Students from the University of Papua New Guinea’s (UPNG) School of Natural and Physical Sciences are pushing for inclusion in this year’s graduation list.
The graduation ceremony is scheduled for April 27.
Related article: https://www.upng.ac.pg/announcements/478-the-university-of-papua-new-guinea-71st-graduation-ceremony
They have outlined 13 issues leading to their exclusion, including:
– Administration’s failure to comply with course advising
– Inconsistencies between UIS and USIS systems
– Misapplication of the “less than 3CP” rule
– Poor dissemination of by-law information
– Reputational and financial impact on students
– Improper advising for failed courses (F Grades)
– Completion of required major credit points (36 CP)
– Incorrect course advising for SFY courses failures (non-Major)
– Denial of natural justice
– Failure to update transcripts
– Incorrect course advising (Broadening course)
– Portal registration limitations
– Improper vetting process
They said: “The main and only concern of the affected students is to graduate. We will not accept any option that requires us to return to take additional courses or repeat any requirements.
“Our position is firm. We must be allowed to graduate.”
They emphasize they were determined to graduate and won’t accept extra courses or repeats.
Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Findlay had previously acknowledged administrative errors within the School of Natural and Physical Sciences and promised to resolve the issue by the end of this week.
Related news: https://www.thepngsun.com/upng-to-graduate-students-in-absentia/
Meanwhile, the students have threatened to take legal action against the university administration if their demands to be included in this year’s graduation list are not met.