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What do Article 69 of the National Constitution and Article 28 of Law 30 of 1992 establish?
They establish that within the framework of UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY, one of the aspects to be determined is the adoption of the STUDENT STATUTE.
What should the Student Statute regulate according to agreement 09 2007?
It must regulate aspects such as: enrollment, admission and registration requirements, rights and duties, distinctions and incentives, disciplinary regime and other academic aspects.
What is the purpose of the Student Statute of the Universidad de la Amazonia?
To regulate the reciprocal relations between the Universidad de la Amazonia and its undergraduate students.
What does Article 2 of the Student Statute seek?
Provide the Universidad de la Amazonia with a Student Statute that regulates the relationship between the institution and undergraduate students in an organic and systematic manner.
What are the basic principles of Higher Education according to the Universidad de la Amazonia?
They are based on the fundamental principles of the Political Constitution of Colombia, including rights such as life, work, justice, among others.
What does the Objectification of Knowledge mean in the context of Higher Education?
It facilitates access to knowledge regardless of the conditions of time and space, allowing its production and universal appropriation.
What is Freedom of Learning at Amazon University?
It is the right to study and learn without restrictions, exercising freedom of academic choice and access to information.
What does academic freedom imply in this university?
That teaching and academic activities can be freely debated with scientific and intellectual rigor, respecting all ideas and values.
How is Freedom of Research defined at Amazon University?
As the freedom and critical spirit necessary for research, following the guidelines of management and academic development.
What is University Autonomy?
The capacity of higher education institutions to self-manage their academic programs and resources, within the provisions of the law.
What characterizes Flexibility in the student's learning process?
An environment of openness and permanent re-dimensioning of learning, fostering the capacity to learn in various aspects.
What does Continuing Education promote?
Diverse learning strategies for the continuous development of the lifelong learning process.
How does Higher Education contribute to the democratization of education?
Broadening access to scientific and civic education, promoting self-government and self-regulation of intellectual and material progress.
What does autonomous education presuppose?
That the student is capable of directing and planning his learning process and his training path in a self-regulated manner.
What is Contextualizing Education?
Recognizes that the student is aware of his/her social environment and can apply the knowledge acquired in his/her social and work environment.
How important is the Healthy Environment in student activity?
It focuses on the preservation of the diversity, environmental sustainability and integrity of the Amazon ecosystem.
What is the title of the first chapter of the Student Charter?
Normative Foundations.
Which article of the Student Statute establishes the principles of the University of Amazonia?
Article 3.
What guarantees the Objectification of Knowledge?
That knowledge can be produced and appropriated without distinctions of people, places and times.
What does Freedom to Learn allow the student to do?
Choosing an academic program, accessing information sources, selecting content, and researching with scientific methods.
What is expected of the professorship at the University of Amazonia?
It should be free and allow the discussion of all aspects of teaching and academic activities with scientific rigor.
What is understood by Flexibility in the educational context of the Universidad de la Amazonia?
The possibility of continuous and adaptive learning, developing skills to learn to be, to do and to live together.
What is Academic-Administrative Flexibility?
It is the ability to adapt to changes in the conditions of students to ensure quality in the educational service.
What is the objective of Efficiency in administrative and academic management?
To ensure that the educational service is efficient in every process of human and scientific formation.
What guarantees Communication at the University of Amazonia?
An agile and reliable communication system for constant interaction between students, teachers and administrators.
How does Collective Work influence learning?
It favors communication and productivity, generating high levels of interaction in the learning process.
What does Academic Responsibility involve in teamwork?
Enhances individual responsibility, meaning a greater commitment to oneself, the team and the institution.
What promotes Participation and Leadership within the University?
Organized decision making and the ability to exercise leadership to meet institutional goals.
How does Academic-Administrative Flexibility relate to educational quality?
It allows to adjust the management to the needs of the students while maintaining a high educational quality.
What is Efficiency at Universidad de la Amazonia?
To ensure the efficiency of educational services in all training processes.
What role does Communication play in the academic structure?
It is key to effective and timely interaction among all members of the university community.
What does Collective Bargaining seek in terms of productivity?
Generate a collaborative environment that increases productivity and learning interaction.
What is the consequence of a good Academic Responsibility?
A reinforced commitment to personal and institutional objectives.
What is the main objective of Article 5?
The objective is to establish the purposes of the relationship between the Universidad de la Amazonia and its students.
What is sought by generating quality institutional environments?
To guarantee high quality academic activities and harmonious coexistence.
What is the constitutional principle to be respected in relation to students?
The principle of equality in the admission, permanence and promotion of students.
What is promoted by fostering students' social projection and interaction?
Students' connection to and active participation in the community.
What is defined in relation to the student's academic and research performance?
The conditions for carrying out these activities and their consistency with institutional evaluation criteria and guarantees.
What is the main function of establishing the rights and duties of students?
Clarify the responsibilities and rights that students have within the institution.
What is determined by the criteria for eligibility for awards and incentives?
Eligibility for recognition and fringe benefits.
How is the sense of belonging to the institution fostered?
Through actions that make students feel they are an active part of the university community.
What regulations influence the definition of the objectives of Article 5?
Law 30 of 1992 and Higher Education policies.
What is the relationship between the Mission and Vision of the Universidad de la Amazonia and these objectives?
The objectives are aligned with the mission and vision of the institution to achieve a comprehensive and quality education.
What is an Academic Program according to Article 6?
It is a set of academic knowledge and processes with curricular guidelines that lead to a degree.
What are the requirements for any academic program at the Universidad de la Amazonia?
It must have the corresponding qualified registration.
What is the Curriculum in academic programs?
It is the operative part of the curriculum that integrates training components and contents structured by training nuclei.
What does it mean for a Curriculum to be "Closed"?
That it has no active students.
When is a Curriculum considered "Current"?
When it is on offer and chosen by new students.
What is a "Terminal" Curriculum?
It is one that still has students enrolled but will be replaced by a new one.
Who approves the Syllabus and its modifications?
The Academic Council, with the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee and endorsement of the Faculty Council.
Do modifications to the Curriculum affect students with current enrollment?
No, they will not affect the rights acquired by these students.
What types of courses are there according to Article 9?
Compulsory, Elective and Optional.
What is a Mandatory Course?
It is an indispensable course for the student's specific training.
How to choose an Elective Course?
The student selects from a range of options offered by the Institution.
What is an Optional Course?
It is a course outside the student's curriculum, enrolled for particular interest.
How many Optional Courses can a student enroll in per academic period?
No more than two.
What is required to enroll in an Optional Course?
Authorization of the Academic Program Directors and availability of places.
What is an Intensive Course?
It is a course of the Curriculum authorized to be developed intensively for leveling or academic advancement.
What is the limit of Intensive Courses that a student can take?
Up to 20% of the total credits of the study plan.
How many Intensive Courses can a student take in one academic term?
Hasta dos (2).
Does the result of an Optional Course affect the academic average?
No, but it must be reported in the academic record.
What requirements must a student meet to enroll in an Intensive Course?
Must have passed the requirements and have the acceptance and authorization of the Faculty Council.
Do Intensive Courses count towards the average of the academic period?
No, they have a special code and are not counted for averaging.
Who is considered a student under Article 14?
The person with current enrollment in an Academic Program of the Universidad de la Amazonia.
What are the grounds for loss of student status?
Cancellation of enrollment, serious health reasons, non-renewal of enrollment, academic suspension or having obtained the degree.
What is registration under Article 16?
A voluntary act where an applicant registers in an Academic Program by fulfilling the requirements.
What are the registration requirements?
Pay the registration fees, fill out the registration form and have taken the State Examination.
Is the registration refundable?
No, except if the program cannot be developed due to circumstances of the Institution.
What types of admission to the University are there?
As a new, re-entry or transfer student.
What is a new student?
Someone who meets the requirements and enrolls for the first time in an Academic Program.
What is a re-entry student?
A person who was enrolled, interrupted his or her enrollment and rejoins the same program.
What does the Faculty Council determine for a re-entry student?
The curriculum to which the student will be reinstated.
How are the courses approved for reinstatement?
The Faculty Council does so by means of an Agreement, upon recommendation of the Curriculum Committee.
What should an applicant for reinstatement do?
Completely fill out the reinstatement registration form.
What happens if a student cancels all enrolled courses?
You lose your student status.
Can a student lose his or her quality for health reasons?
Yes, if they affect the university community.
What happens if a student does not renew his or her registration?
You lose your student status.
Can a student who earns his or her degree still be considered a student?
No, you lose your student status when you obtain your degree.
What are the two types of transfers handled by the University?
The University has internal transfer and external transfer.
What is internal transfer?
It is the change that a student makes from one academic program to another within the same Amazon University.
What is required to authorize an internal transfer?
It is subject to the available quotas determined by the Academic Council after a report from the respective Faculty Council.
What is external transfer?
It is the change made by a student from an academic program of another Higher Education Institution or SENA to a related program of the Universidad de la Amazonia.
What are the general requirements to request a transfer?
- To fill out the transfer form. - To have completed and approved all the credits or training courses proposed in the study plan of the first two academic periods. - Not to have remained outside the institution for more than four (4) consecutive academic periods.
What is additionally required for external transfer?
- Grades of the courses or subjects developed in the Program of origin, with their contents, hourly intensity or academic credits for their respective homologation. - Results of the ICFES State Tests or its homologous.
What is the maximum approval limit for external transfers?
A maximum of 80% of the curriculum of the Universidad de la Amazonia can be homologated.
When are transfers accepted?
Transfers will only be accepted when space is available.
What happens with the financial commitments in the transfers from CERES to Headquarters?
The student will continue with the same financial commitments he/she had at the CERES where he/she was enrolled.
What should the Curriculum Committee do with reentry or transfer information?
It must study the information, verify the fulfillment of the requirements and carry out the evaluation of the homologable courses or subjects.
What does the Faculty Council do with the concept sent by the Curriculum Committee?
Approve or disapprove the reinstatement or transfer through an Agreement.
What rights does the interested party have once notified of the Faculty Council Agreement?
Exercise the right of contradiction through the resources determined by law.
What happens once the Agreement approving the transfer has been executed?
It must be forwarded to the Division of Admissions, Registration and Academic Control to officialize the registration of the transfer.
What happens if a student wishes to change day or mode within the same program?
You may request an internal transfer, subject to available quotas.
What additional documents are required for the external transfer?
The grades of the courses or subjects of the program of origin and the result of the ICFES State Tests or its homologous.
What percentage of the curriculum can be validated in an external transfer?
Maximum 80% of the Syllabus.
What additional requirements are needed to enroll in an optional course?
The authorization of the Directors of the Academic Programs involved and the availability of places.
What is the homologation of a course?
It is the recognition of the training contents of another Academic Program as valid, demonstrating its equivalence with those required by the Universidad de la Amazonia.
What must the student provide for the homologation of a subject or course?
Certifications of course name, contents, intensity, number of credits and evaluation grades.
In what situations will homologations or equivalencies be considered and recognized?
In reinstatements, transfers and due to modification of the structure of the curriculum of the academic program in which the student was enrolled.
Can accredited courses be taken in a different academic program?
Yes, as long as they have been authorized by the Academic Council and endorsed by the academic bodies of each Faculty, with available space.
What is the Transition Plan under Article 25?
An academic structure formulated to be applied to enrolled students, in order to avoid an increase in the normal length of the curriculum.

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