Registration Guidelines
Important information for undergraduate students
Dear Students,
If you are a new student, I am delighted to welcome you to the Department of Economics on behalf of the faculty, administrative staff, and your fellow students.
As we approach the registration period, I'd like to remind you of some important policies and guidelines to ensure a smooth process. Please carefully review the attached registration document, tables, and charts, as they will be your primary resource during this time.
Registration Overview
To help you avoid common issues and save time, I have summarized the rules below. These numbered items will be REFERENCED IN MY REPLIES to your requests, although I hope this email makes most queries unnecessary. My replies likely will be in the form of: "RX". This email is the decoder together with the registration document.
Key Registration Rules
R1 (Rule 1): Submission Times for Specific Requests
Certain requests have designated submission times. For example, if you plan to retake a course to improve a previous grade, the related form can only be submitted after 16 September at 8:00 AM. Please familiarize yourself with these timelines and respect them to avoid loss of time.
R2 (Rule 2): Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisites will only be waived if students officially document completing a course with very similar content. Personal endorsements, such as "Prof. thinks I can do it," are not sufficient. This rule is strictly enforced by FEASS, though other faculties may have different practices.
R3 (Rule 3): Schedule Conflicts
You cannot enroll in courses with conflicting schedules. Exceptions are possible only if one of the professors confirms that the class will not meet during the conflicting hours, regardless of what STARS indicates.
R4 (Rule 4): Quotas for Elective Courses
Quotas for economics electives are fixed and will not be adjusted. Students must monitor the system to secure a spot if one becomes available. Rare exceptions exist, with occasional quota increases addressed under Rule 7.
R5 (Rule 5): Quotas for Mandatory Courses
Quotas for mandatory courses are not customized for individuals. Increases, if any, are unpredictable. Requests to change sections will not be considered. Monitor the system for updates.
R6 (Rule 6): Course Loads for Students on Probation
Course loads for students on probation or with unsatisfactory standing are strictly governed by Item 11 in the registration document and will be applied without exceptions.
R7 (Rule 7): Exceptional Valid Situations
If you believe you are in an exceptionally valid situation—statistically rare (1 in 500 cases)—you must first convince your advisor to contact the chair's office with an explanation. Even if your situation is confirmed as exceptional for quota increase and the course is at capacity, please wait until Friday, September 19, after 13:00 before submitting your forms. If not registered by then, a quota increase may be considered.
Email Responses During Registration
During the registration period, I will be managing hundreds of requests. As such, emailing me is discouraged, and many emails may go unanswered due to time constraints. I apologize in advance for this, but it is how the system operates.
Please note that repeatedly making requests that do not comply with the registration rules outlined in the document may harm your reputation, which is a valuable asset for your academic journey.
Need Help?
If you cannot reach your advisor or your advisor suggests contacting the department, please reach out to our Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Dr. Burçin Kısacıkoğlu
Email: bkisacikoglu@bilkent.edu.tr
Important Resources
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please consult the registration document for detailed information about all policies and procedures.
You can reach the content of this information via our department webpage.
Kemal YILDIZ
Chair, Dept. of Economics