow the student to continue studying for a reasonable time. However, the student must achieve a GPA of 2.00 within the next three semesters but in seven or fewer academic years.
Special Conditions for Academic Progress of First Year Students
During the first semester of study, a student who receives a GPA of less than 1.5 will receive a special warning from the university, which is not considered as a first warning. However, a student must maintain a GPA of at least 1.5 by the end of the first two semesters, e.g. by the end of their first year. Failure to meet this requirement will lead to dismissal.
