Special Student
Special student status refers to a student who is enrolled in a higher education institution and is granted the opportunity to temporarily continue their education at another university due to a desire to gain different experiences or cultures, or for health and similar special reasons.
1. What Are the Application Requirements?
- You must have completed at least one semester of associate degree programs and at least two semesters of undergraduate programs, and your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) must be at least 3.00.
- Regardless of the CGPA requirement; new registrants, those experiencing natural disasters or financial hardship, those with documented serious chronic illnesses, or situations such as the death of a first-degree relative or needing care can also apply.
- Preparatory Class: Special students are not accepted or sent to preparatory classes.
2. How Does the Application Process Work?
For Those Who Are MAKÜ Students and Want to Go to Another University:
- You must apply at least 15 days before the registration renewal period in the academic calendar.
- You must submit the approved documents showing the course contents and credits along with your application letter to the unit you are registered in.
- The opinion of the relevant department chair, the approval of the Unit Management Board, and finally the positive decisions of the University Management Board are required.
For Those Who Are Students of Another University and Want to Come to MAKÜ:
You must apply to the faculty you wish to study at with your application letter along with the positive decision you received from your university 15 days before the registration renewal period.
3. Important Information
- The right to be a special student can be utilized for at most two semesters during a program. This period can be extended by the decision of the Higher Education Council Presidency in cases of serious health issues or personal safety, provided it is the student's own situation.
- The contribution fee or tuition fee is paid to your registered (home) university even while you are a special student.
- You will be subject to the exam and success evaluation regulations of the university you attend; however, your course load is determined according to the rules of your own university.