Student Enrollment Criteria
Student Enrollment Criteria
A non-discrimination student admissions policy is strongly followed by MC. Candidates for admission at MC, are considered without reference to race, colour, religion, sex, special needs or national origin. Thus, the diversity of the student community is a goal for MC’s admissions Office which aims to bring a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, special interests, talents and cultural heritage.
Therefore, it is mandatory for all candidates to possess a Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification (in their country of origin).
Students may be admitted to the College, possible at the beginning of any semester. The admission is granted, based on students’ qualifications and the educational path they choose. The College admission policy relies on students’ past record including high school grades.
Proficiency in the English language is required for all programs taught in English. An English placement test is given to all incoming students. Its purpose is to determine the proficiency level of a student so as to recommend appropriate placement in English courses. Students with qualifications in English language such as: IELTS – 5, IGCSE – D, TOEFL IBT – 70, Password Test – 5, Anglia Examinations – Intermediate, Michigan Language Assessment (Proficiency of Michigan) – ECCE (52), Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language – C, University of Cambridge Exams – PET-Preliminary English Test will be able to follow normal program requirements (as described in individual program pathways).
Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programs:
Regular Admission
The criteria for regular admission to the College undergraduate programs are as follows:
- A Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average mark of at least 50%, 10/20, or equivalent qualifications.
Transfer Admission: based on a transfer evaluation by the prospective program coordinator and the guidelines of the Ministry of Education & Culture.
Admission and Registration Instructions
The prospective students should send to the Office of Admissions, 3-5-7 Dimostheni Mitsi, 3022 Limassol, Cyprus or personally refer with the following:
- Completed Application Form along with the required amount of €50.
- Certificate or copy of the certificate of higher secondary school.
- One photo (passport size).
Candidates who meet the minimum registration conditions in a tertiary school of education, as required in the Article 2 of the Law 67(I)96, but have some shortages in education, e.g. if they do not speak English very well so that it will be difficult to attend the course of their program, they will be accepted in this program of study provided that they will attend the English Summer Course or Foundation Year of study. After qualifying exams they will be placed in the first semester of their chosen program.
During their study in the first or second semester of the foundation year of study, the students will be taught every day for at least five teaching periods per day, but there would be no practical training in industry. All courses will be compulsory.
During their study, as well as at the end of each academic semester of the foundation year of study, the students will undergo oral and written exams, but will only be granted a certificate of attendance, without earning any ECTS or exclusion from future courses.
If the students’ performance at the end of the second semester of the foundation year of study is considered satisfactory by the Academic Council of the college, the students will be placed in the first semester of the first year of their academic program of study.
If the prospective students meet all the conditions for admission but after an interview is found that further enhance of English language skills is needed, the students will be accepted in the specific program of study provided that they will participate in the summer English course and will acquire a Sufficient English Language certificate of the college with a minimum success score of 60% in the final examination.
When the prospective students are admitted to Mesoyios College, the Office of Admissions will issue and send a Letter of Acceptance. After the candidates receive the Letter of Acceptance, they must pay tuition for the first year of study.
The final step in the admission process is the selection of courses for the chosen program of study, under the guidance of the counselors and teachers.
The Admissions Office will notify all new students for the specific date for selection of the courses.
Registration
Student registration is a standard procedure taking place prior the commencement of the new semester. This is a process that takes place between academic advisor and student. At MC there is a registration period, during which academic advisors should consult students in order to be properly registered for their courses. Late registration is permitted under exceptional conditions, but students registering late cannot be assured of space in the courses they are interested. Some courses may be cancelled as a result of low enrolment even prior to the end of late registration.
Students successfully completing their registration, will receive a personal timetable. On this timetable important information will be issued such as the times of classes and the rooms in which they are to be held. Timetable changes are likely to occur during the first two weeks of classes and are publicized on the notice boards. Students may not be able to register if they have been suspended from MC or if their names are on the Registration Stop List.
Students may not be allowed to registered in courses when owe:
- Money to the College,
- Books to the library, or
- for any other reason.
For the above reasons, stop listed students will have to obtain a Stop List Clearance Letter to be allowed to register.
Also, students may not be allowed to register to courses due to:
- A decision made by the Disciplinary Committee:
- Dismissal from MC due to unethical or violent behavior, or any other unprofessional behavior that does not comply with the Students Code of Conduct principles
- A decision made by the Academic Committee:
- Student’s personal failure to meet MC’s academic progress criteria:
- Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester with a CGPA < 1.7
- Higher Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester with a CGPA < 1.8
- Bachelor – completion of two consecutive semester with a CGPA < 2.0
- Student’s involvement in any illegal action or activity, which confronts the Laws of the Republic of Cyprus and as a result the student himself/herself is under arrest or when the Courts’ decision is pending.
- Student’s personal failure to meet MC’s academic progress criteria:
Note: During registration, students will be asked to sign a letter authorizing (or not) the college to contact their parents for any academic and/or financial purposes accordingly. Additionally, students will be asked to sign a letter authorizing (or not) the college to use their personal details (e.g. picture, name, etc.) for marketing and/or promotional purposes.
Readmission
Students seeking readmission must complete a new application form for consideration. International students applying for readmission should also adhere the current process requirements and/or relevant legislation.
Semester System
Students may join the College at the beginning of the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters.
| Semester | Duration | Begins |
| Fall | 14 Weeks | First Monday of October |
| Spring | 14 Weeks | First Monday of February |
| Summer | 6 Weeks (courses will be available twice a week. For example, during Fall or Spring semester, a course may be taught 3 hours per week. During summer semester, this course will be taught 6 hours per week) | Second Monday of June |
Semester Load
Normal Semester Load
Α normal semester load for full-time students registered for the first time or returning students is 30 ECTS, representing at least 15 teaching hours, which is considered as a full-time student.
An ECTS is a measure of the amount of academic work. It has nothing to do with grades. One ECTS usually represents 25-30 hours of workload for the whole semester (including class hours, preparation for exams, final exam, midterm exam, coursework and private study).
Overload
Full-time students who wish to take more than 30 ECTS must request permission from the Program Supervisor to do so. Such permission may be granted if:
- the student’s CPA is higher than 3.3
- the student needs a few extra credits during his last semester in order to graduate
When permission is given to take over 30 ECTS, an Overload Charge is levied teaching hours above 18. Maximum workload is 42 ECTS per semester. Only in exceptional cases students may take more than 42 ECTS, representing a maximum of 21 teaching hours per week. Only under exceptional circumstances a workload with more than 21 may be allowed. A serious personal reason and the approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs must be granted.
Student Classification
| ECTS | |
| Freshman | 1 – 60 |
| Sophomore | 61 – 120 |
| Junior | 121 – 180 |
| Senior | > 181 |
Academic Advising
Scholarships
As part of its social contribution and its effort to create incentives for healthy academic competition, MC offers various forms of financial aid.
Special Scholarships for New Students of High Schools/Technical Schools
The college offers a number of scholarships to graduate students of Higher Secondary Schools.
The scholarships are automatic, lasting one academic year and the candidates must have High School / Technical School certificate.
Scholarships to Excellent Students
These scholarships are given based on the general grade on the certificate.
More specifically:
| General Grade | % Scholarship |
| 19.5 and above | 30% |
| 19.00 – 19.49 | 20% |
| 18.50 – 18.99 | 15% |
| 18.00 – 18.49 | 10% |
All registered students at MC who have completed courses at another accredited college or university or possess qualifications such as GCE ‘A’ level are entitled to transfer credits to MC. Hence, to be able to receive course exemptions provided that:
- The material covered in previous course(s) is similar to a course offered at MC (minimum requirement is 70% of the course syllabus).
- A passing grade has been earned (minimum qualifying grade is D (50%).
- English Language courses are not transferred
New or transfer students wishing to receive credit for their work must submit, along with their Application for Admission, the following documents in English:
- Official degrees and transcripts
- Course description of the courses applied to be transferred
Student’s should apply by the end of their first semester at MC. Exceptions can be made due to serious excuses and with the Head of the School approval. Students who decide to apply for evaluation of credits after they arrive at the College must submit all necessary documents to the Office of Administration and Finance. They should pay the Credit Transfer Evaluation Fee. The Office of Administration and Finance should forward all related papers to the Dean of Academic Affairs for evaluation.
MC students are advised to apply for evaluation of credits prior to registration in their first semester to avoid registration in courses for which they would otherwise receive credit. All courses are evaluated individually by the Academic Committee which decides whether the student can be accepted or not and defines how many and which credits can be given. Such transfer requests must then be approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Migration Department.
Students may transfer credits from one major to another without the mentioned restrictions. However, for transferring such credits an approval by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Migration Department in compulsory.
The Credit Transfer Evaluation Process is as follow:
- A Credit Transfer Evaluation Form should be completed along with a non-refundable fee (applies only in cases of transferring credit from external institutions).
- Information and documentation about the accreditation status of the foreign institution together with official diplomas/certificates in the original language.
- All official transcripts and documents should be in the Greek or English Language (should include name of course, grades, and hours of instruction). Documents not in the English/Greek language must be accompanied by certified English translations.
- Official course descriptions (subject matter, method of assessment and prerequisite courses).
- Academic catalogues of institutions illustrating main policies with course codes, regulations, course descriptions and program curriculum.
- No credit is awarded for courses assessed only by oral examination.
- No refund will be made if a request is denied.
Maximum credits to be transferred from other accredited institutions are as follow:
- Certificate – 30 ECTS
- Diploma – 60 ECTS
- Higher Diploma – 90 ECTS
- Bachelor’s – 120 ECTS
Note: For the franchised programs, the maximum credits to be transferred should not exceed the 50% of the total credits of the program.
Credit by Examination (CE)
MC may award credit on the basis of written examinations. MC’s Academic Affairs Department develops and administers several courses examinations in order to provide an opportunity for students who earned credits on a similar course to be assessed on that particular course. If students pass the exam, they may transfer the appropriate credits instead of taking the particular course. Students willing to earn credits by examination must request in writing and must provide evidence that they have covered the relevant material. Only two attempts are allowed per examination or course.
Credit by examination appears on the students’ transcript and the hours are included in the earned hours. But a grade of P is recorded which is also included in the computation of the GΡΑ or CGPA.
MC recognizes and accepts the transfer of credits from International Testing Organizations and examination bodies such as General Certificate of Education (GCE) – Advanced (“A”) Level, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), LCCI, ACCA, CAT, CIB, CIM, CAM.
Examination, Grading, Promotion (and Graduation)
Course Assessment
| 40-50% | Final Exam |
| 20-40% | Mid-term / Tests |
| 10-30% | Projects & Assignments |
| 0-10% | Attendance & Participation |
Grading System
The grading system used by MC is:
| Final Grade (%) | Grade | Scale out of 4 | Grade Meaning |
| 90-100 | A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| 85-89 | B+ | 3.50 | Very Good |
| 80-84 | B | 3.00 | Good |
| 75-79 | C+ | 2.50 | Above Average |
| 70-74 | C | 2.00 | Average |
| 65-69 | D+ | 1.50 | Below Average |
| 60-64 | D | 1.00 | Poor |
| Below 60 | F | 0.00 | Failure |
| I | Incomplete | Incomplete | |
| W | Withdrawal | Withdrawal | |
| P | Pass | Pass | |
| AW | Administrative Withdrawal | Administrative Withdrawal | |
| CE | Credit by Examination | ||
| TR | Transfer Credit | ||
| AC | Audit Course | ||
| R | Retake | ||
| NP | Non-Pass |
The following grades are not calculated in the grade point average:
| I | Incomplete |
| W | Withdrawal |
| P | Pass |
| AW | Administrative Withdrawal |
| CE | Credit by Examination |
| TR | Transfer Credit |
| AC | Audit Course |
| NP | Non-Pass |
The following are not counted in the GPA, but the credit hours are included in the earned hours:
| P | Pass |
| CE | Credit by Examination |
| TR | Transfer Credit |
| NP | Non-Pass |
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each student at the end of each semester. The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by multiplying the total number of credits for each course with the credits corresponding to each grade and then the product of all the courses is added. The overall result is divided by the number of credits that a student attends during the semester. Example:
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS | GRADE | QUALITY POINTS |
| HOS120 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 5 | 75% | 2.50 |
| HOS121 | Dimensions of Tourism | 5 | 80% | 3.00 |
| HOS122 | Food and Beverage Management | 5 | 65% | 1.50 |
| COM143 | Business Computing | 5 | 78% | 2.50 |
| ENG190 | English for Academic Purposes | 4 | 92% | 4.00 |
| MAT160 | College Algebra | 4 | 70% | 2.00 |
| TOTAL/AVERAGE | 28 | 77% | 2.58 | |
| G.P.A | 2.58 | |||
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) shown at the end of each semester reflects only that semester. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is shown at the end of each semester, indicating students’ average performance from all semesters which have been completed successfully. The cumulative grade point average does not include course with grades other than A through F. To calculate the CGPA, divide the sum of the quality points by the sum of semester hours:
- GPA = Total Quality Points divided by Hours Attempted
- Quality Points = Grade Point Value multiplied by Course Credit Value
Undergraduate and Graduate Grading System for Fall 2015 Forward:
| FALL | |||||
| CREDITS | GRADE | LETTER GRADE | QUALITY POINTS | ||
| HOS120 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 5 | 75% | C+ | 2.50 |
| HOS121 | Dimensions of Tourism | 5 | 80% | B | 3.00 |
| HOS122 | Food & Beverage Management | 5 | 65% | D+ | 1.50 |
| COM143 | Business Computing | 5 | 78% | C+ | 2.50 |
| ENG190 | English for Academic Purposes | 4 | 92% | A | 4.00 |
| MAT160 | College Algebra | 4 | 70% | C | 2.00 |
| 28 | 77% | ||||
| FALL | G.P.A | 2.58 | |||
| FALL | C.G.P.A | 2.58 | |||
| SPRING | |||||
| HOS123 | Hospitality Operations Management | 5 | 95% | A | 4.00 |
| ACC130 | Financial Accounting I | 5 | 80% | B | 3.00 |
| PSY170 | Business Ethics | 5 | 78% | C+ | 2.50 |
| ACC131 | Microeconomics | 5 | 92% | A | 4.00 |
| HOS124 | Room Division Operations | 5 | 80% | B | 3.00 |
| HMI121 | HM-Internship I | 5 | Pass | P | Pass |
| 24 | 85% | ||||
| SPRING | G.P.A | 3.30 | |||
| SPRING | C.G.P.A | 2.94 | |||
Other Academic Policies
- The grade “I” is given when the student has maintained satisfactory performance during the course but was not able to successfully complete a part of the tasks and requirements of the course (e.g. final exam) and the given reasons were accepted by the professor of the specific course. The grades were due and should not exceed 40% of the coursework.
- It is the student’s responsibility to present all the necessary documents that fully explain the reasons for not being able to successful complete the course requirements as well as the consultation for the process of its completion.
- It is the student’s obligation, after consultation with the professor to complete the remaining requirements of the course within the first four weeks of the next semester.
- Failure of the student to complete the tasks within the given time frame will result in failure (F) of the specific course.
- The grade “W” indicates withdrawal from a course before the specified period mentioned in the withdrawal policy. The grade “W” is not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA)
- The grade “P” is not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA) but is counted towards the credits. It is issued for courses that are not assessed according to the MC’s grading system. Such course may be the summer internship.
- The grade “NP” is not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA). It means that the student failed to pass a credit (summer internship) or a non credit course (e.g. foundation course).
- The grade “F” is counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Courses transferred from another academic institution are not included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).
- The grade “TR” is not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA) but is counted towards the credits. Credits transferred from the colleges or universities or MC’s programs of study are marked on the transcript as TR.
- The grade “AW” means that the student was withdrawn from the class by the Head of the School or by a faculty member and no credit is earned. The grade “AW” is not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA)
- The grade of “R” is shown next to a student’s grade on his/hers transcript, and is for a student who fails a course or gets a grade less than C or equivalent. The student is allowed to repeat the course only twice. Only the highest grade obtained will be counted for the cumulative GPA.
- The grade “AC” is issued for a course that the student attended a class regularly but the student does not wish to receive a grade or credits.
- The grade “CE” is issued for a course that the student attended a written exam in order to be assessed for the academic work did for a similar course in other institution and he/she wants to receive credits.
Audit Courses (AC)
If the student wishes to attend a class regularly but does not wish to receive a grade or credit, the student may choose to audit the course.
Change of Courses / Add & Drop
Change of courses is possible during the first two weeks of the courses. Both the status and the tuition fees may change as a result of the drop and add changes.
Attendance
MC fully complies with the attendance policy established by the Ministry of Education & Culture (MOEC). According to that policy (File No: 3.1.13/22 – 21/06/2013) all students must attend at least 70% of the scheduled classes. Students who fail to meet attendance criteria may:
- Fail a course (receive an F due to extensive absentees)
- Receive an AW grade, indicating that he/she has been administrative withdrawal
- Be reported for immediate action
As a result, attendance at MC classes is mandatory. It is expected that students will normally attend their courses normally. The regulations for absences are reported by the professors. Generally, absences from the classes and/or laboratory will affect the final grade.
The student is entitled for up to 30% absences from each course. Unexcused absence from the course/laboratory beyond the specified limit will be considered by the Dean of Academic Affairs and the responsible professor and can lead to the expulsion of the student from the program of study.
In cases of personal or medical emergency, the student must obtain permission for the absence from the professor or if this is not possible, to inform the professor by enclosing the relevant medical certificate. In each case, the students are responsible for missed courses.
Withdrawal from the student
Students have the responsibility to officially withdraw from the program of study that does not intend to complete within the first 4 weeks of the courses. The completion and submission of the “Withdrawal from Academic Program” Form is necessary, which is available and should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Withdrawal from the Program Coordinator
A faculty member teaching a particular course may proceed or ask from the Program Coordinator for the withdrawal of a student from a program of study because of non-participation and/or improper registration (the student has not the appropriate qualifications for the specific program of study) or due to very low academic performance. This withdrawal is to help students to protect their GPA and CGPA in the possibility of an academic failure. It is necessary for the Office of the Registrar to be informed from the Program Coordinator for any withdrawal. Withdrawal from the Program Coordinator may occur during the first 4 weeks of the courses, as in the case of withdrawal from the students.
Make Up Examinations
For all announced examinations/tests missed, the faculty teaching the course may or may not give a make-up exam/test. If one is given, the student must pay a make-up fee. Students are allowed to take the same exam up to 3 times. Failure to take an examination/test without permission or official withdrawal will receive zero in that exam/test. If an exam/test is missed and a valid excuse is not accepted by the faculty member zero marks will be recorded in that exam/test.
Change of Grade
Grades Revision Procedure (Grade Petition)
If students believe that they received a grade that is different from what they expected, then they should first contact the professor of the specific course.
If this does not lead to a result, then the students might report to the Office of the Registrar.
The Registrar will forward a copy of the report to the program coordinator and Quality Assurance Officer, if indeed no mistake was made by the instructor, the Program Coordinator and QA will commit a reevaluation of the final examination from another professor.
In case of a significant difference between the two evaluations where a grade change is appropriate, the average of the two evaluations will be assigned as the final grade of the course. Changes of the grades resulting from the above procedure require the approval of the program coordinator and the Quality Assurance Officer. The appeal for review of a result must be submitted by the student within 4 weeks from the date of announcement of the final results.
Change of Grade
A change in grade is authorized only under unusual circumstances. The faculty submits the change of grade via the department change of grade form. The change of grade process requires the instructor’s signature and the approval of the Program Coordinator and the Quality Assurance Officer for all grade changes—including removal of “I” grades.
Grade change requests should carry a statement regarding the circumstances necessitating the change, which includes a description of the circumstances for an original award of an “I” grade. It is improper to permit a student to improve a grade by doing extra work unless all students in the class are given the same opportunity.
Academic Probation
At the end of each academic semester, students with a Cumulative Point Average (CGPA) below what is required for good academic standing will be placed on academic probation. The CGPA criteria are as follow:
Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA < 1.7
Higher Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA < 1.8
Bachelor – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA < 2.0
Students may also be placed on academic probation because of excessive course withdrawals (W) or Administrative Withdrawal (AW). All students placed on academic probation will receive a letter informing them of their status and will be encouraged to increase their CGPA. There will also be a warning that should the students’ CGPA drop below the low end of each scale, they may be ineligible to re-register.
The Dean of the School reserves the right to inform in writing the family of the particular student being on probation.
Academic Ineligibility
Students who fail to improve their academic performance and continue for two consecutive semesters to be on probation may be ineligible to continue their studies. This will result in the student’s dismissal from MC without further notice. Thus, students may be dismissed due to extensive withdrawals. Only in serious and excused circumstances the Dean of the College may grant a semester and give to the particular student a third chance to improve his/her academic performance.
Discipline, Rights and Obligations of Students
Academic Ethics
The students must respect the academic ethics and refrain from taking appropriation of part or all of the intellectual work of others. Such actions, as well as the use of deception in examinations, fraud and forgery of information or documents are considered as punishable actions and referred to the Disciplinary Committee of the college, chaired by the Director of Human Resources, and may take disciplinary action in cases of proven academic dishonesty, fraud, plagiarism and unethical behavior. Students who fail to comply with the regulations of the college are subjected to penalties ranging from failure in the course up to expulsion from the college.
Plagiarism is defined as the use, whether by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another without full and clear acknowledgment.
Cheating includes the giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance on quizzes, examinations or written assignments from any source not approved by the instructor.
Examples of cheating include but are not limited to:
- Submitting someone else’s work as your own with or without the permission of the individual
- Allowing someone to copy your work
- Having someone else write a paper for you
- Using someone else’s work without proper citation
- Submitting collaborative and/or group work as your own
- Stealing an exam/test from an instructor or her/his office
- Taking a course and/or exam/test for another student
- Using unauthorized materials during an exam/test
It is a student’s responsibility to seek clarification from an instructor if the student has questions about what constitutes cheating. The instructor has full authority to assign an “F” grade for that assignment or course after discussing the matter with the student or taking the case to the disciplinary committee.
Dismissal
Dismissal or Suspension are penalties invoked by the Disciplinary Committee in cases of serious infractions of rules and regulations, and when circumstances indicate that a student’s association with the College should be terminated/suspended in the interest of maintaining the standards of behaviour and conduct normally expected in a college community.
Student Rights and Obligations
This section describes the rights and obligations of the college students as members of the academic community. Each registered student has the right to expect from the college to fulfill his/her academic responsibilities in the most efficient way with the given resources to make this possible. Similarly, the college should establish and maintain certain standards of behavior that promote a favorable environment for learning and essential personal development.
Basic Rights
The following list of basic rights is not to deny or restrict the rights of students in any way. On the contrary, it focuses with special attention to the rights mentioned because of their importance in the educational process.
- Students have the right to think, act and speak freely in the area of the college, provided that they do not contravene the relevant regulations and comply with the instructions of the competent bodies of the college and the policies are consistent with the provisions of the current document and the Constitution and the laws of the Cyprus Republic.
- The students are free to set their educational goals after the college provides equal opportunities for learning.
- In cases involving possible sanctions of suspension or expulsion or actions that may place restrictions on the right of the students to pursue their educational goals, there is an advanced information and declaration of the nature, cause and proof of the charges against them and have the right to a fair audit procedure before the board of the college.
- It is the responsibility of the college to provide a learning atmosphere, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity as well as positive influence for constructive development in the areas of the college.
Basic Obligations
The students, as members of the college community have the following obligations inherent in the basic rights outlined above:
- The students must take responsibility for maintaining the standards of academic performance as defined by the professors.
- The students do not need to breach/violate the basic rights of other students.
- The students are responsible for their actions and must comply with the provisions of the laws of the Cyprus Republic.
- The students must not prevent the smooth operation of the services of the college, nor commit acts that could harm the college’s assets or to endanger the physical integrity of persons who are in the area of the college. The students’ behavior must comply with the regulations of the college.
The students are required to pay the approved fees and dues within the deadlines set by the college. Failure to pay the fees on time may result in cancellation of registration or the possible future denial of registration and the withholding of grades.
Refunding of tutor fees
Refunding of fees to students who withdraw from college:
| Before the commencement of courses | 100% of annual fees |
| During the 1st calendar week of the semester | 75% of annual fees |
| During the 2nd calendar week of the semester | 50% of annual fees |
| During the 3rd calendar week of the semester | 25% of annual fees |
| After the 3rd calendar week of the semester | None |
For international students an additional 25% of their annual fees are detained to cover entry visa expenses etc.
The above refunds for international students are applicable only when:
- The students ensure registration in another institution, by presenting all the necessary documents.
- In case of interruption of their studies and departure from Cyprus during the above periods.
Refunding of Fees to International Students Who Fail to Grand a VISA or Arrive to Cyprus
MC strictly complies with the regulations provided by the MOEC (Decision 806/2011), concerning the refunding of fees to international students who, for any reason do not manage to arrive to Cyprus. In this case, MC is fully responsible to refund all tuition fees paid by any international student who failed to arrive to Cyprus and MC for study purposes.
Academic Awards
Diploma
A diploma requires the completion of 120-123 ECTS (approximately 20-28 courses) and is completed in 2 years.
Higher Diploma
A higher diploma requires the completion of 181 ECTS (approximately 37 courses) and is completed in 3 years.
Bachelor
A bachelor degree requires the completion of 240 ECTS (approximately 40 courses) and is completed in 4 years.
Criteria for Graduation
In order for students to graduate, they must meet the following criteria:
Completion of the program requirements as indicated in the study guide.
Completion of all credits in each program of study as specified in the study guide of Mesoyios College, unless the law determines otherwise.
Maintain the following minimum CPA:
Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA > 1.7
Higher Diploma – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA > 1.8
Bachelor – completion of two consecutive semester – CGPA > 2.0
Settlement of all financial obligations to the college before the issuance of the diploma. Students who meet the above must apply for a diploma at the Office of the Registrar from where they can get the relevant form. Upon request, the student must pay the amount of €60 for the issuance of the Degree.
Procedure for Issuing the Degree
Degrees are issued about two months after the end of the last semester of study. The Office of the Registrar will proceed to the issuance of Degree only when the student meets all the requirements for graduation as listed above.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List includes the students who have achieved a grade point average (GPA) 3.50 or higher in one semester (excluding grades of “P”). Honors are awarded as follows:
1st Distinction 95% – 100%
2nd Distinction 90% – 94%
3rd Distinction 85% –89%
In this list cannot be included students who received grades «F» or «D» in the given semester.
Academic Honor
MC rewards academic excellence and prepares a Graduation Honor List.
Graduation Honors
Academic honors are awarded at Graduation as follows:
Summa Cum Laude – is awarded to students who have a grade cumulative point average (CGPA) of 3.7 or higher
Cum Laude – is awarded to students who have a grade cumulative point average (CGPA) between 3.5 and 3.7.
Best Student – the student with the highest CGPA of the graduating class in each program each year