What are the “No Obstacle to Lateral Transfer” and “Has Not Previously Transferred” documents? How can I obtain them?
The “No Obstacle to Lateral Transfer” document and the “Has Not Previously Transferred” document are distinct from each other.
The “No Obstacle to Lateral Transfer” document cannot be sent online. This printed document may be requested by other institutions with a wet signature. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain this document (as a form) from the Office of Student Affairs located on the Beşiktaş South Campus, then take it first to the Directorate of Current Services on the South Campus, and subsequently to the Directorate of Library and Documentation on the same campus to obtain a “wet signature.” Afterwards, the document must be returned to the Office of Student Affairs for sealing.
Students who are unable to come in person may authorize someone else to complete these procedures on their behalf.
The “Has Not Previously Transferred” document, on the other hand, can be requested online through UMIS by selecting “Student Certificate” in the “Document Request” menu and adding the following note in the description field:
“I request that the statement ‘has not previously transferred’ be added to my student certificate.”
Are intra-institutional transfers available during the midterm period?
Lateral transfers are generally carried out at the end of academic terms.
However, if there are available quotas during the Spring semester, both intra-institutional and inter-institutional transfers (excluding transfers from abroad) can be conducted under Additional Article 1 (transfer through central placement).
Inter-institutional transfers based on Grade Point Average (GPA) are possible between associate degree programs only during the midterm period.
Intra-institutional transfers based on GPA can be made between both associate and bachelor’s degree programs during the midterm period as well.
The academic calendar specifies the application and evaluation dates for transfer procedures.
Furthermore, prior to each application period, the Office of Student Affairs announces in detail the conditions, quotas, application procedures, and evaluation schedules on its website.
Which of my courses will be recognized in case of a transfer?
Courses or examinations (such as International Language Exams) taken in your previous program before enrolling in the program at Bahçeşehir University may be subject to recognition (course exemption) upon the student’s request via UMIS, provided that these courses exist in the curriculum of the program you will study at Bahçeşehir University and that their content, local credits, and ECTS values are equivalent.
The request is evaluated by the Departmental Course Recognition Committee and finalized by the decision of the Academic Unit Board.
The process operates as follows:
After enrollment, once the English Preparatory Program has been successfully completed, the student uploads the transcript(s) showing the courses they wish to transfer through the “Course Recognition Request” screen in UMIS, selecting the relevant university name.
If the department has an assigned Recognition Officer, the officer performs the appropriate course recognition and awaits the student’s confirmation (expected within a maximum of five days; if no response is received, it is deemed approved).
After the student’s confirmation, the Recognition Committee finalizes the recognition in UMIS.
Students may track the entire process step-by-step via UMIS.
The decisions of the Recognition Committee are reviewed and finalized by the Academic Unit Board.
Through https://akts.bau.edu.tr/, one can view the courses, course contents, and credits of the programs offered at Bahçeşehir University to obtain preliminary information regarding possible course exemptions.
Additionally, detailed information regarding prior learning is provided in the Bahçeşehir University Directive on the Recognition, Exemption, and Adaptation of Non-Formal Learning, available under the “Regulations” section within the “About BAU” tab on the university’s main website (bau.edu.tr).
Where can I obtain the document showing that I have transferred within the institution?
After logging into the UMIS system, a “Student Certificate” can be requested through the “Document Request” menu.
In the description field, please write “Document showing that I have completed an intra-institutional transfer.”
The document will be prepared accordingly.
Will my scholarship continue if I transfer within the institution?
For ÖSYM scholarships:
Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, students enrolled in fully funded (100% ÖSYM scholarship) programs who transfer to another program will have half of their scholarship (50%) converted into a Bahçeşehir University Scholarship and carried over to their new program.
For students who were enrolled before the 2025–2026 academic year, the entire scholarship will be transferred as a Bahçeşehir University Scholarship to the new program.
For matters concerning the transfer of ApplyBAU scholarships and other types of scholarships, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
The relevant office will respond regarding the applicable procedures.
How can I obtain information about transfer dates?
Lateral transfers are generally carried out at the end of academic terms.
The Academic Calendar, published on the main university website, includes the application, evaluation, result announcement, and registration dates for transfers.
Additionally, prior to each application period, the Office of Student Affairs publishes on its website detailed information regarding the conditions, quotas, application methods, and evaluation schedules.
What are the application requirements for a double major? In which programs is a double major not permitted?
A double major is a second undergraduate degree program pursued alongside the primary (major) program.
The student’s success in the primary major affects their admission to, continuation in, and graduation from the double major program.
The quotas for double major programs are determined each semester and announced on the website of the Office of Student Affairs.
The following programs are closed to double major applications, and no quotas may be assigned:
Applications from other faculties to the Faculty of Educational Sciences for a double major are not permitted; applications can only be made within the same faculty.
Similarly, applications from other faculties to the Faculty of Health Sciences are not permitted; only intra-faculty applications are accepted.
For Undergraduate Programs:
If the “top 20% ranking” condition cannot be met:
a) Students admitted through the international student quota are not eligible to apply for a double major.
b) Students admitted through the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) or Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) must have, in the year of their admission, a placement score equal to or higher than the base score of the program in which they wish to pursue a double major at Bahçeşehir University.
For programs that require a ranking score, students must also satisfy this ranking requirement.
Even if an international student ranks within the top 20% of their class, they cannot pursue a double major in programs requiring a ranking score.
In addition:
For Associate Degree Programs:
If the “top 20% ranking” condition cannot be met:
a) Students admitted through the international student quota are not eligible to apply for a double major.
b) Students admitted through the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) must have, in the year of their admission, a placement score equal to or higher than the base score of the program in which they wish to pursue a double major at Bahçeşehir University.
For programs that require a ranking score, students must also meet this requirement.
Even if foreign nationals rank within the top 20% of their class, they cannot pursue a double major in programs requiring a ranking score.
Furthermore:
Note: Students whose primary program is an associate degree may only pursue a double major within other associate degree programs.
Separate transcripts are issued for both the major and double major programs.
Within UMIS, under the “Personal Information” section, click the downward arrow and select “Documents” to view or print the transcript, course schedule, and exam schedule related to each program.
In both associate and bachelor’s programs, the “SLOTS” menu displays the required compulsory and elective courses, the number of such courses, credits, and ECTS required for graduation.
To graduate from any program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00 is required.
However, for graduation from a double major program, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.00 in the major program.
During the double major period, the GPA of the major program may drop once to 2.50/4.00, but if it falls below 2.75/4.00 for a second time in subsequent semesters, the student will be dismissed from the double major program.
This means that in order to graduate from a double major, the student must maintain at least a 2.75/4.00 GPA in the major program.
If a student fails to register for courses for two consecutive semesters without an approved leave (registration freeze), they will be dismissed from the double major program.
If registration in the major program is frozen, it will automatically be frozen in the double major program as well.
If courses cannot be taken in the double major program due to issues such as course conflicts or cancellations, the program may be frozen upon the recommendation of the relevant department and the decision of the Faculty or Vocational School Administrative Board.
The maximum duration of a double major program is calculated independently of the major program; however, the calculation method is identical to that used for the major.
How are grades calculated in the double major program?
The grading system of the double major program is identical to that of the major program.
Graduation requirements (mandatory and elective courses, course categories, total credit and ECTS requirements) are displayed in the “SLOTS” screen of the double major program in UMIS.
The student must fulfill all compulsory and elective requirements and maintain a minimum major GPA of 2.75/4.00 throughout the double major studies.
Are class rankings or graduation degrees determined in double major or minor programs?
No class rankings or graduation degrees are determined for double major or minor programs.
Even if all graduation requirements of the double major or minor have been fulfilled, the student cannot graduate from these programs without first earning the right to graduate from the major program.
In other words, the student must graduate from the major program before graduating from the double major or minor program.
Can I withdraw from my double major program?
Yes. A double major program can be terminated upon the student’s request.
To do so, the student logs into UMIS through their double major identity and completes the form under the “Disenrollment Request” menu, thereby initiating the withdrawal process.
Alternatively, the student may submit a written petition to the Office of Student Affairs.
The petition will be forwarded to the relevant academic unit.
Courses successfully completed in the double major program may then be added to the student’s major program “slots” as “NI” (Not Included) courses, meaning they will not affect the GPA but will be shown on the transcript and diploma supplement.
How do I register for courses in the double major program?
During the course selection period specified in the academic calendar, course registration is completed via the UMIS system using the student’s double major identity.
The academic advisor of the double major program will assist the student regarding course selection and the relationship between double major and major courses.
What is the course load limit in a double major?
The total number of credits taken in a semester from all programs (major, double major, and minor) may not exceed 33 credits.
Can I convert my minor program to a double major? Can I convert my double major to a minor?
A minor program cannot be converted into a double major.
However, a double major program can be converted into a minor program within the same field.
To convert a double major program into a minor within the same program, students must submit a written petition to the Academic Affairs Unit (Transfer Office) at the Office of Student Affairs located on the South Campus, during the double major/minor application period announced in the academic calendar.
What are the general requirements for applying to a minor program?
A student cannot be registered in more than one minor program simultaneously.
A course taken in the major or double major program cannot be counted toward the minor program.
If registration in the major program is frozen, registration in the minor program will also be automatically frozen.
If courses cannot be taken in the minor program due to cancellations or schedule conflicts, the minor may be frozen upon the recommendation of the relevant department and the decision of the Faculty or Vocational School Administrative Board.
If a student fails to register for courses for two consecutive semesters without freezing their registration, they will be dismissed from the minor program.
The continuation of a minor program depends on the student’s major GPA.
To continue, the major GPA must be at least 2.30/4.00; otherwise, the student will be dismissed from the minor program.
How can I obtain my Minor Certificate?
All graduation procedures begin once the decision of the relevant Academic Unit Board is forwarded to the Office of Student Affairs.
A student who has earned the right to graduate from their major program and has completed the minor program with a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 will be awarded a Minor Certificate.
Minor certificates for students who successfully complete the program are prepared following their graduation from the major program.
Students who have graduated from the major program but not from the minor program are granted an additional two semesters to complete the minor.
During this extension period, no tuition fees are charged for the minor program.
However, the student may not benefit from other scholarships, financial aid, or student privileges during this period.
What is a minor program?
A minor program consists of a limited number of courses designed to provide students—who are successfully pursuing their major degree programs—with academic knowledge in another field of interest.
Minor programs consist of at least six main courses and a minimum of 18 national credits.
What is the course load limit in a minor program?
In any given semester, the total number of national credits taken across the major, double major, and minor programs may not exceed 33 credits.
Can I learn my ranking in the minor program?
No class ranking or graduation ranking is determined for students enrolled in minor programs.
Minor program performance is not considered in departmental or graduation rankings.
What happens if I fail in the minor program? What is the required GPA for success?
Continuation in the minor program depends on maintaining a major GPA of at least 2.30/4.00.
If the student’s major GPA falls below this threshold, their enrollment in the minor program will be terminated.
A student is considered successful in the minor program if they achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00 in the minor.
Are additional tuition fees required for double major or minor programs?
Students who are accepted into a double major or minor program are not required to pay additional tuition fees for these programs.
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