SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK

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1 SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK

2 3 THAILAND s LEADING UNIVERSITY FOR THE NEW GENERATION Wisdom Skills Cheerfulness Morality

3 CONTENT SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY About SPU 6 SPU President 7 SPU Facilities & SPU Services 8 SPU Campus Map 9 THAILAND About Thailand 10 About Bangkok 11 Transportation 12 Do s and Don ts 13 Year-round events/ Public holidays 14 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Director s Message 16 OIR Team 17 Visa & Immegration 18 Housing 20 USEFUL CONTACTS List of International Embassies 22 Immigration offices 26 Emergency contacts 27 SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE About SIC 29 Academic Programs 33 Grading System 33 Class Regulations 33 Testimonial 34

4 ABOUT SPU Message from the President Sripatum University (SPU), one of the oldest and most prestigious private universities in Thailand, was established in 1970 by Dr. Sook Pookayaporn by the name Sripatum College. The name Sripatum meaning Source of Knowledge Blooming like a Lotus was conferred on the college by Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother. In 1987, the college was promoted to university status by the Ministry of University Affairs, and has since been known as Sripatum University. From then on, the University has expanded to four campuses: - Bangkhen Main Campus in Bangkok - Phayathai Campus for Executive Programs located in CBD area - Chonburi Campus near the country s Eastern Seaboard. - Sripatum University KhonKaen Gateway to the Northeastern Region The university s main goal is to create well-rounded students who can develop themselves to their chosen fields of study and to instill the students with correct attitudes towards education so that they are enthusiastic in their pursuit of knowledge and self-development. This will provide the students a firm foundation for the future after graduation. In March 2002, Sripatum University has reached another key milestone for being accredited by the International Standards Organization (ISO9001:2000) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkamarn Sripatum University is a private university, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in Graduates of Sripatum University are acknowledged by professional and academic organizations. The university continuously develops its academic courses and its teaching and learning methods as well as developing resources important for development of the university such as lecturers, staff, technology, buildings, and environment. The university places importance on faculty members with knowledge and experience as well as various student activities to increase student s knowledge and ability so that they grow to be intelligent, decisive, reasonable, independent, and flexible people. The university welcomes everyone and wishes everyone success in their studies.

5 9 8 Health Care Services Military Service Center Consulting Services Banking Services Accidental Insurance Tour Bus Ticketing service Parking Facilities Cooperative Education Services Scholarships Wi-Fi Internet SCMS em@il live E-library SERVICEs SPU CAMPUS Sripatum University is located on Phaholyothin Road, near Kaset intersection. The nearest metro station is Paholyothin station. From the station to the university, you need to take taxi or bus (15-20 minutes). Getting to Sripatum University by public bus no. 26, 34, 39, 59, 107, 114, 129, 185, 503, 512, 522, 543 FACILITIEs Library Campus Clinic Fitness Center Indoor Sports Center Book Center Music Rehearsal Studio Relaxation Room Canteen Muslim Prayer Room Student Accommodations

6 THAILAND THAILAND is a wondrous kingdom, featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and hospitality, Thailand features a modern capital city, and friendly people who epitomize Thailand s land of smiles reputation. GEOGRAPHY Located in the center of Southeast Asia, Thailand is truly at the heart of the region. Looking over a map of Thailand will reveal a country whose borders form the rough shape of an elephant s head. WEATHER & TEMPERATURE The weather in Thailand is generally marked by three seasons, the rainy season, hot season, and cool season, though the climate is generally pleasant year round. BANGKOK is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as KrungThepMahaNakhon, meaning city of angels for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Bangkok is considered to be one of the world s tourist hotspots. Bangkok is Thailand s major tourist gateway, which means that the majority of foreign tourists arrive in Bangkok. The city boasts some of the country s most visited historical venues such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and WatArun. There are numerous projects to maintain Bangkok s historic sites in the Rattanakosin area and river districts. Land of Hospitalities and Smiles RELIGION While religion in Thailand is centered around Buddhism, people in Thailand have compassion and tolerance towards any religion and welcome others to study Buddhism or learn to meditate. POPULATION The population of Thailand comprises of roughly 65 million citizens, the majority of whom are ethnically Thai, though peoples of Chinese, Indian, Malay, Mon, Khmer, Burmese, and Lao origin are also represented to varying degrees. Approximately 7 million citizens live in the capital city, Bangkok, though this number varies seasonally and is otherwise difficult to accurately count. SPU ECONOMY The Thai economy remains largely export driven and robust and remains the second largest in Southeast Asia. LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION The Thai language can be tricky to master, but most Thais speak English and encourage visitors who try to speak Thai. 11

7 THAILAND TRANSPORTATION Thailand travel is convenient for visitors as there are many ways to get to Thailand by bus, air, or rail, whether your destination is Bangkok,Phuket, Chiang Mai, or the most remote provinces. Bangkok s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves as the primary international airport in Thailand for numerous international airlines, most with direct flights from abroad landing in the Thai capital. The Bangkok bus system features busses of various size, type, and cost. This is due to the fact that there are both public and private city busses. Although waiting for a Bangkok bus can be a sweaty and air-polluted prospect, so can walking from A to B. If you are on a budget and don t mind a little adventure, hopping on a bus that appears to be going your way will only cost you as little as 8 baht. One of the most iconic modes of transportation, the tuktuk is a truly Thai vehicle. The colorful, noisy, open-air tuktuks are both a must ride experience for both visitors and locals to quickly travel around. Do s - Respect all images of Buddha, The King and the Royal Family. - Remove your shoes before entering someone s house or a temple. You will also be required remove your shoes upon entering some shops. - Try to keep calm at all times - Smile a lot - Try to learn a little bit Thai, hello and thank you - Treat Monks with the upmost respect - Enjoy yourself - Make sure you have a visa Don ts 13 However, some chartered flights and international service from nearby Asian nations may land at one of the other, smaller international airports within Thailand, such as Phuket (HKT), Chiang Mai (CNX), Hat Yai (HDY), and KohSamui (USM) International Airports. Airport Rail Link provides train service at the maximum speed of 160 km. per hour on an elevated track parallel to the eastern railway, which covers the distance of approximately 28 kilometers, passing through 8 stations; Phyathai Station, Rajprarop Station, Makkasan Station and City Air Terminal, Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Station, Thab Chang Station, Lad Krabang Station, and Suvarnabhumi Station. Bangkok may arguable have more taxis than any city on Earth. Not only are they plentiful, they are very reasonably priced now that meters have become the norm. thereafter.rates for a Bangkok taxi begin at 35 baht ($1 US) and then charge 2 baht for the first two kilometers and 2 baht per kilometer thereafter. Thailand has two primary metropolitan rail lines, the BTS skytrain, consisting of two Green Lines (Sukhumvit and Silom) and the first of several planned MRT underground lines, the Blue Line. - Don t show disrespect to the Royal Family or Buddhism - Don t raise your voice, get angry or aggressive - Don t touch a Thai persons head or mess with their hair - Don t point to anything with your feet - Don t use or sell illegal drugs - Don t overstay your visa The Thailand bus network is arguably the number-one mode of transportation both in and around Bangkok, as well as for long distance travel. Bangkok s MRT underground Blue Line is the newest addition to the metropolitan rail system. 13

8 Year-round events & Public holidays 15 The list below shows some of the important public holidays as well as some of the more important nationwide celebrations that aren t national holidays. There are almost always festivals or other events arranged around these dates: National Holiday Chinese New Year MakhaBucha (National Holiday) January a national holiday in Thaland, one of three new year holidays celebrated every year. February The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. Some businesses close for the day, but it is not a national holiday March MakhaBucha celebrates the Buddha s first sermon to his disciples. Labor Day (National Holiday) Coronation Day (National Holiday) VisakhaBucha (National Holiday) Buddhist Lent Queen s Birthday (National Holiday) Chulalongkorn Day (National Holiday) May International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday, even though there isn t much ado about it Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned. The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha. August This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist lent period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth. Her Majesty the Queen s birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country s Mothers Day as well. October Celebrates the life of one of Thailand s most revered kings on the anniversary of his death. Chakri Day (National Holiday) Songkran (National Holiday) Royal Plouging Ceremony April commeorates the founding of the current dynasty, Rama I. Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival. A government holiday only, this ceremony revives an ancient blessing of the plants and ceremonial start to the new growing season. The action takes place on Bangkok s SanamLuang in front of the Grand Palace. Loy Kratong King s Birthday (National Holiday) November Not a national holiday, but an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom. December His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers Day.

9 16 MESSAGE TEAM Mrs. ChindaTejavanija Chang Assistant to the President International Affairs Director, Office of International Relations Tel.: (+66) ext Mr. Surachai Suantubtim Assistant to the Director Tel.: (+66) ext ChindaTejavanija Chang Assistant to the President International Affairs Office of International Relations (OIR) is committed to create the learning atmosphere and information exchange amongst institutions and organizations both from the private and public sectors. OIR firmly believes in the wisdom of Dr. SookPookayaporn, the founder of the University that Education develops human, who will enrich the Nation. As globalization has brought people in the world together, the human is now in fact enriching global society. Sripatum University is therefore, actively seeking for and provide opportunities to cooperate with international individuals and overseas institutions in order to synergistically achieve the integrated academic breakthrough.oir s commitment to and support of international relations is underscored in our Strategic Plan. We welcome any suggestions you might have and look forward to working with you as we strive to promote the internationalization of our institution. We look forward to welcoming you to Sripatum University. Ms. Nattaporn Pienchob International Affairs Coordinator Tel.: (+66) ext nattaporn.pi@spu.ac.th Mr. Chanin Pookayaporn Chanin.po@gmail.com Ms. Duangdao Artsomboon International Relations Officer Tel.: (+66) ext duangdao.ar@spu.ac.th

10 18 VISA & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION ON STUDENT VISA FOR SPU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS It is always advised to apply for Student visa before you come to Thailand. With the Letter of Acceptance from the University, the Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED visa) can be obtained in your home country. Once you arrive in Thailand with the Education Visa which is valid only 90 days, the essential actions you need to take during your enrollment at SPU; 1) APPLY FOR FIRST TIME ONE-YEAR STUDENT VISA Official Registration Document and Official Receipt of Tuition payment will be provided after the registration and payment are completed. Office of International Relations will assist you in preparing the required documents and accompany you to the Immigration office in Bangkok to apply for your visa extension for ONE year. Student needs to provide one 2-inch photo and visa fee of THB 1,900. At this step, you are required to fill up the form for One year visa extension Form for Acknowledgement of the conditions for permitted continuation of stay acknow_con2stay.pdf 2) THE 90 DAYS NOTIFICATION After one year student visa is obtained, student needs to notify the Immigration Office every 90 days and inform them your current address. There is a simple form you need to fill in, and there is no fee. You get a slip from this form, noting the next date when you have to do it, attach it to your passport. The notification can be done from 7 days before expiry date, a fine of THB 2,000 is applied if you miss the date. For this notification, student can go on your own while transportation can be arranged by the University upon 3 days prior request. Form for 90 days notification 3) EXTENSION of ONE-YEAR STUDENT VISA Student visa shall be extended on yearly basis. Student can simply go to the Immigration Office for the extension by yourself with the relevant documents prepared by the Office of International Relations and transportation arranged by the University upon 3 days prior request. Again, student needs to provide one 2-inch photo and visa fee of THB 1,900. Form for One year visa extension download/pdf/tm7.pdf Form for Acknowledgement of the conditions for permitted continuation of stay acknow_con2stay.pdf 4) NEAREST IMMIGRATION OFFICE Immigration Office Government Complex Building B, No. 120 Mu 3 ChaengWatthanaSoi 7 Thung Song Hong, Laksi, Bangkok Phone: , Fax: , Call center: 1178 Open :Monday Friday 08:30 16:30 Closed for Lunch :12:00 13:00 Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Documents required for No. 1 & 3 (One year visa application & extension) 1. A completed application form (TM. 7) 2. A completed application form (STM. 2) 3. Letter of Recommendation from SPU (prepared by SPU) 4. Documents from the university to attach with the letter (14 pages prepared by SPU) 5. Transcript (for second year students and higher) or Receipt of Tuition Payment (for first year students) 6. Photocopy of Passport 7. One 2-inch-photo 8. Visa Fee for THB 1,900 Documents required for No. 2 (90 day notification) 1. Passport 2. Paper of previous 90 day report (attached with your passport) 3. A completed notification form (TM. 47)

11 20 HOUSING Normally room size is sqm. and the rental fee varies 3,000-6,000 Thai Baht/ month. DEN Vipavadi Vipavadi-Rangsit Rd, DonMeang, Bangkok, Tel: Paholyothin Park Place 2547 Phaholyothin Rd, Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok Tel: or Ext PR Mansion SoiPhaholyothin 46,Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: , Tonsak Apartment 43/ SoiPhaholyothin 49/1, Bangkhen Market, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: Twin Town Mansion 15/1-2 SoiPhaholyothin 43, Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: Ban YooSaby (for female only) 188 SoiPhaholyothin 49, Senanikom, Jattujak, Bangkok Tel: Tree House SoiPhaholyothin 49, Senanikom, Jattujak, Bangkok Tel:

12 23 A B C D USEFUL CONTACTS Foreign Embassies in Thailand ARGENTINA Suit 1601, GlasHaus Bldg., 1 SukhnmvitSoi 25 Rd., Bangkok ARMENIA 28/Fl., Lake Rajada Office Complex 193/117 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Bangkok AUSTRALIA 37 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok AUSTRIA 14 SoiSathorn 1, Sathorn Rd., Bangkok BANGLADESH 727 SoiThonglorSukhumvit 55 Rd., Bangkok BELGIUM Sathorn City Tower 17th Fl., 175 Sathorn Tai Rd., Bangkok BHUTAN 3375/1 SoiRatchadanivej, Pracha-Uthit Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok BRAZIL 34/F, Lumpini Tower, 1168/101 Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok BRUNEI 132 SukhumvitSoi 23 Rd., Bangkok BULGARIA 83/24 Wireless Soi 1, Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok CAMBODIA 185 Rajadamri Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok CANADA 15/F, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok CHILE UBC II Bldg., 10/F 591 Sukhumvit 33Rd., Wattana Bangkok CHINA 57 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Dindaeng, Bangkok COSTA RICA 93/3 Baan Tepalit, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok CROATIA 18th Floor, ITF Silom Palace, 160/ , Silom Rd., Bangkok CUBA CONSULATE 84/97 Sukhumvit 71 Rd., Phrakanong, Bangkok CYPRUS 17th Floor, Richmond Bldg, 75/59 SukhumvitSoi 26, Bangkok CZECH RuamRudeeSoi 2, Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok DENMARK 0 SoiAttakarnPrasit (Sathorn 1), South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok DOMINICAN RE- PUBLIC 92/6 Chaengwattana Rd., Don Muang, Bangkok ECUADOR 103 SoiRuammitr, Nonsee Rd., Yannawa, Bangkok EGYPT Las Colinas Bldg., 6 Sukhumvit 21 Rd., Bangkok ESTONIA 62 SoiYodsuwan, Pracha-Uthit Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok ETHIOPIA 954/32 Suite 406, Prannok Plaza, Prannok Rd., Bangkok EUROPEAN UNION 19/F Klan Gwan House II, Wireless Rd., Bangkok FINLAND 6/F Amarin Tower, 500 PloenchitRd,m Bangkok FRANCE 35 SoiRongPhasi Kao, CharoenkrungSoi 36 Rd., Bangkok GERMANY+ 9 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok GREECE 30/F Thai Wah II Bldg., 21/159 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok HOLY SEE APOS- 217/1 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok TOLIC NUNCIA- TURE HUNGARY 20/F Oak tower President Park Condominium, 95 SukhumvitSoi 24 Rd., Bangkok INDIA 46 SoiPrasarnmitr, Sukhumvit 23 Rd., Bangkok INDONESIA Phetburi Rd., Bangkok IRAN 602 Sukhumvit between Soi Rd., Bangkok IRAQ 47 Pradipat Rd., SamsenNai Bangkok ISRAEL Ocean Tower II 75 SukhumvitSoi 19 Bangkok ITALY 399 Bang Linchee Rd., Bangkok JAPAN 9 Fl., Sermmitr Tower Asoke, Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok JORDAN 47 Sukhumvit 63 Bangkok KAZAKHSTAN 43/F, Suite 4301 Jewelry Trade Center Bldg., 919/ Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok KENYA 578 Sukhumvit 71 Bangkok KOREA, DEMO- 14 MoobanSuanlaemthong 2 (Soi 28), Pattanakarn Rd., CRATIC (NORTH) Bangkok KOREA, REPUBLIC 23 Thiam-Ruammitr Rd., Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok OF KOREA (SOUTH) KUWAIT 24/F SathornNakorn Bldg., North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok E F G H I J K

13 25 L M O P LAOS 520, 520/1-3 SoiSahakarnpramoonm, Pracha-Uthit Rd., Wangthonglang, Bangkok LATVIA 113/13, Surawong Rd., Bangkok LIBERIA Chaophya Park Hotel, 247 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Dindaeng, Bangkok LUXEMBOURG 57/1 Sukhumvit 26 (SoiAree), Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, Bangkok MADAGASCAR Building 30th Floor, 160/774 Silom Rd., Bangkok ITF MALAYSIA South Sathorn Rd., Sathorn, Bangkok MALI 12th Floor, Orakarn Building, 26/42 SoiChidlom, Ploenchit Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok MALTA CONSULATE 485/21 Silom Rd., Bangkok MEXICO 20/F Thai Wah Tower I, 21/60-62 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok MONACO 245/9 SukhumvitSoi 31 (SoiSawasdee), Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok MONGOLIA 90/3 Soi Ari Samphan 1, Phaholyothin Rd., (Soi 5) Phayathai Bangkok MOROCCO 19th Fl., One Pacific Place No. 140 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok MYANMAR North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok OMAN 32/F Saeng Thong Thani Tower, 82 North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok PAKISTAN 31 Soi Nana Nua, SukhumvitSoi 3 Rd., Bangkok PANAMA 7/F Sarasin Bldg., 14 Surasak Rd., Silom, Bangkok PERU 16/F Glass House, 1 SukhumvitSoi 25 Rd., Bangkok PHILIPPINES 760 Sukhumvit Rd., Opposite Soi 47, Bangkok SAUDI ARABIA 23/F SaengthongThani Bldg., 82 North Sathorn Rd., Bangkok SERBIA - MONTENE- 28 Soi 61 Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok GRO SINGAPORE 129 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok SLOVAK Thai Wah Tower 2, 22/F, 21/144 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok SLOVENIA 294/4-5 Silom Rd., Bangkok SOLOMON ISLANDS 947/170 Bangna Complex, Bangna-Trad Rd., Bangkok SOUTH AFRICA 6/F The Park Place, 231 Sarasin Rd., Lumpini, Bangkok SPAIN Lake Ratchada Complex 23rd Fl., Ratchadaphisek Rd., Bangkok SRI LANKA 13rd Fl., Ocean Tower 2, 75/6 Sukhumvit 19 Rd., (Soi Wattana) Bangkok SWEDEN 20/F Pacific Place I, 140 Sukhumvit Rd., (Between Soi to 6) Bangkok SWITZERLAND 35 North Wireless Rd., Bangkok SYRIA 8/15-16 SukhumvitSoi 3/1 (Nana Nua), Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok TAIWAN 20th Fl., Empire Bldg., New Sathorn Rd., Bangkok TANZANIA 144/124 LadphraoSoi 48 (SoiPatalung), Ladphrao Rd., Samsen-nok, HuayKwang, Bangkok THE CONSULATE 3/3 Baan Tepalit, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok OF COSTA RICA TUNISIA 212 Ratchadaphisek Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok TURKEY 61/1 SoiChatsan, Suthisan Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok UNITED ARAB 25/F Saeng Thong Thani Bldg., 82 North Sathorn Rd., EMIRATES Bangkok UNITED KINGDOM 1031 Wireless Rd., Bangkok S T U Q R POLAND 00/81-82, 25th Floor Vongvanij Building B, Rama 9 Rd., HuayKwang, Bangkok PORTUGAL 26 Bush Lane, Charoenkrung 30 Rd., Bangkok QATAR 26th Fl., Plaza Athenee Hotel 10 Wireless Rd., Bangkok ROMANIA 20/1 SoiRajakhru, PhaholyothinSoi 5, Phaholyothin Rd., Phyathai, Bangkok RUSSIA 78 Sup Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok UNITED STATES OF 985 Wireless Rd., Bangkok AMERICA URUGUAY Sing Sian YitPao Bldg., 267 New Rd., Bangkok UZBEKISTAN 138/5 SoiTonglor 11 Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok VATICAN CITY 217/1 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok Apostolic Nunciature VIETNAM 83/1 Wireless Rd., Bangkok YEMEN 521 Patanakarn 25, Suanluang, Bangkok V Y

14 IMMIGRATION OFFICES General Staff Division 507 SoiSuanPlu, Sathorn, Bangkok Call: Fax: , Investigation and Interrogation Division 507 SoiSuanPlu, Sathorn, Bangkok Fax: Immigration Division 1 The Govenment Complex,Chaengwattana Bangkok Call: Fax: Immigration Division 3 The Govenment Complex, Chaengwattana Bangkok Call: Fax: d3@immigration.go.th Suvarnabhumi International Airport RachadavaBangplee, Samutprakarn Fax: d2_sbai@immigration.go.th Bangkok Airport Checkpoint Cherdwutargard Road, Seegun, Donmuang Bangkok Call: , Fax: d2_nai@immigration.go.th EMERGENCY CONTACTS Emergency Services Telephone Tourist Police 1155 Tourist Assistant Centre Tourism authority of Thailand 1672 Traffic Police Call Centre 1197 Police (General Emergency Call) 191 Ambulance and Rescue 1554 Fire 199 National Disaster Warning Centre 1860 Crime 1195 Medical Emergency Call 1669 Private Air Ambulance (Siam Air Care) Suvarnabhumi Airport Opertion Centre Don Mueang Airport Operation Centre BMTA(city bus and van service) 1348 AOT (Suvarnabhumi Airport call centre) 1722 BTS Hotline MRT Customer Relations Center SRT Call Centre 1690 Transport Co.,Ltd., (inter-provincial bus service) 1490 Thai Airways Call Centre Bangkok Airways Call Centre 1771 Nok Air Call Centre 1318 Thai Air Asia Call Centre Bangkok Harbour Checkpoint Khlong Toei Bangkok Call: Fax: d3_bangkokport@immigration. go.th

15 29 SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ABOUT : We instill DNAs for the new geneation HI-SPEED Honest Intelligent Socially-Responsible Professional Energetic Ethical Dynamic Sripatum International College (SIC) was initiated to respond to the growing trend in education towards globalized collaboration and particularly to keep in tune with the fast-paced development of Asia. Our International College integrates educational programs with economic, social and cultural growths of the nation. SIC students receive training of an international standard. This will give our students a competitive edge when developing their career path in a rapidly changing global business environment and take maximum advantage when taking on new opportunities. Bachelor s Degree program Bachelor of Business Administration (International Hospitality Management) Bachelor of Arts (International Business Communication) Bachelor of Arts (English and Chinese for Business Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Media and Marketing Communication) Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) Bachelor of Arts (Airline Business) The Path to The Global Network

16 30 31 MISSION To create the ideal graduates who possess the four characteristics of the New Generation: Intelligent, Professional, Energetic, Ethical To prepare future business leaders to serve the corporate world of highly efficiency and competitiveness in the globalization era. To provide standard of excellence on academic, social and ethical values for our students and to guide them to develop their strengths and potentials to the full capacities. VISION To establish Sripatum International College as Thailand s Leading International Business College for the New Generation PHILOSOPHY Education is an important beginning for all people in their quest for self-fulfillment and the realization of their productive and creative potential. SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

17 33 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Summer Session : June July First Semester : August December Second Semester : January May GRADING SYSTEM Grading system for the semester is as follows: A = B+ = B = C+ = C = D+ = D = F = 0-49 * Final examination score is required to be 60% or at least 50% of the overall score. SRIPATUM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE CLASS REGULATIONS All lecturers should inform their students about the following class regulations: 1. Student who is absent more than three ( 3 ) times from any subject, will not be allowed to take the final examination in that subject 2. If student arrives 15 minutes after the beginning of class, the student is considered late. Two such occurrences constitute the equivalent of one ( 1 ) absence. 3. All students must wear the proper SripatumUniversity s student uniform.

18 34 35 TESTIMONIAL HENRY On the first day I came to the University, I really felt isolated, and I was missing my family so much. By that time, I said to myself, you have no others who can help you here, just depend on yourself. And then, to my surprise, the teachers and schoolmates have been very friendly to me and warm-hearted! I got along well with them, then I no longer felt afraid. I really feel that the school is very good. When I was at home, I was just eager to go back to school, to experience the wonderful campus life. This feeling is what the school gives me, so I like our college. - Haoran Li (Henry), from China, Program of International Business Communication, Sripatum International College Association of SouthEast Asia Nations I really enjoy studying at Sripatum University. Here, I feel as comfortable as another home of mine. There is private lounge newly built on the 8thfloor of Building 11 for International College students which has special and modern design. The students including myself often use it for relaxation and getting prepared for next classes. I d say studying here is a good decision I made. Instructors are very energized to teach, also the classes are very interesting, so easy to understand the whole lecture. Besides, there are many activities outside the University I can join, which gives me chance to make more friends, learn to be social, and experience things out of the book. KYO one VISION IDENTITY COMMUNITY - Phat Kyo Nguyen, from Vietnam, Program of International Hotel Management, Sripatum International College KEVIN I have been a student at Sripatum University since January 2009, The Staff at SIC especially Student Services Representative told me everything I needed to know, I really appreciate how they call and to always keep me informed. The teachers are always kind and very professional and they re always willing to help to students. I would love to say that, it was really a great opportunity for me to study at Sripatum International College. I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge, I have been able to learn new Skills and I met new people from different countries and cultures there at SIC. I found so many friends, that I m still in touch with most of them. Striatum International College is the perfect environment for learning. I would definitely recommend the school to anyone. - Hooman Shafiezadeh, from Iran, Program of International Business Communication, Sripatum International College Office of International Relations, Sripatum University Level 8, Building 11, 2410/2 Phaholyothin Rd, Jatujak, Bangkok Tel. : ext. 1302, 1307, 1308 Fax : ir@spu.ac.th

19 Sripatum University 2410/2 Phaholyothin Road, Jatujak, Bangkok Thailand Tel : (662) , (662) Fax : Website : webspu@spu.ac.th