I would like to raise a serious concern regarding the recent message sent to students about paying an additional fee in order to register for the next semester.
Most students have already paid the full yearly tuition fee (around $6000), which covers 60 credits per academic year. According to the academic system, students are required to complete 30 credits per semester. However, many students take 33 credits in the first semester and 27 credits in the second semester, which still equals the required 60 credits per year that we have already paid for.
Therefore, asking students to pay an additional $100–$300 just to open registration for the next semester is not reasonable. The total number of credits remains the same, and the yearly tuition has already been paid.
Moreover, many students are currently outside the country during the holiday period, and considering the difficult global situation and ongoing conflicts affecting many regions, this sudden request for extra payment creates unnecessary pressure and confusion.
Students expect transparency and fairness from the university. If the yearly tuition covers 60 credits, then registration for the second semester should not require any extra payment when students are simply completing those same credits within the academic year.
I respectfully ask the administration to reconsider this decision and provide a clear explanation, as many students find this policy unfair and unjustified.