- Studies take place according to the curricula of the University, determined in the manner specified in the Act. The curriculum for a particular field of study and cycle of education and for a particular profile in this field includes a description of the assumed learning outcomes and the curricula, describing the learning process leading to the achievement of the outcomes.
The curriculum includes a detailed study plan that defines the courses, examinations and credits required in the course of study, apprenticeship, and includes arrangements for:
a) the duration of studies,
b) the sequence of courses and number of hours per the course,
c) the method and the forms of obtaining credit for the course, taking into account the
principles of the European of Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. - The student studies according to the study plan and the curriculum in the academic year in which he / she starts the program.
- Par. 2 does not apply to students who repeat a semester of study, continue studies after the leave, resume studies, study part-time outside the University or who have moved from another university.
- Curricula are made available to Students on notice boards or on the internet not later than 7 days before the beginning of the academic year.
- The language of instruction at the University is Polish. However, the Senate may decide that foreign languages are used during:
a) some classes (individual lectures or modules) within the framework of programs conducted in the Polish language (e.g. elective lectures); in this case, knowledge or skills tests in the course are in that foreign language in which they were taught,
b) all classes in the curriculum, excluding Philology, (e.g. programs within the framework of international educational programs entirely in a foreign language); in this case, knowledge or skills tests and the diploma examination are in a foreign language (language of instruction).
c) classes within the framework of language programs (Philology); in this case, knowledge or skills tests, the thesis and the diploma examination are in a foreign language (language of instruction).
§ 1
1. The academic year commences on 1 October and lasts until 30 September of the following calendar year.
2. The academic year includes:
1) a period divided into two semesters (winter and summer semesters);
2) winter and summer exam sessions and resit sessions,
3) apprenticeship according to the curriculum and study plan,
4) winter, spring and summer holidays and inter-semester breaks for full-time students.
3. The schedule of the academic year is determined by the Rector, who specifies:
1) the duration of semesters,
2) the duration of the examination sessions in each semester,
3) the duration of the resit session in each semester,
4) the duration of the inter-semester break
5) the duration of winter, spring and summer holidays.
§ 2
1. The detailed organization of the academic year is determined by the Dean, based on the study plans approved by the Senate.
2. The timetable and the duration of the examination and resit sessions developed after consulting the Student Government are announced before the beginning of each semester in the electronic study system.
3. The Rector may establish additional days off from classes during the academic year.
§ 3
In order to improve the studying process, the Dean, at the request of the Student Government or students of a given group, may appoint a year tutor.
§ 4
1. The rules, procedures and credits of the apprenticeship program in the curriculum are set out in the apprenticeship regulations.
2. Credits for apprenticeship are given by the Student Apprenticeship Plenipotentiary on the basis of documents confirming the apprenticeship.
3. A Student who, for reasons that are not his/her fault, has failed to complete the apprenticeship, may obtain the Dean's consent to do an apprenticeship at a different time, which does not interfere with the course of study.
4. When the Student fails to obtain credit for an apprenticeship, the Dean may make a decision that the Student is obliged to repeat the semester.
§ 5
1. Students moving from other universities to the University of Dąbrowa Górnicza for the second and subsequent semesters of studies are obliged to obtain credit for courses resulting from curriculum differences. The method of compensating for curriculum differences is determined by the Dean, in consultation with academic teachers.
2. Credits and ECTS credits obtained at another university may be recognized instead of the courses and credits assigned to them, included in the study plan if the learning outcomes of these courses at both universities coincide. The decision is taken by the Dean after reading the documentation of the course of studies taken at another university submitted by the student.
3. Courses with ECTS credits from another, foreign university as transferred by the student are recognized as achievements expressed in ECTS credits at the University.
4. In addition to studying in his/her primary field of study, the Student may, with the consent of the Dean, study in other fields and specializations or study selected subjects if he/she fulfills all the obligations related to the course of study in the primary field.
5. The Dean may withdraw her consent to study in another field if the students fails to fulfill the obligations related to the course of study in the primary field.
6. A student who has not passed the semester in the second field due to unsatisfactory academic results is removed from the list of students in the second field.
7. The financial conditions of studying in the second field are determined by the Rector's order.
8. A Student of a given field and mode of study is obliged to choose a particular specialization according to the study plan. The Student selects a specialization in the semester preceding the beginning of classes in a given specialization or at another time defined in a separate order by the Rector. The Dean takes a decision on starting the specialization, taking into account the University’s possibilities. In the event that the specialization he/she selects is not offered, the Student is entitled to select another specialization from among those that offered. A Student who fails to meet the required dates of selecting a specialization will be, according to the Dean's decision, put on the specialization list, depending on the vacancy.
9. The Student may apply for studying in two specializations. The decision is made by the Dean at the request of the Student submitted at least one week before the beginning of the semester.
10. If consent to study two specializations at the same time is given:
1) the primary specialization is the first specialization selected by the student,
2) the average of all grades received in particular semesters is taken into account in terms of the award of scholarships for academic performance,
3) the Student writes one thesis,
4) the Student takes one diploma exam,
5) the basis for determining the final grade is the arithmetic of grades for all courses passed in
the course of study, in accordance with §31 para. 2 point 1 and para. 4-5,
6) the graduate receives one diploma in his/her primary specialization. Information about the
second specialization is included in the Diploma Supplement.
11. The Dean may agree to change:
1) a field of study,
2) a mode of study.
12. The Dean determines the conditions, date and manner of compensating for curriculum differences by the Student.
13. A student wishing to move from the long-cycle Master's degree program to a two-cycle program (within a specific field of study) may continue his/her studies at the University only in the first-cycle (Bachelor) program. If the Student continues the studies at the second cycle (Master’s) program after completing the first- cycle program, the courses he/she passed during the long-cycle Master's program will be recognized provided that learning outcomes are the same like for the second-cycle program. The decision is taken by the Dean after familiarizing himself/herself with the documentation of the course of studies at another university, submitted by the student. Students who have been reinstated to their studies and who studied in the long-cycle Master's program prior to being removed from the list of students may continue the studies at the second-cycle program only if they have completed the first-cycle program.
14. Moving to another field of study within the University as well as changing the mode of studies by moving to full-time or part-time studies is possible provided all the obligations related from the course of study are fulfilled.
§ 6
Rules for granting individual plan of study terms (IOS)
1. There is a possibility of granting individual plan of study terms to Students:
1) with disabilities
2) who have particularly distinguished scientific achievements,
3) students studying in two fields,
4) participating in the international / inter-university exchange program,
5) others, when Dean considers the situation justified.
2. An individual plan of study /IOS/ consists of implementing the current curriculum and determining individual deadlines for fulfilling duties resulting from the plan of study. An individual plan of study may consist in particular of:
1) modifying the way of achieving of objectives and learning outcomes described in the study plan, the sequential system of classes and examinations, and the forms of examinations, number of ECTS credits required to complete the year of studies, the order of the classes in the course of studies,
2) appointing an individual tutor,
3) passing the courses externally, in agreement with the teacher conducting the course,
4) changing the dates of exams and receiving credits for the courses.
3. Granting IOS terms does not imply a change in the scope of requirements related to the area and level of knowledge of the courses provided for in the curriculum in a given field of study.
4. Only a Student who has completed at least the first semester of study may apply for IOS terms. In special cases, the Dean may grant approval for the individual plan of study from the first semester.
5. Permissions for individual organization of studies are granted by the Dean for one semester or one academic year.
6. Upon receiving the Dean's consent, the Student must arrange the schedule of tests/obtaining credits and examinations with teachers within 30 days, and then submit it to the Dean for approval. Teachers decide about the manner and date of receiving credits and examinations, which cannot be later than the final date of the resit session.
7. The Dean may withdraw the consent to grant IOS terms if the Student no longer fulfills the agreed conditions that are the basis for granting the IOS terms.
§ 7
Rules for granting an individual plan of study plan and curriculum (IPSC)
1. Students who have completed the first year of the first-cycle program or the first semester of the second-cycle program and who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may apply for a permission to study according to their individual plan of study and curriculum (hereinafter referred to as IPSC). Studies according to IPSC aim at enriching knowledge acquired by the student of the field or specialization studied. The curriculum should include content that leads to achieving the learning outcomes of the curriculum for a particular field of study and may not lead to the extension of the time limit for completion of studies.
2. The decision to allow a Student to study according to the individual plan of study and curriculum shall be made by the Dean at the written request of the Student, taking into account the Student's progress in study, abilities and interests.
3. For those who study according to their individual plan of study and curriculum, the Dean appoints tutors from among academic teachers holding an academic degree or an academic title.
4. The individual plan of study and curriculum is prepared by the Student and approved by the tutor. Study according to the individual plan of study and curriculum cannot last longer than is provided for by the study plan and curriculum for the particular field and specialization.
5. In the case of unsatisfactory academic results, the Dean may withdraw his / her consent to study according to an individual plan of study and curriculum.
6. Detailed rules for the organization of IPSC are defined by separate regulations.