The University of Guyana sees student involvement as a complementary pillar of academic training.
It is a lever for cohesion, social inclusion, professional integration and the development of civic values.
These skills can now be developed as part of the university curriculum.
Social responsibility, a culture of commitment and an entrepreneurial spirit are values that the University wishes to disseminate within its community.
Two enhancement systems
1. Bonus points in the overall average
- Applicable to bachelor's and master's courses.
- Bonus of up to 0.5 points per half-year.
- Application via a form available online (QR code) or at the Student Life Office (BVE).
- A committee, made up of members of the university community and civil society, decides on the applications each semester.
- Evaluation carried out by the BVE on the basis of a grid adapted to each type of commitment.
- Only commitments recognised by article 11 of the MGCCC are eligible.
- Awarding of ECTS credits via the «Student Involvement» free supplementary course (ECL)»
- Open to L3 (semester 1) and L2 (semester 2) students.
- ECL offers courses and training integrated into the evaluation grid (sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, training for non-profit leaders, etc.).
- ECTS credits are awarded on the basis of a written report.
- Please note: non-cumulative with bonus points for the same semester.
Recognised types of commitment
- Active participation in an association under the 1901 law (excluding political or ideological commitments).
- Mandate as an elected member of the University councils.
- Professional activity (salaried employee or student entrepreneur).
- Volunteer fire brigade.
- Service in the military operational reserve.
- Assignment as part of a civic service.
- Volunteering in the armed forces.
- Participation in tutoring arrangements (see below).
The different types of recognised tutoring
- Academic tutorials
- Educational support Help with understanding lectures and tutorials.
- Exam preparation : organisation of revision sessions and methodological advice.
- Methodological learning note-taking, time management and work organisation.
- Information and guidance tutorials
- Information on courses and help with planning your studies.
- Career guidance: looking for internships and help with integration.
- Social integration tutorials
- Welcoming new students and exploring the campus.
- Helping to organise events and promote community life.
- Specialist tutorials
- Individual support for students experiencing difficulties.
- Adapted support for students with disabilities.
- Tutoring to combat job insecurity
- Help for students in social or financial difficulty, in conjunction with the relevant University departments.
How to register
- Semester 1 From 2 September to 31 October.
- Semester 2 From 1 January to 30 March.
- File to be completed with supporting documents.
- Active participation in events organised by the University (Back to School, Student Village, Thursday lectures, forums, cultural outings, etc.).
Practical information
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- Form available online (QR code) or from the Student Life Office (BVE).
- For the ECL «Student Involvement» (coefficient 2): reception of the PAVE - Building G, ground floor.
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