Last Updated: Tuesday, 26th February 2021
Note: This list will be updated from time to time.
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CURRENT STUDENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
COMMUNICATIONS & STUDENT WELFARE | ||||||||||||||||||||
If they require any urgent assistance, students may reach out to us at:
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No. We do not have any COVID-19 cases. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Don't panic! Reach out to Oceana Clinic @ APU or your nearest private clinic / hospital for early treatment - it might just be a common cold or flu. | ||||||||||||||||||||
CONDITIONAL MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (CMCO) | ||||||||||||||||||||
We are currently under the Movement Control Order (MCO) until 4th March 2021. Physical classes have been suspended and APU/APIIT Campuses will be closed during this period. Teaching & learning activities will take place via Online Digital Learning (ODL) / Hybrid mode. Based on the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), universities are allowed to restart operations on-campus. Some students will be allowed to return to the campus for academic activities - these will be reflected in the latests announcements & timetables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
This is not a lock-down. Daily essentials and food and beverages delivery services are still operational during MCO. However, you are advised to adhere to social distancing and other Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are in place. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Under the MCO, inter-district travelling for social & leisure purposes are restricted. You are advised to stay at home and avoid crowded locations. You are also advised to adhere to social distancing and other Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are in place. | ||||||||||||||||||||
No. Under the MCO, inter-district travelling for social & leisure purposes are restricted. You are advised to stay at home during the Movement Control Order and only travel minimally for basic necessities. Please also avoid crowded locations. | ||||||||||||||||||||
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES | ||||||||||||||||||||
We are currently under the Movement Control Order (MCO) until 4th March 2021. Essential services are operational and students staying in accommodations are still provided with necessary support whenever required. | ||||||||||||||||||||
During the MCO, you are advised to stay in your accommodation units and limit your travels for essentials only. You may be questioned by the authorities on the purpose of your travels. Kindly be cautious and take good precautions at all times.
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We already have an Emergency Response Team & procedures to handle such a situation. This has been in place for COVID-19 since end of Jan 2020. We continue to practice strict sanitization procedures across the campus facilities to contain infection and to ensure that our student & staff community are adequately protected. | ||||||||||||||||||||
No. The suspension of face-to-face classes is in line with the MCO in Klang Valley as announced by the government. | ||||||||||||||||||||
CAMPUS FACILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
In line with the MCO, APU & APIIT Campuses will be closed. Entry into the campus is restricted to essential services only. If it is essential for you to come to the campus for visa services, administrative services or bursary services, please make an appointment via this form at least 48 hours before your visit: http://www.apu.edu.my/explore-apu/contact-us | ||||||||||||||||||||
Library items will be given an extension. Please refer to your APSpace portal to view the latest updates. | ||||||||||||||||||||
No. As the campus is closed, entry to the campus will be restricted for essential services only. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Oceana Clinic, Modesto's and Picante cafe will remain operational during the MCO period. If you require any welfare support, you may also liaise with your on-campus accommodation warden or e-mail us at covid-response@apu.edu.my. | ||||||||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION OF ALL FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES & DIGITAL LEARNING | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please CLICK HERE to read the guideline on Digital Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please CLICK HERE to get some tips on Effective Digital Learning | ||||||||||||||||||||
The face-to-face classes, lectures & tutorials at APU will be suspended from Tuesday, 13th October 2020 until further notice. Based on the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), universities are allowed to restart operations on-campus. Some students will be allowed to return to the campus for academic activities - these will be reflected in the latests announcements & timetables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
We are using Microsoft Teams for Digital Learning. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The face-to-face classes, lectures & tutorials at APU will be suspended from Tuesday, 13th October 2020 until further notice. As the campus will be closed, you are advised to stay at home, and undergo your learning activities via Online Digital Learning (ODL). Based on the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), universities are allowed to restart operations on-campus. Some students will be allowed to return to the campus for academic activities - these will be reflected in the latests announcements & timetables. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Classes will be carried out as per Malaysian time zone (GMT +8). You are required to attend the sessions based on the above time zone and in line with your timetable. If you are unable to login during Malaysian time, you may also view the Stream as a recording which your module Lecturer will upload in due course in your Microsoft Teams Group or inside y our Class folder in Moodle. You can also consult your lecturer via Teams on any lesson clarifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yes. | ||||||||||||||||||||
It is advisable for you to clear your outstanding fees to ensure you have uninterrupted access to all learning materials without any issues. You can arrange for Telegraphic Transfer or online payment to the bank account below:
Please send us the scanned copy for your transfer details for verification at bursary@apu.edu.my. | ||||||||||||||||||||
You may contact our Virtual Help Centre at 03-8992 5050 (Mondays to Fridays, 8:00am to 9:30pm) or e-mail assist@apu.edu.my. | ||||||||||||||||||||
If the internet connection is slow or intermittent, please do communicate directly with your lecturer. All lesson materials are available on Moodle. The lecturer can be consulted on any lesson clarifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Your attendance for the Class may be taken after the Stream via Moodle when you open the Class Folder and watch the Stream. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please communicate with your lecturer on this via e-mail / Microsoft Teams. To help you with attendance, it would be good to engage during the online session by posting on the chat box. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Always check if there are any communications on Moodle and Microsoft Teams. It is essential that you reach out to your lecturers if you are not added onto any platforms. Reaching them by e-mail or on Microsoft Teams would be sufficient in finding out where communications are currently taking place. | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Online Remote or Digital Learning is a temporary mode of delivery during this period. If you are unable to return to APU, the lecturer will still continue to upload all teaching materials on to Moodle and you may consult your lecturer on any lesson clarifications. The Digital Learning will continue until the face-to-face starts when most international students return to Malaysia. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments and exams will be conducted online. You will be advised by your lecturers. | ||||||||||||||||||||
For existing cohorts that has started remote teaching and learning, all assessments (final exam, class test, quiz) will be conducted ONLINE. | ||||||||||||||||||||
You are encouraged to carry out the discussions via Microsoft Teams and to refer to your lecturers on how to complete the group assignment. | ||||||||||||||||||||
TRAVEL | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yes, you can still travel back to your home country. However, due to the MCO that is in place, you are required to request for a Reference Letter and obtain Police Permit before travelling to the airport. Kindly email us at covid-response@apu.edu.my for further guidance. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yes, you can travel back to your hometown. However, both Sabah & Sarawak state governments have imposed SOPs upon entry. | ||||||||||||||||||||
International students may now return to Malaysia, subjected to the Arrival and Quarantine Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), approval from EMGS and Travel Authorization. If you wish to return to Malaysia, do get in touch with us via arrivals-control@apu.edu.my for our team to assist you. | ||||||||||||||||||||
It is better for your child to return to your families where they will be cared more. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yes. Students with existing student visa will be allowed to return to Malaysia. However, it will subject to the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are in place. Please click here to read the latest SOP. | ||||||||||||||||||||
ACADEMIC MATTERS - ASSIGNMENTS, ASSESSMENTS & EXAMS | ||||||||||||||||||||
The semester will not need to be extended as there is sufficient buffer within the semester to enable lecturers to catch up. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Should the situation arise where students are prevented from returning in time for your final examination, we may consider allowing students to sit for the next examination as a first attempt without penalty or payment. This and other options will be examined when the situation becomes more definite. | ||||||||||||||||||||
All physical teaching & learning activities will be suspended until further notice. Presentations will be postponed. Your lecturers may opt for online presentation as part of Digital Learning. Please refer to your lecturers for detailed arrangements. | ||||||||||||||||||||
We will be implementing alternative and online assessment methods. We will keep all candidates informed on the assessment methods and details. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Based on the advise by your Lecturer / Supervisor, you may submit your Assignment/Final year Project through online submission: Moodle/Microsoft Teams/Email. Please liaise with your lecturer / supervisor on the submission. | ||||||||||||||||||||
ACADEMIC MATTERS - DEFERMENTS / POSTPONEMENT OF INTAKE / ARRIVAL | ||||||||||||||||||||
You have an option to defer to next intake. However, if you are under the Dual Award programme, it may affect your eligibility for the Staffordshire University degree due to the extended time in completion of the programme. If you are an International student, you may need to renew your visa due to extended duration of the programme. We will support your visa renewal application, however you need prepare supporting evidence – the success of the renewal will still be subjected to the approval by Educational Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). | ||||||||||||||||||||
You have an option to defer to next intake. However, if you are under the Dual Award programme, it may affect your eligibility for the Staffordshire University degree due to the extended time in completion of the programme. If you are an International student, you may need to renew your visa due to extended duration of the programme. We will support your visa renewal application, however you need prepare supporting evidence – the success of the renewal will still be subjected to the approval by Educational Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yes. You may undergo the academic activities via Online Digital Learning (ODL). | ||||||||||||||||||||
You are highly encouraged to continue your learning activities via Online Digital Learning (ODL). Please submit a copy of your passport with exit/entry stamp to admin@apu.edu.my for us to update your attendance records. | ||||||||||||||||||||
ACADEMIC MATTERS - INTERNSHIPS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kindly refer to your employers on the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as practiced by the company. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please request a letter of "Internship Discontinuation" from the company and keep your internship supervisor informed. Take the necessary steps to stay at home; the university will advise you on the next course of action. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please keep your company and your internship supervisor informed. Seek immediate medical attention. If a self-quarantine/isolation is required, kindly follow the instructions of medical personnel and keep us informed. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Postponing your internship may result in postponement of completion of your programme of study and delaying your graduation. However, should this be unavoidable, please communicate with your Head of School and Internship Coordinator for guidance. | ||||||||||||||||||||
VISA & IMMIGRATION MATTERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please note this recent circular issued by EMGS on Visa & Immigration matters. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Please read the latest FAQs by EMGS on application & processing during the MCO Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Kindly email us at visa@apu.edu.my with your Full Name, Passport No. and Visa Expiry Date so that our team can advise you on the next course of action. There may be a need for you to submit the visa renewal application online. Below are the documents needed:
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Please email to visa@apu.edu.my or you can call directly to our office telephone no at: 603-89925237/5238/5239 during office hours, between 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||
No. Passport cannot be couriered as it is against the law to do so. | ||||||||||||||||||||
If you can provide an evidence supporting document (i.e: letter from embassy (flight cancellation details), we can check with Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) and revert to you. | ||||||||||||||||||||
If you can provide an evidence supporting document (i.e: letter from Embassy), we can check with Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) and revert to you. |