Academics
Where do I find the METU academic calendar?
The academic calendar lists the official dates for each term: registration, add/drop, withdrawal, midterm and final periods, holidays, and semester start and end. It is published b
When and how does course registration work at METU?
Course registration is done online through METU's student system during the registration period in the academic calendar, followed by an add/drop period at the start of the semeste
What is the English Proficiency Exam (EPE) and the preparatory year?
METU's medium of instruction is English, so students must prove English proficiency. You can do this with an accepted external score (per METU's current list) or by passing METU's
How do add/drop and course withdrawal work?
Right after registration there is an add/drop period when you can change your courses online. Later in the semester there is usually a separate course withdrawal (W) window with it
What is the difference between GPA and CGPA at METU?
At METU your GPA (semester grade point average) is calculated from the courses of a single semester, while your CGPA (cumulative grade point average) covers all semesters so far. G
How does course withdrawal (the W grade) work?
After the add/drop period there is usually a separate withdrawal window during which you may drop a course with your advisor's approval; the course then shows as W on your record r
What are prerequisites and can I take a course without them?
A prerequisite is a course you must complete (sometimes with a minimum grade) before you are allowed to register for a more advanced course. The student system normally blocks regi
How do I get my official transcript?
Your transcript is the official record of the courses you have taken and the grades you received. Enrolled students can usually view an unofficial transcript in the student system,
What do METU letter grades and the NA grade mean?
METU uses letter grades (for example AA, BA, BB, CB, CC, and so on down to FF) that each correspond to a grade-point value used in your GPA. Some non-standard marks also appear on
What are elective courses and how do I choose them?
Electives are courses you choose yourself to fill credit requirements, in contrast to the compulsory (must-take) courses in your programme. METU programmes usually distinguish betw
What does an academic advisor do and how do I find mine?
Each student is assigned an academic advisor (a faculty member) who approves your course registration, helps you plan your programme, and signs certain forms. You can usually see y
What is summer school at METU and who can take it?
Summer school is an optional short term after the spring semester in which some courses are offered on a compressed schedule. Students often use it to repeat a course, catch up, or