Academic Policies

The following reference to academic regulations is a general summary of important aspects and does not constitute the entire set of academic policies. UNIBE's academic requirements and regulations are contained in the Academic Regulations Handbook.
Attendance Requirements

A student must meet a minimum class attendance record of 80% in any given subject in order to be entitled to take the final exam. In case of an absence due to illness, the student must present a medical certificate, specifying the nature of the ailment, to the authorities of the School of Medicine who will take a decision on the matter.

Academic Evaluations

UNIBE evaluates a student's performance on a given subject through tools used by each
professor. Individual evaluation is a continuous process throughout the duration of the semester. It is measured through research work, presentations, class participation, exams, and any other evaluation method considered efficient in accordance with the general and specific objectives of the program.

Examinations take place on the eighth week interval, or midterm, and during the last week of the semester. Grading System

Final grades are the sum of the evaluations obtained during the two partials. A minimum grade of 70 points must be obtained in order to pass the course.

An "A" is between 90-100 points. Value 4.

A "B" is between 80-89 points. Value 3.

A "C" is between 70-79 points. Value 2.

A "D" is between 60-69 points. Value 1. Students receiving a "D" grade must retake the course.

An "I" is given when the student does not complete a project, seminar, and or
an examination. If the student does not complete the work within the limit of
time established by the Academic Calendar, the "I" will automatically become an "F".

Good Standing

A student enjoys a Good Standing status when the following conditions are met:

- Has a C average or above.
- University ethical and clinical conduct is
maintained.
- Financial obligations and commitments to the School are met.

Withdrawal

Official withdrawal occurs when a student withdraws from the School and the required procedures are met. A student may withdraw from a course, without any academic penalty. If the withdrawal takes place within the deadline established by the academic calendar, the course must be subsequently repeated.

Unofficial withdrawal occurs when a
student stops attending classes during a semester, or fails to register the next semester and does not complete the required procedures.

Graduation Requirements

The following pre-requisites must be
met in order to be eligible for a Medical Doctor's Degree (MD):

1) Satisfactory completion of all the academic requirements.

2) Meet all financial and library obligations established by UNIBE.

3) Graduation candidates are submitted to the university's Academic Board whose approval of the degree depends on the recommendation of the Medicine Academic Authorities.

All student's records are subject to regulations for certification established by the National Council of Superior Education (CONES), under Resolution 002/95CONES.
All documents regarding credits transferred and degrees conferred in institutions outside the Dominican Republic, which are not translated into Spanish must be translated by an official translator for certification by the CONES.

CONES, as the government regulating institution of post-secondary education in the Dominican Republic, acts under its own regulations. UNIBE has no authority in the implementation of these rules and policies. UNIBE does however have the obligation to inform students concerning CONES policies.