1• I have just finished High school, what do I need to do to join Saint Dominic University?
2• I am planning to join Saint Dominic University?, I need to know what qualifications are acceptable.
3• I have finished my high school sseveral years ago and started working but I’ve not had a chance to join a university; do I have the opportunity to do so now?
4• I don’t understand the Credit system, how does it work?
5• Is there a limit on the number of credits I can take every quarter?
6• So how many quarter credits do I need to graduate?
7• How long is this likely to take?
8• Can anyone follow program acceleration to complete earlier?
9• What is the role of Academic Advisors?
10• Is there a maximum number of credits I can take?
11• I would like to transfer to Saint Dominic University?. My current institution works with the semester credit system, how do I convert to the quarter system?
12• What do the following classes mean: Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors?
13• What fees do I pay when I register at Saint Dominic University?
14• How much does a typical undergraduate student pay; can you give me an example?
15• How can I pay the university fees?
16• I come from an English speaking country, do I need to have the TOEFL?
17• 18. I do not come from and English speaking country but I have a degree from a university where tuition is in English and I would like to apply for graduate studies at SDU, do I need the TOEFL?
18• What scores are needed for the ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST?
19• I would like to apply, how do I submit my application form and documents?
20• What‘s the next step after acceptance?
21• How is progress assessed?
22• How are exams held?
23• How does the grading system work?
24• How do you calculate the GPA?
25• Are there any scholarships available?



1. I have just finished High school, what do I need to do to join Saint Dominic University?
For your convenience, the Admissions procedure has been kept simple and easy to follow. Please refer to Saint Dominic University application procedure full information.
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2. I am planning to join Saint Dominic University, I need to know what qualifications are acceptable.
Please refer to the Admissions information section for full details.
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3. I have finished my high school several years ago and started working but I’ve not had a chance to join a university; do I have the opportunity to do so now?
Saint Dominic University is here to advance your education, for you to know more and be able to do more, feel a greater sense of accomplishment and have all the tools you need for a better future. If you’re over 21 years old Admission requirements are relaxed. Please refer to Admission of Students over 21 .
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4. I don’t understand the Credit system, how does it work?
A credit, sometimes also referred to as quarter credit,quarter unit or quarter hour, is a unit of academic work. One credit is defined to require one session (of fifty minutes) each week for one quarter, i.e. 10 sessions per quarter as Saint Dominic University operates academic programs based on a quarter system where each quarter is 10 weeks and an academic year has four quarters (including the summer quarter) . Course credit is assigned according to the number hours of online instruction associated with the course.
The quarter credit which requires one session of online instructions each week for one quarter requires on average at least another two hours of out-of-class preparation and study. For example, if a course requires two sessions per week for a quarter, it’ll earn the student 2 quarter credits on successful completion. In some courses, students may also earn a quarter credit for every additional 20 to 30 hours a quarter of computer laboratory, coursework and projects depending on the particular course.
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5. Is there a limit on the number of credits I can take every quarter?
Yes, a limit is set to ensure students are able to cope with the load.
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6. So how many quarter credits do I need to graduate?
• Associate Degree: the student must earn a minimum of 95 quarter hours of credit.
• Bachelor’s degree: a student must earn a minimum of 180 quarter hours of credit.
• Master's degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete a program that requires full-time study, or the equivalent in half-time with minimum of 45 quarter credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree.
• Doctoral degree will be awarded to students who complete a minimum of 90 graduate quarter credit hours beyond the Masters degree.
• Master's degree by research :A minimum period of one year full-time from the date of first registration for the program or two years part-time from the date of first registration for the program.
• PhD degree by research: A minimum research period of two years full-time from the date of first registration for the program for students with a acceptable Masters degree or three years with a acceptable Bachelor degree OR four years part-time from the date of first registration for the program for students with a acceptable Master's degree or six years with a acceptable Bachelor degree.

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7. How long is this likely to take?

Without program acceleration (with the minimum number of credits):
• Associate Degrees usually take two years.
• Bachelor Degree programs are usually completed in four years
• Most master’s level programs require two years of study
• PhD programs require two to three years after the Master degree.

With program acceleration:
Programs at Saint Dominic Univerity, can be completed earlier through program acceleration by increasing the course load .

Examples of Program Acceleration :
Bachelor degree program acceleration:
A Bachelor degree student whose GPA and academic advisors support an increase in the number of quarter credits to 18 per quarter and who takes summer courses, and who started with 20 credits from earlier qualifications may be able to complete the 180 quarter credits Bachelor degree requirements in about two and a half years.

Masters degree program acceleration:
A Masters Degree student whose academic advisors and GPA support an increase in the number of quarter credits to 15 per quarter and who takes summer courses may be able to complete the 45 quarter credits requirements in just under a year.

PhD degree program acceleration:
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8 . Can anyone follow program acceleration to complete earlier?
No, program acceleration by increasing the course load in excess of 15 units for undergraduate students and 14 units for graduate students must be approved by the appropriate Academic Advisor and Academic Program Office. To do so a student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate an ability to manage an above normal study load.
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9 . What is the role of Academic Advisors?
Academic Advisors assist students with issues such as program planning, course choices, student load, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate study options, academic progress, career paths, and, when necessary, problem-solving. Academic advisors also assist students in meeting University academic requirements and understanding the university's program procedures.
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10. Is there a maximum number of credits I can take?
Yes, under no circumstance will an undergraduate student be permitted to take more than 20 units in a quarter or a graduate student to take more than 18 units in a single quarter.
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11. I would like to transfer to Saint Dominic University. My current institution works with the semester credit system, how do I convert to the quarter system?
The Admissions Office converts all transfer units to quarter units for all programs, using the following formula:
Number of semester units x 1.5 = Number of quarter units.
Fractions are rounded down to the nearest half-unit.
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12. What do the following undergraduate classes mean: Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors, Seniors?
Class levels for undergraduates are as follows:
First-Year Freshman: Those who are entering a bachelor’s degree program after completion of secondary school (or its equivalent) or students who are entering the University with fewer than 45 quarter units of college credit.
Sophomores: Those with at least 45 quarter units of credit but fewer than 90 quarter units of credit.
Juniors: Those with 90 quarter units of credit but fewer than 135 quarter units of credit of credit.
Seniors: Those with 135 or more quarter units of credit.
The classification under which a student registers at the beginning of an academic year will continue through the academic year.
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13. What fees do I pay when I register at Saint Dominic University?
The total fees a student pays per quarter will be determined by the number of quarter credits that student takes in that quarter. Tuition is paid quarterly and calculated on a per quarter credit hour basis except for graduate research students .

Undergraduate Tuition per quarter credit
Full Time $ 73.00 per quarter credit
Half-Time $82.00 per quarter credit

Graduate Tuition per Quarter
Full Time
Master's: $ 74.00 per quarter credit
PhD : $ 74.00 per quarter credit

Half-Time
Master's : $ 84.00 per quarter credit
PhD : $ 84.00 per quarter credit

Graduate Research Programs per Academic year
Full Time
Masters Program by research: $ 2750.00 per Academic year
PhD Program by research: $ 3500.00 per Academic year

Half-Time
Masters Program by research: $ 1750.00 per Academic year
PhD Program by research: $ 1950.00 per Academic year

ALL FEES ARE QUOTED IN US DOLLARS
Credit based program fees are paid quarterly and yearly research based program fees are paid in two equal installments .
Diploma course tuition fees are paid at the start of the program.
For full details of all other Fees refer to Tuitions & Fees or the University catalog.

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14. How much does a typical undergraduate student pay? Can you give me an example?
A Full-time undergraduate student who, in a typical quarter, takes courses adding up to 13 credits and does not incur any other charges, is billed as follows:
13 quarter credit hours 13 x $ 73 = $949 for that quarter. If the student is attending three quarters (Fall, Winter and Spring) and is not taking summer courses, the total fees for the year are: 3 x $949 = $2,847.
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15. How should I pay my fees?
Payment of tuition can be made by wire transfer. Full details will be provided on enrollement.
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16. I come from an English speaking country, do I need to have the TOEFL?
Students from countries where English is the official language are exempt from the University English Proficiency requirements unless their academic performance at the University reveals the need for additional English language study.
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17. I do not come from and English speaking country but I have a degree from a university where tuition is in English and I would like to apply for graduate studies at SDU, do I need the TOEFL?
Students with an undergraduate or graduate degree from university where tuition is in English, will be exempt from the University English Proficiency Examination requirements unless their academic performance at University indicates the need for further English language study.
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18. What are the requirements for the ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST?

A minimum TOEFL score of 500 for the paper-based and 173 for the computer-based TOEFL is required for entrance into university undergraduate programs.
OR
IELTS with an overall score of 6 in all sections.

If you have other English Language qualification please contact the Admissions Office to check if it is acceptable.
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19. I would like to apply, how do I submit my application form and documents?

ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE OF SAINT DOMINIC UNIVERSITY BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

1. Application filled online and the requested documents attached to the application or emailed to the Admissions Officer at: admissions@stdu.org.

2. Application downloaded, filled saved and emailed as an attachment with the requested documents to the Admissions Officer at: admissions@stdu.org.

3. Application downloaded, filled and faxed to the admissions office. Fax Number: 1 767 448 1608.
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20. What‘s the next step after acceptance?
The Admissions Office will forward with the acceptance full details on how to proceed. You may also refer to the Registration section for further details about the steps to follow to register at University
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21. How is my progress assessed?
Students are assessed by a combination of coursework, projects, assignments, tests and final quarter exams. Assignments for each course are described in the syllabus. Many courses require weekly assignments.
While exams are very important, they only form part of the grade and overall assessment of the student. Students are assessed by a combination of coursework, projects, assignments, tests and final quarter exams.
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22. How are exams held?
Saint Dominic University applies stringent procedures for all exams taken online:

The University online examination Proctor procedure must be followed and associated forms filled, full details of which will be provided during the first week of term. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact the Examination Officer at: exam@stdu.org.
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23. How does the grading system work?
The grading system within a course adopts the letter and numerical grading system . A student’s work is rated in accordance with the following definitions:
A Superior: The student has demonstrated a quality of work and accomplishment far beyond the formal requirements and shows originality of thought and mastery of material.
A 4.00 EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
A- 3.70 EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE


B Above Average: The student’s achievement exceeds the usual accomplishment, showing a clear indication of initiative and grasp of the subject.
B+ 3.30 GOOD PERFORMANCE
B 3.00 GOOD PERFORMANCE
B- 2.70 GOOD PERFORMANCE

C Average: The student has met the formal requirements and has demonstrated good comprehension of the subject and reasonable ability to handle ideas.
C+ 2.30 ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE
C 2.00 ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE
C- 1.70 ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE

D Below Average: The student’s accomplishment (while still passing) leaves much to be desired. Minimum requirements have been met but were inadequate.
D+ 1.30 MARGINAL PERFORMANCE
D 1.00 MARGINAL PERFORMANCE
D- 0.70 MARGINAL PERFORMANCE

F Failure: The student has not met the minimum requirements.

F 0.00 UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE

Other grading symbols may be used. Refer to University Catalog for full details.
The above grades will count in computing the quarter grade-point average and cumulative GPA.
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24. How do you calculate the GPA?
All students should be able to calculate their cumulative GPA after each quarter.
Refer to the Grades section for further information on how to calculate the GPA. All University credits that are counted towards a degree are used in calculating the cumulative GPA.
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25. Are there any scholarships available?
Yes there are several scholarships available. Refer to the univerity catalog for full details.
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