Student Handbook 2021_(Int'L Program)

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Part I Academic Calendar Year 2021 ...................................................................... Page
Part II General Information........................................................................................ 4
Part III Dusit Thani College’s General Information...................................................... 9
Dusit Thani College Name, Acronym and Symbol.......................................... 10
The College Management................................................................................ 12
Department Head ............................................................................................. 14
The Academic Support and Service Unit ........................................................ 15
Campus Facilities and Services....................................................................... 16
Academic Information.................................................................................... 18
Qualifications of prospective students ............................................................. 19
Entrance Examination ...................................................................................... 20
Course Registration.......................................................................................... 20
Academic Advisors........................................................................................... 21
Academic Issues .............................................................................................. 22
Tuition Fees and other Expenses.................................................................... 22
Other Fees........................................................................................................ 24
Regular Fees.................................................................................................... 25
Rules and Regulations................................................................................... 26
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Rules and Regulation for the Bachelor of Business Administration Program

(International Program) of Dusit Thani College 2012...................................... 28

The Regulation of Dusit Thani College Regarding Services of Academic

Resource Center A.D. 2010............................................................................. 43

The Regulation of Dusit Thani College Regarding the Student’s
Discipline and Punishment Regulations A.D. 2007......................................... 51
The Dusit Thani College Announcement Regarding the Student’s

2 Uniform A.D. 2018............................................................................................ 58

Part IV Page
Part V B.B.A. Program in Hotel and Resort Management (International Program) 62
Name of Curriculum ......................................................................................... 64
Name of Degree............................................................................................... 64
Philosophy, Importance and Objective of the Curriculum............................... 64
Professions that may be pursued after graduation ......................................... 65
Program Structure ............................................................................................ 66
Courses ........................................................................................................... 68
Study Plan ....................................................................................................... 73
Course Description........................................................................................... 81
B.B.A. Program in Professional Culinary Arts (International Program) ... 102
Name of Curriculum ......................................................................................... 104
Name of Degree............................................................................................... 104
Philosophy, Importance and Objective of the Curriculum............................... 104
Professions that may be pursued after graduation ......................................... 106
Program Structure ............................................................................................ 107
Courses ........................................................................................................... 109
Study Plan ....................................................................................................... 113
Course Description........................................................................................... 121

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First Semester

Instruction Begins August 16, 2021

Add/ Withdraw without Record August 16 - 27, 2021
Last Day for Academic Leave August 27, 2021
Pending for Dismissal of Unregistered Students August 30, 2021
Withdraw with W August 30 - September 10, 2021
Dismissal of Unregistered Students September 13, 2021
Transfer of Major October 28 - 29, 2021
Withdraw with W (Last Chance) September 13 - November 26, 2021
Transfer of Major Result Announcement November 26, 2021
Final Examination Dates December 6 - 19, 2021

Semester Finished December 20, 2021
Grade Announcement December 30, 2021

Note: Students can check the details of the course schedule at http://reg.dtc.ac.th

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Second Semester

Course Registration November 15 - 19, 2021
Receive Fee Statement December 1 - 3, 2021
Late Registration December 10, 2021
Payment Due Date December 17, 2021
Instruction Begins January 10, 2022

Add/ Withdraw without Record January 10 - 14, 2022
Last Day for Academic Leave January 21, 2022
Pending for Dismissal of Unregistered Students January 24, 2022
January 24 - February 4, 2022
Withdraw with W February 7, 2022
Dismissal of Unregistered Students March 24 - 25, 2022
Transfer of Major February 7 - April 22, 2022
Withdraw with W (Last Chance) April 22, 2022
Transfer of Major Result Announcement May 2 - 15, 2022
Final Examination Dates
May 16, 2022
Semester Finished May 27, 2022
Grade Announcement

Note: Students can check the details of the course schedule at http://reg.dtc.ac.th

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Summer Semester

Course Registration April 18 - 22, 2022
Receive Fee Statement May 4 - 6, 2022
Late Registration May 6, 2022
Payment Due Date May 20, 2022
Instruction Begins S1: May 30, 2022
S2: June 27, 2022
Add/ Withdraw without Record May 30 - June 3, 2022
Withdraw with W
Withdraw with W (Last Chance) -

Final Examination Dates S1: June 13 - 23, 2022

Semester Finished S2: June 13 - July 21, 2022
Grade Announcement S1: June 24, 2022

S2: July 22, 2022

July 23, 2022

August 5, 2022

Note: Students can check the details of the course schedule at http://reg.dtc.ac.th

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a private educational institution accredited
by the Ministry of University Affairs of
Thailand, offers bachelor’s degree in business
administration in various disciplines.

The origins of the Dusit Thani Group dates
back to 1949 when Thanpuying Chanut
Piyaoui, the owner, opened her first hotel,
the Princess, located on New Road, Bangkok.

Since then, with the widespread development of
Dusit Hotels and Resorts and Royal Princess
Hotels, Thanpuying Chanut, who was also
interested in education, recognized the need for
specialized hospitality training in Thailand.

Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui
Founder of Dusit Thani College

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Dusit Thani College offers four-year bachelor’s degree programs
and a master’s degree program,

• Bachelor of Business Administration Program
in Hotel Management

• Bachelor of Business Administration Program
in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management

• Bachelor of Management Program
in Service Innovation in Tourism Industry

• Bachelor of Business Administration Program
in Hotel and Resort Management

• Bachelor of Business Administration Program
in Professional Culinary Arts

• Master of Business Administration Program

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Name : Dusit Thani College Mahogany Tree
Building 2
Acronym : DTC

Symbol : Dusit Thani College's symbol is the Dusit
Palace inside the oval shape rings which means the
College is one of the subsidiaries within The Dusit Thani
Public Company Limited. The oval shape rings contain
the name of the college both in English and Thai.
Underneath the Palace is Dusit Thani's Motto "SUCCESS
THROUGH WISDOM" which means the use of Wisdom
to achieve success in life that leads to true happiness.

Symbolic Tree : Dusit Thani College's tree is Mahogany,
the most favorite tree of the H.M. King Mongkut (King
Rama VI) who created Dusit Thani as a model city of
democracy in Thailand.

Dusit Thani College’s colors are Maroon and Dusit Thani College logo and colors combine
White. Maroon signifies a determination to to mean that Dusit Thani College is the
study for the benefit of the society. White source of knowledge and experience where
signifies virtue and honesty. Together they one can deterministically and honestly
mean the students, faculty and staff of Dusit pursue one’s intellect for the benefit of the
Thani College are those who hold morality society which in turn leads to the virtue of
and honesty as their virtue. They determine true life.
to pursue the knowledge and experience for
the benefit of the society.

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Ms. Frouke Gerbens
Rector

Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn Dr. Praweena Kasai
Vice Rector for Academic and Faculty Affairs Vice Rector for Student Affairs

Dr. Wilasinee Yonwikai Mr. Simon David Lloyd
Dean of National Programs Dean of International Programs

Mr. Zeph Kai Norrish

14 Executive Director Professional Programs

Program Director of Hotel and Resort Management Ms. Jarujan Songsakul
(International Program)
Program Director of Professional Culinary Arts Mr. Cheewin Kachendecha
(International Program)
Program Director of Pathway Program Mr. Chakrit Srisakun
(International Program)
Head of Hotel Management Mr. Tosaporn Sukha
Head of Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management Ms. Chaweewan Suksri
Head of Tourism Management Dr. Nathsinee Chinthanapoompaisal
Head of Service Innovation in Tourism Industry Mr. Somphob Chatawanich
Head of MICE and Events Management Mr. Thanathorn Santichat
Head of Science and Mathematics Department Mr. Visawat Roswarn
Head of Languages Department Ms. Chisa Kittiyanpanya
Head of Humanity and Social Science Department Dr. Nuttapat Surinwong
Head of Language Center Mr. Guy Peter Ridgeon

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Department / Office Name-surname Extension numbers
Academic Affairs Office
Academic Department Dr. Lapasrada Musigawong 530
Mrs. Phatsawan Ongard 531
Student Enrollment Ms. Karnnapat Chirakanphaisarn 537
Mr. Peerapong Jaroensuk 538
Assessment Center Ms. Puranee Boonsri 531
Ms. Thanyanat Kittijindawong 537
Accounting and Financial Mr. Ritthirong Sattayanukoonkit 535
Dshop Mr. Anan Siripongteetip 534
Student Development Ms. Tanyapat Atheepokeanun 535
Ms. Antiga Prinyanilakul 532
Student Services Mr. Surasak Kongbut 532
International Affairs Office Ms. Orathai Kittisiddho 533
Mr. Weerapon Wimonkittiwat 207
16 Ms. Saowalak Sudkheaw 195
Ms. Kanda Tonkunya 105
Dr. Ploycharas Pragattakomol 408
Mr. Wattanachot Charoenwong 260
Mr. Thanachot Virathamanont 263
Mr. Srayuth Anantacunupakorn 261
Mr. Jaray Kwanmueng 258
Ms. Chanakan Chimhiran 542
Ms. Pichaya Noranitiphadungkarn 436
Ms. Ratchaprapha Nanthanukul 437

Department / Office Name-surname Extension numbers

Career Development Center Dr. Nathsinee Chinthanapoompaisal 265
Ms. Puangpaka Montree 266
Student Communication Ms. Jutathip Promkutkaew 263
Blended Learning Department Ms. Piyanuj Siriplab 520
Mr. Gunn Polparsi 351
Information Technology Department Mr. Kemmachart Rascharoen 351
Mr. Katawut Wangngam 351
Administrative Office Mr. Noppasit Rangsricharoenchai 399
Building and Facility Mr. Kittikun Chongmanuscharoen 338
Academic Resource Center Mr. Palakorn Saengrote 339
Mr. Songphon Mekchai 339
Language Center Ms. Korakot Montrisuksirikul 300
Ms. Supaluk Komahawong 123
Mr. Supachai Juntavee 197
Mr. Anusorn Tongvichien 124
Mr. Juthatuch Ruttharakarnchana 253
Ms. Pattanan Tummawaro 254
Ms. Suneerat Jedsadathummasathit 255
Mr. Guy Peter Ridgeon 251
Mr. Benja Chauyruk 252

Information Technology Dept. Student Affairs Office 17
& Blended Learning Dept. LINE Official Platform
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Building Plan
and Campus Facilities

Building 1

1st Floor: Reception, Student Lounge, Admissions Office, Student Cashier, Bakery Room,
Kitchen Practical Room, Meeting Room, Coffee Shop, Student Canteen, Building and Facility
Department, Administration Department, DShop.

2nd Floor: Classroom, Bartending Room, Auditorium (Srinakarin Hall), SPA Practical Room,
Accounting and Financial Office, Fitness Center.

3rd Floor: International Student Lounge, Academic Service Department, Information Technology
Department, Front and Housekeeping Practical Room, Marketing and Communications Office,
Admission Office, Public Relations Office, Post-Graduate Offices, Store Room.

4th Floor: Instructor Room Culinary Art (Thai & International Program), International Service,
Human Resource Office, Research Office, Purchasing Department.

5th Floor: Academic Office (Academic Department, Assessment Department, Registration
Department), Instructor Room Hotel Management (Thai & International Program), Instructor Room
General Education and Business Administration (Thai & International Program).

Building 2

Infront of Building: Outdoor Activities, Football Field, Basketball Field, Volleyball Field (The
Student Affairs Office and Sport Club will allocate day and time for students to have activity in
this area.

1st Floor: Nursing Room, Kitchen Practical Room and Demonstration Room, Bakery Room, KPC
Operation Department, KA Operation Department, Locker Room.

2nd Floor: Academic Resources Center, Language Center, Printshop, Student Affairs Office;

Student Clubs and Activities, Student Development and Service, Student Housing, Career
Services and Supervise Field Training Department, Muslim Praying Room, Student Council
Room, Fruit Carving Room, Flower Arrangement Room, Classroom.

3rd Floor: Classroom, Computer Laboratory, Blended Learning Department, Alumni Department.

4th Floor: Classroom 18



he Academic Affairs section contains detailed information concerning qualifications of
prospective students, courses registration, academic programs, course study plans, and course
descriptions; as well as information about tuition fees and grading, attendance policies. Students
with questions that are not answered in this section of the academic student handbook or the
course study plan should contact the Academic Affairs Office or their academic advisor.

1. Hold a M.6 (grade 12) certificate or its equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education, or
equivalent certificates from local or overseas educational institutions recognized by the Ministry of
Education, Thailand.

2. Have no serious criminal record.
3. Not suffer from any communicable disease or mental disorder.
4. Be physically and mentally well.
5. Have no record of serious misconduct or inappropriate behavior.

1. All candidates are required to pass the written entrance examination in English and
Mathematical aptitude tests. Candidates whose English and Mathematics scores are lower than that
stipulated in the set criteria are required to take preparatory courses in those subjects.

2. Candidates who have scores from the standardized English Proficiency tests are not
required to take entrance examination. The scores are:

• TOEFL-PBT≥ 500
• TOEFL-IBT ≥ 61
• IELTS ≥ 5.5
• SAT ≥ 1,000 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing ≥ 500 and Math ≥ 500) are not

required to take the English and Mathematics entrance examination.
All scores must be from the examinations taken within two years of the application date.

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3. Those who have IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate Diploma).
4. Any candidate who passes the entrance examination must attend an interview.
Successful candidates are required to register at the admission office in person with the
required documents from the day the entrance examination results are announced onwards.
Registration must be completed within the time specified. Students who fail to complete
the registration procedure within the specified period must explain in written notice at least three
days before the beginning of the semester otherwise they will be considered ineligible. All
other students register approximately one month before classes start. The registration dates
have been set on the academic calendar, which is available at the Academic Affairs office. On
the registration date, student can quickly access the registration process by simply logging into
http://reg.dtc.ac.th

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The registration will be completed with the advisor’s approval and with the payment of tuition
fees. If the payment is overdue, students will be charged additionally with details as follows:

• Payment overdue not more than 3 days will be charged 300 baht

• Payment overdue more than 3 days, but not exceeding 15 days will be charged 1,500 baht

• Payment overdue more than 15 days, but not exceeding 30 days will be charged 3,000 baht

• Payment overdue more than 30 days will be charged 3,000 baht and 100 baht per day
onwards.

Dusit Thani College has established an advisor program to assist students in selecting suitable
courses, and counseling for both academic and non-academic problems. New students will meet their
advisor on orientation day.

Students should contact the Registration Department regarding the following topics.

1. Registration Errors: Errors in registration should be corrected within the first week of
instruction during a regular semester and within the first three days of instruction during the special
session.

2. Change of Address: Students changing residence should request a change of address form
from the Registration Department. Students are responsible for keeping their address record current.

3. Leave of Absence: The student must give the Registration Department the reason for any
absence, as well as the expected semester that the student will return to study.

4. Requests for transcripts and other documents: Contact the Student Service Department
located on 1st floor or Registration Department located on 5th floor of building 1 to issue the following
academic documents upon request:

• Leave form • Entreaty form • Certificate of student status
• Official transcript • Grade report • Certificate of graduation

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5. Student ID cards

• When first entering the college, students will receive a student ID card. Student must
have their ID card with them at all times while in the college. Students are also
required to bring their ID card to midterm and final examinations to gain access to the
examination rooms.

• Lost student ID cards, students who lose their ID card must contact the Registration
Department to issue a new ID card, and then make a payment at Accounting and
Finance Office.

6. Housing: There are many accommodation options available near the College, including
Service Apartment and Condominium. Interested students should contact the Student Affairs Office
for more information on the 2nd floor of Building 2, or please see the DTC Student Affairs Facebook.

7. Health Services: While attending Dusit Thani College, students can receive first-aid or
health care services on the first floor of building two; the service hours available from 6.30 hrs. -
18.00 hrs. from Monday to Sunday.

The College provides group accident insurance with the insurance Company for all students
who apply for insurance. Students can receive medical treatment at any hospital, both government
and private, by showing the insurance group privilege card on every visit. If the hospital cannot claim,
students will need to make an advanced payment and bring the receipt and medical certificate to the
Student Affairs Office for reimbursement.

8. Reserve Officers Training Corps Course (ROTC): The male Thai nationality is required to
register with the Thai military when students reach 20 years old. A student can register for training at
an earlier age, and the training course taken in high school or at college may count toward meeting
national military requirements. Students who need to apply for the Reserve Officer Training Course
(ROTC) must report to the Student Affairs Office by the first week of their entry. Students who have
not reported to the Student Affairs Office within the mentioned period will no longer have the right to
join the Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC).

9. Postponement of Military Recruitment: Students who request postponement of their Military
Recruitment must submit the appropriate legal documents to the Student Affairs Office during July 1 -
August 31 of every year. For more information, please contact the Student Affairs Office.

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10. Lost and Found: The Student Affairs Office takes care of lost and found items. Students who lost
an item or may have had it stolen should report to the Student Affairs Office.

Students are required to pay tuition fees and other expenses as follows:

1. Total Tuition Fees

1.1 B.B.A. Program in Hotel and Resort Management are 1,200,000 Baht which includes tuition
fees, activity fees, and other fees. The students are required to pay tuition fee at 150,000 Baht
per semester during the first and second semesters of each year.

1.2 B.B.A. Program in Professional Culinary Arts are 1,080,000 Baht which includes
tuition fees, activity fees, and other fees. The students are required to pay tuition fee at
135,000 Baht per semester during the first and second semesters of each year.

1.3 Students who do not complete all courses as specified in the curriculum within 4
academic years or 8 regular semesters are required to make a payment of 10,000 Baht per
subject for the next semester.

1.4 Students who withdraw or receive F grade in any subject has to retake that particular subject
and are required to make a payment of 10,000 Baht per subject.

1.5 Activity Fees

1) Education Surcharge 4) Student Activity (Student Club)

2) Library 5) College Infirmary

3) Sport Facility 6) Extracurricular Activities

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1.6 Other Fees
1) Information System Service Fee
2) Computer Laboratory
3) Language Laboratory
4) Flower Arrangement Room
5) Carving Room
6) Kitchen Practical Room
7) Pastry and Bakery Laboratory
8) Consumption Materials for Cooking Subjects
9) Consumption Materials for Bakery Subjects
10) Consumption Materials for Food and Beverage Subjects
11) Consumption Materials for Wine Subjects
12) Consumption Materials for Fruit and Vegetable Carving Subjects
13) Consumption Materials for Flower Arrangement Subjects
14) Field Trip Study
15) Supervised Field Training (SFT)

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2. Regular Fees Baht 500
1. Application Fee/ Student Handbook Baht 5,000
2. Matriculation Fee (Thai Citizen) Baht 10,000
3. Matriculation Fee (Non Thai Citizen) Baht 1,500
4. Orientation Fee Baht 2,000
5. Graduation Fee Baht 1,000
6. Valediction Fee Baht 300/time
7. Program Transfer Baht 1,000/subject
8. Late Examination Fee Baht 500/semester
9. Maintaining Student Status Baht 1,000
10. Student Status Resumption Baht 2,500
11. Alumni Fee Baht 50/copy
12. Transcript or Grade Report Baht 50/copy
13. Certified Letter Baht 10/copy
14. Addition or Withdrawal Baht 350
15. Student ID Card Baht 1,000
16. Certificate and Degree Certificate Baht 2,000
17. Damage Liability Deposit Baht 400/year
18. Accident Insurance Baht 14,000/year
19. Health Insurance (Foreign Student) Baht 5/day
20. Library-late return charge Baht 400
21. Memorial Book Baht 100/year
22. News Letter Baht 100/credit
23. Transfer Credit Baht 50-100
24. Other Baht 6,000
25. Intensive Mathematics Baht 10,000
26. Basic English I Baht 5,500
27. Basic English II

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s Dusit Thani College deems it necessary to update its regulation concerning its students’
academic progress and discipline, the College Committee, by virtue of the authority vested in Article
34 (2) of the Private Education Act 2003 and the Amended Act (No.2) of 2007, deems it appropriate to
enact the Dusit Thani College rules and regulation for Bachelor of Business Administration Program
(International Program) as follows:

Article 1 The regulation is designated as “Rules and Regulation for the Bachelor of Business
Article 2 Administration Program (International Program) of Dusit Thani College 2012”
Article 3
Article 4 The regulation is imposed on all students of this program, who started their studies from
the academic year 2012 onwards.

Any regulation, announcements or texts that were in previous version of this regulation shall
be replaced and is replaced by this regulations.

In this regulation,

“College” refers to Dusit Thani College.

“College Council Committee” refers to the Dusit Thani College Council Committee.

“Academic Committee” refers to the academic committee of Dusit Thani College which is
responsible for the college’s academic management.

“Academic Affairs Committee” refers to the academic affairs committee of Dusit Thani
College which is responsible for petitions that are concerned with academic, registration and
performance measurement.

“Dean” refers to the head of faculty who is responsible for faculty duties.

“Advisor” refers to any individual instructor that the college appoints to be an academic
consultant to a student.

“Credit” refers to the unit that is used to represent the amount of learning hours per subject.

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Article 5 An academic year will be divided into 2 semesters and 1 special session, which is the first
semester and the second semester, additionally a special session following the second
Article 6 semester.
Article 7
Article 8 A normal semester shall last not less than 16 weeks, and the special session shall last not
less than 8 weeks.

The program has a duration of 8 regular semesters and 4 special sessions. In order to graduate,
the students must complete the program in no more than 8 academic years.

The Education Credit System shall be enforced as follows:

8.1 The theory courses account for one credit per weekly class hour for an entire regular
semester, unless otherwise specified by the College.

8.2 The operation, demonstration or practical courses account for one credit per 2 to 3
weekly class hours for an entire regular semester, unless otherwise specified by the
College.

Article 9 In order to be eligible for the selection process, the candidate must have the following
qualifications:

9.1 High school certification or equivalent qualification recognized and approved by the Ministry of
Education of Thailand of the schools’ country or any other studies, which is equivalent and
accredited by the Ministry of Education of the schools’ country which is endorsed for
admission to a bachelor degree program.

9.2 Be in good health.

9.3 Have no criminal record.

9.4 Not suffer from any communicable disease or mental disorder.

9.5 Any candidate who has official TOEFL, IELTS or SAT scores with at least 2 year validity.

9.6 IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate Diploma)

9.7 Any candidate who passes the qualification criteria must participate in a selection process

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Article 10 Eligible students as under article 9 will be required to undergo the selection process. The
College will decide about the acceptance of candidates as students, based on the outcome
of the selection process.

Article 11 Candidates who have been admitted to become a student:

11.1 Must register as a student in the scheduled date, time and place specified by the
College.

11.2 Will attain student status after registering as a student by presenting the required
documents to the Registration Department together with settlement of the administra-
tion fee.

11.3 Candidates who fail to register as a student in the date and time scheduled by the
College must notify the College in written notice before the published registration date.
The College will consider whether or not to accept the application within seven days.

Article 12 Transferal of credits
12.1 Transferal of credits means to transfer credits from academic performance from
passed courses in the curriculum at Dusit Thani College or from other higher
educational institutes, which are then not required to be studied again.
12.2 Only credits obtained at higher educational institutes which are accredited by the
Ministry of Education as minimum a bachelor degree program can be considered.
12.3 The applicants must not have been released or dismissed from any higher educational
institute due to disciplinary action.
12.4 Requests for transferal of credits should be made during the first semester of the
studies and should be supported by the course descriptions and syllabi of the course
of which transferal of credits is requested.
12.5 The course or subject for which transferal of credits is requested must be equivalent
with or should cover at least 75% of the objectives of a course intended to transfer.
12.6 The grade of the transferring course or subject must be no less than “C” or grade
point must be less than “2.00” or equivalent.
12.7 No more than 70 credits can be transferred.

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12.8 A student with transferred credits point is not qualified to graduate with honor.
12.9 In case of transferal of credits from other higher education institutes, the GPA will be

calculated from subjects the students has studied according to curriculum of Dusit
Thani College only.
12.10 In case of transferal of credits from Dusit Thani College, the GPA will be calculated
from all subjects that student has studied according to curriculum of Dusit Thani
College.
12.11 The Academic Committee decides about the request for transferal of credits.
12.12 Additional details including rules for transferal of knowledge and credits from
non-formal education and/or other educational activities, to ensure compliance with the
announcement from the Ministry of University Affairs subject: regulations of transferal
of credit in degree level into academic system B.E. 2545 (2002 A.D.).

Article 13 Students must enroll for study according to date, time and place the College schedules
along with settlement of the tuition fee and other administrative fees specified by the
College. Students who fail to enroll within the scheduled period are required to pay penalty
fees specified by the college.

Article 14 Students who fail to enroll in any semester will be ineligible to study in that particular
semester and have to request for the study leave at the Registration Department and pay
the retaining of student status fee within two weeks from the begin date of regular semester
and within the first week from the begin date of special session otherwise the student will be
released from the student record.

Article 15 Students are required to enroll in subjects and courses assigned by the college in
a semester or special session. Failing to follow the study plan may result in delayed
graduation.

Article 16 In case of repetition of courses, a student cannot exceed 24 credits per regular semester
and 12 credits per special session.

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Article 17 To enroll in any course, which has a prerequisite course, the student must have passed the
prerequisite course. The Dean can allow a student to participate in the course, for which
a prerequisite course is required, but the student can only take the exams of this course
when the student has passed the prerequisite course.

Article 18 To enroll in audit subjects (not accredited to GPA), the study must follow the criteria below:
18.1 Students who are require to enroll for audit subjects must get an approval from the
Vice Rector of Academic Affairs Office and settle the credit fee specified by the
College in order to study that particular subject as a general student.
18.2 the grade result will be recorded as S (AU) when attendance reaches a minimum of
80% from total academic period, the grade result will be recorded as U (AU) when
attendance is less than 80% of total academic period.

Article 19 Outsiders
19.1 Outsiders must follow the college registration regulations before the semester starts
by indicating the subject the student wishes to study together with the reasons for the
request.
19.2 The rector may approve for outsiders to register in particular subject after his/her
consideration that applicants qualify to study.
19.3 Outsiders must only enroll for the subjects that have been approved. Also outsiders
must settle the credit fee and other administration fees specified by the college.

Article 20 A student is allowed to withdraw from a course under the following conditions:
20.1 The withdrawal must get an approval from the student’s academic advisor.
20.2 The withdrawal must be requested within the first two weeks of the regular semester
or the first week of special session.
20.3 The withdrawn courses will be recorded as “W” on the transcript.
20.4 Students are responsible for the consequences of withdrawal of any course.
20.5 No refund of course fee is granted in case of withdrawal.

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Article 21 General tuition fees, activities fees and other expenses must follow the college regulations.
21.1 Students must settle the tuition fees, activities fees and other expenses by regulation
and procedure specified by the college.
21.2 New students (freshmen) must settle the registration fee, tuition fees, activities fees
and other expenses on the date they register as a student.
21.3 Other students must settle the tuition fees, activities fees and other expenses by the
date and time scheduled by the college.
21.4 In any cases, students who fail to settle the tuition fees, activities fees and other
expenses in the period scheduled by the college must pay the penalty fee specified by
the college.

Article 22 All subjects that students enroll require a minimum of 80% class attendance in order to
qualify for the final examination of that particular subject.

Article 23 Students who do not qualify for the final examination under Article 22 get a grade result of
“F”, except if the Academic Affairs Committee approves the students to withdraw from that
subject due to circumstances beyond the control of the student, in which the student will
receive a “W”.

Article 24 Students must maintain good behavior and discipline and comply with the “Students
Discipline and Punishment Regulations 2007”.

Article 25 Students who violate the disciplinary regulations of the College shall be punished by cutting
the behavior scores according to specifications as in College announcements.

Article 26 Student who are punished by cutting more than 20 out of 100 behavior scores become
ineligible for examinations in that particular semester.

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Article 27 The following criteria are used to measure progress of students
27.1 The assessment system as well as the grading principles for each course are
specified in the course outline, which is distributed to the students during the first week
of the semester or the special session at the latest.
27.2 The midterm and final examinations are scheduled and announced by the college

Article 28 Students who do not meet the requirements as in article 25 or pass the behavior scores as
in article 26 cannot take the exams.

Article 29 Students who are absent for the midterm and/or the final examinations must submit a
petition along with any corresponding documentation to the Assessment Department within 5
working days from the date of absence or the knowledge about the absence. The Academic
Affairs Committee will consider whether this student may take examination or not or should
withdraw from the course. The following reasons are considered as justified absence:
29.1 Serious injury or major operation in hospital or clinic with a medical certificate from a
doctor indicating that the student was unable to present themselves for an
examination.
29.2 Involvement in an accident that causes injury or a reason to remain at the location of
the accident in an attempt to resolve pertinent issues
29.3 Father, mother or guardian who financially supports the student received serious
injury, was involved in a serious accident or passed away.
29.4 Participation in a national sports team, be the official representation of the country or
the College, participation in a national or international tournament or participation in an
official student exchange program.

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Article 30 Assessment criteria.
30.1 The final assessment for a course takes place at the end of each semester:
30.2 The following grade system shall be used for all credit courses:

Letter Grades Grade Point Meaning

A 4.00 Excellent
B+ 3.50 Very Good
B 3.00
C+ 2.50 Good
C 2.00 Fairly Good
D+ 1.50
D 1.00 Fair
F 0.00 Poor
Very Poor
Fail

30.3 Students, who received “D” and above shall be acknowledged as passing that subject.

30.4 Students will be given a grade of “F” in the case of the following:

30.4.1 Students who are ineligible for final examination from attending the class
for less than 80 percent of the total class periods throughout a semester or
getting cut more than 20 points or behavior scores for violating the
disciplinary code.

30.4.2 Cheating during the examination.

30.4.3 Students who have failed the examination.

Article 31 The following symbols represent non-point description.

Symbol Meaning 35
I
S Incomplete
U Satisfactory
CS Unsatisfactory
W Credits form standardized test
Withdrawal
S (AU) Audit and non-credit
(attend a class not less than 80 percent)
U (AU)
Audit and non-credit
(attend a class less than 80 percent)

31.1 Students will be given a grade of “I” in the case of the following:

31.1.1 Students who did not complete any individual assignment or number of
assignments and subsequently did not contact the instructor or failed to
submit the assignment on time.

31.1.2 Absence on the final examination, unless the absence is considered as
justified as in article 29.

Article 32 Students who receive a grade of “I” in any subject will need to contact the Assessment
department and take corrective action i.e. complete the missing assignment within 4 weeks
from the grade result announcement date.

Article 33 Students who fail to correct the “I” grade within the timeline the grade result will be recorded
as follows:

33.1 Students who receive a grade of “I” because of incomplete assignment and did not
take corrective action the grade result will be calculated according to the existing
score.

33.2 Students who receive a grade of “I” because of absence on the final examination and
get approval from the academic committee to take delayed examination, but fails to do
within new period, or did not get approval to take delayed examination or did not
request to take delayed examination, the grade result will come out according to the
existing score.

Article 34 The grade “S” or “U” can be given only for non-credited courses:

34.1 “S” for students who pass the course assessment criteria.

34.2 “U” for students who fail the course assessment criteria.

Article 35 The grade “W” is given in the case of a student’s withdrawal from the course or the student
is suspended for that semester, or the student is punished because of cheating on an
examination.

Article 36 Grading and calculation of grade will be as follows:

36.1 For the calculation of the grade point average (GPA) only the credited courses will be
considered.

36.2 In the case of enrollment in any course more than one time, the GPA will be
calculated upon the grade achieved on the latter enrollment.

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36.3 Grade point average (GPA) shall be calculated from the grade of a student in each
semester by summing up the multiplication of the credits and the grades that the
student received in each course as the numerator, which shall be divided by the sum
of the total credits of the semester.

36.4 Cumulative grade point average (Cum. GPA) shall be calculated from the grade of the
student from the day he/she entered the college to the semester by which the
calculation is being made by summing up the multiplication of the credits and the
grades that the student received in each course as the numerator, which shall be
divided by the sum of the cumulative credits attempted.

36.5 The calculated grade point average must be presented in 2 decimals without rounding
of the 3rd decimal.

Article 37 Repeat enrollment.

37.1 Students who received grade “F” have to repeat enrollment for that course until they
receive grade “D” or above.

37.2 Students who received grade “U” in non-credit courses have to repeat enrollment for
that subject until they receive grade “S”.

Article 38 Students who commit serious cheating during any kind of examination will receive grade “F”
for that course and will receive “W” for all other courses that they are enrolled in that
semester. Serious cheating is considered as:
38.1 the student who brings any document that is associated with the test into the exam
room and where it clearly shows that the student has already used said document to
aid the exam.
38.2 the student who sends the exam answer to other students, as well as receives the
exam answer from other students.
38.3 the student who takes an exam for other students.

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Article 39 Students who intend to cheat on the examination will receive grade “F” on only that subject.
As intention to cheat is considered as:
39.1 the student who brings any documents that is associated with the test to the exam
room but did not use it for the exam yet.
39.2 the student who copies or this to copy from other students or let other students copy
without sending documents to each other.
39.3 the student who takes the exam paper out of the exam room.

Article 40 The Academic Committee assesses the cheating by students and shall punish them
accordingly.

Article 41 Students must enroll and complete the supervised field trainings as assigned by the college.
Students who fail to complete the supervised field training will be deemed as incomplete.
Students who enroll for supervised field training must be qualified as defined in the college
regulations on supervised field training.

Article 42 Article 30 is applied for the assessment of the supervised field training.
Article 43 Students who receive “I” for the supervised field training must continue the supervised field

training until they meet the college standards; otherwise the student will receive “F” and be
deemed as the study is incomplete. Students who receive “F” on the supervised field training
must repeat the entire supervised field training.

Article 44 The registration of the student status is done at the end of each regular semester and at the
end of the special session.

Article 45 The student status is maintained by the criteria as below:
45.1 First year students must obtain the minimum GPA of 1.50 at the end of the first
academic year otherwise students will be dismissed from the college.
45.2 Students from second year onwards who obtain a cumulative GPA less than 1.75 in
any semester will be on probation status in the upcoming regular semester.
45.3 Students who are on probation and unable to increase their GPA to reach 1.75 or

38 greater will be dismissed from the college.

Article 46 Taking a leave of absence refers to a student decision to maintain the status of student but
not to enroll for a semester. Taking a leave is only allowed after having study for at least
one semester and have GPA not less than 1.75. The Academic Affairs Committee can
decide about special cases.

46.1 Students can consider taking a leave of absence because of the following
circumstances:

46.1.1 being recruited into military service.

46.1.2 serious injury or illness

46.1.3 exchange program

46.1.4 any other “force majeure”

46.2 The student who wishes to take a leave of absence must inform the Registration
Department in written notice 30 days before the start of the absence or in case of an
unplanned event, directly after the decision.

46.3 The Dean or the assigned counselor shall discuss the decision of the leave with the
student as well as explain the consequences.

46.4 The Registration Department will confirm the decision and the status of the student
in written notice.

46.5 During the period of leave the student must pay the student status fee for every
regular semester and special session, otherwise the student will be dismissed from
the college.

46.6 If a student leaves within a semester, they will receive a W for all the courses they
have already started.

46.7 Article 7 is applicable, unless the Academic Affairs Committee decided differently
because of the reason and the length of the absence.

Article 47 Termination from the student status follows under the circumstances as stated below: 39
47.1 Graduation.
47.2 Students submit a letter of resignation that is approved by the College.

47.3 Students who obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 1.50 at the end of the first-year or
obtain a cumulative GPA of less than 1.75 for 2 consecutive semesters since the
second-year for fourth-year curriculum students.

47.4 Students who are unable to fulfill the requirements for graduation within eight years.
47.5 Students who fail to register at any academic semester without asking for leave of

absence, in compliance with the college’s regulation (Section XIV).
47.6 Students who are expelled due to violation of the college’s regulations.
47.7 Students who used forged documents to enroll as a student.
47.8 Students who are convicted of a crime and are consequently imprisoned.
47.9 Death.

Article 48 Cross-institutional study refers to Dusit Thani College’s students who enroll for a study with
another higher educational institute both domestically and internationally.

Article 49 To enroll for a study with another national or international higher educational institute the
following rules and regulation are applied:
49.1 The student must request in written notice, at least 2 weeks before the start of
a semester or a special session to the Academic Department to enroll for study with
another educational institute for specific courses and for a specific duration.
49.2 The request should include the description of the higher educational institute,
its recognition, the course syllabi of the courses the student wants to enroll in, the
number of credits as well as the assessment system.
49.3 The request should include the comparison with courses offered by Dusit Thani
College within the curriculum the student is enrolled in; the courses the student wants
to enroll in at the other educational institute should cover at least 75% of the content
of the similar courses at Dusit Thani College.
49.4 The Academic Affairs Committee will decide about the request and inform the student
together with the acceptance of the number of transfer credits.
49.5 The total number of transfer credits cannot exceed 21.

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49.6 The student who has an approval for cross-institutional study must follow the registration
rules of that institute.

49.7 It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that grades results are submitted by the other
educational institute to the Assessment Department of DTC in order to transfer the
credits correctly.

Article 50 Students eligible for graduation must meet the following qualifications:

50.1 Have completed all courses and the supervised field trainings as specified in
the curriculum.

50.2 Have obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

50.3 Have a behavior score of at least 80%.

50.4 Have cleared all expenses and tuition fee with the College.

Article 51 Students must request for graduation and register to graduate at the end of the last semester
with the registration department.

Article 52 First Class Honor

Students who are eligible to obtain First Class Honor must meet the following qualifications:

52.1 Complete all courses as specified in the curriculum within 4 academic years or 8 regular
semesters and never fail or repeatedly enroll any courses.

52.2 Have no transferred credit from other higher educational institutes.

52.3 Have the final cumulative grade point average not lower than 3.50.

52.4 Have no course with the grade lower than “C”.

52.5 Completed the Supervised Field Training with a grade not less than “B” and

52.6 Maintained good behavior and discipline.

Article 53 Second Class Honor

Students who are eligible to obtain Second Class Honor must meet the following qualifications:

53.1 Completed all courses as specified in the curriculum within 4 academic years or 8
regular semesters and never fail or repeatedly enroll any courses.

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53.3 Have the final cumulative grade point average not lower than 3.25.
53.4 Have no course with the grade “F”.
53.5 Completed the Supervised Field Training with a grade not less than “B” and
53.6 Maintained good behavior and discipline.
Article 54 Students who fulfilled all requirements for graduation but obtained a cumulative GPA of less
than 2.00 but not less than 1.75, have the right to request for an Associate Degree.
Article 55 The Dean will propose the qualified graduates to the Rector for final approval by the College
Council Committee.
Article 56 The Rector of Dusit Thani College, who has authority for order, announcement and
discipline, is responsible for ensuring that these rules and regulation are maintained.

Issued on 21 March, 2012
(Mr. Khwankeo Vajarodaya)
The Chairperson of the College Council

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o amend Dusit Thani College’s announcement titled “Services Using Rules of Academic
Resources Center A.D. 2010” to be more useful for users, therefore, by virtue of section 43 of the Act on
Private Higher Education Institute, 2003, Dusit Thani College has formulated Dusit Thani College
Regulations on “Using Services of Academic Resources Center A.D. 2010” as follows:

Article 1 The regulation is entitled under “Dusit Thani College Regulations on using services of
Academic Resources Center A.D. 2010”

Article 2 The regulation will be made effective on January 4, 2010 onwards.
Article 3 To cancel Dusit Thani College’s announcement titled “Rules of Services Using of Academic

Resources Center, B.E. 2548”
Article 4 Each terminology in the regulation refers to definition as follows:

4.1 “Academic Resources Center” means Dusit Thani College, Academic Resources
Center.

4.2 “Executives” means Rector, Vice Rector, Deputy Rector, Dean, Deputy Dean, Director,
Manager, and Head of Department.

4.3 “Instructors” means Regular instructors who are assigned to instruct at Dusit Thani
College.

4.4 “Part-time Instructors” means Instructors who instruct in some semesters but are not
assigned to be a regular instructor of Dusit Thani College.

4.5 “Officers” means Regular officers who do not instruct at Dusit Thani College.
4.6 “Students” means Undergraduate and Graduate students of Dusit Thani College who

still have student status as stated in the students identification card.
4.7 “Outsiders” means a person who is not related to item 4.2 - 4.6.
4.8 “Information Resources” means printed media and non-printed media used for

studying and so on that is useful for education.

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Article 5 ARC is opened on Monday through Saturday during 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. However, the dates
may change according to the college’s announcement.

Article 6 ARC is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Article 7 The following have the rights of admission as users of the Academic Resources Center:
7.1 Instructors and officers of Dusit Thani College should show his/her employee card for
verification.
7.2 Part-time instructors show his/her document certified by Dean of Faculty.
7.3 Students show his/her student ID card.
7.4 Staff of Dusit Thani International or Dusit Princess Hotel and Resort show his/her staff
ID card.
7.5 Library member of Private Higher Education Institution Committee show document
certified by his/her library.
7.6 Outsiders such as an alumnus or person who joins DTC training programs should be
approved by the College and they are subjected to pay 20 baht for service fee.

Article 8 Membership of Academic Resources Center
8.1 Student membership is ended on the last day of the semester or the day of resignation.
8.2 Membership of DTC instructor, officer and staff of Dusit Thani International or Dusit
Princess hotel and resort is ended on the day of resignation.
8.3 Part-time instructor membership is ended on the last day of the semester.

Article 9 A person who is eligible to borrow the information resources is the person specified in items
no. 7.1 - 7.5.

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Article 10 Information resources for service include printed media and non-printed media

10.1 The information resources allowed to borrow are listed as follows:

1) General books, fiction, and short story

2) Thesis, dissertation, and research report

3) Annual report, study guide

4) Journals or magazines (over a month old)

5) Newspapers (over a day old)

6) CD-ROM, VCD, and DVD

7) Tape cassettes

8) Video cassettes

10.2 The information resources allowed to take photocopy or use in the library only are listed
as follows:

1) Reference books

2) New newspapers

3) New journals or magazines

4) Pamphlet, brochure, and leaflet
Article 11 The borrowing period and amount of information resources that member can borrow are

specified as follows:

11.1 General books, fiction, short story, thesis, research report, study guide, annual report

1) Executives, instructors and part-time instructors can borrow a maximum of 10 items
and 30 days for borrowing period at any time.

2) Officers and graduate students can borrow a maximum of 7 items and 14 days for
borrowing period at any time.

3) Undergraduate students can borrow a maximum of 5 items and 7 days for borrowing
period at any time.

4) Staff of Dusit Thani International or Dusit Princess Hotel and Resort can borrow
a maximum of 3 items and 7 days for borrowing period at any time.

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5) Library members of Private Higher Education Institution Committee can borrow a maxi-
mum of 3 items and 7 days for borrowing period at any time.

6) Outsiders or trainees of Dusit Thani College can photocopy or read in the library only.

11.2 Old journals and old newspapers

1) Executives, instructors and part-time instructors can borrow a maximum of 3 issues and
3 days for borrowing period at any time.

2) All students and other users can photocopy or read in the library only.

11.3 Non-printed media

1) Executives, instructors, special instructors and officers can borrow a maximum of 5
items of tape cassettes and 7 days for borrowing period at any time.

2) Executives, instructors, part-time instructors and officers can borrow a maximum of 3
items of video cassettes or CD-ROM and 7 days for borrowing period at any time.

3) All students and other users can use a maximum of 3 items of tape cassettes, video,
or CD-ROM in the library only.

Article 12 Information Resources Borrowing, Reserving and Returning

12.1 Borrowing

1) Borrowers must show their student or staff ID card.

2) The borrower is not allowed to borrow any information resources with the same title,
author, and edition more than one.

3) The borrower can renew the borrowing period of any information resources only once if
the information resources are not reserved by another borrower. The borrower can
renew the borrowing period through web OPAC at http://lib.dtc.ac.th/ by using their ID,
for username and password.

12.2 Reserving

1) If needed information resource is borrowed by the other borrower, the borrower can
contact the librarian to reserve the borrowed information resource, then the librarian
will arrange the receiving date. However, the borrower can reserve the needed
information resource and check the receiving date through web OPAC at http://
lib.dtc.ac.th/ by using their ID. for username and password. The borrower must contact
the librarian to borrow the reserved information resource within 3 days, other wise it will

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12.3 Returning
1) Borrowers must contact the librarian and show their ID card when returning the
information resource within the due date.
2) Borrowers can check the history of the borrowing in 6 months back until the present
through web OPAC at http://lib.dtc.ac.th/ by using their ID for username and
password.

Article 13 Borrowers are responsible for information resources borrowed as follows:
13.1 Borrowers will be charged 5 baht per day for an overdue item.
13.2 Borrowers who do not return the borrowed materials, or do not pay the overdue fine are
not allowed to enroll any course in next semester. The college will not permit them
to graduate and will resign and will not return their money paid for belongings’
security until they return the materials and pay overdue fine completely.
13.3 The borrowers are responsible for any damage or loss that occurs to the borrowed
material by buying the material with the same title and author for replacement it and
paying 50 baht per one item for fee.
13.4 If the borrowers cannot buy the same title and author for replacement, they must pay
twice the cost of the material and pay 50 baht per one item for fee.
13.5 If the actual cost of lost material is not available, the head of Academic Resources
Department will determine the cost of lost material.
13.6 The borrowers must be charged 5 baht per item per day if they have lost the material
and contact the librarian over due date.
13.7 The user who damages or steals library materials will be punished according to
Dusit Thani College’s announcement.

Article 14 Regulations on using computers
14.1 Academic Resources Center provides computers for students, instructors, officers and
those who join DTC training program in doing report, searching information from

47multimedia or internet.

14.2 Users must log-in by their own ID and can use the computer for the maximum of 2
hours at any time.

14.3 Downloading any online game or searching pornography on the internet is strictly
prohibited.

14.4 Users are not allowed to use computers illegally.

14.5 Printing costs 3 baht per page (white and black only). The price may be changed as
announced by Dusit Thani College.

14.6 In case of any problem with computer, please contact the librarian for further
management.

Article 15 Regulation on using meeting/seminar or group study rooms

15.1 Group study rooms are available for DTC instructors, part-time instructors, officers and
students only.

15.2 Users must fill up information in the form and exchange student ID card or staff ID card
to the librarian to receive the room key. A group study room is available for
more than 5 persons per time. The service hours/are limited at 2 hours for
undergraduate students, 3 hours for graduate students, 4 hours for full time lecturers
and part-time lecturers.

15.3 Users must return the room key and get the ID card on time.

Article 16 Regulation on using audio-visual rooms

16.1 Audio-visual rooms are available for DTC instructors, part-time instructors, officers and
students only.

16.2 Users must fill up information in the form and exchange student ID card or staff ID card
to the librarian to receive the room key. The service hour is limited at 2 hours per time.

16.3 Users are not allowed to play any CD, DVD, VCD, VDO or television for entertainment
purpose.

Article 17 To use Academic Resources Center’s services, users should follow the instruction as
specified below:

17.1 To leave bags or briefcases at storage facilities provided at the entrance and bring all
valuable items. Academic Resources Center will not be responsible for any acts of theft

48 or losses.

17.2 Students are required to wear correct College uniform or dress properly.
17.3 Not to bring any food or drink into Academic Resources Center.
17.4 Not to make loud noise or disturb others and mobile phone conversations should not be

held anywhere in Academic Resources Center.
17.5 After use of any chair, it should be kept in its place.
17.6 New issues of journal or newspaper should be read at the specified area only.
17.7 Users are requested to leave the books/documents on the reading table after use.

Only librarians will return them to their shelves.
17.8 Do not damage or deface any book or other property in the Academic Resources

Center.
17.9 If there is damaged or torn book found, it should be brought to the head of Academic

Resources Center or librarian immediately.
17.10 Books must not be removed from the Academic Resources Center unless they have

been borrowed in accordance with the regulation.
17.11 Borrowers should inspect any damage to the materials before borrowing and should be

responsible for any damage or loss that occurs to the borrowed material.
17.12 If there are many borrowers or returners, users have to wait in queue for the materials.
17.13 Show your books, briefcases, etc., to a library officer when leaving the library, if asked

to do so.

Article 18 In case of users who do not comply with the regulations, Head of Academic Resources
Center is authorized to penalize as follows:
18.1 To give a warning.
18.2 To deduct the behavior score at the minimum of 15 points per time.
18.3 To request them to leave the Academic Resources Center.
18.4 To stop using services of Academic Resources Center for one month.

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