Student Guide

Deanship of Student Affairs Student Guide Academic Year 2025/2026

3 Beloved youth of jordan, Know that the future of the homeland lies in your hands, and that you are among its foremost builders. You are indeed worthy of carrying this responsibility. Continue on the path of construction, modernization, and prosperity, since all of jordan stands behind you, supporting you in every step you take. May almighty god bless you. Abdullah ii ibn al hussein

5 His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein

7 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II

9 Student Guide Committee Prof. Ahmad Abu-Dalu Chair Dr. Rafat Al Rousan Member Dr. Nansy Mosleh Member Lecturer Nadia Al-Diab Member Mr. Mohammad Mahafzah Member Ms. Nesreen Mreihin Member and Rapporteur Mr. Talib Al-Zaghal Member Mr. Khalil Karasneh Member Mr. Alaa Al-Dakal Allah Member

11 Table of Contents Section Page Establishment of the University 18 University Faculties 19 Deanships, Centers, Endowed Chairs, and Museums 20 Finance Department 22 Tuition Fees 25 Admission and Registration Department 28 Regulations for Awarding the Bachelor’s Degree 30 Regulations for the Minor Specialization 59 Graduate Studies 60 Health Insurance Regulations for Yarmouk University Students 73 Disciplinary Procedures Regulations 78 Academic Calendar 93 Lecture Hall Codes 96

13 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Our dear brother, His Excellency Mr. Zaid Al-Rifai, our Prime Minister – may God protect you. We extend to Your Excellency our deepest affection, sincere trust, and highest esteem. Since its establishment eleven years ago, our University of Jordan has stood at the forefront of the radiant achievements attained by our beloved country along its long path of renaissance. Despite its short existence, the University has, through the dedication of its staff, the unwavering support of our faithful people, and the care provided by officials at every stage, been able to grow, advance, and secure for itself a distinguished position among its peers in the Arab world and indeed the world at large. Yet, notwithstanding the expanding capacities and resources of the University to meet the needs of our sons and daughters in pursuing their studies and furthering their knowledge, the flourishing educational renaissance achieved by Jordan has each year produced numbers of secondary school graduates beyond what our University can accommodate or meet. Hence, the urgent need arises to seek solutions that provide the utmost opportunities and possibilities for our students to advance to the various fields of higher education. Indeed, this very duty lies at the heart of our common concern and captures the attention of us all—officials and citizens alike. Therefore, we desire that Your Excellency take the necessary steps to begin the establishment of a second university in our beloved homeland—an institution that, alongside its sister, shall serve as a beacon of guidance, a fountain of virtue, and a forge for men of character. We have chosen the city of Irbid, the radiant capital of the north, to be the seat and cradle of this new university, with God’s help. As we await your immediate measures to carry this noble project into effect, we reaffirm our determination to support the new university and to provide every reason for it to become, in a short span of time, a destination for students of both sexes from our Jordanian family, our Arab nation, and the world at large. May God ever guide you to the fulfillment of hope and the discharge of duty, and take us all by the hand towards what brings good to our noble people, their progress, and their prosperity, our dear one. Al-Hussein bin Talal Amman, on the twenty-second day of Jumada al-Awwal, in the year one thousand three hundred and ninety-five Hijri, corresponding to the first day of June, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five Gregorian.

15 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Our dear students, We welcome you to Yarmouk University, which has today become a beacon of knowledge in the north of our beloved Jordan, and a destination for those who seek excellence from all corners of the world. We greet you as you embark on a new stage of your lives—continuing the path of leadership, distinction, and giving that the generations before you have begun. You shall draw for Yarmouk a radiant image, illuminated by its creative sons and daughters who shine in the sky of the homeland, lighting its vast horizons with the torches of knowledge and excellence. Know that the University takes pride in you and rejoices in your achievements, for it shall support you and guide you in building a society worthy of our Jordan. My dear students, As you now enter the University, you begin an important stage, distinct from all your previous stages of life. It is one that requires from you double the effort and a greater assumption of responsibility, to constitute for you a true qualitative leap in your lives and a promising future that reflects your aspirations—if you are diligent in investing in all that the University offers you in terms of opportunities for excellence, and in dedicating your time to gaining from all that is new in the fields of knowledge, as well as in participating in both curricular and extracurricular activities. This is your University; it delights in welcoming you and takes pride that, through you and those before you, it has become a lofty scientific edifice and a forge for role models and leaders. With its advanced academic approach, it embraces the spirit of the age, keeps pace with scientific and technological development, and contributes to graduating qualified competencies capable of meeting the needs of development plans and supporting the march of progress and giving under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein. My dear students, As the University presents to you this guide, it looks forward to your careful study of its contents, for it serves as your compass in understanding the features of your university life, particularly the study plans and academic options. It seeks to clarify the opportunities available to you for developing your talents, enhancing your capacities, and participating in student activities and university life through their broadest avenues. Should any part of it be unclear to you, the Deanship of Student Affairs is your reference for explanation and guidance. Know that your University is a trust in your care while you are on its benches, just as you are its ambassadors upon your graduation. It is the jewel of universities, and a house of academic expertise in the fields of knowledge and science. May God guide you and bless your steps in serving your University and your homeland, Jordan, so that it may always remain, as envisioned by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, a model of which we are proud among the nations. UniversityPresident Prof. Islam Massad

17 In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful My daughters and sons, our dear students, I extend to you my sincerest welcome to the halls of Yarmouk University, as you join this esteemed institution from across the beloved land of our homeland, filled with positive spirit, aspiring energy, and noble ambitions for a bright future. At this pivotal stage of your lives, academic excellence is not an end in itself, but a gateway toward self-building and identity formation, the refinement of your abilities, and the strengthening of true and genuine belonging—belonging that is embodied in your commitment, your interaction, and your contribution to your university community. Here at the Deanship of Student Affairs, we place in your hands this Student Guide, which outlines the university regulations and instructions, out of our conviction in the importance of every student being fully aware of his or her rights and responsibilities, in order to ensure a safe, conscious, and responsible university experience. My sons and daughters, I call upon you to seize every moment in your University: activities in sports, arts, music, as well as constructive cultural and disciplined political engagement are not a luxury, but an integral part of your academic and formative journey. Express yourselves, take the initiative, and be true partners in university life—not mere passersby in its halls. Yarmouk University does not regard you as mere numbers in its records, but as vibrant minds, promising energies, and individuals capable of contributing to change and advancing your community and homeland, in a manner befitting the trust of our leader, His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, and his boundless care for your educational journey. May God guide you, bless your steps, and keep you ever filled with hope, determination, and giving. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. Dean of Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Abu Dalu

18 Establishment of the University In the late 20th century, Jordan witnessed significant developments across various sectors, particularly in the Department of Education. Yarmouk University was established at a time when Jordan had only one university to fulfill the developmental needs of society and offer higher education opportunities to the increasing number of high school graduates, a result of the country’s commitment to education across all levels. On the 24th of June, 1975, a Royal Decree was issued to form the Royal Committee for Yarmouk University. With an enrollment of no more than 640 students, the university began its first academic year on the 9th of October, 1976  The university’s name was chosen for its symbolic value in the Arab and Islamic context.  In the 25 th year of his reign, His Late Majesty King Hussein bin Talal officially inaugurated the university on the 16th of June, 1977.  49 years have passed since the university was founded. Philosophy of the University The following principles shape Yarmouk University’s academic and administrative approach: 1. The university aims to establish a scientific and cultural foundation that produces research and studies essential for the advancement of science and knowledge and to apply these outcomes to drive progress in Jordan and the Arab world. 2. In the light of its commitment to providing quality education, the university adopts a system of credit hours and semesters to allow students greater flexibility in choosing courses that align with their needs and interests. It also strives to recruit and maintain highly qualified faculty, administrators, and technical staff. 3. Due to its firm belief in the role of universities in serving their communities, the university offers both academic and non-academic services through a variety of programs, institutes, centers, courses, and seminars that address the needs of an evolving society and contribute to the development and integration of its various sectors. 4. The university employs strategic planning, continuous monitoring, and comprehensive evaluation in all its operations and activities. 5. The university seeks to foster cooperation and coordination with other local and global universities and research institutions.

19 Faculties and Undergraduate Programs at Yarmouk University The university consists of the following 16 faculties: Faculty Programs Arts Arabic Language and Literature, Arabic for Speakers of Other Languages, English Language and Literature, Applied English Language, Political Science, Sociology and Social Work, Translation, History, Modern Languages (French Language, German/English, French/English), Geography, Semitic and Oriental Languages (Hebrew, Persian, Turkish). Science Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Statistics, Applied Geology, Biomedical Physics, Scientific Service Courses. Business Economics, Business Administration, Finance and Banking Science, Public Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Financial Economics and Business, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Sciences. Educational Sciences Classroom Teacher, Counseling Psychology, Early Childhood Education (for females only). Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology Communication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Biomedical Systems Engineering, Biomedical Informatics Engineering, Civil Engineering (Construction Management), Civil Engineering (Building Technology), Architectural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering – Internet of Things, Mechanical Engineering Design Technology. Shari’a and Islamic Studies Usul Addin, Al-Fiqh and Its Origins, Islamic Economics & Banking, Islamic Studies (Education, Family Studies, Da’wah and Islamic Mass Communication). Physical Education and Sport Sciences Physical Education. Law Law Fine Arts Design and Applied Arts, Music, Drama, Visual Arts (Plastic Arts), Digital Arts. Information Technology and Information Science Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Information Technology. Archaeology and Anthropology Archaeology, Anthropology, Conservation and Management of Cultural Resources, Humanitarian Service Courses. Mass Communication Public Relations and Advertising, Radio and Television, Journalism and Digital Media. Tourism and Hotels Tourism Management, Tourist Guidance, Hotel Management. Medicine Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Medical Sciences. Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy. Nursing Basic Nursing, Clinical Nursing.

20 Deanships, Academic and Research Centers, Endowed Chairs, and Museums The university includes the following deanships, academic and research centers, and endowed chairs: Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies Deanship of Student Affairs Center of Accreditation and the Quality Assurance Language Center Computer and Information Speech and Hearing Center Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Jordan Design Center Princess Basma Center for Jordanian women’s studies Prince Faisal Center for Information Technology Center for Sustainable Development Studies Queen Rania Center for Jordanian Studies and Community Services Center for Refugee, Displaced Person and Forced Migration Studies E-learning and Free Educational Resources Center UNESCO Chair for Desert Studies and Combating Desertification Samir Shamma Chair for the Study of Islamic Civilization Mahmoud Al-Ghoul Chair for the Study of the Civilization and Epigraphy of the Arabian Peninsula Samir Al-Rifai Chair for Jordanian Studies Aqaba Marine Science Station, in Collaboration with the University of Jordan Model School Natural History Museum, Jordanian Heritage Museum, and Numismatic Museum

21 The University’s Administration Encompasses the following departments: University President’s Office Public Relations and Media Departments Human Resources Department Admission and Registration Department Finance Department Purchasing and Supplies Department Al Hussain Bin Tala Library Public Services Department Engineering, Production, and Maintenance Department Public Security and Safety Department International Relations and Projects Department Legal Affairs Department Audit, Inspection, and Follow-up Department

22 Finance Department The Finance Department is one of the key administrative units at the university. It is responsible for managing the university’s funds, safeguarding financial resources, supporting their growth, and ensuring the sustainable financing of the university’s various activities. Through these functions, the department contributes, both directly and indirectly, to fulfilling the university’s mission and achieving its goals with efficiency and effectiveness. The Finance Department consists of the following divisions:  Imports Division  Expenditures Division  Budget and Accounts Division  Payroll Division  Special Funds Division  Audit Division  Assets and Receivables Division  Registry Division Financial Guidelines Dear Students, 1. You are advised to pay the required tuition fees before registering for courses and within the designated period to avoid late registration penalties. 2. The university aims to help students avoid financial penalties, which currently amount to 15 Jordanian Dinars. Therefore, it is essential to pay fees on time. 3. Graduate students must indicate whether they wish to enroll in the university’s health insurance plan or opt out at the time of submitting their admission application. Please note that the choice (Yes or No) is considered final and will remain valid until the student graduates. No changes will be permitted afterward. 4. Students can pay their tuition and other required fees via the eFAWATEERcom electronic payment system without needing to visit the university’s Finance Department. Payments can be made through the following channels:

23  Banks (most bank branches in the Kingdom) using one of the following four methods: Teller service (no bank account required), Online banking via web portal (requires an account at the bank), Mobile banking apps (requires an account at the bank) and ATM machines (requires an account at the bank).  Any branch of Jordan Post  Mobile e-wallets  Authorized currency exchange offices (most locations across the Kingdom)  Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) via the website: www.efawateercom.jo 5. Students must attend their lectures regularly as per their official class schedule. Students can view their financial balance at any time online through the Student Information System (SIS) at: https://sis.yu.edu.jo Sponsored students can also track the remaining credit hours covered by their scholarship online. In case of any discrepancies, they must contact their sponsoring agency directly. 6. Students wishing to receive health insurance refunds should visit Window No. (10) at the Revenue and Accounts Receivable in the Finance Department. 7. For inquiries related to tuition fees, outstanding balances, payment methods, or sponsored hours, students should go to Window No. (1) at Revenue and Accounts Receivable in the Finance Department. 8. To collect tuition fee refunds, please visit the Disbursements Office in the Finance Department at least 14 days after submitting your request.

24 Avoid fines and any issues that may arise as a result of your delay in paying the fees due within the specified payment period Refunds of tuition fees are issued to students under the following conditions: 1. Full refund of all paid fees will be granted to students enrolled in the regular program if they are later accepted into the regular program at another public university during the same semester. Placement exam fees are excluded from the refund if the student has already taken the exams. The student must provide an official acceptance letter from the other university, along with the original payment receipt from our university. 2. Tuition fees for newly admitted students may be refunded under the following circumstances: a. If the student was admitted in error, all paid tuition fees will be refunded in full. b. If a newly admitted student registers for courses exceeding the minimum allowable credit load and then withdraws from those extra credit hours during the Add/Drop period, the cost of the withdrawn credit hours will be recorded and refunded only if the student later withdraws from the university. c. In the unfortunate event of a student's death during the semester, all fees will be refunded to the student’s family. d. 1. 90% refund if the student withdraws within the first week of acceptance. 2. 75% refund if the student withdraws within the second week of acceptance. 3. 50% refund if the student withdraws within the third week of acceptance. 4. 25% refund if the student withdraws within the fourth week of acceptance. 5. If the student is accepted or withdraws after the fourth week, no tuition fees will be refunded, and only the deposit(s) will be returned. 6. The Admission and Registration Department is the official authority responsible for determining the date of acceptance. These revised refund regulations have been in effect since March 29, 2022.

28 Admission and Registration Department The Admission and Registration Department is considered as one of the most important divisions, as it connects the university with students from their admission until their graduation; it is responsible for implementing the instructions and for granting bachelor's and postgraduate degrees. It also aims at developing the partnership between the deanships of the faculties and other administrative departments, and strengthening the relationships among employees, students and colleagues at the university and paves the way for all of them to participates in legislation, amendment, implementation of decisions, and the application of instructions. This department has the following tasks: 1. Reviewing and implementing the instructions for granting the degrees in accordance with the students and the university. 2. Implementing the admission criteria issued by the Council of Higher Education. 3. Issuing and auditing the lists of those who have been accepted. 4. Preparing the study schedule, the final exam program, and computerizing some exams. 5. Preparing the university calendar. 6. Monitoring students' grades and issuing alumni lists. 7. Developing the necessary plans for the specializations. 8. Preparing transcripts, certificates of students and any documents required by students. 9. Preparing various statistics of newly admitted students, registrants, and graduates. The Department includes the following sections: Administrative Affairs Section Admission Section Study Schedule and Examinations Section Information Section Data and Information Audit Section Registration Section of Postgraduate Studies Registration Section of Al-Sharia, Education and Physical Education Faculties Registration Section of the Faculties of Business and Law Registration Section of the Faculties of Arts and Mass Communication Registration Section of Faculties of Archaeology, Tourism and Fine Arts Registration Section of Faculties of Medicine, Engineering and Pharmacy

29 General Information  The lowest acceptance rate in high school for admission in the whole faculties is as follows: 85% for medicine, 80% for engineering and pharmacy, 75% for the Faculty of Al_Shariaa and Islamic studies, 65% for other specializations, and 70% for the Faculty of nursing.  The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research determines the countries whose students have to pay the fees for credit hours in dollars.  Students holding an ICDL certificate are exempt from studying COMP 099.  Newly admitted students must take the placement exam in Arabic, English, and computer; if the student succeeds, he will be exempted from studying these courses, and if he fails any of these exams, (remedial 099), he must take it as a course. The student who registered the course and failed it is allowed to take the placement exam again provided that he doesn’t register it as a course during the same semester. Students have to pass these courses during the first two years at the university. (Amended by the Council of Deans Resolution no. 36/2017 dated 25/9/2017). University life is inclusive and diverse. Make sure to benefit from the services and activities provided by the Deanship of Student Affairs to build an independent and balanced character. Dear students: You can visit the concerned departments in the Deanship of Student Affairs for the necessary instructions regarding health insurance, loans, and aids. Grants, housing for female students, and any other information.

30 Instructions of 2008 no. (6): Instructions for Granting a Bachelor's Degree at Yarmouk University Issued Under the Degree and Certificate Granting System at Yarmouk University no. (76) of 1976 Article 1: These instructions are called (Instructions for granting bachelor's degree at Yarmouk University) for the year 2008, and they will be effective and viable from the academic year 2008/2009. Article 2: The provisions of these instructions are applied to regular students who registered to obtain a bachelor's degree in the Faculties of the University mentioned in Article (3) of these instructions. Article 3: The Council of Deans approves the study plan for obtaining a bachelor's degree in the following faculties according to the recommendations of the faculties’ councils and the suggestions of the academic departments’ councils: 1. Faculty of Science. 2. Faculty of Arts 3. Faculty of Business. 4. Faculty of Educational Sciences. 5. Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology 6. Faculty of Al-Sharia and Islamic Studies. 7. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. 8. Faculty of Law. 9. Faculty of Fine Arts. 10. Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology. 11. Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science. 12. Faculty of Mass Communication. 13. Faculty of Tourism and Hotels 14. Faculty of Medicine 15. Faculty of Pharmacy 16. Faculty of Nursing.

31 Article 4: The minimum credit hours required for obtaining a bachelor's degree at the university are as follows: (134) credit hours 1 Faculty of Science (132) credit hours 2 Faculty of Arts (132) credit hours 3 College of Business (132) credit hours 4 Faculty of Educational Sciences (167) credit hours 5 Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Technological Engineering (132) credit hours 6 Faculty of Al-Sharia and Islamic Studies (135) credit hours 7 Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (141) credit hours 8 Faculty of Law (132) credit hours 9 Faculty of Fine Arts (132) credit hours Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology 10 (134) credit hours Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science 11 (132) credit hours Faculty of Mass Communication 12 (132) credit hours Faculty of Tourism and Hotels 13 (257) credit hours Faculty of Medicine 14 (170) credit hours Faculty of Pharmacy 15 (141) credit hours Faculty of Nursing 16

32 The Study plan Article 5: The study plan in each major of the bachelor degree includes the following requirements: A. University requirements: They are (27) credit hours and include: 1. Mandatory requirements: These courses have to be studied by all university students. They are (15) credit hours and distributed as follows: * COMP 099 and EL 099 are prerequisites for HUM 120. (Decided by the Council of Deans no. 49/2016, dated 26/12/2016) The Language Center holds an exam to determine the level of non-Arab students in Arabic, and then classifies students into 3 groups according to their results in the exam. Decided in 1994/1995 100 MILT, Military Sciences and Citizenship, is counted within the credit hours prescribed for graduation, and the results of this course are considered in the grading system; its results are also included in the cumulative average for 2019 students and after.. (Decided by the Council of Deans in its meeting No. 39/2019 dated 13/10/2019). The department that offers the course Section Concerned Faculty or Center concerned Number of hours Course name Course code Humanitarian Service Courses For students 2023 and before Business 3 Leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation skills HUM146 Humanitarian Service Courses English language Language Center 3 Communication skills (English) HUM120 Humanitarian Service Courses Arabic language Language Center 3 Communication skills (Arabic) HUM121 Humanitarian Service Courses Political science Literature 3 National education HUM 124 Military Science Division 3 Military science and citizenship MILT 100A Language Center Remedial English language skills – remedial EL 099 Language Center Remedial Arabic language – remedial AL 099 Faculty of IT Remedial Computer skills – remedial COMP 099 Deanship of Student Affairs Deanship of Student Affairs 0 Ethics and volunteerism SA 100

33 The following are exempted from this course: 1. Graduates of Jordanian military colleges such as: Mu'tah University, Royal Military Colleges, Military Candidates School, Directorate of Medical Services, Technical College of the Royal Maintenance Corps, Prince Faisal College or any other equivalent colleges in the security services and foreign military colleges, provided that their service is not less than one year. 2. Officers who have obtained the Foundation Grade courses and the Vice-Chancellor's courses for other ranks. 3. Approval of the Department of University Education of this directorate to prove that the concerned student meets the conditions of exemption. 4. A. Non-Jordanian students may study the course "Modern and Contemporary History of Jordan (HIST (434)) as an alternative course for the military sciences. In this case, the grade of this course will be included in the student's averages, as decided by the Council of Deans in its meeting no. (1/92) dated 5/1/1992 and it will be applied to 2019 students and above. B. Non-Jordanian students admitted in the academic year 2020 and thereafter may study two alternative courses as follows: 1- An alternative course to the (MILT 100A) course of military sciences and citizenship from the optional university requirements courses offered by the university. 2- An alternative course to the (HUM 124) course of national education from the optional university requirements courses offered by the university. Decided by the Council of Deans in its meeting no. (11/2020) on 05/04/2020. 2. Optional Requirements:  Undergraduate students of all majors , except for the majors whose study plan requires a language package, can choose to study the optional requirements for which (12) credit hours are allocated as follows:

34 (1) Humanities Course Package: One course of (3) hours in each of the following three packages and the fourth course of (3) hours that the student chooses from any of these three packages. Department offering the course Offered for all students except in the following faculties Faculty Credit hours Course name Course code Humanitarian Service Courses Mass Communication Mass Communication 3 Media Culture HUM 101 Humanitarian Service Courses Arts Arts 3 Art & Behavior HUM 104 Humanitarian Service Courses Archaeology Archaeology 3 Jordan's contribution to human civilization HUM 105 Humanitarian Service Courses Archaeology Archaeology 3 Introduction to the Study of Human Cultures HUM 106 Humanitarian Service Courses Law Law 3 Human Rights HUM 107 Humanitarian Service Courses Al-Sharia Al-Sharia 3 Islamic Systems HUM 109 Humanitarian Service Courses Tourism Tourism 3 Tourism and hotel culture HUM 110 Humanitarian Service Courses Al-Sharia Educational Sciences 3 Islamic Educational Thought HUM 113 Humanitarian Service Courses Law Law 3 Legal Education HUM 115 Humanitarian Service Courses Arts Arts 3 Performing Arts HUM 123 Humanitarian Service Courses - - 3 Traffic Safety HUM145

35 (2) Social and Economic Sciences Course Package: Department offering the course Offered for all students except in the following faculties Faculty Credit hours Course name Course code Humanitarian Service Courses - Literature 3 Citizenship and Belonging HUM 102 Humanitarian Service Courses Al-Sharia Al-Sharia 3 Islam is thought and civilization HUM 103 Humanitarian Service Courses - Educational Sciences 3 Thinking Skills HUM 108 Humanitarian Service Courses Literature Literature 3 History of Jerusalem HUM 111 Humanitarian Service Courses Literature Literature 3 Introduction to the Geography of Jordan HUM 112 Humanitarian Service Courses - Educational Sciences 3 Good governance and integrity HUM 114 Humanitarian Service Courses Archaeology Archaeology 3 Ancient Writings of Jordan HUM 116 Humanitarian Service Courses Business Business 3 Economy and Society HUM 122 Scientific Service Courses Physical Education and Sport Sciences Physical Education and Sport Sciences 3 Fitness for everyone SCI 103 Scientific Service Courses Educational Sciences Educational Sciences 3 Effective Communication Skills SCI 104 Scientific Service Courses Business Business 3 Management and Community Development SCI 106

36 (3) Scientific and Technological Courses Package: Department offering the course Offered for all students except in the following faculties Faculty Credit hours Course name Course code Scientific Service Courses Science Science 3 Environment and Public Health SCI 101 Scientific Service Courses IT IT 3 Information Technology & Society SCI 102 Scientific Service Courses Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology Science 3 Renewable Energy SCI 105 Scientific Service Courses - Science 3 Scientific Research SCI 107 Scientific Service Courses IT IT 3 Digital Culture SCI 109 Scientific Service Courses - Science 3 Development and Environment SCI 110 Scientific Service Courses - Medicine, Pharmacy, Science 3 Principles of Epidemiology and Community Immunity SCI 111  According to the majors whose study plan requires a language package, the student chooses to study the university's optional requirements for which (12) credit hours are allocated as follows: Four courses from one language package with (3) hours for each course as follows:

37 Language Course Package French Language Courses Offered for all students except for the following specializations Prerequisite Credit hours Department that offers the program Concerned Faculty or Centre French Language Courses Course Code and number French, French/English - 3 Language Center Language Center French Language Skills 1 LCF 101 French, French/English LCF 101 3 Language Center Language Center French Language Skills 2 LCF 102 French, French/English LCF 102 3 Language Center Language Center French Language Skills 3 LCF 103 French, French/English LCF 103 3 Language Center Language Center French Language Skills 4 LCF 104 German Language Courses Offered for all students except for the following specializations Prerequisite Credit hours Department that offers the program Concerned Faculty or Centre German Language Courses Course Code and number German/English - 3 Language Center Language Center German Language Skills 1 LCG 101 German/English LCG 101 3 Language Center Language Center German Language Skills 2 LCG 102 German/English LCG 102 3 Language Center Language Center German Language Skills 3 LCG 103 German/English LCG 103 3 Language Center Language Center German Language Skills 4 LCG 104 Spanish Language Courses Offered for all students except for the following specializations Prerequisite Credit hours Department that offers the program Concerned Faculty or Centre Spanish Language Courses Course Code and Number - - 3 Language Center Language Center Spanish Language Skills 1 LCS 101 - LCS 101 3 Language Center Language Center Spanish Language Skills 2 LCS 102 - LCS 102 3 Language Center Language Center Spanish Language Skills 3 LCS 103 - LCS 103 3 Language Center Language Center Spanish Language Skills 4 LCS 104 Chinese Language Courses Offered for all students except for the following specializations Prerequisite Credit hours Department that offers the program Concerned Faculty or Centre Chinese Language Courses Course Code and Number - - 3 Language Center Language Center Chinese Language Skills 1 LCC 101 - LCC 101 3 Language Center Language Center Chinese Language Skills 2 LCC 102 - LCC 102 3 Language Center Language Center Chinese Language Skills 3 LCC 103 - LCC 103 3 Language Center Language Center Chinese Language Skills 4 LCC 104 Turkish Language Courses Offered for all students except for the following specializations Prerequisite Credit hours Department that offers the program Concerned Faculty or Centre Turkish Language Courses Course Code and Number Turkish - 3 Language Center Language Center Turkish Language Skills 1 LCT 101 Turkish LCE 101 3 Language Center Language Center Turkish Language Skills 2 LCT 102 Turkish LCE 102 3 Language Center Language Center Turkish Language Skills 3 LCT 103 Turkish LCE 103 3 Language Center Language Center Turkish Language Skills 4 LCT 104

38 The Placement Test: First: The student takes the placement test at the university on the dates approved by the E-Learning and Open Educational Resources Center. A grade of “Exempt” shall be recorded for the remedial courses that the student successfully completes in the zero-level semester, which precedes the first semester of the academic year. The following note shall be added at the bottom of the transcript: (Courses exempted for the student as a result of passing the placement tests, without recording the grade of any failed placement test. The failed course shall be registered as a regular course within the first two years of study.) Second: The student is exempted from the following remedial courses if they pass the placement tests:  AL 099 Arabic Language / Remedial  EL 099 English Language / Remedial  COMP 099 Computer Skills / Remedial Third: This regulation applies to all university students, effective from September 1, 2025. Fourth: A student who fails a course after failing the placement test is allowed to retake the placement exam without registering for the course as a regular study load, provided that they pass the test within the first two years of study.

39 B. Faculty Requirements: They are approved by the Council of Deans and the following credit hours are allocated to them according to the specializations of each faculty as follows: (21) credit hours Faculty of Science 1 (21) credit hours Faculty of Arts 2 (24) credit hours Faculty of Business 3 (18) credit hours Faculty of Educational Sciences 4 (24) credit hours Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology 5 (24) credit hours Faculty of Al-Sharia and Islamic Studies 6 (24) credit hours Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences 7 (27) credit hours Faculty of Law 8 (24) credit hours Faculty of Fine Arts 9 (21) credit hours Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology 10 (22) credit hours Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science 11 (24) credit hours Faculty of Mass Communication 12 (21) credit hours Faculty of Tourism and Hotels 13 (39) credit hours Faculty of Medicine 14 (32) credit hours Faculty of Pharmacy 15 (21) credit hours Faculty of Nursing 16 C. Specialization Requirements: They are approved by the Council of Deans based on the recommendations of the faculty councils; the following credit hours are allocated to them and they are distributed as compulsory and optional courses as determined by the Faculty Council. (86) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Science 1 (84) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Arts 2 (81) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Business 3 (87) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Educational Sciences. 4 (116) credit hours Departments of the Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Technological Engineering 5 (81) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Al-Sharia and Islamic Studies 6 (81) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences 7 (87) credit hours Departments of the faculty of Law 8 (87) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Fine Arts 9

40 (87) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology 10 (85) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science 11 (81) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Mass Communication 12 (87) Credit hours Departments of the Tourism and Hotels 13 (191) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Medicine 14 (106) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Pharmacy 15 (93) credit hours Departments of the Faculty of Nursing 16 The requirements of the above departments include the requirements of the single specialization or the sum of the major and sub-specialization requirements. Article 6: A. student cannot register a course if he has not registered the prerequisite in previous semesters (passed, failed courses). A student can register a course and its prerequisite together in the same semester if his graduation depends on the registration of the two courses together, taking into account paragraph (b) of article (6) above. B.1. Students of 2018 and before in the departments of Al-Hijjawi Faculty are not allowed to register a course unless they have successfully completed its previous requirements. B.2. Students at the Faculty of Science are not allowed to register a course unless they pass its previous requirement. This is applied to students of 2022 and before. B.3. Student at the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science are not allowed to register any course unless they pass its previous requirement, starting from the beginning of the second semester 2022/2023.

41 Duration of Study and Study Load Article 7(1): A. The maximum duration of study for a bachelor's degree is as follows: (1) A student who has completed the maximum period of study stipulated in the aforementioned article and has not fulfilled the graduation conditions will be expelled from the University. (Decided by the University Council Committee Resolution No. (32) Dated 10/8/1986. Students are granted an additional semester in the following cases: 1. If he/she has 21 credit hours left to graduate. 2. If he does not graduate because his cumulative average is less than 60%. 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Science 1 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Arts 2 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Business 3 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Educational Sciences. 4 8 Years Departments of Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Technological Engineering 5 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Al-Sharia and Islamic Studies 6 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences 7 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Law 8 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Fine Arts 9 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology 10 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science 11 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Mass Communication 12 7 years Departments of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels 13 8 Years Faculty of Medicine 14 8 Years Faculty of Pharmacy 15 7 years Faculty of Nursing 16 B. The academic year includes two compulsory semesters, each one includes sixteen weeks, covering the period of examinations, and an optional summer semester which includes eight weeks covering the period of examinations. C. The credit hours for each course are evaluated on the basis that the weekly lecture or seminar that takes sixteen weeks is counted as one credit hour. According to the laboratory and practical application hours, they are evaluated for each course separately, provided that one credit hour is calculated as at least two laboratory hours or two application hours.

42 D. The student is responsible for the academic load that is commensurate with his abilities and his academic achievement at the university. The director of Admission and Registration can cancel any course for any student whose academic load exceeds the permissible limit according to the university instructions, taking into account the following points: D/1(a) – Taking into consideration the maximum duration of study for obtaining a bachelor's degree mentioned in paragraph (a) of this article, the minimum credit hours that the student can study should be (12) credit hours per semester, and the maximum credit hours should be (18). The maximum credit hours might be (21) for the first or second semester if the student is expected to graduate. (1/b): The maximum number of credit hours that the student can register is (10) credit hours maximum in the summer semester of each academic year, and (13) credit hours if the student is expected to graduate at the end of the summer semester. (1/C): If the student's last semester includes a field training only, the semester preceding it is considered as a graduation semester for the purposes of the academic load, the previous requirement, and the alternatives. D/2: The student is allowed to register a number of credit hours less than the minimum limit, or to continue studying a number of credit hours less than the minimum if he withdraws some courses, provided that the academic load is not less than 3 credit hours, and that the student's study period to obtain a bachelor's degree does not exceed the maximum limit mentioned in paragraph (a) of this article. D/3: Students who have registered to obtain a bachelor's degree can be classified into second, third, fourth or fifth year level if they successfully completed (33) credit hours at least, (66), (99) or (141) respectively within their study plan. (Amended by Council of Deans Resolution No. 289/2023 dated 26/6/2023) Attendance Article 8: A. The student's attendance is required in all courses he registers, and the course instructor keeps a list of the absence and attendance, and delivers it to the head of the academic department in which the course is given at the end of each semester; it is kept until the end of the following semester.\ B. The student is not allowed to miss more than (15%) of the total hours prescribed for each course.

43 C. If the student misses more than (15%) of the total hours scheduled for a course without a compelling excuse or a sick excuse, the course instructor has the right to prevent him from the whole subsequent exams. The minimum grade of the course will be (35%), and this result will be included in his averages, unless he drops that course within the period stipulated in paragraph (b) of article (13) of these instructions. D. 1. If the student misses more than (15%) of the total hours prescribed for a course, and this absence is due to a sickness or a compelling excuse accepted by the dean of the Faculty to which the student belongs, the dean allows the student to continue the course; the total absence should not exceed (30%) of the hours. In case the student's absence exceeds (30%) due to a compulsive or a sickness excuse, the student is to be withdrawn from the course according to the council of the Faculty to which the student belongs. This should be before the beginning of the final exams. The dean should also notify the Admission and Registration Department and the head of the department involved and provided them with a written form. (Amended by the decision of the Council of Deans No. 35/2012 dated 3/9/2012). 2. If the student is a player in a national team, and his absence is due to his participation in international, official, regional or Arab championships, or due to his participation in the training camps of the national teams, his absence, then, is considered as a compelling excuse provided that it doesn’t not exceed (40%) of the hours prescribed for a course; if the percentage of his absence exceeds (40%), the council of the Faculty to which the student belongs may consider him as being withdrawn from the courses which he has registered. The student can postpone that semester if he has not postponed for five semesters before. This should be before the beginning of the final exams, and the dean should notify the Admission and Registration Department, as well as the head of the department involved, providing them with a written form. E. The sick excuse must be a certificate issued by the medical authority accredited at Yarmouk University, and if this is not possible, the dean of the Faculty to which the student belongs may accept or reject the submitted report; the student must submit the required medical report to the dean within a week from the date of the expiration of the excuse, and the dean informs all the student’s instructors F. Taking into consideration what is mentioned in (b, c, and d) of this Article, the absence of students who are engaged in national teams or university activities such as: sports, scouting camps, community services, arts is considered a legitimate absence that should be notified by a written notice from the Dean of Students Affairs or the Director of Queen Rania Center for Jordanian Studies and Community Service, depending on students specializations.

44 Exams Article 9: A. The final grade for each course is calculated from (100). B. 1. The final grade for each course is the sum of the final exam and the semester work marks. 2. The final exam for each course is held once at the end of the semester, and it equals (50) of the whole grades. The final exam marks may include practical exams for which a certain percentage is determined by the faculty council based on the recommendations of the department council. 3. In case there are three exams on the same day, the student may take only two, and the dean of the Faculty can set a date for holding the third one on another day 4. The semester work for each course includes at least two written exams, and students have the right to be informed by the date of the exam a week before, provided that the first exam is held no later than the end of the fifth week (the third week in the summer semester), and the exam papers should be distributed to students within a week from the exam holding, 72 hours in the summer semester. In addition to the two written exams, the semester works might include oral exams, reports, or research papers depending on what is decided by the department council, provided that these works don’t exceed 10% of the final grades. Exam papers, reports and research papers should be submitted students after being corrected. 5. Compulsory university requirements courses and (SC108) course are excluded from item (4) above, so that one exam is held instead of two exams, provided that the exam marks do not exceed (40%) and (10%) for other works of the final grade.Seminars,research papers, laboratories, field work, and projects are also excluded. The concerned department council decides the method of evaluating these courses; these instructions and plans should be announced to the students at the beginning of the semester. (Amended by the decision of the Council of Deans in its meeting No. 26/20149 dated 30/6/2014) 6. Any student misses the final exam which is announced before without submitting a compelling, or a sick excuse accepted by the course instructor will be given (zero) in that exam, and the result will be counted in his final grade. 7. Any student who misses a semester exam which is announced before and submits a compulsive or a sick excuse accepted by the course instructor should provide what proves his excuse within one week of the excuse the expiration date; in this case, the course instructor holds a compensatory exam for the student in the way the instructor chooses.

45 C. The head of the department assigns a coordinator for multi sections courses, (3 sections or more). The coordinator works with the other instructors to decides the course content, exams, grades, and the textbook. D. The university president issues the procedures of the grades submission. E. 1. If the student wants to protest against his final result in a course, he submits his objection to the head of the course department within a week of the final results publishment; the head of the department forms a committee of two faculty members in the department (except the course instructor) to review the grade; and then submitted to the dean of the faculty to be presented to the faculty council, and the dean informs the Admission and Registration Department of his decision in a written form within a period of two weeks maximum from the the date of the result publishment. A copy of the the decision is sent to the head of the student department. 2. Any amendment in the final grade of any student who is expected to graduate in that semester should be presented to the council of deans. Also, any amendment of any grade that might change the academic status of the student who is dismissed from the university or from his major should be submitted to the council of deans. (Amended by the decision of the Council of Deans in its meeting No. 32/2015 dated 14/9/2015) F. All exams papers, reports, and research papers should be submitted to students after being corrected and documented, the final exam papers should be submitted to the department after the final grades are approved and before they are published; the department should keep them for one semester. (Amended by the decision of the Council of Deans in its meeting No. 351/2023 on 31/07/2023) G. 1. If a student misses a final exam, he/she must submit an excuse electronically to the course instructor and the dean of the student's faculty, within two weeks from the deadline date of the final exams; if the course instructor accepts or does not accept the student's excuse, the request will be transferred electronically to the dean of the student's faculty to accredit an incomplete mark for the student (Amended by the decision of the council of deans No. 42/2019 dated 04/11/2019) 2. A student grade is considered as ‘incomplete’ if he represents Jordan or his university in official, international, regional, or Arab local activities provided that he participates in these activities during the final exams period,; the student should bring what proves his participation, that is, documents from official authorities. . (Amended by the Council of Deans Resolution No. 472/2023 dated 25/9/2023) 3. Taking into consideration what is mentioned in (G, 1, and 2), the student must apply for the final exam in the course mentioned as follows:

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