The term "session" comes from the Latin language and translates as "session". Thus, this word denotes a meeting of a certain group of people discussing the indicated issue. In the USSR, this term has taken root as a designation of a certain examination period to test the level of knowledge of students of higher educational institutions.
In the Russian Federation, there are several ways to get a speci alty through education. The most popular is full-time education, there is also the opportunity to study remotely, externally and in absentia. With different types of training, the types of sessions, their duration, start and end dates also differ. For example, when a session begins for part-time students, it has already ended for full-time students. But the dates differ in different universities, it all depends on the norms established by the educational institution.
When the session starts with correspondence students
In differentUniversities have different standards. A session for part-time students is held twice in one academic year. But the frequency varies, usually it is six months, but there are exceptions.
Often, educational institutions suggest a session for distance learning at the end of November and early December. At the same time, many universities conduct winter exams for part-time students in early January. But the spring session is usually held in the same way in all institutions in March. When the session begins with correspondence students, usually students of other forms of study have already passed all the exams or they are retaken.
Setup session
If you entered the 1st course, then most likely you do not know that the examination period of the part-time student is divided into two phases. The first is called the installation session, during which the student prepares for the upcoming exams by introducing basic knowledge of the subject through lectures. During this period, no tests are carried out, only training. The interval between two sessions is usually several months, the examination session is held in spring and winter, while the orientation session is held in autumn and summer. But different universities set different dates.
Thus, it turns out that a student who enrolled in the 1st year of correspondence courses will visit the university for the first time in the fall. During the first orientation session, he will get acquainted with the subjects that he will take in the winter months, get basic knowledge and get to know the teachers who will put the tests closer. Also, the correspondence student will get acquainted with classmates, which is no less important for quality education.
Features of the session on distance learning
Typically, an educational institution admits students of this type four times a year. Thus, we figured out how many sessions correspondence students have: two installation sessions and the same number of examination sessions.
Often students do not attend the first phase, but it is better not to do this, as you will lose contact with teachers and will not be able to get the necessary amount of information about the subject, which will certainly complicate passing exams and putting down tests. Of course, many part-time students do not rely on their knowledge, but on gifts for examiners in the form of alcohol, chocolate, and sometimes money. Some convince teachers that they did not attend the orientation session due to he alth or family reasons, and get satisfactory grades simply for attending the university during the exam period. But this trick is not for everyone. In any case, students choose this form of study precisely because study can be combined with work and family responsibilities.
How long is a session with correspondence students
Each university sets its own terms of the examination period for students. It is best for part-time students to submit term papers, various essays and abstracts a couple of weeks before the start of the session, so that there are no debts by the start of the exams.
But the duration of the examination session, as established by law, is notmay exceed twenty days, but usually ends within 2 weeks.
What to do if you fail your exams
It is already known when the session for part-time students starts, but what to do if you didn’t get into it or couldn’t pass the exams and get credits in the subjects of your speci alty? In this case, usually the educational institution provides students with the opportunity to retake or extend the examination period individually. You can return all debts to teachers both at the next session and before it, for example, during the installation period. But usually the university requires from correspondence students a document confirming the good reasons for absence from the exams. This can be either a certificate from work or from a medical institution. In any case, it is best not to miss all four sessions so that you can pass all the exams and put down the tests without problems. If you study the material and study the subject in your speci alty, you will certainly be able to cope with the exam period.
