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Chapter 9

Assessment Mechanism

Article 34
Exams are conducted, and grades are processed, in accordance with
the Bylaw for Undergraduate Studies and Examinations, except for the
following:
1. A student is not considered to have passed a course unless he/she
obtains a grade of at least C+ (high good).
2. For foundation courses, students must pass all foundation courses
the first time with a grade of not less than C+, and the GPA in the
foundation courses must be at least B.
3. Regarding makeup exams and courses that require more than one
semester, the College Council will take appropriate actions, based
on the recommendation of the Department Council.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 34
For each foundation course, the student must obtain a grade of no less
than C+ (high good) the first time they take the course, and a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in the foundation courses.

Article 35
The University Council is responsible for establishing the rules
governing the comprehensive examination, both written and oral
parts, for masters and doctoral degrees, upon a proposal of the
Standing Committee.

44 Organizational Bylaws of Graduate Studies
in Saudi Universities And The Rules of
Implementation at Prince Sultan University