At Siam University, we don’t just talk the talk – we walk the walk when it comes to academics and providing a truly global education experience. Over the years, we’ve forged exclusive alliances with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning through a series of ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ agreements and academic contracts.
From the ivy-covered halls of the United States to the historic universities of Europe and from the innovative minds of Asia to the cutting-edge thinkers in Australia, we’ve built a powerhouse network of collaborative partners. All in the name of exchanging knowledge, resources, academics, and opportunities that’ll take your education to new heights.
These close-knit relationships have not only shaped various cool projects, like faculty and student exchanges, the sharing of materials and journals in academics, and even the joint development of educational programs and teaching methodologies, but they have also transformed the learning experience. It’s like having a brain trust of brilliant minds from around the globe, all working together to craft an unparalleled learning experience for you.
But enough about us – let’s talk about the all-star lineup of institutions we’ve teamed up with in these regions:
With partners like these, you know you’re in for an adventure in academics unlike any other. Hurry now and join the Siam University community and get ready to unlock a world of global opportunities!
The general principle governing student conduct standards and rules at Siam University is that students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible individuals.
The following acts of academic misconduct are facing academic sanctions, including but not limited to a grade reduction, failing grade (F), suspension or dismissal from the program or the University:
It is a violation of the code of conduct for a student to witness another student’s violation of the code of conduct and withhold that information from the appropriate authority. All violations must be immediately reported to the course instructor or Program Director. All students will be held to the highest standards of conduct.
All students are expected to have a considerate and respectful demeanor towards their teachers and fellow students. Here are some examples of situations in which you are requested to act with consideration:
The international nature of the program offers both an enriching but also challenging experience. All students should understand and accept the cultural differences that exist among the international community and should be keen to accommodate each other’s differences in beliefs, culture, status and race.
In order to promote personal development, protect the University community, and maintain order and stability on campus, students who engage in any of the following acts of misconduct may be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including but not limited to a grade reduction, failing grade (F), suspension or dismissal from the program or the University :
If your behavior creates a disturbance in class, your teacher will speak to you about the problem. If your behavior does not change, a meeting will be scheduled with the Program Director. If the problem still continues, you will not be permitted to attend the class, and you will be marked absent.
LETTER | MEANING | VALUE |
A | Excellent | 4.00 |
B+ | Very Good | 3.50 |
B | Good | 3.00 |
C+ | Fair | 2.50 |
C | Satisfactory | 2.00 |
D+ | Poor | 1.50 |
D | Pass | 1.00 |
F | Failure | 0.00 |
S | Satisfactory (noncredit) | |
U | Unsatisfactory (noncredit) | |
W | Withdrawal | |
AU | Audit (non-credit) | |
I | Incomplete | |
P | Work in progress | |
NR | No Report |
Letter Grades are used to show the academic standing of a student. The following are the grades, meanings of the grades and the values of the grades issued by this University:
The student’s grades are computed at the end of each semester. The student is graded for his/her work during the semester. This includes quizzes, term papers, book reports, assignments, recitation, class participation, attendance, midterm examinations, and final examinations.
Grades are accessible online with the use of the student’s ID (www.siam.edu).
Withdrawal (W) grade: assigned by the instructor upon official withdrawal from class (see Course Add/Withdrawal). Non-failure.
Incomplete (I) grade: indicates that the semester’s work is incomplete. “I” grades are granted at the instructor’s discretion. “I” grades revert to “F” if change is not made within the following term.
Two or more tests, including mid-term and final examinations, are given each semester. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.00 for a bachelor’s degree completion and 3.00 for a master’s and doctoral degree.
Students can check their grades online by logging on the Registrar Department web site: http://home.sis.siam.edu/registrar/home.asp?lang=2.
Undergraduate students are required to enroll in at least 12 credits/hour but no more than 21 credits/hour per semester. Graduate students are required to take between 9 to 15 credits hour. The process of registration must be completed before the class starts.
Candidates for the bachelor’s degree must complete the minimum of 120-150 credits. Undergraduate candidates must maintain their grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 or better on a sale of four points in order to achieve their degree. Candidates for master’s degree must complete a minimum of 36 credits with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on the scale of four points. The doctoral degree program requires candidates with a bachelor’s degree to complete a minimum of 72 credits hour while master’s degree holders must complete the program with a minimum of 48 credits. In Thailand, 80% class attendance is required in order to be eligible to sit for final exams.
A student who believes that a faculty member arbitrarily set his/her grades and that these do not represent his/her actual performance in that subject should…
The University, in wishing to provide recognition to exceptional students, has an honor system. Students are given awards for hard work measurable in grades, beginning with semester grades and ending with cumulative grades until graduation.
Students maintaining a high scholastic average are eligible for graduation with honors.
Students must:
Transfer students must have taken all the third and fourth year courses (or 72 credits) at the University.
Academic action taken on a student can be both favorable and disciplinary. When a student is performing well, all actions on him/her in the academic area are said to be favorable to the student. For example, when a student obtains a high GPA he/she is put on the Academic List of Honors; when he/she consistently achieves very high marks, he/she is given higher honors. However, if his/her achievement is below standards, disciplinary action is taken against him/her.
Disciplinary Action against the student is two kinds depending upon the severity of the poor performance measured in time; Probation or Dismissal.
Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 (1.99-1.50) but above the limits set for dismissal from the University will be put on probation, except the first semester of the freshman year.
Students will be dismissed from the University upon the following Categories:
Students are required to understand the Academic Performance Policy at Siam University to maintain professional and courteous conduct throughout their academic studies at Siam University. Respect for students, faculty and administrative staff is required at all times. Siam University’s moral and ethical code will be strictly enforced.
Since this is an international program, you are expected to speak only English while studying. Active participation in your classes is required.
Student’s course load may vary with student’s individual circumstances. To maintain full-time status a student must enroll in at least 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The maximum number of courses is 7 (21 credit hours) per semester.
Special permission must be obtained in order to enroll in 8 or more courses:
Students are expected to attend all classes. A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory. There are no authorized cuts from classes. Irregular attendance may result in you losing the right to sit for the final examination of the respective subjects for which you were excessively absent (e.g. absent more than 20% of the classes).
In case of unavoidable absences, such as illness or accident or serious illness or death of a family member, all work missed due to the student’s absence must be satisfactorily made up. The responsibility for completing the outstanding work rests with the student. Unavoidable absences must be properly documented with an attending physician’s certificate from a duly registered hospital. Failure to provide proper documentation may result in a non-excused absence.
There are two examination periods per semester: the mid-term and final examinations. It may happen that some teachers choose not to have a mid-term examination.
All registered students will automatically be listed for the exam for the classes they have enrolled for. The lists are displayed on the announcement boards in front of building 3. Should the name of a student not appear on the exam schedule for a class he/she has enrolled for, one should contact the registration office at the earliest in order to solve the problem.
Students are required to present their student ID for proper identification when taking an exam. The use of mobile phones is not allowed during the time a student sits for an exam.
All registered students must take the exam on the date and time the exam is scheduled. Should you not be able to take the exam at the time it is scheduled because of an important matter, please inform the Program Director.
If you become ill during an exam, and are unable to continue, you should inform the instructor proctoring the exam before leaving the classroom. The proctor will inform the relevant instructor who may decide to assign you an incomplete grade (I), so that you may write the exam later. You should be aware that an instructor will not automatically grant an incomplete grade. The decision may be affected by whether you have made good progress with the course material during the term.
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