Umm Al-Qura University

Umm Al-Qura University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


  • Can the new students amend their schedules?
    No, they can only change the divisions, but they cannot delete or add courses.
  • When will the schedules be displayed on the students portal?
    The schedules will be displayed after the closing of the summer semester and the start of the first stage of schedule amendments.
  • What is the difference between postponement and apology?
    Postponement: 1- It is not calculated as part of the regular period of study. 2- The allowance is deferred for the student who postpones his study. 3- Students can postpone for two successive semesters or three separate semesters. 4- Postponement for two successive years is not allowed in the full academic year system. 5- The students are entitled to obtain an honors degree when they graduate. Apology: 1- It is calculated as part of the regular period of study. 2- Only two-month allowance can be disbursed to the students. 3- The students can excuse themselves for not attending three successive semesters. 4- The students cannot excuse themselves for not attending two successive years. 5- The students who excuse themselves are not entitled to obtain an honors degree when they graduate.
  • What does a student internal equivalency mean?
    If a student transfers, changes his major, or amends his course plan, an equivalence of the general courses is made automatically and then the major subjects are equated with the approval of the department offering the course.
  • How is the GPA calculated?
    Calculating the points of each course: points of each course = the course rating value * the number of its units. B- Calculating the semester Rating: the semester rating = the total of the semester course points ÷ the total units of the semester courses. C- Calculating the GPA: the GPA = the total of the entire course points ÷ the total of the course units.
  • What are the rules for external transfer to Umm Al-Qura University?
    The transfer of students from another university to the UQU in Makkah or any of its branches (Jamoum, Al-Leith, Adham, Al-Qunfudhah) is made according to the following requirements: 1- The student must be a Saudi national or have a Saudi mother. 2- The student must be registered in an accredited college or university. 3. The student must complete at least one semester at their original university. 4. The student must not complete more than six semesters at their original university, so they can study a minimum of 60% of their course at the UQU. 5- The student must not have been dismissed from their original university for disciplinary reasons. 6- The student’s measured rate must be equivalent to or greater than the rate of the lowest student admitted in the same major.
  • Are the equivalency courses calculated in the GPA?
    All courses to which internal equivalence is made will be calculated in the GPA.
  • What are the criteria for issuing a denial to study?
    A denial to study is issued to students whose absence exceeds 30% of the total lectures for the entire semester.
  • What are the conditions for transfer from one department to another?
    Students should have spent at least one semester at their college, excluding the semesters in which the students have postponed or have excused themselves from their study. Students should submit a request to change their major automatically during the regular period, according to the UQU calendar. - The student’s remaining regular period of study should be sufficient to fulfil the graduation prerequisites. - Students who have dropped out, withdrawn, or have been dismissed during this semester are not entitled to transfer from one major to another. - Students are not entitled to transfer from one major to another unless they have passed more than half the number of hours of the study plan.
  • How can I identify the divisions available for registration?
    The students can learn about the available divisions by logging onto the page of the available courses on the students portal.
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