Regulations Code Course Credits Duration Pre-requisite and Rules · 2014-04-16 · Code Course Credits Duration Pre-requisite 34 Regulations and Rules Information Student Web Students

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Regulations and RulesInformationStudent WebStudents can access our MPI website www.ipm.edu.mo for the most updated information about studying,

facilities,pedagogicalaffairs,etc.

Every registered student is assigned a personal Net ID for accessing services such as network storage , emails,

e-learning platform, SIWeb, etc. Students can check their personal information, enrollment status, class

attendance,academicresults,paymentstatus,classtimetable,examinationandsupplementaryexamination

timetables.Meanwhile,studentscanconfirmenrollments,paytuitionfees,applyforlockersandlocatevarious

documents via e-service. In addition, students can communicate with teachers and administrative units with the

MPI email service. Students are reminded to check and clear their mailbox frequently, to ensure that they will

not miss important information sent to their mailbox.

Release of InformationMPI important information about activities, as well as information about class cancellations due to typhoons, are

sent to registered students mainly via our website - www.ipm.edu.mo, student notice - www.ipm.edu.mo/index.

php/student-corner-news-for-students, SMS, notice boards, and emails. Students should check for MPI informa-

tion frequently so as to get the most updated information.

Students can check for information such as academic calendar, class timetable, examination and supplementary

examination timetables, class cancellation and make-up class notice, book lists, book order service, recruitment

ofstudenthelpers,jobopportunity,studentnotices,formsandstudentactivitiesonourMPIwebsite


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Change of Personal InformationStudentscanaccesstheMPIwebsitetochangetheirpersonalinformation.Theycanalsohandinthe

informationrenewalformwithacopyofarelevantidentificationdocument(needtoshowtheoriginal)

to the Registry.

To change information online: MPI Website – Student Corner – Online Services for Students – Student Informa-

tion Web (SIWeb)

Example:

NetID=Studentcardnumber(p0123456)

Password = ID card number (by default)


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Student CategoriesFull-time StudentsStudentswhotakefourormoresubjects,studentsoftheSchoolofHealthScienceswhoobtain15ormorecred-

its and students of the School of Arts who take the internship courses are considered as full time students

Part-time StudentsRegistered current students can apply to change their status to part-time students in accordance with MPI’s

regulations.Part-timestudentscantakethreesubjects(maximum).ThisisnotapplicabletotheSchoolofHealth

Sciences and School of Arts (internship programmes).

Audit StudentsRegisteredcurrentstudents,takingsubjectsnotlistedinthestudyplan,areconsideredasauditstudents.Ifnon-

MPIstudentswanttoauditMPIcourses,theycansendtheirapplicationstotheRegistry.Iftheyarequalifiedto

beauditstudents,theycanattendclassesandsitexaminations.

Exchange StudentsInaccordancetotheMOUsignedwithourcooperatingschoolsororganizations,studentswhoaresenttoattend

thedegreeprogrammesandjointprogrammesareconsideredasexchangestudents.

Local StudentsHolders of Macao identity cards who enrol on MPI programmes are considered to be local students.

Non-Local StudentsMainlandStudents:HoldersofMainlandidentificationdocuments,whoarethecurrentcandidatesofcollege entrance examinations in Mainland, enrolling on MPI programmes;

Hong Kong Students: Holders of Hong Kong identity cards enrolling on MPI programmes;

Taiwanese Students: Holder of Taiwan identity cards enrolling on MPI programmes;

Overseas Students: Holders of documents other than the above-mentioned categories.

Disabled StudentsStudents with special needs.


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RegistrationRegistration – New StudentsNewstudentsmustcompletetheregistrationprocedurewithinthespecifiedtime.Studentswhofailtodoso

needtosendwrittenapplicationstotheRegistryfordeferredregistrationwithinorbeforetheregistration

period ends. Otherwise, they will be considered to have decided not to enrol.

DocumentstobesubmittedforRegistration:Copyofidentifycard(needtoshowtheoriginal),copyofthehigh

schoolcertificate(needtoshowtheoriginal),two1.5-inchphotos,reportofmedicalexamination(withdoctor’s

signature and stamp), copy of tetanus vaccination record (need to show the original) and receipt of tuition fee.

Registration – Current StudentsTheRegistrywillcompletetheregistrationprocedureforstudentswhoaregoingontoYear2andYear3.Students

donotneedtocompletetheregistrationprocedureinperson,buttheyneedtosettlethetuitionfeesintime.

Current students of Higher Diploma programmes (Year 3) who are going to take the Supplementary Bachelor

Degreeprogrammes(thefourthyear),needtosendtheirapplicationsagain(online).Thereareadmission

examinations(writtenexaminations,interviewsetc)forsomeprogrammes.Successfulcandidatesneedtosettle

thetuitionfeesandregisterwithinthespecifiedtime.Students,whofailtocompletetheregistrationprocedures

withinthespecifiedtimeneedtosendwrittenapplicationstotheRegistryfordeferredregistrationwithinor

before the registration period. Otherwise, they will be considered to have decided not to enrol.

DocumentstobesubmittedforregistrationofBachelorDegreeprogrammes:Copyofidentifycard(needto

showtheoriginal),copyofhigherdiplomacertificate(MPIgraduatesdonotneedtosubmitthis),three1.5-inch

photos, report of medical examination (with doctor’s signature and stamp; students graduated from MPI less

than a semester, do not need to submit this), copy of tetanus vaccination record (need to show the original) and

receipt of tuition fee.


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Enrollment Guidelines

Studentsshouldfinishtheenrollmentprocedureswithinthespecifiedtimepriortothestartofeverysemes-

ter(includingfirsttaking,re-taking,applyingforsubjectequivalence,addingordroppingsubjects,changing

classes, exempting from class). Late applications will not be accepted.

Students have to pass and complete the Higher Diploma programme to continue with the relevant Bachelor

Degreeprogramme.Full-timestudentshavenolimittothenumberofsubjectstakenwhilepart-timestudents

cantakeamaximumofthreesubjects.Beforeselectinganysubjects,studentsneedtohavecompletedthecom-

pulsorycourses(ifapplicable).Studentscannotselectsubjectswhichtheyhavealreadytakenandpassed.

UnlessitisapprovedbytherelevantSchool,day-timestudentscannotselectthecourses(inthesameordiffer-

entdiscipline)ofnight-timeprogrammes,andviceversa.Moreover,studentscannotchoosesubjectswithclass

timeconflicts.Thisstipulationisnotapplicabletothosere-takingcoursesinaccordancetoregulations.

Enrollment DetailsTheRegistrysetstheselectivesubjectsinaccordancetofull-timestudents’studyyearandstudyplaninthe

case of full-time students, before the commencement of each semester the Registry will enroll them on all the

appropriatecompulsorycoursesofferedintheacademicyear,inaccordancewiththestudent’srespective

admissionyearandstudyplan.Theinformationwillbedisplayedinthe“StudentInformationWebServices”

before the course enrolment period.

Part-time students should proceed with enrollment at the Registry in person.

The“StudentInformationWebServices–coursesforenrollment”sectionwillshowclasseswhichareautomati-

cally arranged. If no information is shown in the ‘Class’ column the courses most likely have quota restrictions

andareenrolledonafirst-come-first-servedbasisortherespectiveschoolshaveotherspecialarrangements.To

enroll on such courses, students are required to handle the relevant procedures in person at the Registry during

the course selection period.

Pre-enrolmentforstudentsresumingstudieswillincludeallthefollow-upcoursesofeverygrade.Therefore,

these students are required to handle the relevant procedures in person at the Registry during the course selec-

tion period.

If students do not approach the Registry to add or drop any courses or for class transfers during the course

selectionperiod,thepre-enrolledcourseswillbeconfirmed.


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If students plan to apply for course equivalence for any prerequisite courses, the corresponding follow-up or

subsequentcoursesarenotincludedinthepre-enrolledcourses.Theyneedtoapplywithinaprescribedperiod

at the Registry to add these follow-up courses.

Studentswhohavesubmittedapplicationsforcourseequivalenceforprerequisitecoursesmaybeenrolledupon

thefollow-upcoursesonaconditionalbasis.Iftheirapplicationsareapproved,theycancontinuetoattend

classes for these courses. Otherwise, enrollment of the follow-up courses will be cancelled.

Ifnoadjustmentisneededtothecoursesenrolledonasshowninthe“StudentInformationWebServices”,there

isnoneedforstudentstoreturntotheInstituteforenrollmentandtheyshouldsimplyattendclassesaccording

to the time-table.

If students do not approach the Registry within the course selection period for adding or dropping courses, all

pre-enrolled courses will be shown on the academic report.

Students may apply at the Registry for credit recognition for all or part of the courses enrolled on within

a prescribed period. Applications and approvals of credit recognition are dealt with in accordance with

separate regulations.

Exemption from classes Ifstudentsretakecoursesforwhichtheyhavealreadymettheattendancerequirements,andclasstimesoverlap

with the class times of other courses they are enrolled on, the Registry will normally automatically handle

procedures of exemption from classes for the courses concerned on behalf of the student. If not, the student is

required to apply to the Registry for exemption from classes within the course selection period.

Students should apply in writing stating the grounds, together with valid proof, for reasons other than those

mentioned above for exemption from classes. Approval of such applications is the exclusive competence of the

relevant school.

In the case of approved exemptions from classes, students are required to consult their lecturers concerning the

requirements and arrangements regarding submission of assignments and assessments.

Exam time conflictsIftherearetimeconflictsatexamtimesandtherearemorethanoneexaminationtimesforthecourse,the

studentmayattendtheexaminationofanotherclass.InsuchcasesthestudentshouldapproachtheRegistryto

apply during the course selection period.

Ifthereisnotimeconflictatexamtimethestudentmustattendtheexamaccordingthetimescheduledforthe

course,andmaynotapplytoattendexamsatothertimes.


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Enrollment status categories and changes in statusEnrollment status categoriesCurrent: students who enroll on courses during the school year / semester of their studies and pay the tuition

fees are considered as current students.

Deferrals: students who, in the middle or before the semester due to personal reasons, apply for deferrals and

complete the related procedures, with permission from the school obtained, are called deferred students.

Suspension: students who because of violations of relevant provisions of the Institute are forced to suspend their

studies are called suspended students.

Resumption:Studentswhoresumetheirstudiesduringtheoriginallyscheduledtimeafterleaveofabsenceor

suspension, and continue their studies, are considered to be resumed students.

Withdrawals: students who apply for withdrawal and complete related procedures, with permission from the

school, in the middle or before the semester due to personal reasons, are considered as withdrawn students.

UnofficialWithdrawals:studentswhocannotcompletetheproceduresofpayingtheirtuitionfeesanddonot

applyforanysuspensionorwithdrawalareconsideredasunofficiallywithdrawnstudents.

Forced Withdrawals: students, who due to serious violations of the Institute’s regulations or who have been

forced to suspend their studies because of having reached the maximum school hours of relevant degrees, are

considered to be forced withdrawn students.

Changes in enrollment statusApplying to transfer between programmes Registered current students wishing to change their programmes are required to apply during the registration

period. Current students with academic achievements/excellent results may apply to be exempted from entrance

examination procedures. Students failing to obtain such approvals from the Schools concerned will be required

togothroughthenormalproceduresfornewstudents[(suchas:entranceexamination(writtentest/interview),

intakeoffers,registrationprocedures,etc.].


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Applying to transfer between groupsStudents wishing to transfer from day class to evening class or vice versa, or from one language group to

another (Chinese/English/Portuguese), or from full-time mode to part-time mode or vice versa, are required to

approachtheRegistrytohandletheirchangesinenrollmentstatusduringtheadd/dropcourseperiod,subjectto

the approvals of relevant academic/administrative units.

Applying to change enrollment statusThisreferstostudentsapplyingfordeferralsordeferredstudentsapplyingtoresumetheirstudies.Studentsof

MPI degree programmes, when applying for deferrals , should note the following points:

˙-adefermentapplicationformmustbecompletedandsubmittedtotheRegistry.Eachdeferralsmaybeup

to one academic year;

˙-whenthesemesterforresumingstudiesisapproaching,studentswishingtoapplytocontinuetheir

deferrals should submit their applications again to the Registry;

˙-withinsevendaysaftertheschoolshavemadetheirdecisionsconcerningtheapplications,theRegistrywill

issueletterstoinformstudentsabouttheresultsoftheirapplications.Beforebeinginformedoftheresults

students shall continue to participate in all classes;

˙-accordingtotheInstitute’sregulations,whensubmittingtheirapplicationformsfordeferralsmainland

studentsshouldalsosubmittheoriginalcopyoftheirparents’consentletters,copiesoftheirHongKong

and Macao Boarder / Entry Passes (including the Visa D page), and copies of the Immigration Services’

documents (if applicable);

˙-toenablestudentstohavebetterlearningarrangements,itisrecommendedthatdefermentapplicationsare

made before the commencement of the semester;

˙-inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthePedagogicRegulations,“Iftheprogrammehasbeenupdated

before the student returns to school, the student is required to follow the new study plans to continue

their studies.”;

˙-inaccordancewiththeprovisionsconcerningthetimetocompletion,themaximumtimeallowedfor

completionisthetotalnumberofacademicyearsduringwhichstudentscontinuouslyorintermittently

registered with the Institute and should be equal to the normal number of academic years of the course

plus50percent.Durationsoflessthanoneacademicyearshouldbecountedasoneacademicyear.For

working students, the number should be equal to the normal number plus one hundred percent. In ac-

cordancewiththerelevantprovisions,attheendoftheschoolyearstudentswhohavebeenidentifiedas

not able to complete the course will lose their student status, commencing from that academic year the

studentscannotapplyorenrolluponcoursesattheInstitutewithinthreeyears.Thereforetothisend,itis

vital to make pre-planned learning arrangements;


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- the Registry will process the resumption procedures for approved cases automatically according to the

instructions of the relevant schools. Resumed students should refer to the student notice on our website

www.ipm.edu.mo, to acquire information on the selection of courses, paying tuition and registration pro-

cedureseitherinJune(resumptioninthefirstsemester)orNovember(resumptioninthesecondsemester);

-everysemesterafterschoolstarts,theRegistryhastherighttochangestudents’enrollmentstatusfrom

“current“to“informalwithdrawn”withoutfurthernoticeincaseswheretuitionfeesarenotpaidand

where no course is enrolled upon without completing the suspension procedures. If informally withdrawn

students choose to continue their studies and can obtain permission from the schools concerned, they are

requiredtopayanadministrationfeeofMOP$100forinformalwithdrawalandanotherMOP$150for

resumption of studies.

Current students applying for withdrawalStudentsarerequiredtocompletethewithdrawalapplicationformsand,havingobtainedthelibrary’sconfirma-

tion that all borrowed books have been returned, submit the completed forms to the Registry.

Informal withdrawn students applying for resumption If informally withdrawn students wish to return to school they are required to lodge their applications with the

RegistryinMay(resumptioninthefirstsemester)orinOctober(resumptioninthesecondsemester)andsend

their applications to their respective schools for approval. Upon receiving schools’ approval results, the Registry

willissueletterstostudentsinformingthemoftheresults.Pleasepayattentiontoonlinenoticesconcerning

paymentoffeesandselectionofcourses.AnadministrationfeeofMOP$100forinformalwithdrawalandan-

otherMOP$150forresumptionofstudiesisrequiredwhenpayingtuitionfees(August-thefirstsemester/De-

cemberorJanuary-thesecondsemester).Inthecaseofsuchstudentsapplyingfordeferralsagainafterhaving

returnedtoschool,alltuitionfeesandtheadministrationfeesinvolvedininformalwithdrawalmustbesettled

in order to formally apply for deferrals.

Suspended students applying for resumption TheRegistrywillautomaticallyhandletheproceduresforsuspendedstudentswhoareapprovedtoresumetheir

studies according to relevant academic/administrative units’ instructions. Please refer to the student notice on

ourwebsitewww.ipm.edu.moeitherinJune(resumptioninthefirstsemester)orNovember(resumptioninthe

second semester), and complete the procedures for selection of courses, paying tuition and registration fees on time.


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Prerequisite Courses and System of Promotion (repeating) of GradeStudentsmustfirstenrollonprerequisitecoursesandobtainpassesintheexaminationsbeforetheycanenroll

on follow-up / continuation courses. For students who complete all courses of the school year in accordance

withthestudyplan,orwherethecreditsofuncompletedcoursesaccountforlessthanonefifthoftheyear’s

credits in accordance with the study plan, their grades are considered as promotion.

Admission and school system for special needs students Specialneedsstudentsgenerallyreferstostudentswithdefectsinlimbsorinbody.Theyshouldreporttheir

situationtotheRegistrybeforeadmissionsothatspecialarrangementsaboutadmissionexams,attendingclasses

canbemadeandothersupportprovided.Alltheprogramme/courserequirementsmustbefulfilledinorderto

bequalifiedtograduate.

Eligibility criteria and application procedures for audit students If registered current students wish to study courses outside the study plan of their programme they may

applytodosoviatheRegistry.TheRegistrywillinformstudentsoftheresultsfollowingtherespectiveschool’s

decision.Thecoursesattendedbythestudentswillnotattractanycreditsorbeincludedinthecalculation

of results.

Non-MPIstudentswhowishtoauditanyclassesmustfirstcompleteadmissionapplicationandisrequiredto

submitawrittenrequestforauditingclassestotheRegistry.TheRegistrywillinformstudentsoftheresults

followingtherespectiveschool’sdecisions.Afterbeingapproved,studentsarerequiredwithinaspecifiedperiod

to complete the registration, selection of courses and payment procedures with the Registry. Audit students are

obligedtocompletewithdrawalproceduresafterattendingcourses.

Exchange Students - Application Terms, Procedures / FormalitiesThereareexchangeprogrammesintheSchoolofLanguagesandTranslation,SchoolofArts,SchoolofPublic

Administration, School of Business and School of Health Sciences. Students wishing to participate in these

exchange programmes must complete the relevant application form and meet the School’s requirements. Re-

gardingapplicationperiodandotherdetails,studentsshouldapproachtherelevantSchoolofficeortheStudent

AffairsOffice.


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Student Records & How to Gain Access to Them Astudent’sprofilerecordshis/herinformationwhens/heentersMPI,whichincludestheregistrationform,

identityinformation,educationalbackgroundetc.Students’recordsareforpermanentfiling.Students’records

canbereadorcopiedbyauthorizedMPIpersonnel(suchasthePresident,programmecoordinators,and

relevantacademicstaff).StudentscanmakereferencetotheirrecordsintheRegistry.Theyshouldstatethe

purposeandusageoftherecordswhenapplying.Theinformationsubmittedbystudentswillbeusedfor

handlingissuesrelatedtoAdmission.Theyarekeptasstudents’records.Afterregistration,students’recordswillbe

senttotheTertiaryEducationServicesOffice,MacaoSARforthepurposeofcompilingtheCollegeStudentsDatabase.

Graduation EligibilityUpon completion of the course credits (or course), students’ graduation eligibility will be approved by the Peda-

gogicalandScientificCommittee(PSC)oftherelevantschools.

CertificateInaccordancewiththeapproveddesignsfor“Diploma”,“HigherDiploma”and“BachelorDegree”certificatesby

theSecretaryofSocialAffairsandCulture,MPIwillissueappropriatecertificatestograduates.

Academic RegulationsAcademic CalendarStudentscanchecktheacademiccalendarontheMPIwebsite.Theycanalsobrowseordownloadthemost

updated arrangements regarding the Opening Ceremony, holidays, make-up classes, revision time and examina-

tions for degree programmes.

Class TimetableTheclasstimeandvenuewillbeannouncedat“ClassTimeTableEnquiry”onMPIwebsiteeverysemester.

Since changes may be happened due to needs for teaching purpose, students are suggested to check the Class

Timetable again before class.

Final and Supplementary Examination ArrangementsFinalandsupplementaryexaminationsareheldonceeverysemester.Thefinalandsupplementaryexamination

periodsarestatedintheacademiccalendaroftherelevantacademicyear.Theexaminationschedules,includ-

ingexaminationvenue,areavailableat“ExaminationTimetableEnquiry”and“SupplementaryExamination

TimetableEnquiry”onMPIwebsite.Studentsshouldpayattentiontotheremarksstatedonthetimetable.For

any enquiries, please approach to the Registry.


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Academic RegulationsTheAcademicRegulationsareimportantrulescoveringprogrammearrangements,structure,academiccalendar,

compulsorycourses,durationregulations,systemofassessment,supplementaryexaminationsystem,subject

equivalence,attendancesystem,evaluationatsemesterend,continuance,changeofschool/changeofpro-

grammes/enrollmentsystem,subjectstakenetc.PleasebrowsetheMPIwebsiteformoredetails:http://www.

ipm.edu.mo/index.php/student-corner-regulations-a-guidelines/academic-regulations.

Examination Regulations(1)StudentsshouldpresenttheirstudentcardstotheMPImemberofstaffandoccupytheirseatsaccordingto

the examination seating plan. If a student’s name is not listed on the examination seating plan or has been

crossedout(i.e.his/herattendancedoesnotsatisfytherequirementsoftheAcademicRegulations),andthe

studentislodginganappealregardinghis/herattendancerate,thestudentshouldcompletea‘Provisional

ApplicationforExamination’formandpresentthevalididentificationdocumentwhichwasusedfor

registration.

(2) Students must place their (i) student card, or (ii) ‘Provisional Application for Examination’ form with the

valididentificationdocumentwhichwasusedforregistration,atthetoplefthandcorneroftheexamina-

tion desk for inspection by invigilators.

(3)Studentsarenotpermittedtotaketheexaminationifarrivingafterthefirst30minutesoftheexamination.

Studentswhoarriveupto30minuteslatewillbepermittedtotaketheexamination.Nocompensatory

time will be allowed for latecomers.

(4)Studentsarenotallowedtoleavetheexaminationvenueinthefirst45minutesandlast15minutesofthe

examination, except in cases of illness or emergency. Students who wish to leave the examination venue

early should raise their hands to obtain permission from the invigilator of the School before leaving.

(5)Pleasereadthroughthe“MacaoPolytechnicInstituteExaminationRegulationsforStudents”beforeexami-

nation.

Study Time and Attendance SystemStudy TimeThenumberofyearsstudentsstudyinMPIcontinuouslyorintermittentlyshouldbeequaltothenormal

numberofacademicyearsplus50%.Lessthanoneacademicyeariscountedasoneacademicyear.Forworking

students,thestudytimeequalsthetotalnumberofacademicyearsplus100%.Studentswhoareconfirmedto

be unable to complete the relevant courses by the end of the academic year will lose their status. In accordance

with the study time regulations, students who lose their status cannot enrol and register for MPI programmes

for three years starting from the year of loss of status. For further details please refer to Article 6 of the Aca-

demic Regulations.


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Class AttendanceForeachenrolledsubjectinthedegreeprogrammes,aminimumattendanceof70%isrequiredforstudentsto

beeligibletoattendthefinalexamination(90%forallplacement/practicumsubjectsintheSchoolofHealth

Science;100%forplacementsubjectsinSocialWorkprogrammes;inotherwords,alltypesofabsenceneedto

bemadeup).Incoursesforwhichthereisnofinalexamination,theminimumattendanceisrequiredtopass.

ForfurtherdetailspleasebrowsetheMPIwebsite:http://www.ipm.edu.mo/mpi/newweb/cweb/student/regul_at-

tendance.html

GradesTheannouncingofresults(includingresultsofsupplementaryexaminations)willbeinaccordancewiththe

current academic calendar and Registry’s announcement. Students can enquire about their academic reports

throughtheStudentInformationWeb(SIWeb).Incaseofanyobjectiontotheresults,studentsmaylodgean

appealwiththeRegistrywithinthreeworkingdays(finalexamination)andtwoworkingdays(supplementary

examinations) following the announcement.

Re-checking Results and Appeal on ResultsStudentshavetherighttore-checktheirresultswithinthespecifiedtimeaftertheannouncementof

examinations(includingsupplementaryexaminations),bycompletingthe“appealform”andsubmittingit

to the Registry.

General Arrangements for Classes and Examinations during Typhoons and Severe Weather Conditions for Degree Programmes of Macao Polytechnic Institute Please kindly be reminded that all classes and examinations will be held as scheduled, unless tropical storm

warning signal no. 8 or above is hoisted/in force or special announcements to the contrary are made by the

Institute.

1. Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or in force

a. If tropical storm warning signal no. 8 or above is hoisted/in force, the following arrangements will apply:

Tropical Storm Warning Signal Classes / Examinations to be SuspendedNo. 8 is hoisted / in force atorafter07:00a.m. morningsessiontill02:00p.m.atorafter12:00p.m. from02:00p.m.till06:00p.m.atorafter04:00p.m. from06:00p.m.onwards


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b. If tropical storm warning signal no. 8 or above is hoisted or in force during a class period or an examination,

all classes or examinations will be suspended immediately;

c. For any examinations suspended, details of postponement will be announced at MPI homepage in 5 working

daysaftertropicalstormwarningsignalno.8islowered.

d. When tropical storm warning signal no. 8 is lowered, all classes and examinations will resume as follows:

Tropical Storm Warning Signal Classes / Examinations to be Resumedno. 8 is loweredatorbefore07:00a.m. morningsessiontill02:00p.m.

atorbefore12:00p.m. From02:00p.m.till06:00p.m.

atorbefore04:00p.m. From06:00p.m.onwards

2. Severe Weather Conditions(eg. Rainstorm Warning Signal)

a. Under normal circumstances, when rainstorm warning signal is hoisted:

i. All examinations will be held as scheduled, students are required to sit in for examinations according to the

rules and regulations;

ii. All classes will be held as scheduled, for students who are late for or absent from classes will not be

considered as absent;

b.TheInstitutehasthediscretiontosuspendanyclassesorexaminations,arrangementisasfollows:

i. Classes and examinations will continue till the end of that class or examination session;

ii. For any suspension of classes or examinations due to rainstorm warning signal or severe weather

conditions, a special announcement will be made at MPI homepage;

iii. For suspension of examinations, details of postponement will be announced at MPI homepage in 5 working

days when the weather conditions have improved.

iv. For suspension of classes, the academic unit concerned will decide whether to postpone or suspend any

tests, mid-term examinations and other activities/events, etc, according to the above arrangements.

3. Announcement

TheInstitutewillmakeannouncementthrougheitheroneofthefollowingchannels:

a.MPIHomepage(http://www.ipm.edu.mo/index.php/student-corner-regulations-a-guidelines/typhoons-and-

heavy-rain)

b.StudentInformationWeb(https://wapps.ipm.edu.mo/siweb/)

4.OtherSpecialCircumstances

Anyotherissuesarisingwhicharenotspecifiedintheseregulationsshallbesubjecttodeterminationbythe

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Class Cancellations / Make-up Classes StudentsofBachelorDegreeProgrammeswillbenotifiedofclasscancellations/make-upclassesby:

1)“ClassCancellations&Make-upClassesTimetableEnquiry”inStudentCornerofMPIwebsite;

2) Email to the students’ MPI email addresses.

Students should check the class cancellations / make-up classes notice regularly through the above channels, to

avoid missing the messages.

For any special / urgent arrangement, notice will post on notice board outside corresponding class venue also.

DisciplineAvoid PlagiarismGuidelinespleasefindatStudentHandbookorMPI’swebsite.

MPI Rules Regarding Cheating and Other Violations of Examination RegulationsThefollowingpenaltiesmaybeimposedonstudentswhoviolateexaminationregulationsand/orcheatinex-

aminationsaccordingtothe“MPIRulesRegardingCheatingandOtherViolationsofExaminationRegulations”:

Awrittenreprimand;

Azeromarkfortherelatedcourse,recordedinthestudent’sfile;

TerminationofpartoftheprivilegesoftheoffendingstudentinMPIforaspecifiedperiod

(including subsidy, grant / scholarship provided by MPI);

Disqualificationfromsittingforthesupplementaryexaminationfortherelated

course of that academic year;

FirstoffendersshallbesuspendedfromstudyinginMPIforaperiodofoneyear.Theperiodofsuspension

is not included in the duration of study and starts from the semester following the case;

Serious(suchaspremeditated,conspiratorialand/ororganized)orrepeatedoffendersshallbe

suspendedfromstudyinginMPIforaperiodofnomorethan3years.Theperiodofsuspensionis

not included in the duration of study and starts from the semester following the case.

For further details of MPI Rules Regarding Cheating and Other Violations of Examination Regulations,

pleasereferto:http://www.ipm.edu.mo/index.php/zh/students-rule/cheating.


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Regulations Governing Hostel ManagementTheestablishmentoftheseregulationsistogovernthemanagementofhostels,soastomaintainasuitable

livingandstudyingenvironment.Theregulationsarealsoaimedatensuringhostelstudents’safetyand

enhancingtheirindependence.Hostelstudentsareresponsibleforfamiliarizingthemselveswiththe

regulationsandcomplyingwiththem.Shouldstudentsviolateanyoftheseregulations,awrittenreprimand

will be issued to the students concerned, with a copy sent to their parents or guardians. Students’ violations

willberecordedintheirpersonalfiles.Thosewhoviolatetheregulationswillbeliableforalllossesincurred.

Inordertomoreeffectivelyimplementhostelmanagement,ademeritpointsystemwillbecarriedoutinevery

hostel, details are as follows:

For those whose deduction amounts to ten points before the end of the school year, their application for

next school year’s dormitory places will be placed on the waiting list and MPI retains the right to order the

respectivestudentboarderstomoveoutwithinaspecifiedperiod.

Forthosewhosedeductionpointsaregreaterthan10pointsbutsmallerthan20pointsbeforetheendof

the school year, their application for next school year’s dormitory places will not be considered and MPI

retainstherighttoordertherespectivestudentboarderstomoveoutwithinaspecifiedperiod.

For those whose deduction amounts to more than twenty points before the end of the school year, their

application for dormitory places within any school year will not be considered and MPI retains the right to

ordertherespectivestudentboarderstomoveoutwithinaspecifiedperiod.

For details of the hostel regulations, please refer to :

http://www.ipm.edu.mo/images/stories/student/e_hostelrule.pdf.

Regulation on SmokingPursuanttoLaw5/2011of“PreventionandControlofSmokingSystem”,smokingisnotallowedinallhigher

educationinstitutionsandvocationaltrainingcentres.Smokinginsuchplacesisanoffence.Withtheexception

ofdesignatedsmokingareas,smokinghasnotbeenallowedanywhereelseoncampussince1January,2012.

Students should follow the law accordingly.

Notes for Non-local StudentsNotes for Mainland StudentsAccording to the regulations of China’s immigration and Macao’s immigration authorities, students need to hold

a valid exit and re-entry-pass and visa (Generally referred to as a ‘D Visa’) in order to enter Macao. Students

whofirstapplyfortheentry-passmustsubmittheirapplicationtotheBureauofExitandEntryAdministra-


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tion of the Ministry of Public Security in their province, city or self-administrative region. Macao Immigration

Servicedepartmentwillgrantamaximumstayof90daystothestudentswhofirstenterMacaowithavalid“D”

VisaonJuly,AugustandSeptember.(staycontinuallyfor90days)and45daysonothermonthsoftheyear.

TheRegistryassistsnewstudents(YearOneStudents)toapplyforthe“SpecialAuthorizationtoStay”issuedby

Immigration Department (normally valid for one year). In the second and subsequent years students must apply

for this permit by themselves.

Incaseofdamageorlossofthe“Exit-EntryPermittoHK/Macau”orexpiryofthe“StudentVisa”,students

needtoapplyforanActive/RegistrationCertificateattheRegistry.Studentscanrenewtheabove-mentioned

documentsbysubmittingtheActive/RegistrationCertificateattheChinaTravelService(Macao)Limited,orat

theBureauofExitandEntryAdministrationoftheMinistryofPublicSecurity(ZhuhaiOffice)orplaceoforigin

/domicile.Studentsmustre-applyforthe“SpecialAuthorizationtoStay”everytimeafterarenewalofthe

“Exit-EntryPermittoHK/Macau”.Studentsmustsettlethefeesrelatingtotherenewal.Itisfreetoapplyfor

the“SpecialAuthorizationtoStay“.

Fordetailsoftheapplicationforthe“SpecialAuthorizationtoStay”,pleaserefertothewebsiteofthe

ImmigrationDepartmentofthePublicSecurityPoliceForce:http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/psp_top5_4_1.html

Whilstholdingthe“SpecialAuthorizationtoStay”togetherwithavalidstudentvisastudentscanexitandentry

between Macao and the Mainland.

Medical InsuranceThereareonepublicandtwoprivatehospitalsinMacao.ThesearetheCentroHospitalarCondedeSão

Januário, CHCSJ, Kiang Wu Hospital and the University Hospital. Non-locals have to pay for services in these

hospitals.Non-localstudentsneedtobuyinsuranceforout-patientserviceandhospitalizationandshouldpay

theannualinsurancepremiumbeforetheacademicyearstartseveryyear.Theinsuranceonlycoversafixed

amountincurredfromout-patientserviceandhospitalizationintheCentroHospitalarCondedeSãoJanuário,

CHCSJ and Kiang Wu Hospital.

Out-Patient Services1. A maximum of 15 visits per year;

2.AmaximumclaimofMOP200pervisit;

3.Maximumclaim/sofMOP1000arisefromdiagnosticX-rayandlaboratorychargesperyear.


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Hospitalisation1.Foreachdisease,amaximumcompensationof30days;

2.Maximumcompensationof$80/dayforphysicianfee(maximum30days);

3.Foreachdisease,maximumspecialistfeeis$1000;

4.Maximumcompensationforeachdisease:complexsurgery$8000,anaesthetistfee$2500,feeforoperatioroom$2500;

5.Maximumcompensationforeachdisease:majorsurgery$6000,anaesthetistfee$1875,feeforoperationroom$1875;

6.Maximumcompensationforeachdisease:medium-sizedsurgery$4000,anaesthetistfee$1250,feeforoperationroom$1250;

7.Maximumcompensationforeachdisease:minorsurgery$2000,anaesthetistfee$625,feeforoperation room $625;

8. Worldwide emergency assistance: emergency escort and corpse escort.

Remarks (The insured is not insured in the following situations.):

1. Pre-existing diseases; mental illness and mental disorder treatment; any congenital diseases; pregnancy and

delivery;damageorinjurycausedbyparticipatinginprofessionalathleticsports,includingwatersports,

wintersports,racing,potholing,rockclimbing,parachuting,bungyjumpingandmartialartscompeti-

tions;damageorinjurycausedbyparticipatinginillegalactivities;anyexpensesincurredfromtheuseof

unauthorisedservices;wars,strikes,riotsormilitaryservice;damageorinjurycausedbynuclearreaction.

For details, please refer to the insurance document of the insurance company.

2.Pre-existinginjuries;regularbodycheck-upandpurelyrecuperativetreatment;pregnancy,delivery,

abortion or any diseases caused by pregnancy, and sterilisations; any congenital diseases, venereal diseases

and their sequel, all mental illness and mental disorder treatments; any dental treatment; any treatment

arisingfromalcoholordrugabuse;anyplasticsurgery;injuriescausedbyparticipatinginillegalactivities,

attackorfighting;wars,riotsormilitaryservice;AcquiredImmuneDeficiencySyndromeandits

associated symptoms.

3. Pre-existing diseases; wars, riots, strikes and military service; dental and glasses; pregnancy;

congenital disabilities.