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Frequently Asked Questions

When do registration procedures for the Department of Mathematics begin?
At our university, initial registration for the YKS and DGS begins on the dates announced by ÖSYM and specified in the guides prepared by our university. Those who do not complete the registration process by the dates set by ÖSYM are considered to have forfeited their right to enroll.
Where can I find the information and guides required for new enrollment at your university/in the Department of Mathematics?
Registration guides are published at (www.ogi.yildiz.edu.tr).
Is e-Government registration (electronic registration) mandatory?
Electronic registration is not mandatory for students; it is optional. Applicants who wish to complete electronic registration must click the “University E-Registration” option under the “Council of Higher Education” heading in the “e-Services” section at (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/) during the designated dates to complete the registration process within the specified timeframe.-Registration" option, which will be available under the "Presidency of the Higher Education Council" heading in the "e-Services" section at (https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/), within the registration period.
Under what circumstances is e-Government registration not possible?
T.C. Not having a Turkish ID number, being unable to obtain an e-Government password due to being abroad, currently being enrolled at another higher education institution, inability to verify high school graduation through e-School, or a medical report being required for the program to which the student was placed, as specified in the relevant sections of the ÖSYS Guide.
If I cannot register via e-Government, what steps should I follow?
You can complete the registration process in person on the dates announced by ÖSYM and specified in the guides prepared by our University (www.ogi.yildiz.edu.tr).
Do I need to bring documents if I register through e-Devlet?
Students who register via e-Government must also prepare the “Documents Required for Registration” within the dates specified in the registration guide and upload them electronically (www.e-ogrenci.yildiz.edu.tr).
Who is required to take the English Proficiency Exam (İYS)?
Students enrolling in our university’s 100% and 30% English-taught programs who cannot demonstrate their English proficiency using scores from any of the exams listed in the “Table of Score Ranges for the Equivalency of English Language Exams.”
Is taking the English Proficiency Exam (İYS) mandatory?
No. Newly enrolled students who are unable to take the IYS administered at the beginning of the fall semester will begin their preparatory program at the level determined by the YDYO.
Is a makeup exam offered for students who cannot take the IYS for any reason, and what score do I need to achieve on the IYS?
No, it is not. For more detailed information, please refer to the YTÜ SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION GUIDELINES.
I failed or was held back in the first year of preparatory instruction due to failure or absenteeism. What are my rights?
Students who fail or are dismissed due to absenteeism from the preparatory program do not have the right to repeat the second year of preparatory instruction. However, following the first year of preparatory instruction, they may take the IYS up to a maximum of four (4) times.
I would like to study under the Erasmus Student Exchange Program. What should I do?
You can find all relevant information on the Erasmus+ Program Unit website (http://www.eu.yildiz.edu.tr).
I would like to study under the Mevlana Student Exchange Program. What should I do?
You can find all relevant information on the Mevlana Exchange Program Unit’s website (http://www.mevlana.yildiz.edu.tr).
I would like to study under the Farabi Student Exchange Program. What should I do?
You can access all information regarding this topic on the Farabi Student Exchange Program Unit’s website (http://www.farabi.yildiz.edu.tr).
How can I find out about inter-institutional lateral transfers, lateral transfers based on the Central Placement Score (Annex 1), intra-institutional lateral transfers, and dual major applications, as well as registration and quota information?
Guides are updated annually and published on our website. Click here for application requirements, quotas, and registration guides.
Can I apply for a transfer during the mid-term (Inter-Institutional Horizontal Transfer, Double Major, Internal Transfer, or Horizontal Transfer via Centralized Score)?
No. Our university does not accept transfer applications during the mid-semester period.
I want to put my enrollment on hold (take a leave of absence). Where and by what dates should I apply?
Students enrolled in the mandatory English Preparatory Program must submit their applications to the Directorate of the School of Foreign Languages, while undergraduate students wishing to freeze their enrollment must submit their applications to the Department Chairs where they are enrolled.
Does the period during which my enrollment is suspended (leave of absence) count toward my total study period?
For students granted leave of absence due to unforeseeable reasons such as illness, childbirth, natural disasters, detention, imprisonment, or military service, the courses in which they are enrolled are dropped and do not count toward their period of study. For students granted leave of absence for economic reasons or other reasons approved by the relevant administrative board, the period of leave is counted toward their study period.
I am an undergraduate student. Do I have to pay the contribution fee/tuition for the semester during which I have suspended my enrollment (been granted a leave of absence)?
Students who have suspended their enrollment are not required to pay tuition or fees.
What is the maximum duration for which I can freeze my enrollment?
A student may be granted a total of up to four semesters of leave of absence during their period of study. However, if the circumstances justifying the leave continue, the leave may be extended for an additional two semesters subject to the decision of the relevant academic board and the approval of the University Board of Trustees.
Is there a difference between a leave of absence and not renewing registration?
A leave of absence (being considered on leave) may be granted if the valid reasons specified in Article 35 of our University’s Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Education and Teaching Regulations are present. The decision to suspend enrollment may be granted either as part of your study period or not, depending on the nature of your valid reason. However, in the case of failure to renew registration, each semester for which registration is not renewed counts toward your study period.
Is class attendance mandatory?
At our university, attendance is mandatory for at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of all practical work outside of theoretical courses.
How is the weighted cumulative GPA calculated?
The Weighted Cumulative Grade Point Average (WCGPA), the Semester Weighted Grade Point Average (SWGPA), and the Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) are calculated by dividing the sum of the values obtained by multiplying the grade received in each course by that course’s local credit hours—excluding G and M grades—by the total of the local credit hours of those courses.
When is the weighted cumulative GPA updated?
The Weighted Cumulative Grade Point Average (WCGPA) and the Semester Weighted Grade Point Average (SWGPA) are updated whenever a new grade is entered, while the Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) is updated as needed and reflected on the transcript.
Which courses can I take through the distance learning system?
The courses offered via the distance learning system each semester are announced on the http://www.uzem.yildiz.edu.tr/ page.
What is the ECTS Credit System?
It is a student-centered credit system based on the student’s workload. It is a value that represents all the work a student must complete (theoretical lectures, practical work, seminars, individual study, exams, assignments, etc.) in order to successfully complete a course and achieve the specified learning outcomes.
What are the requirements for taking a capstone project?
To be eligible for a thesis, a student must have successfully completed a number of courses equivalent to at least 75% of the total credits in the curriculum and have a GPA of at least 2.00.
When is the deadline for submitting the capstone project?
The duration of the capstone project is one semester. At the end of this period, the student must submit the completed thesis to the department chair in at least three (3) copies by the end of business hours on the first day of the week when final exams begin, after filling out the “Thesis Submission Form” prepared by the department and obtaining the advisor’s approval.
What are the requirements for taking the final and make-up exams?
To be eligible to take final and make-up exams, students must have attended at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of all practical work outside of theoretical courses. To be eligible to take a make-up exam, students must have been enrolled in the relevant courses during the academic year in which the exam is administered and must have met the eligibility requirements for the end-of-semester exams for those courses.
Is there a make-up exam for students who cannot take the final or make-up exam?
Regardless of the reason, there is no right to a make-up exam for the final or make-up exam.
I passed all my courses, but my GPA is below 2.00. Can I still graduate?
No. To graduate, you must successfully complete all courses, practicals, internships, and similar requirements listed in your department’s or program’s curriculum with a weighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
What are the requirements to take the graduation exam? How many courses can I take for the graduation exam?
To be eligible to take the graduation exam, you must have met the requirements to take the end-of-semester exam for the relevant course. For students who have no more than two courses remaining to graduate, a graduation exam is administered for their failed courses on the dates specified in the academic calendar.
Where can I find the graduation exam dates?
What is the maximum duration of study? Under what circumstances will my registration be canceled at the end of the maximum duration of study?
The maximum duration of study is seven (7) years for undergraduate students and four (4) years for associate degree students. For all students, these periods were reset to zero and began as of the start of the fall semester of the 2014–2015 academic year.
I have reached the maximum study period. What happens if I have six or more courses that I have never taken or for which I have not met the attendance requirement?
At the end of the maximum study period, students who have not taken six (6) or more courses, or who have taken courses but failed to meet the attendance requirements, will be dismissed from the University without being granted additional exam rights.
Under what circumstances can I use my exam rights at the end of the maximum study period? What are my exam rights?
Final-year students who have completed the maximum study period are granted a total of two additional exam attempts for all courses with grades of FF, FD, or DD. Please refer to the relevant regulations for details.
Where can I find detailed information about the maximum study period and the exams I am eligible to take at the end of this period?
Detailed information on this subject can be found under the “Legislation/Regulations and Guidelines” heading in the “Implementation Principles of Article 44 of Law No. 2547 for Undergraduate and Associate Degree Students Who Have Completed the Maximum Study Period but Have Not Graduated”(DD-054).
I am a registered student. I would like to obtain a Student Certificate/Transcript. Where should I apply?
Enrolled students can obtain their Student ID/Transcript from their respective faculties.
When are the application deadlines for lateral transfers to graduate programs (Master’s/Doctorate/Artistic Proficiency)?
For applications to programs under the Institute of Natural Sciences, please stay tuned to www.fbe.yildiz.edu.tr.
How can I contact the departments I may need during my studies?
You can access this information at https://www.yildiz.edu.tr/tanitim/10.