Essential Guidelines

Registration

• An instructional video (In Hebrew) on the general registration process is available on the Inbar homepage.
• Students must register for all mandatory courses in each category according to the program guidelines.
• For technical support, contact the Service & Admissions Center.
• For tuition-related inquiries, contact the Tuition Department.

Weekly Schedule Planning

• Use the course schedule system to find suitable course groups and create an efficient weekly schedule.
• Detailed program structures can be found under Undergraduate Programs and Tracks.

Courses with Field Trips

• Academic field trips involve an additional fee.

Departmental Hours

• These are mandatory hours reserved for exams and make-up classes in each year of study.
• Courses cannot be scheduled during these hours, and they do not count towards degree credits.
• Notifications about make-up sessions will be provided in advance.

Additional Academic Requirements

• Each year, students must register for Basic Jewish Studies courses (20 credits).
• Students who are required to do so must also complete English as a Foreign Language and Hebrew Expression courses.
• It is recommended to prioritize major program courses first before scheduling additional requirements.

Course Exemptions

• Physics Exemption: Students with a grade of 80+ in 5-unit high school Physics are exempt from courses 80-111 and 80-113.
• Previous Academic Studies: Students who have studied at another institution may apply for exemptions via Inbar:
  Inbar > Main Page (left-hand side) > "Requests and authorizations > Submit a request > Subject: "Requests for Exemption or Acknowledgment of Previous  Studies.
  • It is recommended to consult with Dr. Loinger Ilana before applying.

Advancing Between Years

To progress to the next year:

• Students moving from Year 1 to Year 2 and from Year 2 to Year 3 must not have more than four courses without a passing grade or without a grade at all (whether they failed or did not attend the exam).
• Eligibility is determined after Semester B’s first exam period.
• Students who do not meet this requirement must consult the academic advisor to arrange their registration.

Retaking Courses

• Students who fail a course must re-register for it the following year.
• A course may not be taken more than twice, and students may not sit for the exam more than four times.

Improving a Passing Grade

• Students may retake up to two courses to improve a passing grade, only in the following year and with approval from the Study Programs & Monitoring Department (TLM).
• To apply, submit the Grade Improvement Form (In Hebrew) to TLM and contact the faculty office (include full name and student ID).

Grade Appeals

• Grade appeals must be submitted via Inbar.

Research Laboratory Course (Year 3)

• This elective course provides hands-on research experience in one of the faculty’s laboratories (minimum 90 hours).
• Requires prior coordination with the lab head.
• Highly recommended for students considering a master’s degree.
• Includes submission of an extended report.
• Listed under Year 3 elective courses.
• Students conducting lab research in Year 2 must register for the course at the beginning of Year 3.
• Registration is done through the faculty office after submitting the supervisor’s approval to Life-Sciences.Dept@biu.ac.il.

Academic Progress Report

• Students can generate a progress report via Inbar:
  • Inbar > Service on click > Authorizations (download-no fee)  > Comprehensive Study Program Balance (In Hebrew).
  • Compare the report with your study program requirements.
• Important for Year 3 Students
  • Ensure that you are registered for all required credits to complete your degree on time and avoid an additional academic year.
  • Tracking your accumulated credits is your responsibility! (Total credits completed + Year 3 course credits must meet your program’s requirements.)

Administrative Requests via Inbar

• Late assignment submission
• Special exam requests
• Study renewal
• Additional year enrollment
• Withdrawal from studies