In faculties where practical training takes place, the conditions for passing the practical training and their implications for advancing to an upper study year will be in accordance with the rules of the faculty in which the student is studying.
A minimum GPA is required to advance to the next academic year. This requirement may vary according to the guidelines of different study programs:
- In the Faculty of Law, a student will advance from year to year only if their overall grade average is at least 70.
- For the Faculty of Business Administration:
  - A student will advance from year to year only if their overall grade point average is at least 65.
  - A student will advance to the third year of studies only if they have participated in and passed all academic requirements of the first year. It will not be possible to advance to the third year with "carried over" mandatory courses from the first year of studies.
- In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a student will only advance to the next year if their overall grade average is at least 70.
- In the Faculty of Health Professions:
  - A student will not advance from the first year to the second year unless they have passed all courses, including English courses, with a grade of at least 70.
  - A student will not advance from the second year to the third year, or from the third year to the fourth year, if their final grade in two or more courses is a failure / did not participate.
  - In the Nursing department, a student will not advance from Year A to Year B, Year B to Year C, or Year C to Year D if the final grade in one or more courses is a failure or if the student did not participate. This mostly applies to English courses.
  - In the Nursing department, the passing grade for general courses is 60, and for nursing specialization courses, it is 70.
  - A student will advance from year to year only if their overall grade point average is at least 75 (except for the Department of Social Work).

4. Practical Studies

4.1. As part of the studies in the various faculties, and as an integral part of the study semester and the academic program at the Academic Center, workshops, clinical experience and practicum, simulations, and small group instruction will be held (hereinafter: practical studies). The type, content, and scope of these practical studies will be determined annually by the Academic Center and may vary between faculties and between academic years.

4.2. Practical studies will take place concurrently with regular studies in the faculties, or during specific weeks dedicated solely to practical studies.

4.3. Full physical attendance (100%) in practical studies is mandatory.

4.4. Students will receive a grade for their performance during practical studies. This grade will be included in the transcript.

4.5. If practical studies take place during intensive weeks, these weeks may occur during the semester, immediately after its conclusion, or at any time between semesters, provided that students do not have practical studies and exams in the same week, except in the Faculty of Health Professions.

4.6. In the Faculty of Health Professions, a prerequisite for commencing and completing clinical placements is the completion of preparatory workshops for placements, as well as any course defined as a prerequisite for commencing placements in each department, as determined by the Faculty of Health Professions.

5. Study Suspension

A student's studies will be terminated in any of the following cases:

5.1. Withdrawal from Studies for Academic Reasons

5.1.1. Failure to meet the annual grade point average:

5.1.1.1. The Faculty of Law will terminate the studies of any student whose cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of their first year is less than 70.

5.1.1.2. In the Faculty of Business Administration, a student whose overall average grade for the first two semesters of their first year of study is below 65 will have their studies terminated.

5.1.1.3. In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a student whose cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of their first year is less than 70 will be dismissed from the program.

5.1.1.4. In the Faculty of Health Professions, a student’s studies will be terminated if their overall grade point average for any academic year is less than 75. In addition, students are required to complete the full curriculum as determined by the faculty. (Except for the Department of Nursing)

5.1.1.5. A student at the School of Music will be dismissed if his or her cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of the first year is less than 70.

5.1.2. Recurring failures:

5.1.2.1. A student’s enrollment will be terminated if he or she receives a “F” on the exam for that course four times.

5.1.2.2. In the accounting track, a student’s track studies will be terminated if he or she fails one of the track courses twice, either consecutively or intermittently.

3.1.1.1. In accounting and computer science specializations, a student's specialization studies will be discontinued if:

3.1.1.1.1. Their exam grade in 4 different specialization courses is "failed".

3.1.1.1.2. The student may submit their objections regarding the discontinuation of their specialization studies to the Teaching Committee, which will deliberate on the request. It is hereby clarified that this does not constitute expulsion from studies, but rather discontinuation from specialization studies, provided there are no additional violations of the regulations. The committee may decide which other specialization the student can transfer to.

3.1.1.2. In the Faculty of Health Professions:

3.1.1.2.1. A student who fails clinical practice twice will have their studies discontinued.

3.1.1.2.2. A student who fails three courses and remains in the same year will have their studies terminated. A student who fails three courses in Semester A will not be permitted to take exams for Semester B, even if they attended all courses.

3.1.1.3. A student who fails to meet the transfer conditions (Section 3 above) twice, whether consecutively or intermittently, will have their studies discontinued.

3.2. Discontinuation of studies due to administrative reasons:

3.2.1. A student who has not completed their registration as required will be considered to have announced the discontinuation of their studies.

3.2.2. A student who has not met their financial obligations will be considered to have announced the discontinuation of their studies.

Study Suspension Due to Significant Reasons:

The academic judicial authorities are authorized to decide on the termination of a student's studies due to significant reasons. The full disciplinary regulations, available on the Academic Center's website, are an integral part of these regulations and are binding on all students.

Voluntary or Frozen Study Suspension Due to Personal Reasons:

A student requesting to discontinue or freeze their studies must submit a written request to the Student Affairs Committee.

In the event of a discontinuation of studies for any reason, tuition fees will be charged/refunded according to the tuition fee regulations.
A dismissal committee, headed by the dean of the relevant faculty, will discuss exceptional cases regarding the cessation of studies and is authorized to make any decision on the matter.
Ono Academic College reserves the right to discontinue a student's studies due to professional, personal, or behavioral incompatibility, in accordance with the framework and guidelines of the teaching committees in the various faculties.
In the Faculty of Health Professions, a student whose studies were discontinued due to academic or disciplinary reasons will not be able to return and study in this department, except in exceptional cases, subject to the approval of the department's admissions committee and the program head.

4. Continuity of Studies

A student who discontinued their studies without approval will only be able to resume them if they re-register with the Academic Campus and meet the admission requirements as they are at that time , including tuition fees.
A study break or deferral will not be approved more than once during the course of studies. A study break or deferral may be granted for a period not exceeding two years. In any case of a study break or deferral, the total duration of studies will not exceed 7 years, subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee.
The Student Affairs Committee may require students to retake courses they have previously studied and been examined in, and may also require them to complete various supplementary requirements for degree conferral.
A student who does not complete their studies within seven years from the date they commenced their studies at the Academic Center will have their studies terminated. In special cases and with the approval of the Student Affairs Committee, studies may be extended for one additional year.
In any case of voluntary withdrawal from studies or withdrawal due to personal reasons, the student must notify the Student Administration and the Treasury in writing.
If studies are discontinued for academic or disciplinary reasons, the Student Administration is responsible for informing the Treasury.
In the Faculty of Health Professions, a student who opts for a partial program will not be able to advance to a higher academic year, including clinical experiences, until they complete all obligations for the year in which they chose to study part-time. The student will be required to comply with any changes that occur during the academic year they join to complete the second half of the program (e.g., additional courses, changes in course format).
In the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, a student who opts for a partial program will not be able to advance to a higher academic year, including practical experience and certificate training studies within the degree, until they complete all obligations for the year in which they chose to study part-time. The student will be required to comply with any changes that occur during the academic year they join to complete the second half of the program (e.g., additional courses, changes in course format).

5. Resumption of Studies

5.1. A student who wishes to resume his or her studies after a break or suspension approved by the Academic Campus institutions must submit a request to resume studies to the Student Affairs Committee at least two months before the start of the academic year.

5.2. Resumption of studies after suspension or freezing at the student's initiative is subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and under conditions to be determined by it.

5.3. Resumption of studies will be under the conditions applicable in the same year the student returns to studies, in terms of tuition fees and credit hour system.

5.4. Resumption of studies will be under the conditions applicable in the same year the student returns to studies, including, among other things, in terms of the required courses. If there are significant changes in the required courses for degree completion and/or in the study program, the academic authority may require the student to take additional courses and/or retake the same course.

5.5. In the Faculty of Business Administration, students specializing in accounting may defer their studies for up to 3 years without sanctions. All the above is conditioned on there being no significant changes in regulations or legislation (according to the professional opinion of authorized professionals in the specialization); otherwise, the academic authority may require the student to complete requirements as needed. All this is within the fixed limit in paragraph 2, according to which the total duration of studies will not exceed 7 years.

6. Recognition of prior and parallel studies

6.1. A student requesting recognition or exemption for prior studies completed at another institution of higher education must submit a request to the Committee for Recognition of Prior Studies no later than two weeks from the start of studies, along with confirmation of prior studies and a detailed list of courses taken. (A student requesting such recognition or exemption during the registration phase for the Academic College must submit the request to the registration office.) Recognition of such exemptions does not necessarily lead to a reduction in tuition fees.

6.2. For the purpose of recognizing studies under this section, the Committee for Recognition of Prior Studies will consider, among other things, the following: the institution where the course was taken, the grade in the relevant course, the time elapsed since the course was taken, the nature and content of the course in question, and the course lecturer.

6.3. The Academic College may require the student to pass an exemption exam to prove mastery of the material of the relevant course previously studied.

6.4. Exemptions are granted based on relevant academic studies completed no more than seven years prior to commencing studies at the Academic College. In the Faculty of Health Professions and for computer courses, exemptions are granted based on relevant academic studies completed no more than five years prior to commencing studies at the Academic College.

6.5. The extent of exemptions granted for a previous degree will not exceed 1/4 of the scope of the additional study program in which the student is enrolled.

6.6. The extent of recognition for prior courses for a student who began their studies at another institution and wishes to complete their degree studies at Ono Academic College will not exceed 1/3 of the scope of the degree studied at Ono Academic College. In special cases, and with the approval of the Supreme Academic Council, it may be possible to recognize prior courses up to 2/3 of the scope of the degree studied at Ono Academic College.

6.7. Exemption from academic courses based on non-academic studies will only be possible for first-degree studies, and subject to the following limitations and conditions:

Non-academic studies in this section refer to post-secondary or external studies at a higher education institution.
The exemption will be granted on a case-by-case basis for courses relevant to the academic study program, up to 1/4 of the total credits for the degree, provided that the student received approval certifying the completion of their non-academic studies conducted up to six years before the start date of the academic studies.
Studies completed more than six years ago may be recognized, at the discretion of the college, for those working in the field and based on their professional experience.
In general, exemptions will not be granted from core/introductory subjects taught in the academic program, except in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the institution and provided that the appropriate academic standard of the program is not compromised.
In fields requiring professional licensing by law, exemptions will not be granted for courses that could jeopardize a student's ability to obtain a license.

Through collaborations between Ono Academic College and other institutions, exemptions may be granted for courses taught by Ono Academic College faculty, to an extent determined by the Supreme Academic Council.
To receive exemptions, studies undertaken at another institution concurrently with studies at the Academic Center will not be recognized, except with explicit written approval from the Academic Center in advance.
In the Faculty of Health Professions, it is not possible to receive an exemption from clinical experience or its accompanying courses.
At the School of Music, exemption from instrumental/vocal courses will require a practical exam.

7. Completion of Studies

7.1. A student who has completed all academic requirements and obligations for their degree studies is eligible to receive a degree eligibility certificate after submitting an application for degree eligibility through the Academic Center's website, certifying that they have fulfilled their obligations to the various departments: Treasury, Library, and Student Administration.

7.2. A student will complete their studies at the Academic Center if they have met all academic requirements of the Academic Center, including the mandatory English courses, and have achieved a grade of at least 60 in each of the courses they studied.

7.3. In the Faculty of Law, an internship eligibility certificate will be issued to a student who has completed the attendance requirements for the degree and has met all academic requirements for the LL.B. degree, with the exception of two grades. An internship eligibility certificate will not be issued before the completion of the required study period, as determined by the study track to which the student was assigned.

7.4. In the Faculty of Health Professions, for the departments of Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Sports Therapy, a student will complete their studies at the Academic Center if they have met all academic requirements of the Academic Center, have a grade of at least 70 in each of the courses they studied, and an average of at least 75 in each academic year.

7.5. In the Faculty of Health Professions, for the Department of Nursing, a student will complete their studies at the Academic Center if they have met all academic requirements of the Academic Center, have a grade of at least 60 in each of the general courses, and a grade of at least 70 in nursing subjects and clinical experiences.

7.6. Without derogating from the generality of what is stated in subsection 7.1, a person eligible for a degree from the Academic Center must have completed at least one-third of their degree studies at the Academic Center, including courses covering no less than one-third of the Academic Center's curriculum, with the remainder completed through previously recognized studies as mentioned.

7.7. The following degrees will be awarded to graduates:

7.7.1. A graduate of the Faculty of Law who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.).

7.7.2. A graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (B.A.).

7.7.3. A graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration in the Advertising and Marketing Communications program will receive a Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communications degree (B.A.).

7.7.4. A graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Education and Society degree (B.A.).

7.7.5. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Communication Disorders who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Communication Disorders degree (B.A.).

7.7.6. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree (B.O.T.).

7.7.7. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Sports Therapy who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Sports Therapy degree (B.Sc.).

7.7.8. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Nursing who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.).

7.7.9. A graduate of the School of Music who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Music degree (B.Mus.).

8. Meeting Academic Requirements

8.1. Attendance in lectures, tutorials, seminars , final project, and practicum

8.1.1. A student must be present at every meeting scheduled for them as part of the study program.

8.1.2. A student will not be able to take the final exam in a course, submit a final paper in a course, or submit a seminar paper if they attended less than 80% of the course meetings. A lecturer may set a different policy regarding attendance in the course or specific meetings, provided that this is stated in advance in the course syllabus and is subject to the approval of the Faculty's Teaching Committee.

8.1.3. The attendance requirement for practical courses in the various faculties, including clinical experiences, practicum, seminars, and final projects, is 100%. The list of practical courses is updated for each faculty in the dedicated student administration.

8.1.4. In non-practical frontal courses, a lecturer may determine the required percentage of physical attendance, while the remaining attendance, up to the 80% required for attendance (as stated in subsection 10.1.2), can be fulfilled by participating in real-time remote lessons (synchronous), provided that this is stated in the course syllabus and is subject to the approval of the Faculty's Teaching Committee.

8.1.5. Lessons will be recorded by the lecturers and uploaded to the course website; the recordings will be available until the end of the examination period. Viewing lesson recordings (asynchronous) will not count as attendance, unless the lecturer explicitly stated in the course syllabus that viewing the recording until the next lesson will also count as attendance.

8.1.6. Lessons held in small groups or lessons based on individual or group processes will not be recorded, subject to the approval of the Faculty's Teaching Committee.

8.1.7. It is forbidden to download, record, duplicate, translate, or distribute, including in print, the lectures, course readings, and any other content on behalf of Ono/Ono staff and/or Ono's lecturing staff in any form beyond the scope of the course. Doing any of these constitutes an infringement of the copyrights of the lecturer/course and/or "The Academic College."

8.1.8. A lecturer or teaching assistant may verify student attendance at the sessions they conduct in any manner they deem appropriate.

8.1.9. A seminar instructor must verify the attendance of each student at every session he or she conducts.

8.1.10. A student who, for justified reasons, cannot participate in any meeting of a lesson where personal attendance is checked, must notify the lecturer in writing as early as possible (depending on the circumstances), with justification and appropriate approvals.

8.1.11. In lessons where the student fulfills the attendance requirement by remote viewing, the student must be present with the camera open; a closed camera will not count as attendance in the course. A student who cannot be present as required above must obtain the lecturer's approval in advance.

8.1.12. When entering a lesson with an open camera, a virtual background screen may be used. Care must be taken to choose a neutral screen background, appropriate attire, and respectful conduct.

8.1.13. The aforementioned rules are subject to the instructions of the Council for Higher Education (CHE) regarding student rights rules (accommodations due to fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, or receiving a child for custody or foster care) 5772 (2012), and the student rights detailed in the appendices.

8.2. Student Responsibilities

In addition to physical presence in class, students are required to read the bibliographic material assigned for each lesson, pass oral and written tests, and prepare and submit homework assignments as assigned by the lecturer or tutor.

8.3. Seminars

A student will participate in seminars in the number specified in the study program they are enrolled in.
At the discretion of the lecturer and with the approval of the dean of the relevant faculty, a seminar may be conducted as individual, personalized guidance for a student (as opposed to group-based).
The seminar grade will be determined by the seminar paper and, at the lecturer's discretion, by the oral presentation of the work and the student's contributing participation in discussions throughout the seminar. The grading components will be listed in the syllabus, and the lecturer will announce them at the beginning of the seminar.
Grades for seminar papers will be given no later than 60 days from the final submission date for the papers.
Once a student submits an assignment for review, it is assumed to be the final version of the work. No claim from a student will be accepted that the submitted copy is not final but a draft.
The seminar grade is final and cannot be improved or appealed.
In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the deadline for submitting the seminar paper is the semester immediately following the completion of the course.

8.4. English Studies

The level of English studies will be determined by the passing scores on the AMIR or AMIRAM exams, or the English section score of the Psychometric entrance exam.
A candidate without an AMIR, AMIRAM, or psychometric exam score will automatically be assigned to the lowest level.
Every undergraduate student must reach the 'Advanced B' level.
Every student will be required to take at least two English language courses during their undergraduate studies. The number of courses a student is placed in will be determined according to their initial classification level (as stated above in sections 10.4.1/2/3). The English language courses will be either English language proficiency training courses or content courses.
A student who begins their degree studies with an English exemption will be assigned to two content courses taught in English, as part of their degree.
A student who begins their degree studies at the advanced B level in English will be assigned to an advanced B course + one content course, both taught in English, as part of their degree.
A student who begins their degree studies at the advanced A level in English will be assigned to an advanced A course + an advanced B course.
Any student who begins their degree studies at a level lower than 'Advanced A' is required to complete all courses appropriate for their level, up to and including 'Advanced B'.
Completion of English requirements for the degree is a prerequisite for graduation.
English requirements can be fulfilled in one of the following two ways, at the student's discretion:
- Online studies = E-LEARNING courses.
- In-person studies = classroom or Zoom lessons
Advanced English B courses will be held in-person or hybrid only, and the exams will be in-person.
All English courses, except 'Advanced B', incur an additional fee beyond the tuition for the degree.
The final course – Advanced Course B – is a 2-credit course, and its cost is included in the tuition fee, with no additional payment.
The student must complete advanced level B in English by the end of their second year of studies.
In the Faculty of Health Professions, students must achieve an English exemption level – Advanced B – by the end of their first year of studies. This course is offered as part of the structured first-year curriculum across all faculty departments.
Registration for English courses is the student's responsibility and will be done via the Academic Campus website, with the exception of Advanced English Course B, which will be assigned by the student administration upon the student's request.

Placement Test	AMIR	150-169	170–184	185–199	200-219	220-233	234+
Placement Test	Psychometric / AMIRAM	50-69	70-84	85–99	100-119	120-133	134+
The Required Course		Pre-Basic A	Pre-Basic B	Basic	Advanced A	Advanced B / Health Professions - English A	Exemption for all faculties * Except for the Faculty of Health Professions, where there is no exemption from English A

English Level Table for Exemption:

· An exemption from language studies still requires two content courses in English.

8.5. Hebrew Language Studies

Students whose mother tongue is not Hebrew, who took matriculation exams in a foreign language, or who did not take exams in Israel, and did not complete military/national/civilian service, will be required to take a Hebrew placement test upon registration. The number of Hebrew courses a student will need to complete will be determined by the placement test results.

8.6. Prerequisites

8.6.1. The prerequisites will be listed in the Student Administration Office, in the syllabus, and at the Student Information Desk.

8.6.2. If there are prerequisites for a course, a student will be eligible to take the course only if he or she has met those requirements.

8.6.3. A student who has taken a prerequisite course and is awaiting a grade may begin the advanced course on a conditional basis and will be permitted to take the exam for the advanced course only if he or she has successfully completed (with a passing grade) the prerequisite course.

Course failure

A student who fails a course will be required to re-complete all course assignments, including exams, papers, attendance, and presentations. If a paper is submitted, it must be a new paper. The Student Affairs Committee may approve an exception to this clause.

9. Curriculum

11.1. Course websites

11.1.1. The student's personal timetable will be uploaded before the start of the semester on the Ono Academic College's bulletin website.

11.1.2. For every course taught at the Academic College and scheduled in the student's personal system, there is an active course website. On the course website, relevant information for the course can be found: syllabus, reading materials, recorded lecture presentations, and announcements from the lecturer. It is the student's responsibility to stay updated on the course website throughout the semester and in preparation for the exam.

11.2. Course placement in the system

11.2.1. In the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Business Administration, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:

11.2.1.1. The study system consists of mandatory courses and sometimes elective courses. The study system for all mandatory courses is structured and predetermined, and therefore automatically applies to all students.

11.2.1.2. The Student Administration Secretariat will publish procedures regarding registration for elective courses, clinics, seminars, and any other activity that grants credit points.

11.2.2. Procedures for registering for elective courses: Registration for courses and setting the study schedule are done before each semester or trimester. The Student Administration will publish registration dates, and it is the student's responsibility to arrange their timetable within the dates set for them. A student who does not register on time may find that some courses are full. The timetable can be arranged through the Student Administration. It is strictly forbidden to register for courses with overlapping study hours. An overlapping course will be canceled and removed from the study system.

11.2.3. In the Faculty of Health Professions, the system consists solely of mandatory courses and is therefore predetermined, with automatic registration for all students.

11.2.4. Registration for English courses, as required by the Council for Higher Education (CHE) guidelines, is the student's responsibility and will be done through the Academic College website. The student's level will be determined according to the passing results of an English placement test (AMIR, AMIRAM, or Psychometric score).

11.2.5. In cases where re-enrollment in a course is required (such as in case of failure, absence from exams, or grade improvement), re-enrollment will only be possible if there is no overlap in the timetable.

11.2.6. In the Faculty of Business Administration, for specializations in Computer Science and Accounting, re-enrollment in a course in case of failure, absence from exams, or grade improvement will be permitted only once. This is except in exceptional cases, subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and in accordance with the student's academic standing.

11.2.7. Changes to the schedule

11.2.8. Changes can be made to the study schedule only during the first two weeks of each semester.

11.2.9. Requests for changes to the schedule must be submitted in writing to the Student Administration.

11.2.10. A student is not entitled to make changes to the study schedule in the following cases:

11.2.10.1. Did not arrange their timetable within the time allotted for them.

11.2.10.2. Did not pay tuition fees on time.

11.3. Course cancellation

A student may cancel registration for a course by written notice of course cancellation no later than two weeks from the course start date.

11.4. Excess courses

If a student has an excess course on their transcript, they may request its removal. This is only permissible if they have met all academic requirements and fulfilled all degree obligations.

11.5. Double specialization in degree

In the Faculty of Business Administration, it is possible to study two specializations concurrently, subject to the following conditions:

Dual specialization involves a fee that will be determined periodically. The registration process and rules should be clarified with the student administration.

Admission to an additional specialization is subject to meeting the prerequisites.
Dual specialization will be approved solely on a space-available basis.
Will allow for additional specialization after completing degree studies for an additional fee.

12. Examinations and Assignments

12.1. At the end of each course, there will be: a summative exam / summative assignment / integrative assignment, according to the lecturer's decision and in coordination with the Faculty Dean/Head of Department. The weight of the exam / assignment in the final grade will be provided at the beginning of the course; its weight will appear in the course requirements detailed in the course syllabus.

12.1.1. A lecturer may specify additional components in the final grade, subject to the approval of the Faculty Dean or Program Head, and may also grant up to 5 bonus points, under conditions to be published in advance in the course syllabus. These points will be added to the final grade and will not be part of its weighting.

12.1.2. The examination method, eligibility to take exams and submit assignments, exam dates; examination procedures; special exam conditions for eligible students, procedure for reviewing and appealing exam grades and grade publication, are detailed below in the Exams and Assignments Regulations.

13. Grades

13.1. General Passing Rules

13.1.1. In the Faculties of Law, Business Administration, and Humanities and Social Sciences, the passing grade for a course is 60. The passing grade for a final exam is 60, and this is a prerequisite for a passing grade in the course, subject to the normalization rules specified in the regulations. A final grade will not be calculated if the final exam grade is less than 60. Similarly, a passing grade in a midterm exam (in courses where such an exam is held) is a prerequisite for a passing grade in the course, and a final grade will not be calculated if the midterm exam grade is less than 60. Course grades are whole numbers only, without decimal places.

13.1.2. In the Faculty of Health Professions: In the departments of Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Sports Therapy, the passing grade for a course is 70. In the Nursing department, the passing grade for general courses will be 60, and for specialization courses in Nursing, the grade will be 70. In courses with multiple exams or assignments in addition to the final exam, the passing grade for an exam or assignment, respectively, will be at least 60, provided that the final cumulative grade for the course is 70 as stated. A passing grade in an exam is a prerequisite for a passing grade in the course.

In faculties where practical training takes place, the conditions for passing the practical training will be in accordance with the rules of the faculty in which the student is studying.
A student whose final grade in a course is a failing grade due to failing the final exam, even if they successfully completed the interim assignments in the course, or a student whose final grade is a failing grade due to the weighted average of mid-term assignments, must re-enroll in the course and meet all its requirements anew.
In the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business Administration, grade normalization rules will apply in accordance with Appendices B and C of these regulations.

13.2. Waiver, Positive Grade Improvement

Waiver and grade improvement in an existing course:
- A student who received a passing grade on the final exam held in Term A, and wishes to improve their grade in Term B of the same academic year, may do so by registering on the website up to 5 days before Term B. It is also possible to improve a grade in Term C, provided that Term C is held for the said subject and that the student has not yet exhausted their eligibility for two exam terms.
- A student who takes an exam to improve a grade will have the later grade replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is not a failing grade. The student is not permitted to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.
Waiver and grade improvement by re-registering for a course:
- A student who failed on the first attempt (Moed A) and passed on the second attempt (Moed B), having exhausted both exam opportunities available to them, cannot improve their grade in that same course. If they wish to improve their grade, they must re-enroll in the course and meet all its requirements again, provided they register within two weeks from the start of the semester for that course.
- A student who is assigned to a retake course, as stated, must complete all assignments of the new course they are assigned to, unless otherwise approved by the Student Affairs Committee. If the Student Affairs Committee approves carrying over a mid-term assignment grade, its weight will be adjusted according to the new course they are assigned to.
- It is not possible to improve only the mid-term assignment component, unless approved by the Student Affairs Committee.
- In the Faculty of Law, it is not possible to improve a grade after commencing an internship, unless approved by the Student Affairs Committee.
- If a student takes an exam to improve a grade, the later grade will replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is a failing grade. The student is not entitled to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.

13.3. Mid-Course Assignments

Students must complete all course assignments as determined by the course lecturer and outlined in the course syllabus.
Midterm assignment grades will be weighted with the final exam/final paper grade, according to the weights specified in the course syllabus, provided that the final exam/final paper grade is a passing grade as determined by the faculty/department where the student is studying. The student's final grade in the course will be "pass" only if the final weighted average of the grades is at least 60.
An interim exam grade will only be included in the final grade if the student passed the interim exam with a grade of at least 60.
A student who fails an interim exam will not be blocked from taking the final exam or submitting the final assignment. However, their course grade will not be final until they complete the interim exam in the next course. It is the student's responsibility to complete this exam by coordinating and registering with the student administration.
A student who has not completed the mid-term assignment, which is not a written exam, will not be permitted to take the final exam/submit the final paper, and the assignment's weight will be zero, unless the Student Affairs Committee decides otherwise.
In courses where the syllabus stipulates that homework assignments must be submitted as preparation for the next lesson, or presentations, etc., and these are a prerequisite for taking the final exam, if the student fails to fulfill the requirements, the lecturer may block them from taking the final exam, unless the Student Affairs Committee decides otherwise.
In courses where the midterm assignment is defined as a "pass/fail" grade, and the assignment constitutes part of the final course grade weighting, but its weight was not defined in the syllabus, its weight will be calculated as 10% of the final grade.
It is not possible to complete or improve only mid-term assignments in a repeated course, except for mid-term examinations.
A final weighted grade lower than 60, or different passing requirements as determined by the faculty where the student is studying, constitutes a "fail" grade in the course, and the student must enroll in an additional course.

13.4. Consequences of Failing a Mandatory Course

13.5. Consequences of Failing an Elective Course

13.5.1. A student who registered for an elective course and did not take the exam will receive a grade of "0". This "0" grade for non-attendance will be noted with an internal code and will remain on the student's transcript until the completion of the degree. The course will be removed from the final transcript.

13.5.2. If a student takes an exam in an elective course and fails, the grade will be entered into the transcript and included in the average calculation. After the student improves the grade or completes another course in its place, the grade will be removed from the transcript.

14. Honors

14.1. Annual academic excellence scholarships and certificates

Certificates and scholarships for academic excellence are awarded annually for academic achievements during the previous academic year. (Second-year students are recognized for their achievements in their first year; third-year students for their achievements in their second year; and in programs that include a full fourth year, scholarships and certificates will be awarded to fourth-year students for their achievements in their third year.) Only courses taken at the Academic College during the same academic year and within the same faculty will be considered when calculating the GPA. The required GPA for receiving an Excellence Award is at least 90; in the Faculty of Business Administration’s Computer Science program, it is 85, provided that students have completed a full annual program of at least 30 credit points. The scholarship amount will be determined by the Scholarship Committee.

Display Types:
- Dean's Honorees - Students with the highest achievements in the faculty and in their academic year will receive a scholarship and a certificate of excellence. (The top student in each academic year. The GPA for honors is calculated separately for each campus, provided there are at least two parallel tracks.)
- Class Honorees – Students with the highest achievements in each class will receive a scholarship and a certificate of excellence. (The top student in each class with a minimum of 30 students).
In two-year study programs and programs where studies in the third year are only one semester, a certificate of excellence will be awarded in the second year for academic achievements of the first year only. In these programs, certificates of excellence and scholarships will be awarded to the first and second place in the class.
In degree completion tracks and second degrees, scholarships and annual excellence certificates will not be awarded.
A student who has been convicted by one of the disciplinary authorities during their studies, including a student who has signed a plea bargain, will not be eligible to receive a diploma or an annual excellence scholarship (including social excellence).

14.2. Social excellence scholarships

Social excellence scholarships will be awarded annually by the Dean of Students for volunteer activities or community contributions undertaken by students in the preceding academic year, as detailed below:

Excellence in social activity
- The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 120 hours of volunteering during an academic year, in addition to the volunteering hours required to receive academic credit for social involvement as part of their degree.
- Volunteering must be performed within a recognized non-profit organization, subject to a recommendation and written approval from the organization confirming the hours completed. (Candidates receiving another scholarship for their volunteering will not be accepted).
- A student can benefit from the scholarship year after year, provided they meet the criteria.
- A student wishing to receive the scholarship must complete the "Scholarship for Outstanding Students and Their Contribution to Society" form, available on the Ono Academic College's scholarship website, and act according to the instructions provided therein.

14.3. Graduation with honors certificate

A Certificate of Excellence upon completion of the degree will be awarded to students who have fulfilled all degree requirements. Grades for English as a Foreign Language courses will not be included in the GPA calculation, with the exception of Advanced English II. For the purpose of calculating the GPA, only grades for courses and seminars taken at the Academic College will be considered. Additionally, grades for extra courses taken as part of the degree will not be included in the GPA for the Certificate of Excellence.

14.3.1. A student who has been convicted by one of the disciplinary authorities during their studies, including a student who signed a plea bargain, will not be able to complete their degree with honors.

14.3.2. In the Faculty of Law, for tracks that began their degree studies from the academic year 5783 (2022-2023), an excellence certificate will be awarded to graduates whose average degree grade is not below 92. A certificate for exceptional excellence will be awarded to those whose average degree grade is not below 96.

14.3.3. In the Faculty of Business Administration:

14.3.3.1. An excellence certificate will be awarded to graduates whose average degree grade is not below 93. A certificate for exceptional excellence will be awarded to those whose average degree grade is not below 96.

14.3.3.2. For specializations in Accounting, an excellence certificate will be awarded to graduates whose average degree grade is not below 88. A certificate for exceptional excellence will be awarded to those whose average degree grade is not below 93.

14.3.3.3. For specializations in Computer Science, an excellence certificate will be awarded to graduates whose average degree grade is not below 85. A certificate for exceptional excellence will be awarded to those whose average degree grade is not below 90.

In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a certificate of excellence will be awarded to graduates whose degree average is no less than 93. A certificate of exceptional excellence will be awarded to those whose degree average is no less than 96.
In the Faculty of Health Professions:
- The following evaluations will be noted on the matriculation certificate (provided that the average is not lower than 90 for 'with honors', and not lower than 95 for 'with high honors'):
- Ranking among the top 10% in the department – with honors.
- First ranking in the department – with highest honors.
At the School of Music, a certificate of excellence will be awarded to graduates in the top 10%, subject to a minimum grade of 90. A certificate of outstanding excellence will be awarded to those whose average degree grade is not below 95.

15. Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony for graduates will take place in the academic year following the year in which the student completed their studies. A student may participate in the graduation ceremony if they received their eligibility for a degree by April 1st of the year in which the ceremony takes place.

16. Student Services

Ono Academic College operates several units that deal with a wide range of issues concerning the student's academic and personal conduct and well-being.

16.1. Course Websites

16.1.1. On the various course websites available in the Academic College's prospectus, relevant course information can be found: syllabus, reading materials, presentations, lecture recordings, and announcements from the lecturer. It is the student's responsibility to stay updated on the course website throughout the semester.

In case of a need for individual clarification regarding conduct in a specific course, you can contact the lecturer via the course website.
Communication with a lecturer (or any other party at Ono Academic College) must be conducted respectfully and appropriately.
The lecturer must provide a reasoned response to student inquiries on the website within two business days, taking into account standard operating hours.
If the lecturer does not respond to the student, or if there is a need for a systemic review of the issue, the student may contact the Head of Specialization/Program through the Student Administration, after informing the lecturer and attaching the lecturer's response.
Any appeal to a lecturer concerning the entire class must be made by the class representative, through the student administration (see section 16.2 below).

16.2. Student Administration

The undergraduate student manager handles ongoing academic and administrative matters for students. The student manager is available to students during reception hours.

Services provided by the Student Administration:

Student reception and telephone support for student inquiries.
Issuing student certificates.
Dealing with issues and related matters.
Personalized course scheduling for students before each semester.
Changes in study schedules during the period when changes are permitted.
Handling course exemptions.
Preparation of individual academic transcripts for students and monitoring of transfer conditions.
Entering grades and publishing them through existing channels.
Coordination of student affairs committees and centralization of requests and referrals to the committees.
Coordination of seminars for confidential exams.
Coordination of meetings between students and the authorized authorities.

16.3. Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee is responsible for individually addressing students' academic requests and problems at the Academic Campus. Inquiries to the Student Affairs Committee must be submitted to the Student Administration of the faculty in which the student is studying. The request must be submitted in writing, accompanied by all relevant supporting documents. A student is not permitted to appear before the committee unless invited by the committee for the purpose of discussing their request. An appeal against the committee's decision may be submitted within 7 days from the date the decision was rendered. No documents or data that were not presented to the Student Affairs Committee may be added to the appeal. The appeal will be submitted to the Student Administration and discussed with the relevant parties in each department. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final and cannot be appealed again.

16.4. Dean of Students

The Dean of Students' office works for the well-being of students across a variety of topics and fields. The Dean's office is responsible for publishing and updating regulations in accordance with the Student Rights Law. Furthermore, the Dean's office addresses the issue of academic excellence on one hand, and handles students' personal-academic problems on the other, while maintaining close, daily contact with all academic-administrative bodies on campus. Services provided to students by the Dean of Students' office:

Assistance and counseling for personal and academic issues affecting academic performance.
Referring students, if necessary, for support in community frameworks, outside the academic campus. In cases where a student is recommended to seek such support, the referral will be made discreetly, while strictly adhering to professional ethical guidelines.
Providing solutions for general academic and administrative problems and difficulties, while maintaining contact with the student union on one hand, and with the Ono Academic College administration and academic system on the other.
Coordination and handling of academic and administrative appeals for students who did not find a solution within the faculty where the student is studying or within the student administration.
Developing various projects for student welfare.
Participation in the socio-economic scholarship committee.
Providing support to students requiring special accommodations and counseling for difficulties in coping with learning processes, through the Academic Support and Accessibility Center (ASAC) as detailed below.

16.5. Academic Support and Accessibility Center – MATNA

The Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATNA), located within the Dean of Students' Office, is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to providing support, counseling, and guidance services to all students facing academic difficulties. The services offered by MATNA include:

Approval of accommodations for learning and examinations
A student requesting assistance with a learning diagnosis who does not possess a valid and up-to-date diagnosis will be referred to Ono Academic College's diagnostic center for a diagnosis to be conducted by certified professionals. The referral for diagnosis and the student's treatment will be handled discreetly.
A student eligible for special exam conditions (time extensions, etc.) must submit their request to the Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATANA) via the student website.
Individual Counseling and Mentoring Sessions
Training and coaching in assistive technology
Workshops on various topics (learning strategies, coping with exams, and more)
Academic and Social Tutoring
Information and Counseling Regarding Student Rights for Students with Disabilities
Information and Support for New Immigrant Students
Information on English support and tailored English courses

16.6. Career Development Center

The Career Development Center aims to provide Ono students with the necessary tools to integrate into the job market, both by honing personal skills and by making employment opportunities accessible. These objectives are realized daily through fostering employer relationships, organizing on-campus meetings with employers, and conducting various training workshops.

The Center operates within Ono Academic College and provides free services to students in all employment-related aspects: assistance in locating professional employment opportunities and internships, guidance and counseling on career paths, quality training aimed at enhancing personal skills adapted to the current period, and services in areas such as CV enhancement, preparation for job interviews, preparation for aptitude tests, and more.

17. Information Resources for Students

17.1. Text Messaging Service for Cell Phones (SMS)

This service allows students to receive written messages on their mobile phones regarding ongoing topics such as: changes in the study program, exam dates, various events, and grades. Connecting to the service is the student's responsibility and depends on the phone device they possess.

17.2. Internet

17.2.1. The Academic College’s website provides information on the following topics: Grade updates, personalized class schedules, the Office of the Dean of Students, the MATNA Center, the Career Counseling and Guidance Center, tuition, general information, information from instructors, important announcements (such as class cancellations), and information from the Student Union.

17.2.2. The Academic College website address: www.ono.ac.il

17.2.3. To obtain an email account and a password to access the Academic Campus website, please contact the IT Department.

18. Social Engagement Project

Undergraduate students are required to complete volunteer activities during their studies. These activities must comply with the "Social Involvement" appendix attached to these regulations.

Study Regulations for Students in Preparatory Programs

Study Regulations for Master's Degree Students in Business Administration

1. General

1.1. This regulation is intended to govern student studies within the Master of Business Administration program at Ono Academic College (hereinafter "the Academic College").

1.2. The regulations are fully published on the Ono Academic College website (www.ono.ac.il). Copies of the regulations are available in each of the student administration offices, the Student Union secretariat, and the library. The initial chapters of the regulations and a referral to the full regulations are found in the information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College, and are distributed to all students in the first week of the academic year.

1.3. The Student Discipline Regulations and the Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment are published in the same manner as the Student Study Regulations and constitute an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.4. Ono Academic College is bound by the Student Rights Law; by the general student rights and accommodations for students serving in reserve duty; by the general student rights and accommodations due to fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or receiving a child for permanent care or foster care; and by the regulations for equal rights for people with disabilities in higher education, as published on the Council for Higher Education website (http://che.org.il/), and constitute an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.5. The registration procedures for Ono Academic College, including admission requirements, tuition fees and payment terms, scholarship applications, and services provided to students, are detailed in the information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College. The aforementioned booklet is published annually with the opening of registration and is provided to every candidate interested in registering for Ono Academic College. The information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College is an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.6. The regulations are approved by the institutions of Ono Academic College and are updated from time to time. Any changes made to the regulations will apply to all students, including students currently studying.

1.7. The Dean of Students or the Student Affairs Committee may approve deviations from the regulations in special cases, in coordination with the relevant Dean of the Faculty.

1.8. For every matter addressed in these regulations, these regulations shall supersede the general study regulations. For any matter not addressed in these regulations, the general study regulations shall apply.

2. Study Process

2.1. Duration of studies

The duration of studies for a master's degree in the Faculty of Business Administration is 5 trimesters, as detailed in the prospectus.
Studies continue continuously and are also held during the summer.
The period mentioned in section 2.1.1 may be extended upon student request and with the approval of the Student Affairs Committee. However, in no case shall the total duration of studies exceed 6 years.
Completion of studies is subject to meeting academic and financial requirements, and settling library obligations.
Requirements for Advancing Between Trimesters: Students who are required to take prerequisite courses for their master’s degree must complete these courses by the end of their second trimester of study.

2.2. Suspension of studies

A student's studies will be terminated in any of the following cases:

Study Suspension Due to Academic Reasons
- A student's studies will be discontinued if their exam score in the same course is "fail" four or more times.
- A student's studies will be discontinued if they have not met the progression requirements (paragraph 2 above) twice, either consecutively or intermittently.
- A dismissal committee, headed by the dean or vice-dean of the faculty, will discuss exceptional cases regarding the cessation of studies and is authorized to make any decision on the matter.
Study Suspension Due to Administrative Reasons:
- A student who has not completed their registration as required will be considered as having notified of their withdrawal from studies.
- A student who has not met their financial obligations will be considered as having notified the college of their withdrawal from studies.
Study Suspension Due to Significant Reasons
- The Academic College's judicial bodies are authorized to decide on the termination of a student's studies due to significant reasons. The full disciplinary regulations, available on the Academic College's website, are an integral part of these regulations and are binding on all students.
Voluntary Study Suspension by the Student Due to Personal Reasons
- A student wishing to discontinue their studies must submit a written request to the Student Affairs Committee. Tuition fees will be charged/refunded according to the tuition fee regulations.
If studies are discontinued for academic or disciplinary reasons, the Student Administration is responsible for informing the Treasury.

2.3. Resumption of Studies

A student wishing to resume their studies, after a study break approved by the Ono Academic College institutions, must submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee for reinstatement of studies at least two months before the start of the academic year.
Resumption of studies after a student-initiated break is subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and the conditions it sets.
Resumption of studies will be under the conditions prevailing in the year the student returns to studies, in terms of tuition fees and timetable.
Resumption of studies will be under the conditions prevailing in the year the student returns to studies, in terms of required courses. If there are significant changes in the courses required to complete the degree and/or in the study program, Ono Academic College may require a student to take additional courses and/or retake the same course.

2.4. Continuity of Studies

A student who voluntarily discontinues their studies, as stated in section 3.4 above, will not have the break counted towards the years of study; however, the total period of study, including the break, shall not exceed 6 years.
A student who discontinued their studies without approval, as stated in section 3 above, will only be able to resume them if they re-register with the Academic Campus and meet the admission requirements as they are at that time.
A study break will not be approved more than once during the course of studies.
In any case, the Student Affairs Committee may first require the student to retake courses they have already studied and been tested in, and also to complete various requirements for degree conferral.
A student who has not completed their studies within six years from the date they began their studies at the Academic Campus will have their studies terminated immediately.
In any case of withdrawal from studies due to personal reasons, the student must notify the Student Administration and the Treasury in writing.

2.5. Recognition of Prior and Parallel Studies

A student requesting recognition or exemption for previous studies completed at another institution of higher education must submit a request to the Exemptions Committee.
Up to 6 credit points of exemptions can be granted for the entire degree. Course exemptions do not entitle students to a tuition fee discount.
Exemption requests for all degree courses can be submitted centrally up to two weeks from the start of the first trimester. Additionally, a request for course exemption can be submitted in each trimester up to two weeks from its start.
For the purpose of recognizing studies under this clause, the exemptions committee will consider, among other things, the following: the institution where the course was taken, the grade received in the course, the time elapsed since the course was taken, and the nature of the course.
It is not possible to receive an exemption from specialization courses. However, it is possible to inquire about converting a previously studied mandatory specialization course into another specialization course, subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee only.
Generally, exemptions for studies undertaken concurrently with a degree at another institution will not be recognized without prior approval from Ono Academic College.
Exemptions are granted according to the following rules:
- Relevant academic studies completed no more than ten years prior to commencing studies at Ono Academic College.
- A grade of 70 in the relevant course studied.
- Syllabus with the institution's logo and signature.
Exemption decisions will be emailed during the third week of the trimester.

2.6. Completion of Studies

A student who has completed all academic requirements and obligations for their degree studies is eligible to receive a degree eligibility confirmation after submitting, via the Academic Campus website, a "clearance form" indicating that they have fulfilled their obligations to the various departments: Treasury, Library, and Student Administration.
A student will complete their studies at the Ono Academic College if they have met all academic requirements of the Ono Academic College and have a grade of at least 60 in each of the courses they studied.
Without derogating from the generality of the foregoing, a person shall be eligible for a degree from the Academic Center if they have completed at least two-thirds of their degree studies at the Academic Center, including courses covering no less than two-thirds of the Academic Center's curriculum, with the remaining portion completed through previously recognized studies.

2.7. Meeting Academic Requirements

2.7.1. Student Attendance Policy in Classes, Exercises, and Projects

A student must be present at every session (lecture or project) scheduled for them within the study program. A student will not be able to take the final exam in a course or submit a project if their attendance falls below 80% of the course or project sessions. A lecturer may require attendance higher than 80% or impose another sanction for non-attendance in a course or any session, provided that this is stated in advance in the course syllabus.
In non-practical frontal courses, a lecturer may determine the required percentage of physical attendance. The remaining attendance, up to the 80% required for attendance (as stated in subsection 2.7.1.), can be fulfilled by participating in remote real-time (synchronous) lessons, provided this is specified in the course syllabus.
Lectures will be recorded by the lecturers and uploaded to the course website. The recordings will be available until the end of the examination period. Viewing lecture recordings (asynchronously) will not count as attendance, unless the lecturer explicitly states in the course syllabus that viewing the recording until the subsequent lecture will also count as attendance.
Classes held in small groups or classes based on individual or group processes will not be recorded.
It is forbidden to download, record, duplicate, translate, or distribute, including in print, the lectures, course readings, and any other content provided by Ono/Ono staff and/or Ono lecturers, in any form beyond the scope of the course. Any such action constitutes an infringement of the copyrights of the lecturer/course and/or "The Academic College".
A student who, for justified reasons, cannot attend any session of a class where personal attendance is checked, must notify the lecturer in writing or verbally as early as possible (depending on the circumstances), with justification and appropriate documentation.
In classes where students fulfill attendance requirements by remote viewing, they must be present with their cameras open. Appearing with a closed camera will not count as attendance. A student who, for a justified reason, cannot be present with an open camera must inform the lecturer in advance and receive their approval.
When entering a lesson with an open camera, you may use a virtual background. Please ensure you select a neutral background, dress appropriately, and maintain respectful conduct.
In addition to class attendance, students are required to read the bibliographic material assigned for each lesson, pass oral and written tests, and prepare and submit homework assignments as assigned by the lecturer or tutor. A student who does not meet these requirements will not be permitted to take the final exam for the course and will be required to retake the course, with all the implications thereof.
A lecturer or teaching assistant may verify student attendance in their sessions by any method they deem appropriate.
A seminar lecturer must verify the attendance of every student in each session they conduct.
The aforementioned rules are subject to the Council for Higher Education's (CHE) regulations regarding student rights (accommodations due to fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, or receiving a child for custody or foster care) 2012, and the rights of students serving in the reserves.

2.8. Prerequisites

If there are prerequisites for a course, the student will be eligible to participate in the course only if they have met these requirements.
Supplementary courses for students without an academic background in business administration are a prerequisite for advanced courses. The list of courses is updated in the student administration office.

2.9. Projects

A student will participate in the project specified in the study program they are enrolled in.
The project grade will be determined by the concluding assignment and, at the lecturer's discretion, by the oral presentation of the work and the student's contributing participation in discussions throughout the project. The lecturer will announce the grading components at the beginning of the project.
The order of guidance meetings will be determined by the lecturer.
The scope of the project will be determined by the lecturer and will be communicated to students in advance.
The student must keep a copy of the submitted work.
The final project must be submitted according to the schedule set by the student administration only. Each student is required to submit the project by the final submission deadline.
A student who did not submit a final project on time and/or did not complete assignments in the project will receive a grade of 0.
A student who submits their project late will be penalized in the project grade according to the following breakdown:
- For a delay of up to one week, a penalty of 5 points will be deducted from the project grade.
- Submission in the second week will incur an additional penalty of a 5-point reduction from the project grade.
- If a student fails to submit the project within two weeks of the official submission deadline, they will not be able to submit it and will be required to submit it in the next cycle, incurring a penalty of 10 points deducted from their grade.
Once a student submits an assignment for review, it is assumed to be the final version of the work. No claim from a student will be accepted that the submitted copy is not final but a draft.
Grades for the final project will be given no later than 60 days from the final submission date for the project.

3. Study system

3.1. Course placement in the system

Course registration and scheduling are done before each trimester. The Student Administration will upload the schedule to the website, and it is the student's responsibility to update their personal timetable by the designated dates. Students are responsible for registering for courses they need to complete. A student who does not register on time may find that some courses are full. The timetable can be arranged through the Student Administration. It is strictly forbidden to register for courses with overlapping study hours.

3.2. Changes in the system

Changes to the study schedule can only be made during the first two weeks of each trimester. Requests for schedule changes must be submitted in writing to the Student Administration.
A student is not entitled to make changes to the study schedule in the following cases:
- Did not finalize the class schedule by the designated time.
- Did not settle tuition fees by the due date.

3.3. Course cancellation

Students may cancel course registration by providing written notice of cancellation no later than two weeks from the course start date, provided the course is not a mandatory degree requirement.

3.4. Additional courses

If a student has an excess course on their transcript, they may request its removal. This is only permissible if they have met all academic requirements and fulfilled all degree obligations.

3.5. Additional specialization

An additional specialization can only be pursued after completing your degree studies.
The admission requirements for the additional specialization are the same as those for specializations taken during the degree program.
The specialization requires a fee, which will be determined periodically.
The registration process and rules should be clarified with the student administration.
Additional specialization will be approved only on a space-available basis.

4. Exams

4.1. At the end of each course, an exam / a final paper / an integrative assignment will be held, in accordance with the lecturer's decision and in coordination with the Dean of the Faculty/Head of the Department. The weight of the final exam or final paper in the final grade will be provided at the beginning of the course and will appear in the course requirements detailed in the course syllabus.

4.2. The examination method, eligibility to take exams and submit assignments, exam dates during the examination period, exam conditions for those eligible for special accommodations, as well as the procedure for reviewing and appealing exam grades and publishing scores, are detailed below in the Exams and Assignments Regulations.

5. Grades

5.1. Transitional Provisions

A passing grade in the course is 60. A passing grade on the exam is a prerequisite for a passing grade in the course.
A lecturer may specify additional passing conditions in the course syllabus beyond those stated here. These conditions will be binding for students registered for the course.
A student whose final grade in a course is a failing grade due to failing the final exam must re-enroll in the course and meet all its requirements anew.
Grades for exams and assignments will be provided to students within three weeks from the date of the exam or assignment submission.
Grades for multiple-choice exams will be provided to students within 15 days from the date of the exam.
A student will not contact the lecturer regarding a grade except through the student administration and/or by means of an appeal as stated above.
Grades will be published on the website.
Under no circumstances will grades be provided over the phone by the student administration.

5.2. Withdrawal, Improvement of a Mandatory Grade

Waiver and grade improvement in an existing course:
- A student who received a passing grade on the final exam held in Term A, and wishes to improve their grade in Term B of the same academic year, may do so by registering on the website up to 7 days before Term B. It is also possible to improve a grade in Term C, provided that Term C is held for the said subject and that the student has not yet exhausted their eligibility for two exam terms.
- If a student takes an exam to improve a grade, the later grade will replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is a failing grade. The student is not entitled to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.
Waiver and grade improvement by re-registering for a course:
- A student who failed on the first attempt (Moed A) and passed on the second attempt (Moed B), having exhausted both exam opportunities available to them, cannot improve their grade in that same course. If they wish to improve their grade, they must re-enroll in the course and meet all its requirements again, provided they register within two weeks from the start of the semester for that course.
- A student who is assigned as stated must complete all assignments of the new course they are assigned to, unless otherwise approved by the Student Affairs Committee. If the Student Affairs Committee approves carrying over a mid-term assignment grade, its weight will be adjusted according to the new course they are assigned to.
- It is not possible to improve only the mid-term assignment component, unless approved by the Student Affairs Committee.
- If a student takes an exam to improve a grade, the later grade will replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is a failing grade. The student is not entitled to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.

5.3. Mid-Course Withdrawal

Students must complete all course assignments as determined by the course lecturer and outlined in the course syllabus.
Mid-term assignment grades will be weighted with the final exam/assignment grade at the end of the course, according to the weights specified in the course syllabus, provided that the final exam/assignment grade is a passing grade. The student's final grade will only be considered final if the weighted average of the grades is at least 60, or a higher passing grade, as determined by the faculty/department in which the student is studying.
In courses where the midterm assignment is defined as a "pass/fail" grade, and the assignment constitutes part of the final course grade weighting, but its weight was not defined in the syllabus, its weight will be calculated as 10% of the final grade.
A student who has not completed the mid-term assignment will not be permitted to take the final exam / submit the final paper, and the assignments' weight will be zero, unless the Student Affairs Committee decides otherwise.
A student who fails a course assignment must retake the course. It is not permitted to complete assignments separately in another course, except for specific assignment exceptions.
A final grade lower than 60, or different passing requirements as determined by the faculty where the student is studying, constitutes a "fail" grade in the course, and the student must enroll in an additional course.
In courses where the syllabus stipulates that homework assignments must be submitted as preparation for the next lesson, or presentations, etc., and these are a prerequisite for taking the final exam, if the student fails to fulfill the required homework, the lecturer may block them from taking the final exam, unless the Student Affairs Committee decides otherwise.

5.4. Discussion of Failure in a Mandatory Course

A student who received a final grade of "Fail" in a mandatory course will be required to retake the course when it is offered again, and to complete all course assignments, including attendance, submission of papers, and oral examinations. For courses with mandatory attendance, a request for exemption from attendance may be submitted to the Student Affairs Committee. The request must be submitted before the start of studies. Attendance is mandatory until a positive response to the exemption request is received. The student is responsible for completing the course material if the exemptions are approved.

5.5. Discussion of Failure in an Elective Course

A student who registered for an elective course and did not take the exam will receive a "0". The "0" grade for a student who did not take the exam will be noted with an internal code and will remain on the student's transcript until the completion of the degree. In the final transcript, the course will be removed.
A student who took an exam in an elective course and failed will have the grade entered into their transcript and factored into their average. After the student improves the grade or completes another course in its place, the grade will be removed from the transcript.

6. Academic excellence in the degree

A Certificate of Excellence will be awarded to graduates in recognition of their overall achievements during their degree program.
Certificate of Excellence – Awarded to students whose degree GPA ranks in the top 15% of their major and whose overall degree GPA is at least 92.
Certificate of Outstanding Achievement – Awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is no lower than 94.

7. Graduation Ceremony

In general, the graduation ceremony will take place in the academic year following the year in which students completed their studies. A student may participate in the graduation ceremony if they received their degree eligibility no later than April 1st of the year in which the ceremony is held.

Study Regulations for Master's Degree Students in Arts

1. General

1.1. This regulation is intended to govern student studies within the Master of Arts program at Ono Academic College (hereinafter "the Academic College").

1.2. The regulations are fully published on the Ono Academic College website (www.ono.ac.il). Copies of the regulations are available in each of the student administration offices, the Student Union secretariat, and the library. The initial chapters of the regulations and a referral to the full regulations are found in the information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College, and are distributed to all students in the first week of the academic year.

1.3. The Student Discipline Regulations and the Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment are published in the same manner as the Student Study Regulations and constitute an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.4. Ono Academic College is bound by the Student Rights Law; by the general student rights and accommodations for students serving in reserve duty; by the general student rights and accommodations due to fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or receiving a child for permanent care or foster care; and by the regulations for equal rights for people with disabilities in higher education, as published on the Council for Higher Education website (http://che.org.il/), and constitute an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.5. The registration procedures for Ono Academic College, including admission requirements, tuition fees and payment terms, scholarship applications, and services provided to students, are detailed in the information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College. The aforementioned booklet is published annually with the opening of registration and is provided to every candidate interested in registering for Ono Academic College. The information booklet for those registering for Ono Academic College is an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.6. As part of the registration process for a second degree in arts, students must submit a health declaration.

1.7. The regulations are approved by the institutions of Ono Academic College and are updated from time to time. Any changes made to the regulations will apply to all students, including students currently studying.

1.8. The Dean of Students or the Student Affairs Committee may approve deviations from the regulations in special cases, in coordination with the relevant Dean of the Faculty.

1.9. For every matter addressed in these regulations, these regulations shall supersede the general study regulations. For any matter not addressed in these regulations, the general study regulations shall apply.

2. Study Process

2.1. Duration of studies

The duration of studies for a master's degree will be 6 consecutive semesters.
Upon student request and approval by the Student Affairs Committee, a student may extend their studies for a period longer than specified in subsection 2.1.1. However, in no case shall the total duration of studies exceed 7 years. It should be noted that an extension of studies will not be granted in a manner that separates theoretical studies from practical studies, and committee decisions will be made accordingly.
Completion of studies is subject to meeting academic and financial requirements, and settling library obligations.
Students admitted conditionally to complete prerequisite requirements for degree studies are required to complete them by the start of studies. If necessary and subject to the approval of the program head, it is possible to complete only missing art hours during the first year of studies.

2.2. Suspension of studies

A student's studies will be terminated in any of the following cases:

Study Suspension Due to Academic Reasons
- A student's studies will be discontinued if they were admitted conditionally to complete prerequisites for degree admission and did not complete the requirements as stated in the admission letter for studies.
- A student's studies will be discontinued if their exam score in the same course is "fail" four or more times.
- A student's studies will be discontinued if their final weighted grade in two different courses studied in one academic year is "fail".
- A student's studies will be discontinued or delayed if they have not met the progression requirements for an advanced academic year.
- A dismissal committee, headed by the program head, will discuss exceptional cases regarding the cessation of studies and is authorized to make any decision on the matter.
Study Suspension Due to Administrative Reasons:
- A student who has not completed their registration as required will be considered as having notified of their withdrawal from studies.
- A student who has not met their financial obligations will be considered as having notified the college of their withdrawal from studies.
Study Suspension Due to Significant Reasons:

The Academic College's judicial bodies are authorized to decide on the termination of a student's studies due to significant reasons. The full disciplinary regulations, available on the Academic College's website, are an integral part of these regulations and are binding on all students.

Voluntary Study Suspension by the Student Due to Personal Reasons:

A student wishing to discontinue their studies must submit a written request to the Student Affairs Committee. Tuition fees will be charged/refunded according to the tuition fee regulations.

If studies are discontinued for academic or disciplinary reasons, the Student Administration is responsible for informing the Treasury.
Ono Academic College reserves the right to discontinue a student's studies due to professional, personal, or behavioral incompatibility, in accordance with the framework and guidelines of the teaching committees in the various faculties.

2.3. Resumption of studies

A student wishing to resume their studies, after a study break approved by the Ono Academic College institutions, must submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee for reinstatement of studies at least two months before the start of the academic year.
Resumption of studies after a student-initiated break is subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and the conditions it sets.
Resumption of studies will be under the conditions prevailing in the year the student returns to studies, in terms of tuition fees and timetable.
Resumption of studies will be under the conditions prevailing in the year the student returns to studies, in terms of required courses. If there are significant changes in the courses required to complete the degree and/or in the study program, Ono Academic College may require a student to take additional courses and/or retake the same course.
The tuition fee will be determined by the Head of the Tuition Fee Department.

2.4. Continuity of Studies

A student who voluntarily discontinues their studies, as stated in section 2.2.4 above, will not have the break counted towards the years of study; however, the total period of study, including the break, shall not exceed 7 years.
A student who discontinued their studies without approval, as stated in the section above, will only be able to resume them if they re-register with the Academic Campus and meet the admission requirements as they are at that time.
A study break will not be approved more than once during the course of studies.
In any case, the Student Affairs Committee may first require the student to retake courses they have already studied and been tested in, and also to complete various requirements for degree conferral.
A student who does not complete their studies within 7 years from the date they commenced their studies at the Academic Center will have their studies terminated immediately.
In any case of withdrawal from studies due to personal reasons, the student must notify the Student Administration and the Treasury in writing.

2.5. Recognition of Prior and Parallel Studies

A student requesting recognition or exemption for previous studies completed at another institution of higher education must submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee, along with relevant approvals, including the course syllabus. The exemption will be approved subject to the decision of the Exemptions Committee.
Exemption requests for all degree courses can be submitted centrally up to two weeks before the start of the first semester.
For the purpose of recognizing studies under this clause, the exemptions committee will consider, among other things, the following: the institution where the course was taken, the grade received in the course, the time elapsed since the course was taken, and the nature of the course.
Exemptions are granted according to the following rules:
- Relevant academic studies completed no more than 5 years prior to commencing studies at Ono Academic College.
- A grade of 80 in the relevant course studied.
- Syllabus with the institution's logo and signature.

2.6. Completion of Studies

A student who has completed all academic requirements and obligations for their degree studies is eligible to receive a degree eligibility confirmation after submitting, via the Academic Campus website, a "clearance form" indicating that they have fulfilled their obligations to the various departments: Treasury, Library, and Student Administration.
A student will complete their studies at the Ono Academic College if they have met all academic requirements of the Ono Academic College and have a grade of at least 80 in each of the courses they studied.

2.7. Meeting Academic Requirements

2.7.1. Student Attendance Policy in Classes, Exercises, and Projects

A student must be present at every session scheduled for them within the study program. A student will not be able to take the final exam in a course or submit a final paper or project if their attendance falls below 80% of the course sessions. A lecturer may require attendance higher than 80% or impose another sanction for non-attendance in a course or any session, provided that this is stated in advance in the course syllabus and subject to the approval of the program head.
A student who, for justified reasons, cannot attend any session of a class where personal attendance is checked, must notify the lecturer in writing or verbally as early as possible (depending on the circumstances), with justification and appropriate documentation.
In non-practical frontal courses, a lecturer may determine the required percentage of physical attendance. The remaining attendance, up to the 80% required for attendance (as stated in subsection 2.7.1.), can be fulfilled by participating in remote real-time (synchronous) lessons, provided this is specified in the course syllabus.
In theoretical courses, lessons will be recorded by lecturers and uploaded to the course website. Recordings will be available until the end of the exam period. Viewing lesson recordings (asynchronously) will not count as attendance, unless the lecturer explicitly states in the course syllabus that viewing the recording up to the subsequent lesson will also count as attendance.
Classes held in small groups or classes based on individual or group processes will not be recorded.
It is forbidden to download, record, or distribute the lectures in any form beyond the scope of the course. Any such action constitutes an infringement of the copyrights of the lecturer/course and/or "The Academic College".
In classes where students fulfill attendance requirements by remote viewing, they must be present with their cameras open. Appearing with a closed camera will not count as attendance. A student who, for a justified reason, cannot be present with an open camera must inform the lecturer in advance and receive their approval.
When entering a lesson with an open camera, you may use a virtual background. Please ensure you select a neutral background, dress appropriately, and maintain respectful conduct.
In addition to class attendance, students are required to read the bibliographic material assigned for each lesson, pass oral and written tests, and prepare and submit homework assignments as assigned by the lecturer or tutor. A student who does not meet these requirements will not be permitted to take the final exam for the course and will be required to retake the course, with all the implications thereof.
A lecturer or teaching assistant may verify student attendance in their sessions using various methods, and may also deduct up to 5 points from the final grade for repeated lateness.
A seminar lecturer must verify the attendance of every student in each session they conduct.

2.8. Prerequisites

If there are prerequisites for a course, the student will be eligible to participate in the course only if they have met these requirements.

3. Rules of conduct

3.1. Do not record lectures and/or staff members without their knowledge and permission.

3.2. Times:

Classes will begin and end at their scheduled time, and this is the responsibility of the lecturers.
The classroom door will be closed (or locked) by the lecturers precisely at the scheduled start time of the lesson.
Late students must wait outside the classroom and will be permitted to enter (as a group) only 15 minutes after the start of the lesson. Do not interrupt the lesson by knocking on the door! Students who also miss this second entry time will only be allowed to enter the classroom during the break, if one is scheduled.
Entry or exit during a class is not permitted for any reason. A student who needs to leave class may only return during a break (if applicable).

3.3. Phones

The use of telephones of any kind and for any purpose is strictly prohibited during class. Students must ensure their phones are turned off and placed in a closed bag. If a phone rings during class, or if a student uses a phone in any way, the student will be immediately removed from the classroom and will only be permitted to return during the break (if applicable).

3.4. Politeness and mutual respect

The conduct of students and lecturers will be in accordance with the disciplinary regulations of the Academic College.
Eating and drinking in classrooms during lessons is disrespectful to the college facilities and lecturers, and is strictly forbidden.

3.5. Removal from class

A student who violates one or more of the rules of conduct in this document may be removed from the class by the lecturer. The student removed from the class must leave the classroom immediately when requested by the lecturer, even if they believe the removal is unfair. (In such a case, the student may address the issue with the lecturer and/or student administration afterwards). A student who refuses to leave the classroom will be referred to the disciplinary authorities and may be suspended from studies for a significant period (suspension from the course and sometimes from the entire semester. In non-modular courses, suspension may disrupt the study program for a full year), if the student still refuses.

4. Academic System

4.1. Course Scheduling

Course registration and scheduling are done before each semester. The Student Administration will upload the schedule to the website, and it is the student's responsibility to update their personal timetable by the designated dates. Students are responsible for registering for courses they need to complete up to two weeks before the start of the semester. A student who does not register on time may find that some courses are full. The timetable can be arranged through the Student Administration. It is strictly forbidden to register for courses with overlapping study hours.

4.2. Schedule Changes

Changes to the study schedule can only be made during the first two weeks of each semester. Requests for schedule changes must be submitted in writing to the Student Administration, and course placement will only occur after approval is received.
A student is not entitled to make changes to the study schedule in the following cases:
- Did not finalize the class schedule by the designated time.
- Did not settle tuition fees by the due date.

4.3. Course Cancellation

Students may cancel course registration by providing written notice to the student administration up to two weeks after the course start date, and may complete it at a later time in accordance with the rules for advancing to a higher academic year.

5. Exams and Assignments

Each course will outline its assessment method: an exam, a final paper, or an integrative project, as determined by the lecturer in coordination with the Faculty Dean/Head of Department. The weighting of the final exam or final paper in the overall grade will be provided at the beginning of the course and detailed in the course syllabus.
The assessment method, eligibility to take exams and submit assignments, exam dates, and exam conditions for those eligible for special accommodations, as well as the procedure for reviewing and appealing exam results and grade publication, are detailed below in the Exams and Assignments Regulations.

6. Course transfer rules and rules for advancing to the next year

The final weighted passing grade in Master of Arts courses is 80. The passing grade for an exam is a minimum of 70. Midterm assignments with an exam grade lower than 70 will not be weighted. In a course where the final grade is determined solely by a final exam or a final paper, the grade for the exam or paper must not be less than 80.
With the approval of the Head of Department, a lecturer may specify additional passing conditions in the course syllabus beyond those stated here. These conditions will be binding for students registered for the course.
A student whose final grade in a course is a failing grade due to failing the final exam must re-enroll in the course and meet all its requirements anew.
A student who received a final grade of "Fail" in a core course will not be able to advance to a higher year before completing the course.
A first-year student who fails Clinical Seminar A or Core Course A in Semester A may continue their studies until the end of the academic year, except for participation in Clinical Seminar B or Core Course B. In the following academic year, they will be suspended, except for completing a full Clinical Seminar or a full Core Course (A+B) only.
A first-year student who passed Clinical Seminar A in Semester A and failed Clinical Seminar B in Semester B will have their studies in the advanced year suspended, except for completing a full Clinical Seminar, A and B. This clause will apply analogously to failing a core course.
A student in an advanced year whose practical training has been discontinued will not be able to continue their studies until their case is clarified in accordance with the faculty's policy and the reason for the discontinuation of the practical training.
A student who received a final grade of "Fail" in a course will be required to retake the course when it is offered again, and to complete all course assignments, including attendance, submission of papers, and oral examinations. For courses with mandatory attendance, a request for exemption from attendance may be submitted to the Student Affairs Committee. The request must be submitted before the start of studies. Attendance is mandatory until a positive response to the exemption request is received. The student is responsible for completing the course material if the exemptions are approved.

7. Waiver and Improvement of a Passing Grade

7.1. Waiver and Grade Improvement in an Existing Course:

A student who received a passing grade on the final exam held in Term A, and wishes to improve their grade in Term B for the same course in the same academic year, may do so by registering on the website up to 7 days before Term B.
If a student takes an exam to improve a grade, the later grade will replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is a failing grade. The student is not entitled to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.
A student whose grade on the first attempt (Moed A) was a failing grade and whose grade on the second attempt (Moed B) was a passing grade, having exhausted both exam opportunities available to them, cannot improve their grade unless they re-register for the course and are required to fulfill all its obligations.

Waiver and grade improvement by re-registering for a course:
- A student who received a passing grade in a course, and all exam terms for that course have ended or they have exhausted their eligible exam terms, may improve their grade by retaking the course, provided they registered for the same course at the beginning of the semester.
- A student who is assigned as stated must complete all assignments of the new course they are assigned to, unless otherwise approved by the Student Affairs Committee. If the Student Affairs Committee approves carrying over a mid-term assignment grade, its weight will be adjusted according to the new course they are assigned to.
- It is not possible to improve only the mid-term assignment component, unless approved by the Student Affairs Committee.
- If a student retakes a course to improve a grade, the later grade will replace the earlier grade, even if the earlier grade was higher, and even if the later grade is a failing grade. The student is not entitled to request that their previous passing grade be considered if they failed a later exam.

8. Graduation Ceremony

Regulations for Exams and Assignments

1. General

1.1. At the end of each course, a summative examination / summative assignment / integrative assignment will be conducted, in accordance with the lecturer's decision and in coordination with the Faculty Dean / Head of Department. The weight of the summative examination or summative assignment in the final grade will be provided at the beginning of the course and will appear in the course requirements detailed in the course syllabus.

1.2. The lecturer may change the weighting of the final exam in the course grade up to one month before the end of the semester, provided that approval is received from the relevant Dean of the Faculty and students are notified accordingly.

1.3. The lecturer may determine the scope of material to be included in the final exam, including material for self-study that was not taught in class. The lecturer will inform the class via the syllabus about the mandatory material for the exam.

1.4. The lecturer will upload a sample exam and its solution to the course website. The structure of the sample exam will be similar to the structure of the final exam in the course.

1.5. A student may participate in exams provided they meet the following requirements:

Completion of academic requirements and obligations for the course as stated in the course syllabus and/or communicated by the lecturer.
Full tuition payment is required by the exam date. A student who does not take an exam due to outstanding tuition fees will be considered as not having attended the exam, with all the implications thereof.
A student who is not prevented from participating in an exam due to a decision by one of the disciplinary authorities concerning them.

3. Method of examination

Examinations will be possible in the following ways:

In-person exams at one of Ono Academic College's campus facilities. The exams will be conducted with human supervision and technological assistance.
Exams at Ono Academic College's computerized examination center (hereinafter: "MABAM"). The exams will be conducted with human supervision, technological supervision, and in accordance with the computerized examination procedure.
Exams at one of Ono Academic College's campus facilities, conducted on a personal laptop using software that blocks access to information and programs on the computer only during the exam. Students are required to follow the instructions for installing and operating the software by a specified deadline. For detailed instructions on how to manage these exams, please contact the student administration.
Online remote exams, subject to the remote examination procedure detailed in the remote exams appendix, which constitutes an integral part of these regulations:
- Remotely supervised online take-home exam.
- Unsupervised online take-home exam, available at a single entry time and time-limited from the stated start time.
- Online take-home exam open for 24 hours or more from its publication date, and time-limited from the moment of entry. (Meaning, the student decides when to take the exam, and from that moment, the exam is open for the duration defined by the lecturer, e.g., 3 hours).
- The take-home exam is open for a period of 24 hours or more.
- Individual online exam via Zoom (in Hebrew language courses).
A student who, for medical reasons, cannot take an exam in person or cannot take a remote online exam, may submit a request to the Medical Advisory Committee, through the Dean's Office, with relevant approvals to find an alternative solution.
During a pandemic, exams will be held subject to Ministry of Health guidelines and according to the procedures stipulated in the remote examination appendix.

4. Eligibility for Exams and Assignments

Every student who has met the course requirements is entitled to two attempts at each exam.
The procedure for registering for exams (except for M.B.M. exams) is as follows:
- Registration for Term A is automatic.
- Registration for exams in Terms B / C is the student's responsibility via the information website and only on the specified dates. If a student does not register, they will not be permitted to enter the examination room and will not be able to exercise their right to take the exam.
- Registration for resit/third exam dates will be possible up to 5 days before the exam. (Except as detailed below in section 3.5)
For MBM exams, dates will be published with various examination slots for students to choose from, within a 6-8 week period. Students will be able to select two examination slots from these options.
- Registration for the chosen exam session will be carried out by the student up to 12 hours from the published exam time.
- Registration for a second sitting, such as Exam B, will only be possible after the grade from Exam A has been published. If the student wishes to appeal the exam grade, registration for an additional sitting, such as Exam B, will only be possible after submitting the appeal for Exam A, as detailed below in section 11.2 "Review and Appeal of Exams in the Academic Regulations".
- A student who chose to register for the first sitting of an exam scheduled in the last two weeks of the published examination period may lose their place for a second sitting, and if they require an additional sitting, they will need to re-register for the next course offered.
In no case will a student be approved to take more than two exam dates for a course, for any reason whatsoever, including a malfunction in the registration system.
A student entitled to accommodations during an exam (as detailed in the sections on exams for those eligible for special conditions) is required, in addition to registering for the exam, to request their relevant accommodations (typing, reading aloud, rewriting, separate room, table, etc.) through the "Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATNA)" up to 10 days before the exam date, so that the Exams Department can prepare for their request. Since ordering accommodations is only possible after registering for the exam, the student must register for the exam up to 11 days before the chosen exam date.

Additional guidelines for those eligible for special examination conditions are provided below in section 9, "Examinations for Those Eligible for Special Conditions".

Cancellation of Exam Registration:

A student may cancel their exam registration via the bulletin board website up to one hour before the exam.

Exams at MABAM can be canceled up to 12 hours before the published exam time.

A student eligible for accommodations who has requested exam accommodations but, for any reason, cannot attend the exam, is required to cancel the accommodation according to the guidelines in section 9 below.

A student who registered for an exam and did not cancel as stated will be considered as having taken the exam, even if they did not physically attend. Therefore, to preserve their eligibility for an additional exam date or to retain an existing grade in case of registration for grade improvement, the student must cancel their registration.
A student who failed on two attempts is not eligible for an additional exam date, even if they submit a doctor's note stating they felt unwell during the exam. In such a case, the student must re-register for the course and meet all its academic requirements.
A student registered for courses from different tracks and/or different academic years, and whose exam dates overlap, will be required to take each of the exams on different dates as set in the exam schedule. A student will not be permitted to take two overlapping exams on the same day and at the same time.

Exam dates And works
- In the Faculties of Law, Business Administration, and Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding the specializations detailed in section 4.2), the examination schedule will include 3 examination dates for each course. For exams conducted in the MBM system, several dates will be published for self-scheduling. Out of the published examination dates, students have the option to take exams on only two dates.
- In the Faculty of Business Administration (specializations in Accounting and Computer Science), the Faculty of Health Professions, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (specializations in Education and Society), the School of Music, second-degree studies in the Faculty of Law, and pre-academic preparatory programs, the examination schedule will include only two exam dates. Students will take the exam on the first date (A). The second date (B) is reserved for those who failed on date A, those wishing to improve their grade, or those who were unable to participate on date A.
  - A student who took Exam A, failed, and did not take Exam B due to justified reasons, or alternatively, did not take Exam A due to justified reasons, took only Exam B and failed, or did not take any exams in the course at all due to justified reasons, may submit a request for a special exam date to the Student Affairs Committee up to 7 days after Exam B (if it was held), or up to 7 days after the publication of grades (if they failed it), along with relevant certifications. Absence due to illness does not constitute a justified reason for committee discussion, unless it involves hospitalization or a severe or contagious illness, and provided that the absence is supported by a detailed medical certificate issued by the treating physician during the period of absence. Retroactive certificates and digital certificates issued independently through HMO websites will not be accepted.
  - At the School of Music, interim recitals will be held at the end of the second year and at the end of the third year of the student's studies. The condition for taking the interim recital is 4 semesters of instrumental or vocal study and performance. The final recital requires 6 semesters of instrumental/vocal performance studies.
  - At the School of Music, a student who does not intend to take the second exam date (Moed B) must notify the student administration at least one week before the second exam date (Moed B) of the course.
- A student will be eligible for an additional exam date, subject to the published exam schedule at Ono Academic College, if they were unable to participate in the exam in the following cases:

A. A student whose wedding day falls one week before or one week after the exam date.

B. A student who is in the middle of the week (of studies) but due to the passing of a first-degree relative.

C. A student after childbirth or adoption, as detailed in the instructions procedure.

D. A student serving in the reserves, subject to the details in the reserve duty procedure.

In such cases, the student must submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee, accompanied by relevant approvals.

In other exceptional cases where a student is unable to participate in an exam, the student may submit a detailed request to the Student Affairs Committee, accompanied by relevant approvals, to check eligibility for an additional exam date.

5.4. In the Faculty of Business Administration, specializing in accounting, special dates will be held in the summer semester only.

5.5. In a course where a summary assignment is required, one submission date will be allowed.

5.6. In case of failure in a summary assignment, the student must retake the course. In special cases and with relevant approvals, the student may, through the student administration, submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee to discuss the eligibility for submitting a new assignment.

For seminar papers and projects, students must adhere to the faculty's guidelines as detailed in the applicable academic regulations.

Exam Days

The Academic College does not guarantee that exams will be held on the study days and during the study hours of the student's academic program.

Examination Procedures
- Procedure for in-person exams and M.M.M. exams:
  - The student must take the exam only in the assigned examination room. The assignment will appear on the student website up to two hours before the exam. The examination room can be located using the application or a QR code posted around campus. For online exams, the assignment will be based on the student's prior registration.
  - The student must enter the assigned room 10 minutes before the published exam time. Late entry will be permitted only with special approval and must not exceed 30 minutes from the exam's start time. Late entry to an exam will be approved up to twice during the degree studies.
  - Upon entering the examination room, examinees must present one of the following to the supervisor: an identity card, a driver's license with a photo, or a student ID card. Without presenting one of these documents, the student will not be permitted to take the exam. A photo of a document on a mobile phone will not be accepted.
  - Upon entering the room, the examinee must place their personal belongings against the wall at the front of the classroom, including cell phones and smartwatches set to silent mode, as well as any other technological device connected to a communication network. For exams in designated exam rooms, students must place their belongings in the lockers adjacent to these rooms. Students will only be permitted to enter the examination room with equipment allowed for use in the exam. No claim will be heard that prohibited equipment was brought in but not used by the student. Food is not permitted in designated exam rooms during exams. A sealed beverage bottle is permitted.
  - During the exam, examinees are forbidden to converse with others, including on technical matters, to copy, or to transfer any study material to other students. Furthermore, examinees are forbidden to keep any study material related to the exam within reach in the examination room or nearby, throughout the entire exam, unless permitted to use such material during the exam. Claims that forbidden material was brought in but not used by the student will not be accepted.
  - For noise isolation, the use of earplugs or headphones available for loan at the library will be permitted. The examinee will sit in a designated spot determined by the invigilator and will refrain from talking.
  - A student who enters the exam room and receives the exam paper is considered to have taken the exam on that date. A student who decided not to write the exam will receive a "0" (fail). They will only be permitted to leave the exam room after 30 minutes from the start time, and after returning the exam booklet and filling in their personal details as required. For online exams (MABAM), once the student has entered their ID number and the relevant exam has loaded, they are considered to have taken the exam on that date. A student who decided not to complete the exam will receive a "0" (fail). The student will be permitted to leave the exam room without delay.
  - Exam booklets are graded anonymously. Examinees must write their details on the cover page of the exam booklet (in the designated, detachable section). For multiple-choice exams, identification will be made by entering an ID number and identification code into the exam system. Other than this, examinees are forbidden from identifying themselves within the exam booklet. Furthermore, students must strictly follow all instructions on the exam paper, including the allotted time for writing the exam, any limits on answer length, or any other directives. Exam booklets submitted after the allotted time will not be accepted.
  - Students must comply with the supervisors' instructions. Disobeying supervisors' instructions, or any behavior or expression that harms their person, dignity, or property, constitutes a disciplinary offense.
  - Leaving for the restroom will be permitted only once during the exam, and only after the first half-hour and until the last half-hour before the exam concludes. For exams lasting up to two hours, no restroom breaks are permitted at all. For the purpose of this clause, the exam duration is as determined by the lecturer on the exam form, even if the student has an accommodation for extended time. Any deviation from this clause will be subject to special accommodations approved in advance.
  - The exam must be written in pen. Do not tear pages from the exam booklet. Notes or drafts must be written inside the booklet, not on a separate sheet. Notes or drafts written in a separate booklet or on a separate sheet will not be scanned with the exam, and it will not be possible to review them. It will not be permitted to remove drafts from exam rooms. In designated exam rooms, it will be possible to write drafts according to faculty guidelines.
  - Please write only on the front side of the page in your exam booklet. Answers written on the back of the page will not be graded.
  - Please write your answers in clear handwriting. A student whose handwriting is illegible may, after receiving approval from the MATNA center, use a personal computer to type the exam, subject to the college's regulations regarding computer use during exams. There is no entitlement to additional time for using a personal computer to type the exam.
- Instructions regarding remote examinations are detailed in the Remote Examination Appendix.

Integrity of Examinations

Any breach of examination integrity will be dealt with severely by one of the Ono Academic College's disciplinary authorities. The clarification procedures, handling bodies, authorities, and appeal processes for disciplinary authority decisions are detailed in the disciplinary regulations.

Protection Tests
- Some students taking exams and submitting assignments will be randomly called for an oral defense. Significant discrepancies between a student's oral answers and their written responses will constitute grounds for canceling the exam or assignment and referring the student to a disciplinary committee. The oral defense will be conducted within three business days from the exam date, or, for assignments, within three business days from the published submission deadline.
- In case of suspected plagiarism, the student will be invited for an oral defense within two weeks of the discovery of the suspicion.
- If a student was unable to attend the dates offered, an additional date may be scheduled within two weeks of the original proposed date.
- A student who is requested to undergo a defense assessment and does not respond to the dates offered as mentioned above will have their exam disqualified, and their case will be forwarded for discussion with the disciplinary authorities.

Exams for those eligible for special conditions
- A student eligible for special exam conditions (time extensions, etc.) must submit their request via the student website to the Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATANA Center), accompanied by valid and appropriate diagnoses and/or medical documents relevant to the request. (See procedures for requesting accommodations from the Support Center – MATANA on the Academic Campus website). The request must be submitted no later than one month from the start of the semester. Students eligible for accommodations who submit late requests will receive approval for adapted conditions in the following semester.
- Students eligible for special accommodations during exams (e.g., typing, read-aloud, scribing, separate room, special desk) must request these accommodations at least 10 days before their chosen exam date. This allows the Examinations Department to make the necessary arrangements. Accommodation requests should be submitted via the student information portal, under the tab "Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATANA) – "Request Exam Accommodations".
- A student who has requested special accommodations and subsequently decided not to take the exam must cancel the accommodation request up to 3 days before the exam date.

Cancellation up to 10 days before the exam will be processed through the accommodations booking system in the student information software.

Cancellation after 10 days must be submitted by email to: hatamot@ono.ac.il.

Cancellation in the last three days before the exam will only be accepted due to an exceptional and unforeseen medical condition, accompanied by an appropriate certificate.

A student who requested an accommodation requiring special arrangements for them and did not arrive for the exam without prior notice will pay a fine of 300 ILS, and their eligibility for accommodation will be re-evaluated.
For online exams, time extensions will be updated automatically. (This can be viewed in the "Online Exams" menu under the "Exam Duration" column. For those eligible for a time extension, the duration of their approved extension will also be noted under "Exam Duration.") For take-home exams submitted via "Assignment Submission," the system will generate a submission list including the deferred date and time according to the approved time extension. Please check at least 24 hours before the exam date to ensure that the time extension appears. If it does not appear, please contact the MATNA team (Academic Support and Accessibility Center) promptly via the Student Information Station, under the "Support and Accessibility Center" tab.
For take-home exams submitted via the Moodle system, time extensions will not be updated automatically. If you are eligible for one, you must contact the lecturer at least 48 hours in advance and ask them to extend the exam duration according to your eligibility. In your request, you must attach your accommodation approval as it appears in the Student Information Station. It is possible that the lecturer may choose to grant the time extension universally to the entire class to reduce the risk of technical issues in this regard.
A student with approval for special exam conditions who failed the first term and needs to take an additional term must notify the Exams Department in advance, which will arrange all necessary accommodations for the additional term.
A student who has received approval for a computer-based exam accommodation will take the exam on a laptop provided by Ono Academic Campus (in a computer lab or with a laptop). The procedures for computer-based exams are specified in the regulations and must be followed.
If no handwriting accommodation was approved for the exam, but the exam cannot be graded due to illegible writing:
- The lecturer must submit a request to the Examinations Department to rewrite the exam.
- The student must arrive to perform the rewrite within one week from the date of notification from the Examinations Department.
- A student who confirmed attendance for the date written on the exam, whether during the exam time or at a later scheduled date, and did not actually arrive without prior notice, will pay a fine of 300 ILS, and their exam will not be graded.

Grade publication
- Grades for exams checked by an examiner will be published to students within 21 days from the exam date.
- In the Faculty of Business Administration, grades for exams checked by an examiner will be published to students within 21 days of the exam date for the first sitting (A), and within 14 days for the second and third sittings (B and C).
- For multiple-choice exams automatically checked by the scanning system, grades will be published to students within 14 days of the exam date.
- Grades for exams conducted using the automated exam system will be published on the day of the exam by midnight. For exams conducted on Fridays, the grade will be published in the afternoon.
- Grades for comprehensive assignments will be published to students within 28 days from the assignment submission date. For other assignments, grades will be published to students within 21 days from the assignment submission date.
- Grades will be published on the website.
- Grades will not be provided over the phone by the student administration.

12. Examination Review and Appeal Procedure

12.1. Review and appeal of open-ended exam questions

12.1.1. Exam booklets for open-ended exams will be scanned to the student's website along with the exam solution written by the lecturer, and without the exam question paper. The booklets will be available for student review within 26 days from the exam date. Subject to the approval of the various department heads, confidential exam booklets will not be scanned.

12.1.2. An appeal must be submitted within 7 days from the date the scanned exam booklet is uploaded to the student's website. Beyond this period, no appeal will be accepted for any reason.

12.1.3. The appeal must be submitted only in the designated appeal section on the student's website. Appeals submitted directly to the lecturer or student administration will not be reviewed.

12.1.4. Exam booklets scanned to the website will be sent for shredding 3 months after their scanning date.

12.2. Examination Review and Appeal Procedure for Exams Conducted at MBM

12.2.1. For exams conducted in the MBM, dates for review and appeal will be published. Appeals will take place in the MBM rooms.

12.2.2. A student wishing to review and appeal an exam may choose a date from those published on the website and register in advance. The student must register for a date close to the exam date they participated in, provided that the review date is within one week of the exam date.

12.2.3. A response to an appeal will be provided within one week from the appeal date. It is not possible to register for an additional exam date before receiving the appeal response. A student who registers for exams up to the last two weeks of the published exam period may not be guaranteed a spot for an appeal session.

12.2.4. A student who registered for the second sitting of an exam and subsequently chose to submit an appeal for the first exam sitting must cancel their registration for the second sitting in order to register for an examination review and appeal. After receiving a response to the appeal, they may register for a second exam sitting.

12.2.5. A student may appeal up to one week from the date the grade is published.

12.2.6. A response to an appeal will be provided within one week from the appeal date. It is not possible to register for an additional exam sitting before receiving the response to the appeal.

12.2.7. During the appeal process, students are subject to the same conduct rules as during an examination, as outlined in the regulations. This includes presenting identification upon entry to the MBM room with an ID card, and depositing mobile phones, smartwatches, and other personal equipment in lockers under MBM authority. Non-compliance with the rules specified by the examination manager constitutes a disciplinary offense.

12.2.8. Bringing study materials into and out of the review rooms will be subject to the faculty's instructions.

12.3. Review and Appeal Procedure for Multiple-Choice Examinations or Unscanned Open-Ended Examinations

12.3.1. For multiple-choice exams, including those combining multiple-choice and open-ended questions with more than 10 multiple-choice questions, only the student's answer sheet and the lecturer's solution (without the question paper) will be scanned. This will be done up to 15 days from the exam date, and a date for an exam review day will be set by the student administration.

12.3.2. For a combined exam paper with up to 10 multiple-choice questions (inclusive), no review day will be held. Only the answers for the open-ended section (without the question paper) will be scanned to the student website, and the appeal will be submitted via the student website.

12.3.3. For exams with open-ended questions where exam booklets are not scanned, with the approval of the department head, a review day will be scheduled.

12.3.4. The review time for exams for which a review day has been scheduled will be no less than 60 minutes and will take place in the presence of a proctor.

12.3.5. During the review day, students are subject to the same conduct rules as during an examination, as outlined in the regulations. This includes presenting identification upon entry to the review room with an ID card, depositing mobile phones, smartwatches, and any other technological device connected to a communication network at the entrance to the room, and prohibiting the removal or copying of the exam paper from the review room. Non-compliance with the rules published by the examination manager constitutes a disciplinary offense.

12.3.6. Students must arrive at the review day with two printed pages: their own answer sheet and the lecturer's answer sheet, as uploaded to the student website. At the end of the review, these forms must be submitted to the proctor along with the appeal form, without personal details except for the ID number. An appeal in which the student identifies themselves to the lecturer will not be reviewed.

12.3.7. Bringing study materials into and out of the review rooms will be subject to the faculty's instructions.

12.3.8. The appeal form must be submitted to the proctor on the review day itself and no later. An appeal submitted directly to the lecturer will not be reviewed.

12.3.9. A student may appeal a multiple-choice exam via the website, similar to an open-ended exam, even without utilizing their right to review the exam, subject to the appeal deadlines published on the website.

12.3.10. Exam booklets that were not scanned and for which a review day was scheduled will be sent for shredding 3 months after the review day.

Procedure for Review and Appeal of Exams – General:
- Notes or drafts written in a separate notebook or on a separate page will not be scanned with the exam, and it will not be possible to review them.
- An appeal must be reasoned and relevant. A general or irrelevant appeal will not be reviewed.
- The lecturer's response to an appeal will be provided within one week of the review date or the online submission of the appeal, and before the next exam in the same course.
- As part of the appeal, the lecturer will check if there was an error in assigning the grade. The appeal does not constitute a re-evaluation of the exam paper. However, the lecturer may decide, under appropriate circumstances, to re-examine the test and change the grade (raise or lower the grade).
- If the lecturer decides to accept or reject the appeal, they must justify their decision in writing on the appeal form.
- The lecturer's response to an appeal is final and cannot be appealed again. It is forbidden to contact the student administration regarding a grade, or to contact the lecturer personally outside of the appeal process as detailed above.
- For take-home exams, a reasoned appeal request must be submitted via the course website (see "Submit Appeal" there) no later than 7 days from the date of grade publication.

13. Procedure for submitting assignments and appealing grades

13.1. Assignments must be submitted via the course websites, unless explicit alternative instructions are provided by the lecturer, allowing submission through other means.

13.2. Students must clearly state on the assignment cover: the course for which it is submitted, the lecturer's name, the submission date, and the ID number of the student submitting the assignment. The assignment must be typed. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted, except in exceptional cases with prior approval.

13.3. The submitted assignment must be the result of the student's own work. If it is found that the student has not adhered to this, a complaint will be filed against them with the disciplinary committee.

13.4. The use of artificial intelligence tools to assist in preparing academic assignments is permitted, subject to the Faculty Dean's guidelines, unless the lecturer specifies otherwise in the assignment submission instructions.

13.5. Students must retain a copy of every assignment they submit.

13.6. Once a student submits an assignment for review, it is presumed to be the final version. Claims from students that the submitted copy is a draft will not be accepted, and it will not be possible to replace the assignment with another after submission.

13.7. All submitted assignments undergo a plagiarism check. A low originality score may lead to disciplinary action.

13.8. A student requesting to submit an assignment late due to justified reasons must submit a written request to the Student Administration, accompanied by appropriate approvals, which will then be forwarded for the decision of the Student Affairs Committee.

13.8.1. It is not possible to submit a request for a late assignment submission after the solution for the assignment has been published. In cases where the Student Affairs Committee deems it appropriate, an alternative assignment may be approved.

13.9. An appeal regarding an assignment can be submitted up to two weeks from the date the grade is published. Beyond this period, no appeal will be accepted for any reason. The appeal must be submitted via the website.

13.10. An appeal on a mid-term assignment will only be possible if the assignment's grade constitutes more than 10% (exclusive) of the final grade.

13.11. The lecturer's response to an appeal will be provided within one month from the date of submission. The lecturer reserves the right to raise or lower the assignment's grade. The lecturer's decision on the appeal is final, and no further appeal may be submitted.

13.12. In the Faculty of Law and Business Administration, it is not possible to appeal the grade of a seminar paper, final project, or practicum work.

13.13. The lecturer may summon a student who submitted an assignment for a personal interview/defense of the assignment to closely examine the depth and breadth of their knowledge on the assignment's topic. A significant knowledge gap between the assignment and the student's understanding will result in a failing grade for the assignment and grounds for a complaint to one of the disciplinary authorities.

13.14. It is strictly forbidden to submit the same assignment in more than one course.

Appendix to Examination Regulations - Remote Examinations

Remote examination

A lecturer may decide that the exam in the course they teach will be conducted intentionally in one of the following ways, provided that approval has been received from the Dean of the Faculty:

Remotely supervised online take-home exam.
Unsupervised online take-home exam, available at a single entry time and time-limited from the stated start time.
Online take-home exam open for 24 hours or more from its publication date, and time-limited from the moment of entry. (Meaning, the student decides when to take the exam, and from that moment, the exam is open for the duration defined by the lecturer, e.g., 3 hours).
The take-home exam is open for a period of 24 hours or more.
Individual online exam via Zoom (in Hebrew language courses).

2. Examination Process

2.1. Remotely proctored online exam

For exams proctored remotely via Zoom, the lecturer will announce this in advance and send students a link to the "exam room". Students must enter the link 30 minutes before the exam for registration and identification.
The exam will be uploaded to the course website under assignment submission or online exams. The course lecturer will specify the start and end times of the relevant sections. Concurrently, the lecturer will upload a Zoom link to accompany the exam. The student must ensure they have received two links: a link to the exam and a link to the Zoom supervision for the exam.
The student must be prepared in advance with the required equipment and ensure its proper functioning for the exam. Technical equipment includes: a computer (desktop or laptop) with a charged battery and power connection, a microphone (built-in or external to the computer), a camera (built-in or external to the computer), a mobile phone or other electronic device with internet connection and camera. Additionally, a quiet and private location must be ensured.
Every student must log into the Zoom link at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam for identification and technical instructions.
The exam will be conducted with two cameras. The student will enter the Zoom link via the computer and an additional device. A front-facing camera will be mounted on the computer. Its orientation will be according to the proctoring instructions. An additional device with a camera will be placed to the side of the examinee, and its orientation will be according to the proctoring instructions. * In unique cases, an exam will be approved with only a side camera and Zoom without a computer camera (front Zoom for chat).
The student must identify themselves on Zoom to the proctors, including presenting an ID card/student card/driver's license and comparing them to the records and the student on Zoom. Concurrently, the student will update their Zoom username on the computer to: "Student Name and ID No. – Front" and on the additional device to: "Student Name and ID No. – Side".
Late entry to Zoom is not permitted. A student who enters Zoom more than 45 minutes after the exam link opens will not be able to take the exam and will have to attend the next exam date.
Concurrently with entering Zoom, the student must access the exam website according to the instructions provided in advance by the lecturer. The exam form will only open at the start time of the exam (you must refresh the page at the start of the exam or slightly after for the link to be active).
The first part of the examination will include a signed commitment from the student to uphold examination integrity and adhere to the examination guidelines and conditions.
Support for students experiencing technical issues during exams will be provided by opening a call via the link: https://web2.ono.ac.il/ZoomStudentCalls/OnlineExamCalls.asp
The exam will be conducted with microphones off and two cameras on (front and side) via Zoom, without virtual backgrounds.
Aside from the front screen with a camera and a mobile device with a camera, no additional computer or mobile device is permitted in the examination room. Additional study materials are allowed only as instructed by the lecturer in advance.
The use of mobile phones during the exam is strictly prohibited, including for side-view photography and activating the zoom function. An exception is made only if the student has received explicit permission from the proctors to contact the teaching or technical staff.
The use of headphones or other audio devices is prohibited during the exam. Earplugs may be used, but students must remain available to instructors and invigilators if needed.
For questions to the teaching staff during the exam, please contact the course staff via private chat (from Zoom on the primary computer). Questions not related to understanding the exam questions will not be answered.
Leaving for the restroom will be permitted only after informing and receiving approval from the invigilators. Return to the exam must be within five minutes. Restroom breaks are permitted as in any exam – only after the first half-hour and until the last half-hour before the exam concludes. For exams lasting up to two hours, no restroom breaks are permitted at all. For the purpose of this clause, the exam duration is as determined by the lecturer on the exam form, even if the student has an accommodation for extended time.
During the exam, anonymous proctors will monitor exam integrity. At the end of the exam, the proctors will submit a detailed report on suspicious behaviors that compromise exam integrity, along with the Zoom recording of the exam session.
A student who accessed the exam link in the syllabus and exited without submitting will be considered as having taken the exam, and their grade will be zero. The student will only be permitted to leave the Zoom proctoring room after 30 minutes from the start time.
In courses where the online exam is conducted via the "Online Exams" option in the bulletin, within the allocated exam time, the system will lock. Therefore, the exam must be submitted at the latest one minute before the end of the time.
At the end of the exam, you must send proof of exam submission to the exam proctors via chat. You must wait one more minute, and only after that may you exit Zoom and turn off cameras in both the academic and side Zoom sessions. A student found, according to the Zoom report or proctors' report, to have exited Zoom or turned off cameras before the exam submission time, will have their exam disqualified and will receive a score of "zero".
For exams where scanning the exam into the "Assignment Submission" system is required at the end of the exam, students must immediately stop solving the exam at the end of the predefined exam time and begin the process of scanning and submitting the solution via "Assignment Submission" on the website.
For exams requiring scanning and uploading the solution to the website, immediately upon completion of the exam, students will photograph the exam with their mobile phone and send it to an email address or WhatsApp number specified in advance. – This action is for backup and identification purposes only and does not constitute an official submission.
For exams requiring scanning and uploading the exam solution to the website, 15 minutes will be given for scanning and uploading the solution, during which time Zoom and the camera must remain open (if the camera/Zoom is closed before submission, the exam will be disqualified).
Official submission of the exam via website upload will only be possible during the designated times (end of exam + 15 minutes). Submitting the exam at a later time will not be possible, and the exam will not be graded. A student who finishes earlier than the end time defined in the syllabus must send a private chat message to one of the invigilators to receive approval to scan and submit the exam. Only after receiving approval may the student remove the paper and proceed with scanning. The exam must be submitted within 15 minutes of receiving a response to the chat request.
To scan exams, you must use the Turboscan application on your mobile device and ensure sufficient free space on your device for photographing the notebook. The exam paper must be scanned as a single, clear PDF file (including all solution pages in question order and all draft pages at the end). The scan must be performed with the camera's zoom open; a student who closes the zoom while scanning the notebook will have their exam disqualified.
Do not write your name or any other identifying information on the exam solution. The submitted file name must be the student's ID number.
In the event of a technical issue during submission (scanner not working, file not uploading via assignment submission, etc.) – you must immediately notify the invigilator team via WhatsApp or email to receive a clear response, and simultaneously ensure that you have sent the entire document via email or WhatsApp within 15 minutes of the exam's completion, so that your exam can be checked (if there is no documentation of the exam within 15 minutes of the exam's completion – the exam will not be checked).
During the exam, examinees are forbidden to converse with others, copy, or transfer any material to other students through any medium. Furthermore, examinees are forbidden to keep any material related to the exam within reach, throughout the entire exam, unless permitted to use such material during the exam. Claims that forbidden material was brought in but not used by the student will not be accepted. It is forbidden to use cellular phones, smartwatches, or any other means of communication during the exam (except for accessing the syllabus and proctoring via Zoom).
During the exam, examinees are forbidden to turn off cameras, leave their field of view, or perform any action that would prevent proctors from seeing them. Any unauthorized departure from the proctors' field of view in the aforementioned ways will be considered a violation of exam integrity and will result in exam disqualification and possibly even referral to a disciplinary committee.
Entering the exam via the bulletin without accessing the proctoring link with two cameras will result in immediate disqualification from the exam and referral to a disciplinary committee.

2.2. Unsupervised online take-home exam, subject to a uniform entry time, and time-limited from the specified start time:

Guidelines regarding the nature and date of the examination will be published in advance by the lecturer or by the student administration.
For exams defined as online exams, access to the exam is via the Student Information Station under "Exams and Assignments" ⇐ "Online Exams" or via a link sent by the lecturer.
For exams defined as take-home exams, access to the exam is via the student information station under the menu "Exams and Assignments" ⇐ "Assignment Submission".
The exam will open on the website for a limited time. The countdown will begin at the pre-published time and will close automatically when the allotted time expires.
A student who entered the exam website and received the exam paper but decided not to write the exam will be considered as having taken the exam on that date, and their grade will be "0" (fail).
For exams defined as online exams, the lecturer's response to questions during the exam will be possible by contacting them via personal chat, using a link that the lecturer will send to the "Zoom" application.
For exams defined as take-home exams, responses to questions during the exam will be possible by contacting the lecturer on the course website.
A technical support system is available to assist anyone who has difficulty logging in or encounters problems while using the online examination system. To receive technical support, please fill out the form on the website ono.ac.il/go, check the option "I am currently taking an online exam," and a representative from the support team will get back to you.
You can take a sample exam on the website to familiarize yourself with the system. We recommend doing this so that on the exam day you can focus on the exam questions and not on operating the system.

2.3. An online exam, available from its release for at least 24 hours, and timed from the moment of entry.

Access to the exam is through the student information portal, under the menu "Exams and Assignments" ß "Online Exams".
The exam will be uploaded to the website for a period defined by the lecturer, for example, 24 hours. Within this defined period, the student will be able to choose a suitable time and enter the exam to take it.
From the moment a student enters the exam, the exam duration will be allocated according to the lecturer's decision, as published on the course website, provided that the exam is completed within the defined time frame.
During the time the exam is open and available on the website, it will be possible to contact the lecturer with questions submitted via a query to the lecturer on the course website.
The instructor's response via the course website will be provided during at least two time slots determined by the instructor and published in advance on the course website. The total duration for the instructor's response will be equivalent to the exam duration but will not exceed 3 hours (during the remaining time, students will be able to take the exam, but without instructor support).
A student who entered the exam website and received the exam paper but decided not to write the exam will be considered as having taken the exam on that date, and their grade will be "0" (fail).
A technical support system is available to assist anyone who has difficulty logging in or encounters problems while using the online examination system. To receive technical support, please fill out the form on the website ono.ac.il/go, check the option "I am currently taking an online exam," and a representative from the support team will get back to you.

2.4. Take-home exams available on the website for 24 hours or more:

Access to the exam will be done through the "Assignment Submission" menu on the course website.
The exam will be uploaded to the website for the period defined by the lecturer. The student will be able to access the exam at any time during this period.
During the exam period, it will be possible to contact the lecturer with questions submitted via a query to the lecturer on the course website.
The instructor's response via the course website will be provided during at least two time slots determined by the instructor and published in advance on the course website. The total duration for the instructor's response will be 3 hours (during the remaining time, students will be able to take the exam, but without instructor support).
A student who entered the exam website and received the exam paper but decided not to write the exam will be considered as having taken the exam on that date, and their grade will be "0" (fail).

Library Regulations

Please note: All procedures mentioned in this regulation regarding books apply to all other library items.

1. Right to Use the Library

Regular and conditional students of Ono Academic College, preparatory program students, and academic and administrative staff are eligible to use the library.
The right to borrow books is personal and non-transferable.
Students who are not enrolled at Ono Academic College must obtain approval from the library management to use its facilities.

2. Inquiry, Extension, Return, and Ordering Procedures

You can borrow textbooks, reference books, readers, booklets, films, CDs, and more.
Highly requested books will be loaned for short periods at the discretion of the librarians. Up to 5 items can be borrowed simultaneously with an identification card.
Reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.), record series, periodicals, binders, case law files, and special books designated by librarians as non-circulating cannot be borrowed. Similarly, reserved books marked with a blue-red stripe cannot be borrowed.
A book borrower is not permitted to transfer it to another reader.
Book extensions are performed automatically by the system. If the return date cannot be extended, an email notification will be sent two days before the end of the loan period.
You can independently track your loans through the library's website.
A student is entitled to extend a borrowed book for a period of up to 16 consecutive weeks at most, subject to request.
Books must be returned by the specified due date.
The registration information in the library catalog determines the return date, student and book status, loan details, late returns, and fines.
In special cases, the library may request the return of a book even before the scheduled date.
Book returns will be accepted until 18:00 on the evening of the return day, and on Friday until 11:30 in the morning.
For items ordered and returned late on Friday, beyond the specified time, a fine of 5-10 NIS per hour, or part thereof, will be charged, depending on the item type.
A book will be considered returned if it is handed to a librarian at the counter and checked in on the computer (or, alternatively, if it is returned by the due date to the book drop box of the lending library, found by librarians in the box on the designated day, and checked in on the computer).
You can reserve a book for loan if all copies are currently borrowed. Reservations can be made at the library desk and/or through the library's online catalog.
The library staff does its best to prevent delays in receiving a reserved book. It is mandatory to cooperate and avoid late returns of books. This will prevent harm to the student waiting for the book.
Students who no longer need a book they ordered must notify the library.

3. Fines

Fines will be imposed for late return of books for each day of delay, including Saturdays, holidays, and vacations.
In cases of repeated delays and/or failure to return books and/or failure to settle fines, the student will be charged for the loan and will not be able to receive a graduation certificate until the debt is settled.
In special cases, submission to the information station will be required until the debt is settled.
Fine rates are as follows: textbook, 10 ILS per day of delay; borrowed book, 5 ILS per day of delay.
Borrowing reserved books for in-situ reading is limited to one hour and will only be done after the item is processed through the circulation desk, upon presentation of a reader/student card and leaving a deposit acceptable to the librarian.
A late return of an item borrowed for review, a class, or an exam will incur a fine of 5 ILS for each hour of delay. A reader who loses or damages a book is required to purchase an identical replacement and deliver it to the library within two weeks. If the book cannot be obtained, its value will be paid according to a rate determined by the library management.

4. Students Serving in Reserves or Students Who Are Ill

A student is entitled to a special loan period for reserve military service. To exercise this right, they must present a reserve duty order when borrowing the item. If a book is returned late due to reserve service, they must present the librarians with a reserve service certificate indicating the end date of the service period.
During exam season, the library will offer a discretionary service for lending required textbooks for extended periods.
A student who served in the reserves will receive priority in borrowing books from the library during the period immediately following their return from service (not exceeding two weeks from the release date). They will also be able to borrow books beyond the regular quota.

5. End of Survey Services

A student who received approval from the library on a clearance form will be considered eligible for borrowing books and receiving library services, including access to information databases.
Graduates of Ono Academic College are entitled to continue using the library services, upon payment of a symbolic subscription fee and leaving a deposit (does not include access to databases).

6. Additional services: Abbreviated information

A request to locate information from electronic resources can be submitted using a special form available at the counter or on the library's website, and an appointment can be scheduled with the librarians to receive the response.
You can register at the librarians' desk for personal guidance on using the databases.
Students are permitted to enter the library with bags. Those interested may borrow a locker at the Haifa campus library for up to one month.
Students have access to laptops and electronic dictionaries for loan for a few hours.

7. Library Procedures and Rules of Conduct within its Premises

It is mandatory to turn off mobile phones before entering the library.
The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited within the library premises.
Failure to comply with this directive will result in significant measures being taken.
When borrowing books, you must present an up-to-date student ID card or an identity card.
Group study in the library is permitted only in the designated wing. In the computer lab, please speak in a whisper.
The library management is not responsible for valuables left in bags.
It is strictly forbidden to bring drinks into the library premises.
It is strictly forbidden to write or mark in books, or to tear or fold pages.
The use of computers and the internet is for relevant academic purposes only.
Sitting and studying in the library will require attire appropriate for an academic library.

8. Change in Procedures

The library reserves the right to change its policies from time to time according to changing needs.
Any changes to the syllabus will be announced on the library's notice board and on the library's website, which will be binding on all library users.
Please make sure to follow what is published on the library's notice boards.

Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Ono Academic College takes the phenomenon of sexual harassment very seriously and works to ensure a workplace and study environment free from sexual harassment.
In any case of sexual harassment or bullying, please contact the Complaints Commissioner, who will handle the complaint.
Sexual harassment and sexual bullying violate human dignity, freedom, privacy, and gender equality.
On September 20, 1998, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law, 5758-1998, came into effect. From this date, sexual harassment and bullying constitute criminal offenses and grounds for a tort claim and harm to equal opportunities in employment.
According to the Law for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, 5758 – 1998, sexual harassment is defined as one of the following:
- Sexual harassment for performing an act of a sexual nature.
- Indecent act.
- Repeated proposals of a sexual nature, even if the person to whom the proposals are directed has indicated disinterest. However, there is no need to demonstrate disagreement in cases of abuse of power in the workplace, abuse of power in studies at a higher education institution, or abuse of authority, dependence, education, towards a minor, a helpless person, or patients.
- Repeated references to a person's gender, even if the person to whom the references are directed has indicated disinterest. However, it is not necessary to show disagreement in the cases specified in section 5.3 above.
- A demeaning or humiliating reference to a person's gender or sexual orientation.
Harassment is:
- An employer or someone acting on their behalf harms an employee or job seeker when the source of the harm is sexual harassment.
- An employer or someone acting on their behalf who harms an employee or job seeker due to a complaint about harassment or a legal claim regarding harassment.
- An employer or someone acting on their behalf who harms an employee or job seeker when the source of the harm is an employee assisting another employee in connection with a complaint or legal claim regarding harassment.
The regulations for preventing sexual harassment are intended to clarify the main points of the law and regulations for preventing sexual harassment. In case of a contradiction between these regulations and the law and regulations based on it, the law and regulations shall prevail.
Ono Academic College has appointed a complaints commissioner responsible for handling sexual harassment complaints:
- The person in charge is Dr. Rivi Cohen, Vice President. Her office is located on the 6th floor of the central campus, in the administration offices. Her phone number is 03-5311841.
- Dr. Hanna Ornoy, Deputy, responsible for preventing sexual harassment – at the Jerusalem General Campus. Her office is located on the 3rd floor, Administration offices. Phone number is 03-5316318.
- Dr. Hila Khoury-Basharat, Deputy, responsible for preventing sexual harassment – at the Haifa campus, her office is located in Palmer Building 4, 2nd floor, room no. 209. The phone number is 03-5157328.
A complaint can be submitted in writing or verbally.

10. What are Sexual Harassment and Victimization?

10.1. What is Sexual Harassment?

Although in most cases sexual harassment is committed by a man against a woman, sexual harassment can occur in situations where a woman sexually harasses a man, and sometimes even between two men or two women; and the law covers all these possibilities.
According to the law, sexual harassment is one of five prohibited behaviors, and these are:
- Sexual harassment for performing an act of a sexual nature. For example: a lecturer who offers to dismiss an employee if they comply with sexual advances. A lecturer who threatens a student that if they do not comply with their sexual demands, they will fail them in an exam.
- Indecent act. For example: A manager or employee touching an employee in intimate places for sexual arousal without consent. A lecturer or student exposing themselves to a student without consent.
- Repeated proposals of a sexual nature, directed at a person who has unequivocally shown the harasser that they are not interested. For example: A lecturer approaches a female student and suggests they spend a weekend together at a hotel. The lecturer repeats this offer several times, even though the student has made it clear she is not interested. However, there is no need to demonstrate disagreement in situations involving abuse of power in the workplace.

For example: A supervisor who exploits power dynamics towards a subordinate employee.

Repeated references directed at a person, focusing on their gender, when that person has shown the harasser that they are not interested in such references. For example: repeated references to the sexual aspect of a person's appearance, despite their clarifications that they are not comfortable with it. In situations involving the exploitation of power dynamics at work, the person to whom the references are directed does not need to show disinterest.
A demeaning or humiliating reference directed at a person regarding their gender or sexuality, including their sexual orientation, whether or not they have indicated that it bothers them. Example: an employer calling a female employee derogatory names with sexual connotations. In such cases, the law does not require the person to whom the reference was directed to show that it bothers them.

Disagreement:
- Generally, a person must express that they are not interested in the act of sexual harassment. This obligation does not apply to sexual harassment that involves blackmail, demeaning or humiliating treatment, or the exploitation of power dynamics in the workplace.
- A person must clearly express their disinterest in the act of sexual harassment through unequivocal words or behavior.
- There is a difference between lack of consent and lack of interest. There are situations where a person agrees to certain propositions or advances of a sexual nature but is not interested in them. For example: an employee who agrees to a sexual relationship with an employer for fear of dismissal if she refuses. It is possible that the employee agreed to the relationship, but was not interested in it, and explained this to the employer.

10.3. What is Not Sexual Harassment?

Despite the diligent attempt to define sexual harassment in detail, definitions inherently leave a gray area. For example, it is difficult to predefine what would be considered a 'demeaning' or 'humiliating' reference to a person's gender or sexuality. The prohibition of sexual harassment does not forbid advances made in good faith and with mutual interest. The law also does not address harassment that is not sexual in nature.

10.4. What is Victimization?

According to the law for the prevention of sexual harassment and the Equal Employment Opportunities Law, any harm of any kind that originates from sexual harassment, or from a complaint or lawsuit filed due to sexual harassment, is considered a violation.
In the context of employment relationships, harm due to sexual harassment is any type of harm related to the workplace where the reason for the harm is one of the following:
Sexual harassment of an employee or job applicant by the employer, by a supervisor on their behalf, or by another employee. For example: an employer who does not promote or dismisses a deserving female employee because she refused his sexual advances. In this context, it should be emphasized that a single reference or offer is sufficient for the harm to be considered. For the purposes of this section, repeated references or offers by the harasser are not required for the harm to be considered sexual harassment. A single offer followed by the dismissal of an employee is sufficient for the act to be considered sexual harassment.
Complaint or claim by an employee or job seeker due to harm related to sexual harassment.
Assistance by one employee to another in connection with a complaint or claim due to harm on the grounds of sexual harassment. For example: an employee gives testimony regarding harassment by a supervisor towards another employee. Consequently, her working conditions are worsened.

What is a "framework of employment relations"?

According to the law for the prevention of sexual harassment, sexual harassment or harm related to sexual harassment "in the context of employment relations" occurs in any of these 4 circumstances:

At the workplace.
At another location where activities are conducted on behalf of the employer. Examples: an employer's information booth at a fair. Professional training conducted by the employer outside the workplace. During work.
While working, taking advantage of power dynamics in employment relationships anywhere. For example: sexual harassment occurring at a supervisor's home.

11. The consequences of sexual harassment, bullying, and harm due to sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment, bullying, and harm based on sexual harassment in the workplace are illegal behaviors.
Sexual harassment, bullying, or harm based on sexual harassment in the workplace constitute:
- A criminal offense that may lead to the imprisonment of the harasser or abuser and require them to pay a fine.
- A civil wrong for which a civil lawsuit can be filed. In such a lawsuit, financial compensation can be claimed from the harasser or perpetrator, including punitive damages without proof of harm, as well as other remedies – permanent or temporary. In certain cases, a lawsuit can also be filed against the employer. A lawsuit against the employer, regarding sexual harassment that occurred within the employment relationship, must be filed in the Labor Court.
If a complainant chooses to act through one of the channels listed in subsection (a), this does not negate their right to also act through the other channels listed in this section.
Sexual harassment and bullying constitute serious disciplinary offenses according to the Students' Disciplinary Code.
Sexual harassment or bullying committed by a student within the framework of Ono Academic College activities constitutes serious disciplinary offenses according to the Students' Disciplinary Code.

12. Ono Academic College Policy and Responsibility

Sexual harassment, bullying, and harm based on sexual harassment contradict the policies of Ono Academic College.
Sexual harassment, bullying, and harm based on sexual harassment contradict the policies of Ono Academic College, and it will not tolerate them. Ono Academic College will act and fight for a learning and working environment free from such behaviors.

13. Ono Academic College Responsibilities

The Law for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment imposes special responsibility on employers and educational institutions for the actions of their employees and those in positions of authority.
In the context of Ono Academic College's responsibility under this law, Ono Academic College will be considered an employer, lecturers as employees or appointees on behalf of Ono Academic College, and students as employees. For example: In a case where a lecturer sexually harasses a student studying at Ono Academic College, this will be considered harassment between a superior and an employee. In a case where sexual harassment occurs between two students, this will be considered sexual harassment between two employees.
The law exempts the employer from this special responsibility in cases where the employer has fulfilled their obligations under the Law for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment. The primary obligation is to prevent sexual harassment and victimization by reasonable means; to effectively handle every case brought to their attention, and to prevent the recurrence of such acts. Furthermore, the employer is obligated to remedy the harm caused to the complainant due to the harassment or victimization.

14. Prevention of sexual harassment, bullying, and harm stemming from sexual harassment

The following sections of the regulations aim to clarify how Ono Academic College is organized to prevent sexual harassment and bullying within its activities, and how it will address them should they occur.

14.1. Preventive measures

Ono Academic College requires every employee, lecturer, appointed official, and student to refrain from acts of sexual harassment, bullying, and harm based on sexual harassment within the scope of Ono Academic College's activities.
Ono Academic College requires every employee, lecturer, appointed official, and student to do everything in their power to prevent sexual harassment and bullying, all in order to create a work and study environment free from sexual harassment and bullying.
Ono Academic College encourages and will enable, within reasonable timeframes, every employee, lecturer, appointed official, and student to participate in organized informational activities on the topic of sexual harassment, provided that this does not disrupt the normal course of work and studies at Ono Academic College.
Ono Academic College requires every employee, student, and appointed official to participate in all informational and training activities organized by Ono Academic College on the topic of sexual harassment and its prevention.

14.2. Access to information

Every employee, student, and supervisor on behalf of Ono Academic College is entitled and invited to review and receive a photocopy of each of the following:
- The Law for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment, 5758 – 1998.
- Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (Employer's Duties), 1998.
- Ono Academic College's regulations for preventing sexual harassment.
- Information on Ono Academic College's awareness and training activities regarding the prohibition and prevention of sexual harassment.
- A student of Ono Academic College can obtain these documents from the person responsible for handling sexual harassment, the Vice President – Dr. Rivi Cohen.

14.3. What to do if you have been sexually harassed or assaulted?

A person who believes they have been sexually harassed or subjected to harassment has all or any of the following legal options:

Handling within Ono Academic College: If sexual harassment or bullying occurred within the activities of Ono Academic College (both in the context of work and studies), a complaint can be filed with the person responsible for sexual harassment matters. The procedure for this matter is detailed in Part F.
Filing a complaint with the police.
Opening of civil proceedings.
Ono Academic College recommends that anyone affected by sexual harassment or bullying contact the official responsible for sexual harassment matters at Ono Academic College in every instance, in order to enable Ono Academic College to act to prevent the recurrence of sexual harassment or bullying. All of this is regardless of the affected person's decision whether to simultaneously initiate legal proceedings.

15. The process of submitting and handling a complaint regarding sexual harassment and victimization within Ono Academic College.

15.1. Who can submit a complaint, and under what circumstances?

A complaint may be filed by one of the following:

A person who claims to have been sexually harassed or persecuted within the framework of Ono Academic College activities, whether they are a student, an employee of Ono Academic College, a job applicant, an appointee on behalf of Ono Academic College, an employee of a manpower contractor or a subcontractor assigned to work at Ono Academic College, or any other person.
Other, on behalf of a person as stated in subsection (a). In such a case, it is recommended to provide evidence that the aggrieved party agrees to the submission of the complaint (e.g., a letter signed by the harassed person).

15.2. To whom are complaints submitted?

Any complaint regarding sexual harassment or conduct that occurred within the framework of Ono Academic College's activities must be submitted to the person responsible for sexual harassment matters, Vice President – Dr. Rivi Cohen.
If the complainant feels uncomfortable approaching the person in charge (for example, because they wish to complain about them or believe they have a personal connection to the complaint or those involved), the complaint should be submitted to the acting official.
In my absence, and the absence of my deputy, you can seek assistance from the CEO, who will forward the complaint to the appropriate party.

15.3. Content of the complaint

The complaint will include a description of the case, including:

Details of the identities of those involved in the incident, and witnesses if any;
Details of the circumstances of the event or events (e.g., place, time);
In cases where an act of sexual harassment is alleged:
- Details of whether the harassed person clearly indicated to the harasser that the behavior was disturbing to them.
- Details of whether there are dependent, authoritative, or similar relationships between the harasser and the harassed.

15.4. Method of submitting the complaint

It is advisable to submit a complaint in writing, but it is also possible to complain orally.
A complaint was filed by –
- The person in charge will record the content of the complaint;
- The complainant will sign the responsible party's record to confirm the content of the statements;
- The person in charge will provide the complainant with a copy of the complaint.

15.5. Complaint investigation process

Upon receiving a complaint, the person in charge will take the following steps –
- Inform the complainant of the legal options available to them (as stated in Section 11 of these regulations).
- They will act to investigate the complaint. To this end, and among other things, they will hear the complainant, the respondent, and any other witnesses, if present, and will carefully examine all information received regarding the complaint.
- The person in charge will not handle the investigation of a complaint if they have a personal interest in the subject of the complaint or in those involved. In such cases, the person in charge will transfer the complaint investigation to their deputy.
- The complaint will be investigated without delay.
The person in charge will act with maximum protection for the dignity and privacy of the complainant, the subject of the complaint, and other witnesses, and among other things –
- The responsible party shall not disclose information received during the complaint investigation unless required to do so for the investigation itself or by law;
- The responsible party shall not ask questions regarding the complainant's sexual past that are unrelated to the respondent, nor shall they refer to information about the complainant's sexual past as mentioned; the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply if the responsible party believes that failure to ask questions or refer to such information would cause irreparable injustice to the respondent.
Ono Academic College will protect the complainant, during the investigation of the complaint, from harm in matters of employment or studies, as a result of filing the complaint or from other harm within the framework of employment or study relations, which could disrupt the investigation of the complaint; among other things, Ono Academic College will act to distance the subject of the complaint from the complainant as much as possible, and as deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
During the complaint investigation, the responsible party will promptly submit a written summary, accompanied by reasoned recommendations for further handling of the complaint, including all matters detailed in Section 17.
For a complaint against a student studying at Ono Academic College, the summary will be submitted to the Dean of Students.
For a complaint against an employee of Ono Academic College, their supervisor, or any other individual, the summary will be submitted to the Head of Ono Academic College.
In cases where the respondent is an employee of a manpower contractor or subcontractor stationed at Ono Academic Campus for the purpose of performing their work, the summary will also be submitted to the respondent's formal employer.
If Ono Academic College becomes aware of a case of sexual harassment or bullying within the framework of employment or studies, and no complaint has been filed or the complainant has withdrawn their complaint, the case will be referred to the responsible party for investigation. If such a case is referred to a responsible party for investigation, or if the responsible party becomes aware of such a case, the responsible party shall, as far as possible, conduct an investigation into the case according to this section, with the necessary modifications, and if the complainant has withdrawn their complaint, the reason for the withdrawal will also be investigated.

16. Ono Academic College's Handling of Sexual Harassment or Bullying

After receiving the summary and recommendations as stated in sub-section 15.5.4, the Chairman of Ono Academic Campus will decide, within a period not exceeding seven business days, on the exercise of their powers regarding each of the following:
- Issuing instructions to employees and students involved in the case, including proper conduct rules within work and study relationships and the removal of the respondent from the victim, as well as taking steps regarding work and study matters, all to prevent the recurrence of sexual harassment or bullying, or to rectify the harm caused to the victim due to the harassment or bullying.
- In the event of sexual harassment by a student of Ono Academic Campus, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated according to the provisions of the student disciplinary regulations.
- No action taken.
Ono Academic College will act without delay to implement the decision of the appropriate authority according to subsection (a) and will provide a reasoned written notice of its decision to the complainant, the subject of the complaint, and the responsible party; the complainant and the subject of the complaint will also be able to review the responsible party's summary and recommendations.
Ono Academic College may, due to a change in circumstances, alter its decision according to subsection (a) or delay the execution of the decision, and will provide a reasoned written notice thereof to the complainant, the respondent, and the official in charge.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, Ono Academic College may postpone, delay the execution of, or change its decision due to the existence of legal or disciplinary proceedings related to the case that is the subject of the decision; if it does so-
- Provide a detailed written notice regarding this matter to the complainant, the accused, and the person in charge;
- As long as the aforementioned procedures have not been completed, Ono Academic College will operate according to the provisions of Section 16(e).
During the proceedings, Ono Academic College will render a decision in accordance with subsection (a).
If the respondent is a person actually employed at Ono Academic College but their formal employer is a manpower contractor or subcontractor, Ono Academic College may, with the consent of the respondent's employer, decide which of them will carry out the provisions of this section, in whole or in part.

Appendix A: Grade Normalization

Grade Normalization Policy in the Faculty of Law

Generally, for all courses in the Faculty of Law at Ono Academic College (excluding English courses, computer applications, non-faculty courses, midterm exams, midterm assignments, and final papers), and for all exam sittings (except those with fewer than 25 examinees), an adjustment will be made. This adjustment will ensure that the final course grade (after weighting all components, including midterms, assignments, etc.) falls within a range of up to 76 (upward adjustment) and up to 82 (downward adjustment). The maximum adjustment (addition or reduction) will be 10 points.
For the purpose of calculating the course average before registration, all exam scores below 50 will not be taken into account.
In the case of added points due to normalization: The added points due to normalization in exam dates B and C of a course cannot exceed the added points applied in exam date A of the same course. In the case of deducted points due to normalization: The deducted points due to normalization in exam dates B and C of a course cannot exceed the deducted points applied in exam date A of the same course. In any case, if no normalization was performed on exam date A, no normalization will be performed on exam dates B and C.
In any case, the use of normalization as mentioned above will not result in a student whose grade was below 50 (without normalization) passing the course solely due to positive normalization, nor will it result in a student who passed the course failing it solely due to negative normalization. Furthermore, a student whose grade was above 95 will not have their grade reduced.

Grade Normalization Policy in the Faculty of Business Administration

In all courses within the Faculty of Business Administration at Ono Academic College (excluding the final degree project and specific exempted courses in accounting, English, and final papers), for any exam date where at least 20 examinees participated, an adjustment will be made such that the final course grade (after weighting all grade components, including most mid-term exams, assignments, etc.) will fall between 74-84.
For the purpose of calculating the course average before registration, all exam scores below 40 will not be taken into account.
Normalization will be done in layers; the required average (74-84) will be calculated for all tracks that studied with the same lecturer in the same semester/trimester and took the same final exam in that course.
In the case of added points due to normalization: The added points due to normalization in exam dates B and C of a course cannot exceed the added points applied in exam date A of the same course. In the case of deducted points due to normalization: The deducted points due to normalization in exam dates B and C of a course cannot exceed the deducted points applied in exam date A of the same course.
In any case, the use of normalization as mentioned above will not result in a student whose grade was below 50 (without normalization) passing the course solely due to positive normalization, nor will it result in a student who passed the course failing it solely due to negative normalization. It is at the discretion of the lecturer and program head whether to apply a negative factor even to grades above 95.

Appendix B: Social Engagement

"Social Involvement" Procedure in accordance with the Law for Encouraging Student Involvement in Social and Community Activities, 2018

Social involvement and community action are an integral part of Ono Academic College's philosophy, alongside research and learning. There are various ways in which students can contribute to the community. The experience of integrating knowledge acquired during their studies provides new skills, ultimately serving students in their academic and professional journeys.

Ono Academic College encourages students' contributions to society and the community, and therefore volunteer activities earn academic credits as part of the degree program.

Here are the instructions outlining the social involvement procedure at Ono Academic College:

Undergraduate students at Ono Academic College are required to complete volunteer activities during their degree program, with the exception of programs that include practical experience as part of the curriculum, or special study programs that are exempt from volunteering.
The student directors, in cooperation with the Student Union at Ono Academic College, will be responsible for developing social involvement, including identifying organizations for volunteering, methods of execution, and publishing instructions at the beginning of each academic year.
The student directors will be responsible for responding to and guiding students in carrying out social involvement.
The student will be subordinate to the managers published in the academic year in which the volunteering is performed.
The student is required to complete 36 hours of volunteer activity as part of social involvement. In exceptional cases and subject to relevant approvals, it will be possible to submit a request to convert the social involvement requirement into an alternative course of equal credit points.
Registration for social involvement with organizations published by the student administration is the student's responsibility.
A student who has fulfilled their social involvement obligation will be eligible for 4 academic credits, only once during their degree.
Exemption from social involvement will be granted in the following cases-

A graduate with a first degree from a recognized academic institution, who completed their studies up to 5 years prior to their first degree studies at Ono Academic College.
A student who served at least 10 days of reserve duty during one academic year.
A student volunteering in various scholarship programs, provided the volunteering took place up to two years from the date of the first academic year at Ono Academic College, for example: Perach, Ofek, Impact, and Mifal HaPayis.
A student serving in active security forces during their degree studies: Magen David Adom (MDA), ZAKA, prison guards in the Israel Prison Service (IPS), active security service, Ministry of Defense – officeholders with a security-related nature.

The request for exemption must be submitted to the student administration in the faculty where the student is studying, along with relevant documentation. The response to the request will be sent to the student after their case has been reviewed.

Changes: This appendix is an integral part of the Academic Regulations of Ono Academic College, and the College is authorized to amend it subject to the Law for the Encouragement of Student Involvement in Social and Community Activities, 5778–2018.

Appendix C: Student Rights

Accommodations Procedure – Instructions

Procedure for Adjusting Academic and Exam Conditions in Accordance with the Student Rights Regulations (Accommodations Due to Fertility Treatments, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Adoption, or Taking a Child into Custody or Foster Care), 5772-2012*

(hereinafter "The Academic Campus").

The Interview

Definition of a Qualifying Event: A pregnant student will be eligible for the following accommodations:

Absence – The student will be entitled to be absent from up to 30% of all classes subject to clauses: E 2,3.
Extended Time – A pregnant student is entitled to 25% extended time in an exam. The request must be submitted to the instructions coordinator at the student administration.
Using the Restroom – A pregnant student may use the restroom an unlimited number of times during the exam, except during the first half hour and the last half hour of the exam.
Exposure to Risk Factors – Pregnant women are permitted to postpone their participation in courses, practical training, or lab courses if there is a risk of using or being exposed to hazardous materials.
Seating Arrangements – In classrooms, seating will be arranged to accommodate pregnant students, ensuring they can sit and write comfortably.
Parking – In locations where the Academic College owns and operates paid parking areas, a pregnant student will be entitled to receive a parking permit starting from the seventh month of pregnancy until one month after childbirth.

Fertility Treatments, Pregnancy Preservation

Definition of an Eligible Event: A student who is on maternity leave or undergoing fertility treatments will be eligible for the following accommodations:

Absence – The student will be entitled to be absent from up to 30% of all classes subject to clauses: E 2,3.

Female students on maternity leave are entitled to all relevant standard pregnancy rights, as listed above in section A. Furthermore, if a student is required to be absent due to a qualifying event for at least 21 days during the semester, she will also be entitled to the accommodations detailed below.
A student undergoing fertility treatments, if required to be absent for at least 21 days during the semester due to the qualifying event, will also be entitled to the following accommodations:

Absence from Exams – A student who was absent from an exam due to an eligible event may take the exam on an alternative date within the accepted examination periods of that faculty at the Academic Center.
Submission of Assignments – A student who did not submit course assignments on time due to an eligible event will be entitled to a deferral in assignment submission of up to 7 weeks from the end of the permitted absence period or to receive alternative assignments, subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and in coordination with the course lecturer.
In case of absence from more than 30% of classes, it will be possible to cancel registration for the course and complete it at an alternative date without additional payment.
Prerequisite for Another Course – A student who was absent from an exam for a course that serves as a “prerequisite” for another course, or for an advanced academic year, is eligible to enroll “on a conditional basis” in the advanced course or academic year, provided that she completes the assignments for the prerequisite course. The conditions for completion and recognition of the grade for the advanced course will be subject to the faculty’s decision and will take into account, among other factors, the nature of the missing course and the date of its completion.
Course Withdrawal – A student may withdraw from a course even after the withdrawal deadline, provided she has not yet taken the exam. The additional course will be free of charge.
Extension of Studies – A student who has missed more than 30% of classes due to a qualifying event and has canceled her course registration is entitled to extend her studies by two semesters, at no additional cost, subject to the rules in effect at the Academic College.
Degree Completion Date – The degree completion date will be extended in accordance with the permitted absence period, free of charge, for up to one year from the standard date set by the Academic College for degree completion.
Spouse – is entitled to up to one week of leave from school due to a qualifying event.

Childbirth, adoption, receiving a child for custody or foster care:

Definition of a Qualifying Event: A female student who has given birth, up to 14 weeks from the date of birth; or a student who was absent during the period immediately preceding an adoption or the taking of a child into custody, up to 14 weeks from the date of the qualifying event, including absence for the purpose of traveling abroad for adoption, shall be eligible for the following accommodations:

Absence from Classes:
- Childbirth – A student who has given birth is entitled to be absent from up to 40% of all classes during the 15 weeks following the date of childbirth , or to be absent from courses for a period of six weeks following the date of childbirth, whichever is longer, subject to Sections E–2, 3, and 4. Furthermore, the choice between these absence options is subject to course requirements, the timing of the birth relative to the semester, and the approval of the Student Affairs Office.
- Adoption or taking a child into custody or foster care—A student shall be entitled to be absent from up to 30% of all classes during the 15 weeks following the qualifying event, subject to the provisions of Sections E(2) and (3).
Absence from Exams – A student who was absent from an exam held within 14 weeks from the date of the eligible event may take the exam on an alternative date within the accepted examination periods at the Academic Center.
Submission of Assignments – A student who did not submit course assignments on time due to an eligible event will be entitled to a deferral of up to 7 weeks from the end of the absence period or to receive alternative assignments, subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and in coordination with the course lecturer.
Extended Time – A student after childbirth is entitled to 25% extended time in an exam, up to three months after birth. The request must be submitted to the instructions coordinator at the student administration, with a medical certificate.
Prerequisite for Another Course – A student who is absent from an exam for a course that serves as a “prerequisite” for another course or for an advanced academic year is eligible to enroll “on probation” in the advanced course or academic year, provided that the student completes the assignments for the prerequisite course. The conditions for completion and recognition of the grade for the advanced course will be subject to the faculty’s decision and will take into account, among other factors, the nature of the missing course and the date of its completion.
Course Withdrawal – A student may withdraw from a course even after the deadline for withdrawal, provided that he or she has not yet taken the exam. The additional course will be free of charge.
Extension of Studies – A student who is absent due to a qualifying event is entitled to extend their studies by two semesters, at no additional cost, subject to the rules in effect at the Academic College.
Degree Completion Date – The degree completion date will be extended in accordance with the permitted absence period, free of charge, for up to one year from the standard date set by the Academic College for degree completion.
Study Leave – A student who has recently given birth is entitled to take a leave of absence before the exam period, retroactive to the semester in which she gave birth, and to retain her right to re-enroll free of charge, provided that her studies are not postponed for more than two years.
The spouse of a student who, due to childbirth, was absent from an exam held within three weeks of the birth, is entitled to an alternative exam date, subject to the Academic College’s exam schedule.
Spouse – is entitled to up to one week of leave from school due to a qualifying event.

Stillbirth/Miscarriage

Definition of a Qualifying Event: A stillbirth or miscarriage occurring on or after the 22nd week of pregnancy will be considered a birth for the purpose of receiving all the same benefits as a woman who has given birth. (As detailed in Section C above)

General Section

Accommodations Coordinator – The student affairs offices will appoint an Accommodations Coordinator (hereinafter: Parenting Coordinator), who will be responsible for coordinating and implementing accommodations, as well as handling student complaints regarding the implementation of accommodations. The Accommodations Coordinator will maintain ongoing contact with representatives of the Office of the Dean of Students at the various campuses.
Absence from Practical Work/Workshops/Labs – The Academic Committee of the faculty in the student's program may decide which assignments/courses/workshops/practical work/training, etc., can be exempted from attendance and which cannot be completed without attendance. A student who missed these without approval will be required to participate in them again. The list of assignments and courses will be published at the beginning of the semester and updated periodically.
Practical Work/Workshops/Labs – A student wishing to complete practical work, a workshop, or lab courses will submit a request to the Student Affairs Committee. Approval of the request and the method of completion will be subject to the faculty's decision.
Absence from an Intensive Theoretical Course – A student after childbirth may be absent from up to 50% of a theoretical course held as a continuous, intensive marathon.
Scholarships— Awards, scholarships, and merit grants awarded by Ono Academic College, which are based on the duration of study, will be calculated for a student who is absent due to a qualifying event by deducting the period of absence from the total duration of study.
Designation of Breastfeeding Rooms – Each campus has rooms designated for breastfeeding.
Exposure to Risk Factors – Breastfeeding women are permitted to postpone their participation in courses, practical training, or lab courses if there is a risk of using or being exposed to hazardous materials.
Photocopies – Students who are absent from school due to a qualifying event will be entitled to 20 photocopies for each school day they miss.
Appendices —internal decisions made by each faculty at Ono Academic College—are an integral part of the accommodations procedure.
Changes – The Academic College reserves the right to change the accommodation procedure according to faculty requirements and subject to student rights regulations (accommodations due to fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, or receiving a child for custody or foster care), 2012.

Accommodations Procedure – Reserve Duty

General Student Rights (Accommodations for Students Serving in the Reserves), 2012

Students serving in the reserves, as defined by the Reserve Service Law (hereinafter: Reserve Service), and students in reserve service under emergency circumstances, special situations, or short notice (hereinafter: Emergency Reserve Service), as well as student parents whose spouse is serving in the reserves, are entitled to receive accommodations for completing assignments, exams, or courses they missed due to reserve service performed during their studies at Ono Academic College (hereinafter: The Academic College).

Here is the policy for handling a student requesting accommodations under this law.

A student requesting accommodations must submit a request to the Reserve Duty Coordinator in the student administration of the faculty in which they are studying. The earlier the request is submitted, the more tailored solutions can be offered, and alternative ways to complete the assignment or course can be explored.

The request will include reserve duty orders, or any document relevant to the request, as well as a detailed list of courses, workshops, practical work, assignments (exercise, seminar paper, and project) and/or exams that will be missed during the reserve duty period.

In a general emergency, Ono Academic Campus will publish "temporary instructions" for all students or for a portion of students, according to the nature of their security role. In such a case, the guidelines and rights of the "temporary instructions" will supersede the regular legal guidelines.

1. Student in Reserve Duty

Definition: A student serving in the reserves in accordance with the Reserve Service Law, 5768-2008

Compatibility:

Absence from Studies – A student will be entitled to unlimited absence from studies during the service period, without their rights being prejudiced due to the absence, including regarding attendance requirements for eligibility to submit exams, submit assignments, or receive a favorable grade. (* For a student serving in an emergency, see appendix in section 2.1 of this procedure).
Absence from Practical Courses and Their Completion – Practical courses require mandatory attendance to fulfill the course's passing conditions. Therefore, a student who was absent from a lab course, seminar, tour, workshop, or practical training due to reserve duty will complete the course at a later date without additional payment.
The Academic Committee of the faculty or department will publish the methods of completion in advance and may decide under which conditions the student can complete what they missed, and even exempt them from participation, considering, among other things, the nature of the course and in coordination with the course lecturer. The list of practical courses will be published by the student administration at the beginning of the semester and updated periodically.
Late Submission of Assignments – For an assignment whose submission deadline was set for a date when the student was serving in the reserves, or whose submission deadline was set close to the end of reserve duty, the student is entitled to a late submission, for the number of days they served in the reserves. (* For a student serving in an emergency, see appendix in section 2.2 of this procedure).
Alternatively, the course lecturer may decide to provide an alternative assignment, taking into account the later submission date of the assignment and the original date of publication of assignment grades.

If a student missed the submission deadline for numerous assignments (at least 8 assignments) due to reserve duty of 14 days or more, they will be entitled to complete them in later courses without additional payment. In such cases of multiple missing assignments, the student will not be eligible for an extension on assignment submissions or for alternative assignments.

The Teaching Committee in the student's faculty may determine, for a specific course, that the exam grade will be the student's final grade for that course, even without submitting the midterm assignment required for that course.

Exam Make-ups – A student is entitled to take an exam on an alternate date for each exam date missed due to reserve duty.
A student who served a cumulative total of 10 days of reserve duty during the exam period, or who served 10 consecutive days or a cumulative total of 21 days of reserve duty in the semester preceding the exam date, is eligible to take the exam on an alternate date at the end of the semester or shortly thereafter. The makeup exam will be scheduled in accordance with the Academic College’s exam schedule, provided that the exam takes place within 45 days of the last exam date for the course, or during the semester following the exam date, or on another date proposed by the institution, with the student’s consent, to be held no later than the academic year following the exam date, all at the student’s discretion and in a manner that allows the student sufficient time to prepare properly for the exam. (* For students serving during a state of emergency, see the addendum in Section 2 of the relevant chapter of this procedure)

This instruction does not entitle the student to more than two exam opportunities per course.

Assistance with Missed Classes – A student who was absent from classes due to reserve duty is entitled to assistance in catching up on the material they missed. The Academic College centralizes information databases for the main courses in digital media, providing students with access to them.

In addition, the student will be entitled to make up the missed lesson in one of the following two ways, as decided by the academic campus:

Recording of the lecture or an official summary of the lecture conducted by an academic staff member,
Individual supplementary hours will be provided specifically for lessons the student missed. This supplementary instruction will be delivered by an academic staff member or a tutor from an advanced year of study, under the supervision of the course lecturer.

The methods of assistance for completing lessons will not apply to completing lessons in practical courses such as training, internships, practical exercises, seminars, or labs.

Support Center Assistance – Students may contact MATNA (Academic Support and Accessibility Center) for assistance, including guidance, mentoring, and learning and writing strategies, in accordance with the center's existing procedures and resources.

Academic assistance in completing lessons will not apply to practical courses involving training, experience, practical exercises, or laboratory work.

Course Deferral – A student who has served a cumulative total of 10 days of reserve duty during a semester-long course or a cumulative total of 20 days during a year-long course is entitled to defer the course they missed to another semester at no additional cost, provided they have not yet taken the exam.
Conditional enrollment in an advanced course with prerequisites—a student who, due to reserve duty, missed an exam in a course that is a prerequisite for another course or for advancement to a higher academic year, or who, due to that absence, failed to submit an assignment for such a course, is eligible to study on a conditional basis in the advanced course or advanced academic year until the exam or assignment is completed, in accordance with the accommodations to which they are entitled under this procedure.
Early Course Registration – A student who has been called up for reserve duty and is expected to be absent during the registration period for courses that require advance registration in order to participate will be eligible for early course registration in accordance with the procedures of Ono Academic College.
Extension of the Period of Study – A student who has served a cumulative total of at least 150 days of reserve duty during the standard period of study shall be entitled to extend their studies by two semesters, without being required to pay tuition or any additional fees as a result of this extension.
Textbook Loans – During the period immediately preceding reserve duty, priority will be given to students for borrowing books from the library, as well as for borrowing a number of books exceeding the usual limit, subject to the Academic Campus’s procedures.
Printing Study Materials – A student who was absent due to reserve duty is entitled to a benefit equivalent to 50 photocopies, or to print photocopies at the student administration, for each day of absence.
Credit Recognition – A student pursuing a bachelor’s degree who has served in the reserves for 10 days or more during a single academic year will be eligible for an exemption from the social involvement requirement in degree tracks that require volunteer work during the course of the degree. In programs that do not require social engagement, the student will be eligible for an exemption of 2 credit points from an enrichment course or a course that is not one of the degree’s core courses. The credit points will be granted only once during the student’s studies.

2. Student in reserve duty or special circumstances

Definition: “Reserve duty in emergency circumstances or under special conditions” means reserve duty pursuant to a call-up under the provisions of Section 8 of the Reserve Duty Law or pursuant to a call-up under special conditions as defined in Section (9A) of the Reserve Service Law, or reserve service pursuant to a call-up on short notice as determined by the Minister of Defense and the IDF, as defined in the Army Ordinance (hereinafter: “reserve service in emergency circumstances”)

A student serving in reserve duty under emergency circumstances will be entitled to all accommodations granted to a student serving in regular reserve duty, subject to the changes specified in this section.

Compatibility:

Absence from Studies – A student serving in the reserves in emergency circumstances is entitled to unlimited absence from studies during the service period without their rights being prejudiced due to the absence, including regarding attendance requirements for eligibility to submit exams, submit assignments, or receive a favorable grade. In addition,
the student will be entitled to one additional day of absence immediately after the end of reserve duty, and if the service period exceeded 10 days, the student will be entitled to one additional day of absence immediately after the end of service, for every ten days of reserve duty.
Submission of Assignments – For an assignment whose submission deadline was set for a date when the student was serving in the reserves in emergency circumstances as stated, or an assignment whose submission deadline was set close to the end of reserve duty, the student is entitled to a late submission of up to 10 days from the end of the service period or for the number of days the spouse served in the reserves, whichever is greater.

The course lecturer may decide to offer an alternative assignment, considering both the extended submission deadline and the original date for publishing assignment grades.

Exam Makeup – A student who served in reserves under emergency circumstances for 5 consecutive days during or near the exam period, or a student who served 21 cumulative days during the semester preceding the exam date, is entitled to take an additional exam at the end of the semester or close to it.
The makeup exam will be scheduled according to the Academic College's exam timetable, within 45 days of the last exam date for the course, or during the semester following the original exam date, or on another date offered by the institution with the student's consent. This makeup exam will take place no later than the academic year following the original exam date, all at the student's discretion and in a manner that allows sufficient preparation time for the exam.

3. Student was convicted or his/her spouse served in the reserves

Definition: A student who is the parent of a child under the age of 13, and whose spouse is currently serving or has served in the reserves.

Adjustments:

Absence from Classes During Regular Reserve Duty – A student who is a parent whose spouse served in reserve duty is entitled to be absent from classes, every day during the reserve duty period, for two hours of study until 10:30 AM and without limitation from 3:00 PM onwards, and their rights will not be prejudiced due to this absence, including regarding attendance requirements for eligibility to submit exams, submit assignments, or receive a favorable grade.
Absence from Studies During Emergency Reserve Duty – In addition to what is stated in section 3.1, a student who is a parent whose spouse served in emergency reserve duty may be absent for one day of study for every 10 days of the spouse's reserve duty, as stated in the eligibility clauses for students serving in an emergency, but will not be allowed to be absent for more than 5 study days in total.
Absence from Practical Courses and Their Completion – Practical courses require mandatory attendance to fulfill the course's passing conditions. Therefore, a student who was absent from a lab course, seminar, tour, workshop, or practical training due to their spouse's reserve duty will complete the course at a later date without additional payment.
The Academic Committee of the faculty or department will publish the methods of completion in advance and may decide under which conditions the student can complete what they missed, and even exempt them from participation, considering, among other things, the nature of the course and in coordination with the course lecturer. The list of practical courses will be published by the student administration at the beginning of the semester and updated periodically.
Late Submission of Assignments – A student who is a parent required to submit an assignment, and its submission deadline falls during their spouse's reserve duty, the assignment submission will be deferred until after the end of reserve duty for the number of days the spouse served in the reserves. If the reserve duty was under emergency circumstances, the assignment will be deferred by 10 days or for the number of days the spouse served in the reserves, whichever is greater.
Alternatively, the course lecturer may decide to provide an alternative assignment, taking into account the date of publication of assignment grades for the entire program.

If a student missed the submission deadline for numerous assignments (at least 8 assignments) due to their spouse's reserve duty of 14 days or more, they will be entitled to complete them in later courses without additional payment. In such cases of multiple missing assignments, the student will not be eligible for an extension on assignment submissions or for alternative assignments.

Exam Make-up – A student who is a parent and who was absent from an exam due to their spouse’s reserve duty is entitled to take a make-up exam for each exam session they missed. The right to an alternate exam date will be determined in accordance with the spouse’s reserve duty, and will be similar to the provisions regarding exam make-ups in this procedure to which students in regular reserve duty or students in reserve duty during emergency circumstances are entitled.
Assistance with Missed Lectures – A student who is a parent and was absent from classes during a period entitling them to accommodations will be eligible for assistance in catching up on the material they missed. The Academic College centralizes information databases for the main courses in digital media, providing students with access to them.
Additionally, the student will be entitled to make up the missed class in one of the following two ways, as determined by the College:
A. A recording of the class or an official summary of the class prepared by an academic staff member.
B. Receiving individual tutoring hours specifically for the classes the student missed. The tutoring will be provided by an academic staff member or a mentor from an advanced year of study and under the supervision of the course lecturer.

The methods of assistance for completing lessons will not apply to completing lessons in practical courses such as training, internships, practical exercises, seminars, or labs.

Support Center Assistance – Students may contact MATNA (Academic Support and Accessibility Center) for assistance, including guidance, mentoring, and learning and writing strategies, in accordance with the center's existing procedures and resources.
MATNA assistance for completing classes will not apply to practical courses involving training, experience, practical exercises, or work.
Course Deferral – A student whose spouse served in the reserves and, as a result, was absent from classes or a course held during a period of absence that qualifies for accommodations as specified in Section 3.1, shall be entitled to defer the course and complete it at a later date, at no additional cost, provided that the student has not yet taken the exam.
Conditional enrollment in an advanced course that requires prerequisites—a student who, during the period in which they are eligible for accommodations, was absent from an exam for a course that is a prerequisite for another course or for advancement to a higher academic year, or who, due to their absence, did not submit an assignment for such a course, is eligible to study on a conditional basis in the advanced course or advanced academic year until the exam or assignment is completed, in accordance with the accommodations to which they are entitled under this procedure.
Early Course Registration – A student- parent who is expected to be absent during the eligible period, and during which time registration is open for courses that require advance registration in order to participate, will be eligible for early registration for these courses, in accordance with the procedures of Ono Academic College.
Extension of the Period of Study – A student who is a parent and whose spouse has served a cumulative total of at least 150 days of reserve duty during the student’s standard period of study shall be entitled to extend their studies by one semester without being required to pay tuition or any additional fees as a result of this extension.
Textbook Borrowing – A student who is a parent will be given priority in borrowing books from the library, as well as in borrowing a number of books exceeding the standard limit, for courses from which they are absent due to their spouse’s reserve duty, subject to the Academic Campus’s procedures.
Printing Study Materials – A student who is a parent and was absent due to their spouse's reserve duty is entitled to a benefit equivalent to 50 photocopies, or to print photocopies at the student administration, for each day of absence.

4. General Section

Temporary Instructions for a General State of Emergency

In a general emergency, Ono Academic Campus will publish temporary instructions for all students or for a portion of students, according to the nature of their security role.

Reserves Coordinator and His Duties

The Academic College will appoint a reserves coordinator and publish their name and details on the relevant websites (hereinafter: "Institutional Reserves Coordinator").
The Institutional Reserves Coordinator will appoint an Academic Reserves Coordinator in each faculty (hereinafter: "Academic Reserves Coordinator"), as well as a Reserves Coordinator from the Student Administration (hereinafter: "Reserves Coordinator - Student Administration"). The names of the coordinators will be published by the Student Administration at the beginning of each academic year.
A student requesting accommodations must submit a request to the Reserve Duty Coordinator in the student administration they are affiliated with. The request must include a reserve duty order or any document relevant to the request, as well as a detailed list of courses, assignments (exercise, paper, seminar paper, project, or report), exams, or final papers that they missed or will miss during the reserve duty period.
The Reserves Coordinator in the Student Administration, in coordination with the Academic Reserves Coordinator, will determine which accommodations the student is entitled to, in accordance with the rules detailed in this procedure, and in consultation with the course lecturer if necessary.
The Reserves Coordinators in the Student Administration will monitor the implementation of accommodations and coordinate with the relevant parties in the Academic College regarding the methods for their execution.
The Academic and Institutional Reserves Coordinators will handle student complaints related to the implementation of accommodations and will assist students with any other matter within the scope of their duties. This often involves assisting students with requests for deferring or shortening reserve duty.
At the beginning of the academic year, the institutional reserve coordinator will inform students, administrative staff, and academic staff of the main points of this procedure.

Appendices

The Teaching Committee in the various faculties, in coordination with the Academic Reserve Coordinator, will formulate supplementary rules for implementing this procedure, in accordance with the faculty's internal regulations, subject to this law and without prejudice to the student's rights. The appendices will constitute an integral part of the accommodations procedure.

Changes

Ono Academic College may change the accommodations procedure in accordance with legal updates provided by the institutional coordinator and the faculty's requirements, subject to student rights regulations in this matter (accommodations for students serving in reserves), 2012.

Consolidated Regulations - Ono Academic College. For the year 2025-2026

Consolidated Regulations - Ono Academic College. For the year 2025-2026

General Study Regulations for First-Degree Students

1. General

1.3. The Student Discipline Regulations and the Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment are published in the same manner as the Student Study Regulations and constitute an inseparable part of these regulations.

1.6. Studies will take place on the various campuses, through distance learning, or at another location not more than 15 km from any campus. Similarly, studies for single-campus programs will take place at a separate facility within the general Ono Academic College campuses.

1.8. The regulations are approved by the institutions of Ono Academic College and are updated from time to time. Any changes made to the regulations will apply to all students, including students currently enrolled in their studies.

1.12. Some lectures are expected to be filmed and recorded, and as such, the student's image and/or voice may be filmed and/or recorded.

1.13. The filming and recordings will be used for purposes as defined in Ono Academic College's privacy policy at [https://www.ono.ac.il/privacy-policy-2/], including for teaching, research, and academic purposes.

1.15. The student shall not interfere with the professional and commercial considerations of Ono Academic College regarding their appearance in photographs in any form, and Ono Academic College reserves the right to make any use of the photographs, all in accordance with its sole discretion.

2. Study Process

2.1. Studies will span two years, with two to three semesters per year (including summer semester studies), in accordance with the academic calendar and study track.

2.2. Completion of studies is subject to meeting academic requirements, tuition fees and associated charges, and settling financial obligations to the library.

2.3. Duration of Studies

2.3.1. In the Faculty of Law, the duration of studies for a first degree is three to three and a half academic years, depending on the study track.

2.3.2. In the Faculty of Business Administration, the duration of studies for a first degree is two to three academic years.

2.3.3. Students specializing in Accounting:

2.3.3.1. The duration of studies is three and a half to four and a half academic years, depending on the study track.

2.3.3.2. Starting from the second year of degree studies, students will be required to attend an additional study day as part of the specialization courses. In the third/fourth year of degree studies, the study days may change.

2.3.3.3. Specialization studies in Accounting incur an additional fee.

2.3.4. Students specializing in Information Systems:

2.3.4.1. Starting from their second year of degree studies, they will be required to attend an additional study day as part of the specialization courses.

2.3.4.2. Specialization studies in Information Systems Analysis incur an additional fee.

2.3.5. In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the duration of studies for a first degree in Education and Society is two to three academic years.

2.3.7. In the School of Music, the duration of undergraduate studies is 4 academic years.

2.3.8. The period mentioned in section 2.3.1-9 may be extended upon student request and with the approval of the Student Affairs Committee. In any case, the total duration of studies, including any period of study suspension, shall not exceed 7 years.

2.3.9. If a study freeze is approved at the student's initiative, as stated in section 5.4 below, the freeze period will not be counted towards the years of study; however, the total period of studies, including the freeze period, shall not exceed 7 years.

3. Conditions for advancing to the next year

3.1. A student will not advance to the next academic year and will not continue their studies in the same cohort they began if their final grade in three mandatory courses (annual or semester-based) from previous academic years is a failing grade / did not participate.

4. Practical Studies

4.2. Practical studies will take place concurrently with regular studies in the faculties, or during specific weeks dedicated solely to practical studies.

4.3. Full physical attendance (100%) in practical studies is mandatory.

4.4. Students will receive a grade for their performance during practical studies. This grade will be included in the transcript.

4.5. If practical studies take place during intensive weeks, these weeks may occur during the semester, immediately after its conclusion, or at any time between semesters, provided that students do not have practical studies and exams in the same week, except in the Faculty of Health Professions.

5. Study Suspension

A student's studies will be terminated in any of the following cases:

5.1. Withdrawal from Studies for Academic Reasons

5.1.1. Failure to meet the annual grade point average:

5.1.1.1. The Faculty of Law will terminate the studies of any student whose cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of their first year is less than 70.

5.1.1.2. In the Faculty of Business Administration, a student whose overall average grade for the first two semesters of their first year of study is below 65 will have their studies terminated.

5.1.1.3. In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a student whose cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of their first year is less than 70 will be dismissed from the program.

5.1.1.4. In the Faculty of Health Professions, a student’s studies will be terminated if their overall grade point average for any academic year is less than 75. In addition, students are required to complete the full curriculum as determined by the faculty. (Except for the Department of Nursing)

5.1.1.5. A student at the School of Music will be dismissed if his or her cumulative grade point average for the first two semesters of the first year is less than 70.

5.1.2. Recurring failures:

5.1.2.1. A student’s enrollment will be terminated if he or she receives a “F” on the exam for that course four times.

5.1.2.2. In the accounting track, a student’s track studies will be terminated if he or she fails one of the track courses twice, either consecutively or intermittently.

3.1.1.1. In accounting and computer science specializations, a student's specialization studies will be discontinued if:

3.1.1.1.1. Their exam grade in 4 different specialization courses is "failed".

3.1.1.2. In the Faculty of Health Professions:

3.1.1.2.1. A student who fails clinical practice twice will have their studies discontinued.

3.1.1.2.2. A student who fails three courses and remains in the same year will have their studies terminated. A student who fails three courses in Semester A will not be permitted to take exams for Semester B, even if they attended all courses.

3.1.1.3. A student who fails to meet the transfer conditions (Section 3 above) twice, whether consecutively or intermittently, will have their studies discontinued.

3.2. Discontinuation of studies due to administrative reasons:

3.2.1. A student who has not completed their registration as required will be considered to have announced the discontinuation of their studies.

3.2.2. A student who has not met their financial obligations will be considered to have announced the discontinuation of their studies.

4. Continuity of Studies

5. Resumption of Studies

5.1. A student who wishes to resume his or her studies after a break or suspension approved by the Academic Campus institutions must submit a request to resume studies to the Student Affairs Committee at least two months before the start of the academic year.

5.2. Resumption of studies after suspension or freezing at the student's initiative is subject to the approval of the Student Affairs Committee and under conditions to be determined by it.

5.3. Resumption of studies will be under the conditions applicable in the same year the student returns to studies, in terms of tuition fees and credit hour system.

6. Recognition of prior and parallel studies

6.3. The Academic College may require the student to pass an exemption exam to prove mastery of the material of the relevant course previously studied.

6.5. The extent of exemptions granted for a previous degree will not exceed 1/4 of the scope of the additional study program in which the student is enrolled.

6.7. Exemption from academic courses based on non-academic studies will only be possible for first-degree studies, and subject to the following limitations and conditions:

7. Completion of Studies

7.2. A student will complete their studies at the Academic Center if they have met all academic requirements of the Academic Center, including the mandatory English courses, and have achieved a grade of at least 60 in each of the courses they studied.

7.7. The following degrees will be awarded to graduates:

7.7.1. A graduate of the Faculty of Law who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.).

7.7.2. A graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (B.A.).

7.7.3. A graduate of the Faculty of Business Administration in the Advertising and Marketing Communications program will receive a Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communications degree (B.A.).

7.7.4. A graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Education and Society degree (B.A.).

7.7.5. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Communication Disorders who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Communication Disorders degree (B.A.).

7.7.6. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree (B.O.T.).

7.7.7. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Sports Therapy who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Sports Therapy degree (B.Sc.).

7.7.8. A graduate of the Faculty of Health Professions in the Department of Nursing who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.).

7.7.9. A graduate of the School of Music who has completed their studies and met the academic requirements according to these regulations will receive a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Music degree (B.Mus.).

8. Meeting Academic Requirements

8.1. Attendance in lectures, tutorials, seminars, final project, and practicum

8.1.1. A student must be present at every meeting scheduled for them as part of the study program.

8.1.3. The attendance requirement for practical courses in the various faculties, including clinical experiences, practicum, seminars, and final projects, is 100%. The list of practical courses is updated for each faculty in the dedicated student administration.

2.3.1. In the Faculty of Law, the duration of studies for a first degree is three to three and a half academic years , depending on the study track.

2.3.4. Students specializing in Information Systems :

8.1. Attendance in lectures, tutorials, seminars , final project, and practicum