Calendar of Academic Events

Approval of Timetable

Timetable to be submitted by the Timetable Committee Chair to the Senate for approval by the end of Term 2 of the preceding academic year

Approval of New Courses

New courses to be presented by the Executive Deans to the Senate for approval by 1 June of the preceding academic year. Approval subject to demonstrated student need and interest, and meeting of UPNG quality assurance requirements.

Approval of New Degree Programs

New Degree Programs to be presented by the Executive Deans to the Senate for approval by 1 June of the preceding academic year. Approval subject to demonstrated student need and interest, and meeting of UPNG quality assurance requirements.

Approval of Annual School Teaching Plans

School Course Teaching Plans to be submitted by the Executive Deans to Senate by 30 June of the preceding academic year. No further changes to the teaching plans are to be accepted except in the case of extreme circumstances, and requiring discussion with and approval by the PVC.

Pre-enrolment for continuing students

The Central Administration implements a pre-enrolment and registration program in Term 3 of the preceding academic year for all continuing students to simplify the registration process. Participation is compulsory.

When students return to UPNG at the commencement of the new academic year, registration will only entail:

• A check of proof of payment;
• A check of exclusion status based on previous year’s performance; and
• Variation of pre-enrolment as an exception, and only if required by previous year’s academic performance.

The Senate requires that continuing students return as close as possible to the start of classes.