O-levels (at least 6 subjects for International students and 8 subjects for local students with IBCC equivalence) and 3 complete pass subjects of A-levels. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) will not be taken into account.
High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate (IB) result with at least 2.5 CGPA.
Equivalence Certificate form IBCC is mandatory for all international qualifications i.e. O Levels/A-Levels, High School Diploma, and International Baccalaureate, or equivalent.
- Statement of Entry
- A-Level School Transcripts
- As-level grades (If Any)
- An application for Provisional Admission Request
- Inter Part II Roll number slip
- Hope Certificate (In case of School registered Candidates)
- Inter part 1 result
- An application for Provisional Admission Request
After confirming your eligibility, you must choose a department from within MDSVAD. Regardless of your choice of department, all successful applicants are admitted to the Foundation Studies programme. The Foundation Studies programme provides each student the opportunity to investigate the possibilities offered by all degree programmes at SVAD. You must indicate the programme of your preference on the application form, which will be your major for the duration of your degree. In special cases, you may be able to apply for another programme at the end of the Foundation Year. The faculty, who are not obligated to entertain a change of department application, on rare occasions may approve requests at their discretion.
You can find the online application form at BNU's online portal: www.bnu.edu.pk www.bnu.edu.pk
You must complete the application form online, following all the instructions. Once you submit it, you will receive a confirmation. You must then submit all required documents (mentioned in the application form) to the Admissions Office on campus. When the Office receives your documents, they will hand over instructions for the Entrance Test to you.
The admission test for the School of Visual Arts and Design is an online, open-book test that can be completed from home. Students will be given 24 hours to complete all the tasks. Candidates will be tested for reading comprehension, visual comprehension, general knowledge, research etc. Further details about the test will be provided to you upon application submission.
After the Test, you will be interviewed by a panel of SVAD faculty members. The interviews will be conducted online on Zoom, for which candidates are encouraged to be familiar with.
At SVAD, we look for motivated, observant, curious individuals, with visual intelligence and an interest in reading. The Entrance Test and interview act as a catalyst for us to assess your strengths and aptitude. We will evaluate your potential for development in the programmes that SVAD offers, as well as your research into your desired area of study. The interview is also your chance to ask us questions about SVAD. A portfolio is encouraged, and will help us recognize your passion and commitment.
BNU is a non-profit educational institution and our tuition fee covers the cost of the extraordinary opportunity that a BNU education provides within and beyond the classroom.
| BNU | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate & Undergraduate Programs | Undergraduate Programs | Master of Art and Design Studies | School of Education Graduate Programs | |
| All schools except art and Design (MDSVAD) and Architecture | MDSVAD and RHSA | MDSVAD | SE | |
| Tuitions Fee (PKR) | 254,000 | 354,500 | 447,000 | 127,000 |
One-time Admission Fee: Rs. 25,000
One-time Security Deposit (Refundable): Rs. 35,000
One-time Deposit for Hostel (Refundable): Rs. 25,000
Medical Insurance (per semester): Rs. 2,000
Hostel Charge (per semester): Rs. 114,000
Following appliances are not provided in rooms by BNU but can be installed by a staudent at their own expense:
Room Refrigerator: Rs. 10,200
Room Electric Heater: Rs. 18,000
Air Conditioner: Rs. 54,000
Below is BNU's Fee Policy that contains the terms and conditions and arrangements for paying fees, refunds and administrative charges. All prospective students are advised to read and understand this policy before accepting a place at the University.
Note: Students are advised to pay their dues as per the schedule announced by their respective school/department. If the student fails to pay the fee on time, his/her name may be struck off the rolls of the university.
Note: Fee is subject to change every year with the approval of the Board of Governors.
Note:Step into a future brimming with promise and potential with the BNU Scholarships 2024. We believe in empowering the dreams of bright minds, offering new avenues of opportunity to prospective students. With a legacy spanning two decades, we've illuminated the paths of countless individuals with over 1.1 Billion Rupees in scholarships. At BNU, we're not just investing in education; we're investing in the architects of tomorrow, nurturing talent, and fostering innovation. Join us in shaping a world where aspirations know no bounds, where every dreamer has the chance to soar. Apply now and let your journey to greatness begin.
- 3A* (all three complete subjects in A-level) or 90% or above in Intermediate or an equivalent with a personal statement - To retain the scholarship, the applicant must maintain a minimum qualifying CGPA prescribed by the relevant department
Percentage Coverage100% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, September 6, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, September 16, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, September 6, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 16, 2024
35% weightage to Matric/O level, 35% to Intermediate/A level, 30% BNU Admissions Test/Interview and portfolio.
To be eligible for the scholarship, aggregate score of the aforementioned criteria should be more than 80%.
BNU will offer need/merit based scholarships to students who meet the set criteria of BNU selection process, ensuring they also maintain minimum qualifying CGPA to retain the scholarship.
Demonstrating need is a prerequisite to qualify for this scholarship.
Eligibility criteria will be assessed for determination.
Merit for the scholarship will be decided by the BNU scholarship committee.
Percentage Coverage100% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Applicants with 90% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 3As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 75% merit scholarship.
Applicants with 80% or above marks in their FA/FSc examination; or 2As in A level or equivalent will be eligible for 50% merit scholarship.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Percentage CoverageUp to 75% Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who belong to a low-income family.
Scholarships equal to 25%-50% of tuition fee may be granted upon verification of financial hardship on the recommendation of Scholarship Committee.
This scholarship will automatically renew each semester if the candidate maintains 2.65 CGPA.
Percentage CoverageUp to 50% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Students who have won single medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at national or provincial levels are eligible for consideration.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Percentage Coverage50% scholarship to 2 male & 2 female applicants
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Valid CNIC with marked X category.
50% scholarship will be awarded to two selected applicants.
Out of station students will receive a hostel stipend equivalent to the BNU hostel fee.
Applicants applying for this scholarship should meet the BNU eligibility criteria.
Percentage Coverage50% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
Students attending public sector, non-profit, and trust schools are eligible to apply.
Applicants from the aforementioned schools are encouraged to apply and complete the BNU admission process.
75% or above percentage in Secondary School (Matric/O level or equivalent) and in Higher Secondary School (Intermediate/ A level or equivalent).
To retain this scholarship throughout their undergraduate degree, applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Applicants applying for this scholarship will be eligible for other scholarships.
Percentage Coverage25% Scholarship
Submission Date (Early Round)Friday, June 28, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Early Round)Monday, July 22, 2024
Submission Date (Regular Round)Friday, August 16, 2024
Decision Announcement Date (Regular Round)Monday, September 02, 2024
BNU is pleased to announce the National Endowment Scholarship for Talent in Arts & Culture for enrolled students under a welcome initiative by the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training. The scholarship was inaugurated by the former Federal Minister of Federal Education & Professional Training, Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, on January 16, 2020, in Islamabad. Also present at the occasion was the former Vice Chancellor, Mr. Shahid Hafiz Kardar.
Under the NEST scholarship program, 100% tuition fee-waiver (including hostel fees, wherever applicable) on the understanding that 50% will be contributed by BNU in accordance with its present criteria for determining eligibility for a need based scholarship.
The scholarship is competitive and only selected slots under the program are available to full-time registered students of the undergraduate programs at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design, Department of Theater, Film and TV of the School of Media & Mass Communication, and Department of Liberal Arts at Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
The NEST Eligibility Criteria for the students is as follows:
For more information contact:
Ms. Somia maqsood
Assistant Registrar
Email: somia.maqsood@bnu.edu.pk
Phone: 042-38100156, Ext: 301
All completed applications must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at BNU by the deadline set by the Registrar's Office
The South Asia Foundation awards the Madanjeet Singh Art Scholarships to talented students from South Asia. Sixteen students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are fully funded and are part of the BNU family.
Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund (RASF) was established in 2022 in loving memory of BNU alumni and Fulbright scholar, Rahimeen Ahmad.
The fund aims to provide a 100% scholarship for at least 1 female student for a four year undergraduate degree at BNU, on an ongoing basis.
Rahimeen (May God grant her the highest levels of Paradise) was a brilliant, empathic dreamer with many plans to give back to Pakistan. In particular, she believed education to be a key vehicle for both personal growth and social progress.
In this spirit she continuously sought opportunities to learn, both, inside and outside the classroom. She strove for knowledge not just for herself but also to enrich others. Rahimeen’s family and friends hope this scholarship will continue Rahimeen’s light, pass on her torch and fulfill her dreams of helping others actualize their potential through the gift of education.
Notes:
BNU is grateful for the support from benefactors and donors, and the following Friends of BNU for providing scholarships for our students:
The Department of Management Sciences offers following degree programs:
The Department of Management Sciences offers a four-year BBA (Hons.) program in the following areas of specialization:
There is no particular specialization in the BS Business Intelligence and Analytics program. This degree program is a blend of following focus areas:
BBA (Hons.) program is suitable for the candidates who wish to pursue their careers in the financial and non-financial corporate entities. The employers of our students include:
Graduates of this degree program are highly sought after by data-driven organizations such as banks, multinational corporations, and manufacturing industries, where they can leverage their expertise in business intelligence and analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. Graduates from this program are well- equipped to excel in following data-centric roles across various industries:
Yes, the curriculum at the Department of Management Sciences is regularly updated to align with current market trends. We ensure that our courses incorporate the latest industry practices and developments, preparing our students for the dynamic demands of the business world.
Absolutely. Our curriculum integrates the latest technological advancements to ensure that our students are proficient in the tools and technologies that are essential in today’s business environment. This includes training in data analytics, digital marketing, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Yes, internships are an integral part of our program. We offer a range of internship opportunities to help students gain practical experience and apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings.
The nature of the internships varies. While some internships are paid, others may offer invaluable experience and professional development opportunities without financial compensation. We encourage students to consider both the learning potential and the financial aspects when selecting an internship.
The Department of Management Sciences provides substantial support to students in securing internships. The Student Affairs Department along with the faculty at the Department of Management Sciences works closely with students to match them with suitable internship opportunities. However, students are also encouraged to proactively seek internships on their own to enhance their networking and job search skills.
There are two regular semesters (Spring and Fall) and an additional remedial semester (Summer) for students who wish to improve their grades in previous courses.
Students have to spend at least 4 years (8 semesters) in the university to complete their undergraduate degree.
Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 to be eligible to continue the degree programs at the Department of Management Sciences. Students with less than 2.0 CGPA are placed on probation and are dropped from the program after two consecutive probations during the first year.
Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 to be eligible to continue the degree programs at the Department of Management Sciences. Students with less than 2.0 CGPA are placed on probation and are dropped from the program after three consecutive probations after the first year.
Students are required to complete 142 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 CGPA and complete a mandatory internship and a final year project to qualify for the award of the degree.
Students are required to complete 135 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 CGPA and complete a mandatory internship and a final year project to qualify for the award of the degree.
Yes, NOC has been granted by both HEC and PHEC.
F.A/FSc. or equivalent with 60% marks, eight pass subjects of O level and three pass subjects of A level, HSD and IB equivalent.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons)F.A/FSc or equivalent with 50% marks, eight pass subjects of O level and three pass subjects of A level, HSD and IB equivalent.
BS Business Intelligence and AnalyticsF.A/FSc or equivalent with 50% marks, eight pass subjects of O level and three pass subjects of A level, HSD and IB equivalent.
Admission Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Per Semester Fee Structure for FY 2024-2025
| Programs | Schools | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Programs
Graduate & Undergraduate Programs |
Schools
All schools except art and Design (MDSVAD) and Architecture |
Fees
254,000 |
| Programs
Undergraduate Programs |
Schools
MDSVAD and RHSA |
Fees
354,500 |
| Programs
Master of Art and Design Studies |
Schools
MDSVAD |
Fees
447,000 |
| Programs
School of Education Graduate Programs |
Schools
SE |
Fees
127,000 |
Read more about the fee policy of Beaconhouse National University on the following link:
New Fees PolicyYes, students can pay their tuition fee in two installments. Fee installment is only allowed to the students with proven need due to financial hardships.
Yes, students can avail on-campus hostel facility on first come first serve basis.
One-time Deposit for Hostel (Refundable): Rs. 25,000
Additional Charges for Hostel (per semester):Following appliances are not provided in rooms by BNU but can be installed by a student at their own expense:
Beaconhouse National University offers variety of scholarships to its students and applicants, including:
This program typically aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop data-driven strategies and communicate insights to decision-makers of modern corporate businesses. The program provides you with hands-on experience using cutting-edge technology and tools such as data visualization software, machine learning algorithms for business, and big data platforms. The program incorporates various disciplines such as business, statistics, data analysis, and management. This interdisciplinary approach enhances your broader perspective and a more comprehensive understanding of the field.
Graduates of this degree program are highly sought after by data-driven organizations such as banks, multinational corporations, and manufacturing industries, where they can leverage their expertise in business intelligence and analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. With their strong foundation in business intelligence and analytics, graduates from this program are well- equipped to excel in various data-centric roles across industries, making them valuable assets for organizations looking to harness the power of data for strategic advantage.
The program objectives for this degree are as follows:
Year 1 Semester 1
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Functional English |
Course Code
EDU-101 |
Course Type
GEN1 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
-Islamic Studies |
Course Code
SLA-103 |
Course Type
GEN2 |
Credit Hrs
2 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Business Mathematics |
Course Code
BBA-201 |
Course Type
GEN3 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
- |
| Course Title
IT in Business: Theory & Practice |
Course Code
BBA-205 |
Course Type
GEN4 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Introduction to Business |
Course Code
BBA-111 |
Course Type
GEN5 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Introduction to Liberal Arts |
Course Code
MC1 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Total | 17 |
Year 1 Semester 2
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Microeconomics |
Course Code
BBA-101 |
Course Type
GEN9 |
Credit Hrs
2 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Business Statistics |
Course Code
BBA-105 |
Course Type
GEN6 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Principles of Management |
Course Code
BBA-113 |
Course Type
GEN7 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Pakistan Studies |
Course Code
SLA-103 |
Course Type
GEB8 |
Credit Hrs
2 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Business Communication I |
Course Code
BBA-114 |
Course Type
MC2 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN1 |
| Course Title
Introduction to Accounting |
Course Code
BBA-109 |
Course Type
MC3 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Total | 16.0 |
Year 2 Semester 3
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Civics |
Course Code
GEN10 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Community Engagement |
Course Code
GEN10 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
1 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Macroeconomics |
Course Code
BBA-106 |
Course Type
MC4 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN9 |
| Course Title
Principles of Marketing |
Course Code
BBA-203 |
Course Type
MC5 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Business Finance I |
Course Code
BBA-216 |
Course Type
MC6 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC3 |
| Course Title
Business Communication II |
Course Code
BBA-212 |
Course Type
MC7 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN1, GEN7 |
| Course Title
Computing and Analytics |
Course Code
MC8 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Total | 18.0 |
Year 2 Semester 4
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Civics |
Course Code
GEN10 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Community Engagement |
Course Code
GEN10 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
1 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Macroeconomics |
Course Code
BBA-106 |
Course Type
MC4 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN9 |
| Course Title
Principles of Marketing |
Course Code
BBA-203 |
Course Type
MC5 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Business Finance I |
Course Code
BBA-216 |
Course Type
MC6 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC3 |
| Course Title
Business Communication II |
Course Code
BBA-212 |
Course Type
MC7 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN1, GEN7 |
| Course Title
Computing and Analytics |
Course Code | Course Type
MC8 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Total | 18.0 |
Year 3 Semester 5
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Management Information System |
Course Code
BBA-321 |
Course Type
MC13 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
Artificial Intelligence for Business |
Course Code
BBA-322 |
Course Type
MC14 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Agile Business Intelligence and Project Management |
Course Code | Course Type
MC15 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Course Title
Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
Course Code | Course Type
MC16 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC11 |
| Course Title
IDC |
Course Code
IDC1 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Total | 15 |
Year 3 Semester 6
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Deep Learning for Business Analytics |
Course Code
MC17 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC11 |
| Course Title
Big Data Analytics |
Course Code
MC18 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC11 |
| Course Title
IDC* |
Course Code
IDC2 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
- |
| Course Title
Business Research Methods |
Course Code
BBA-316 |
Course Type
MC19 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN6 |
| Course Title
Digital Marketing |
Course Code
BBA-318 |
Course Type
MC20 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC5 |
| Course Title
Business and Professional Ethics |
Course Code
BBA-404 |
Course Type
MC21 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC1 |
| Total | 18 |
Year 4 Semester 7
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Business Intelligence and Data Visualization |
Course Code
BBA-323 |
Course Type
S1 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
Data Warehousing and Mining |
Course Code
BBA-324 |
Course Type
S2 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
Social & Economic Issues in Pakistan |
Course Code
BBA-215 |
Course Type
MC22 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN9, GEN5 |
| Course Title
Business Analytics |
Course Code
BBA-425 |
Course Type
MC23 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
Organization Behavior |
Course Code
BBA-214 |
Course Type
MC24 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC2 |
| Course Title
IDC |
Course Code
IDC3 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite |
| Total | 18.0 |
Year 4 Semester 8
| Course Title | Course Code | Course Type | Credit Hrs | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title
Emerging Technologies in Business |
Course Code
BBA-325 |
Course Type
S3 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
ERP Business Systems |
Course Code
BBA-326 |
Course Type
S4 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
GEN4 |
| Course Title
IDC* |
Course Code
IDC4 |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
- |
| Course Title
Final Year Project |
Course Code
BBA-413 |
Course Type
MC25 |
Credit Hrs
3 |
Pre-Requisite
MC19 |
| Course Title
Distinguished Lecture Series |
Course Code
DLS |
Course Type | Credit Hrs
1 |
Pre-Requisite
- |
| Semester Total | ||||
| Subtotal Total | 133 | |||
| Mandatory Internship | MC26 | 3 | ||
| Total | 136 |
Six to eight weeks’ internship will be mandatory for all students. Internship placements will be made from a prequalified list of companies only, will be supervised and have 3 credit hours on pass/fail basis in lieu of an elective course (Interdisciplinary).
Transfer of the students from other related schools/programs would be permissible for only those students who have secured a minimum of 2.5 CGPA for BS Business Intelligence and Analytics. Transferred students must complete 60% of the total credit hours from BNU.
Students are required to complete the required credit hours with a minimum 2.0 CGPA to qualify for the degree. The student’s academic performance and commitment to their studies are closely monitored. Contrary to any other policy, the students failing to meet minimum educational standards and having a casual attitude toward their studies are dropped from the program. A hundred percent attendance of the delivered lectures is mandatory, however, the students with a minimum of 75% attendance are eligible to appear in the final examination. A course is automatically graded as W* if the number of absences exceeds 8 in a course of 3 credit hours each.
