School Regulation
Instituto Superior de Artes Kinemática
CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. This Regulation aims to govern the academic, administrative, and management activities of the Instituto Superior de Artes Kinemática, hereinafter "the Institution," in all aspects affecting its organization, operation, and comprehensive development.
Article 2. The principles underpinning the academic and training activities of the Institution are established in this Regulation and constitute the regulatory framework that guides the actions and decision criteria of its authorities, even in scenarios not expressly foreseen.
Article 3. Based on the provisions of the preceding article, the training that the Institution offers its student community is based on the following principles: I. The comprehensive training of women and men conscious of their dignity, duties, and rights, as the basis of their personal, family, social responsibility and commitment to Mexico. II. The preparation and training of competent, creative, and ethically committed professionals, capable of proposing realistic, relevant, and effective solutions in line with the social, cultural, and economic context of their environment. III. An education oriented towards human and cultural development with a universal sense, promoting and respecting human, artistic, and social values without distinction of ethnic origin, nationality, creed, language, gender, or social condition. IV. Personalized attention to the student, combined with active and practical teaching methodologies aimed at fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, research, management, and project direction typical of the artistic and creative fields. V. The co-responsibility of teaching, managerial, administrative staff, and students in making academic, artistic, and training contributions that contribute to fulfilling the mission, institutional goals, and study plans and programs. VI. The projection of the Institution's training work towards the educational community, students' families, its staff, and society in general, through academic, cultural, and social engagement actions.
CHAPTER II. OF THE STUDY PLANS
Article 4. The Institution provides higher education through study plans and programs designed to serve a diverse population, allowing this educational level to be pursued not only by those with full availability of time and resources, but by anyone with the will to improve, through classroom, hybrid, and non-classroom modalities, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Article 5. With the purpose of strengthening the theoretical and practical training of its graduates, the Institution develops study plans and programs that integrate conceptual, methodological, and technical knowledge, as well as practical tools that allow efficient and relevant performance in the contemporary social, cultural, and professional context. For the evaluation of the students' academic level and as a reference of the professional profile achieved, undergraduate students must take the General Examination for Graduation from the Bachelor's Degree (EGEL), under the terms and conditions established by the educational authority and the Institution itself.
Article 6. The minimum number of credits to be covered per school term will be that established in each study plan and program, in accordance with the guidelines authorized by the Department of Public Education (SEP) and, if applicable, by the Department of Education of Chihuahua (SEyD) or other competent authorities.
Article 7. In consistency with the training principles indicated in Article 3 of this Regulation, the Institution prioritizes the conduct of documentary, applied, and field research activities, with the purpose of developing analytical, critical, and creative capacities in students, as well as a permanent interest in generating and updating knowledge, contributing responsibly to professional practice and society.
CHAPTER III. OF THE STUDENTS
Article 8. Persons aspiring to obtain a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral academic degree in any of the areas offered by the Institution will be classified into the following categories: I. Applicants: Interested persons who, having met the minimum admission requirements, are waiting for the academic and attitudinal decision. II. Student: Person who, once academic and administrative requirements are met, formalizes their admission through the payment of registration and with the issuance of the corresponding enrollment certificate, committing to fulfill academic obligations and pay tuition fees. Those who maintain the minimum requirements for academic performance and discipline established in this Regulation will have the status of students. III. Intern (Pasante): A student who has covered at least eighty percent (80%) of the credits of the corresponding study plan, without considering social service. IV. Graduate: Person who has completed all the credits of the study plan and obtained the corresponding degree or title, in accordance with institutional regulations and current legal provisions.
Article 9. Students shall enjoy, at all times, the rights inherent to their student status, in compliance with the principles and provisions of this Regulation. In an illustrative and non-limiting manner, the following rights are recognized: I. Attend and participate in the academic activities provided for in the study plans and programs. II. Present evaluations and exams in the time, form, and conditions established by the Institution. III. Go to academic and administrative authorities to raise questions, disagreements, or issues related to their school trajectory. IV. Request academic advisory for the development of research papers, terminal projects, and theses. V. Participate in academic, cultural events, courses, and seminars organized or endorsed by the Institution, obtaining the corresponding certificates. VI. Be eligible for academic recognition and incentives, in accordance with institutional criteria.
Article 10. The obligations of the students, in an illustrative and non-limiting manner, are as follows: I. Comply with the provisions of this Regulation and other institutional guidelines. II. Course and complete the study plans and programs in accordance with the established academic guidelines. III. Respect and comply with the provisions issued by the authorities, managerial, teaching, and administrative staff of the Institution, maintaining respectful, ethical, and responsible conduct inside and outside the facilities, as well as in institutional digital environments. IV. Comply with the requirements and deadlines established for enrollment and re-enrollment processes, as well as the timely payment of corresponding tuition fees and charges. V. Refrain from conducting political propaganda or proselytizing within the Institution. VI. Others derived from the exercise of the rights indicated in this Regulation.
Article 11. The following will be grounds for definitive or temporary dismissal of the student, without liability for the Institution: I. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Regulation. II. Failure to submit, within the deadlines established by the Department of School Services, the documentation required for their registration and incorporation before the SEP, the SEyD, or other competent educational authorities. III. Incurring in an excluding academic cycle, thereby losing the right to re-enroll. IV. Committing serious infractions against institutional discipline or performing acts that affect the image, physical or moral integrity of the members of the educational community, by any physical, verbal, or digital means. V. Performing acts contrary to the academic and administrative principles, values, and purposes of the Institution. VI. Failing to pay tuition or other fees determined by the Department of School Services once the established deadlines have expired.
Article 12. Any student who decides to withdraw voluntarily must notify the School Services Direction in writing, with the endorsement of the School Direction, the Institutional Library, and the Cashier's area, in accordance with the procedure established by the Institution.
CHAPTER IV. OF ADMISSION AND RE-REGISTRATION
Article 13. The Institution reserves the admission and re-enrollment rights of applicants and students requesting to enter or continue their studies in any of its academic programs, schools, and teaching areas, in accordance with institutional regulations and the provisions of competent educational authorities.
Article 14. To enter the Institution, it will be necessary to meet the following requirements: I. Possess the essential knowledge, skills, and aptitudes to pursue higher education. II. Present, within the deadlines established by the Department of School Services, the official documentation determined by said department. III. Fill out and submit the corresponding enrollment application. IV. Pass the established admission tests, including evaluations of an academic and psychometric nature, when determined by the program. V. Attend and, if applicable, pass the interviews, preparatory, or introductory courses established by each academic program. VI. Cover the current enrollment fee.
Article 15. Re-enrollment will be understood as the procedure that the student performs before the Institution to continue their academic and administrative registration before the Department of Public Education (SEP), the Department of Education of the State of Chihuahua (SEyD), or other competent authorities. To this end, the following requirements must be met: I. Prove satisfactory academic performance. II. Maintain conduct in line with institutional principles and provisions. III. Maintain academic regularity in the subjects of the immediately preceding period. IV. Perform the re-enrollment procedure within the dates established in the school calendar. V. Have no outstanding financial debts.
Article 16. Regarding enrollment by subject, the following guidelines must be observed: I. The student may enroll a maximum of three times in the same subject, regardless of the modality in which it is taken. II. To be promoted to the immediately higher school cycle, the student must accredit at least fifty percent (50%) plus one of the subjects corresponding to the cycle they are taking, in accordance with the current study plan.
Article 17. Students pursuing studies at the Institution who wish to obtain an institutional scholarship may request it, provided they conform to the following bases: I. Requirements to participate: Those who have the right to participate must: a) Prove a minimum average of nine point zero (9.0) in the immediately preceding school term. b) Have no outstanding subjects at the time of presenting the application. c) Demonstrate that their economic or family situation presents difficulties for the payment of registration and/or monthly tuition fees. d) Submit the scholarship application on time and in the proper form, as well as the required verification documentation, to the Department of School Services. e) Comply with the provisions of the Institution's Scholarship Regulation. II. Selection criteria: The selection of beneficiaries will be carried out by the Scholarship Committee of the Institution, according to the number of scholarships available in each educational level, giving preference to those who: a) Enjoy an active scholarship and have the right to its renewal, having obtained a minimum final average of nine point zero (9.0) that motivated the previous grant. b) Request a scholarship for the first time and have the highest academic averages. c) Are considered to have the greatest economic need, based on the analysis of the information and documentation presented.
Article 18. Students who wish to obtain a scholarship granted by the Department of Public Education (SEP) or another competent educational authority must comply with the provisions, requirements, and procedures established by those entities, in accordance with current educational legislation.
CHAPTER V. RETENTION, PROMOTION AND TIMEFRAMES FOR STUDY COMPLETION
Article 19. The retention of the student in the Institution will be subject to compliance with the academic and administrative provisions established in this Regulation, as well as the guidelines and criteria issued by the Department of Public Education and other competent educational authorities.
Article 20. To be promoted to the immediately following cycle, period, or quarter, the student must have approved at least fifty percent (50%) plus one of the subjects taken in the previous period, unless the corresponding study plan establishes specific provisions.
Article 21. The student must remain continuously enrolled in each school period, completing the corresponding administrative procedures within the dates and in accordance with the procedures established by the Institution.
Article 22. The minimum and maximum timeframe for the completion of studies will be determined in the study plan registered with the competent educational authority and will be informed to the student at the time of enrollment.
Article 23. Any student who exceeds the maximum timeframe established for the completion of their studies must request an extension in writing to the Academic Direction, which will evaluate its feasibility based on institutional criteria, the student's academic history, and current regulations.
CHAPTER VI. OF SOCIAL SERVICE
Article 24. Social Service must be consistent with the knowledge, competencies, and skills acquired throughout the student's academic training, and its purpose will be to contribute to the analysis and solution of a specific problem, as well as to generate a social benefit.
Article 25. The student may start providing Social Service only when they have approved at least seventy percent (70%) of the credits or subjects that make up the corresponding study plan.
Article 26. Social Service must be performed in government agencies, decentralized bodies, state-owned enterprises, public or private charity institutions, or in those entities legally constituted and authorized in accordance with applicable legislation. For its execution, the provisions of the current regulations on Social Service must be observed.
Article 27. Social Service will be provided without pay and will have a minimum duration of four hundred and eighty (480) hours, which must be completed in a period of no less than six months, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Article 28. To perform Social Service, the student must comply with the following procedure: I. Request from the Direction of the Institution the authorization form for the start of Social Service, in original and two copies, duly filled out and authorized. II. Obtain the acceptance letter for the provision of Social Service, in original and two copies, issued by the receiving institution, at least twenty calendar days prior to the start date. III. Collect the corresponding stamps and signatures on the established formats. IV. Deliver the authorization request and the acceptance letter to the Direction of the Institution, duly stamped and signed, within a period not exceeding four business days after obtaining them. V. Upon completing Social Service, request the corresponding certificate of completion from the receiving institution, in original and two copies, certifying its satisfactory completion. VI. Deliver the certificate of completion and the corresponding Social Service reports to the Direction of the Institution, within a period not exceeding three business days from the completion date.
Article 29. In order to verify and certify the proper fulfillment of Social Service, the authorities of the Institution will carry out the following actions: I. Keep track of the start and end dates of the Social Service. II. Collect a written report from the student on the activities carried out upon completion of the service. III. Certify the completion of the Social Service by stamping and validating the completion certificate issued by the receiving institution. IV. Forward the corresponding list of students who have completed their Social Service to the Department of Public Education, under the terms established by it.
CHAPTER VII. OF GRADUATION & DEGREE CONFERRAL
Article 30. In accordance with the procedures manual and the guidelines issued by the Department of Public Education regarding graduation options, the Institution contemplates, depending on the educational level and the corresponding study plan, the following modalities: I. Thesis development and professional exam defense. II. General Examination of Knowledge. III. Postgraduate studies. IV. Automatic graduation with a general average equal to or greater than nine point zero (9.0), applicable only to programs with federal official recognition.
Article 31. Graduation constitutes the academic act by which the integration of knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired throughout undergraduate or postgraduate studies is accredited, in accordance with the goals and contents of each study plan.
Article 32. The thesis, as one of the options for obtaining a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, aims to reaffirm and apply the knowledge acquired through the development of a scientific or professional research project, carried out with methodological rigor, contributing to the generation, analysis, or application of knowledge.
Article 33. According to the procedures manual of the Department of Public Education, the thesis is defined as a written dissertation addressing original topics and proposals, aimed at expanding, perfecting, questioning, or application of existing knowledge in the scientific, artistic, technical, or theoretical field of the profession.
Article 34. The definition of the thesis topic, its conceptualization and development will be subject to the academic supervision of the Institution, for which a thesis advisor will be appointed. The content, structure, and formal requirements of the thesis must adhere to the provisions of the regulation and specific guidelines issued by the Institution for that purpose.
Article 35. The thesis may be prepared individually or collectively, with a maximum of three candidates. Each of them must perform an individual defense during the degree examination, which will be carried out before a jury composed of a minimum of three synods.
Article 36. Exceptionally, the preparation of a thesis with the participation of more than three students may be authorized when the nature, scope, or complexity of the topic justifies it, with prior authorization from the corresponding academic authority.
Article 37. The General Examination of Knowledge will consist of a comprehensive evaluation of the contents and competencies established in the current academic programs. Said exam will be carried out through the General Examination for Graduation from the Bachelor's Degree (EGEL) or, when authorized by the educational authority, on the premises of the Institution, before a jury made up of three principal synods and two alternates.
Article 38. The General Examination of Knowledge will include written and oral evaluations, in accordance with the guidelines established by the educational authority and the Institution.
Article 39. Graduation through postgraduate studies may be carried out through specialty, master's, or other postgraduate programs taught by the Institution itself or by those institutions that have the corresponding official recognition.
Article 40. In the option of graduation by postgraduate studies for a bachelor's degree, it is obtained by completing a minimum of 45 credits of a postgraduate program.
Article 41. The option for automatic graduation with a general average equal to or greater than 9.0 will be valid in all higher education studies with federal official recognition of the Institute.
CHAPTER VIII. OF THESIS ADVISORS AND THE JURIES OF DEGREE PROJECTS
Article 42. In order to ensure that graduation projects and professional examinations meet the academic, methodological, and training standards established by the Institute, every thesis must have the validation of the designated advisor and the corresponding jury. The degree examination will be assessed by a jury integrated by teachers who meet at least one of the following requirements: a) Possess a professional title or academic degree in line with the level of the program. b) Have a definitive registration with the educational authority for a minimum period of three years. c) Prove teaching experience in a higher education institution for a period of no less than five years.
CHAPTER IX. OF THE PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
Article 43. The professional examination constitutes the academic act by which the Institute comprehensively evaluates students who have completed their study plan, and it will be carried out before a jury made up of three principal synods and the corresponding alternates, selected from the academic staff of the Institution.
Article 44. The professional examination consists of the formal defense of the graduation work and aims to verify the integration and mastery of the knowledge, skills, and competencies of the completed program. The procedure for its realization must be managed before the School Services area and can only be carried out when the student proves fulfillment of the following requirements: Approved all subjects of the study plan. Completed the compulsory social service, where applicable. Have the graduation work duly completed and authorized. Prove the corresponding review and validation of studies. Have no administrative or academic debts with the Institution. Deliver the required documentation and photographic material. Cover the established rights and fees.
Article 45. The approval of the professional examination will be subject to the jury's assessment, considering, among other aspects: a) Mastery of the theoretical foundation related to the work presented. b) Correct application of the research methods and procedures used. c) Relevance, currency, and social importance of the developed topic. d) Issuance of a passing decision by unanimity of the synods.
Article 46. In case of not obtaining a passing result, the candidate may request a new opportunity to take the professional examination, which must take place once a minimum period of six months has elapsed.
Article 47. To obtain an honorable mention, the student must meet the academic criteria established by the Institution, which include: a) Having achieved an outstanding general average, equal to or greater than nine. b) Performing an outstanding defense of the research work before the jury.
Article 48. Those who are awarded honorable mention will be issued an official recognition expressly stating said distinction.
CHAPTER X. COMPLEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Article 49. The institution establishes the collection of fees for academic and administrative services, including, but not limited to, the following: a) Admission evaluation or process. b) Initial enrollment and re-enrollment. c) Regular tuition fees. d) Use of laboratories, workshops, and specialized spaces. e) Issuance of duplicates of official documents. f) Application of extraordinary evaluations. g) Integration processes, fees before the corresponding educational authority, and steps related to the School Control area. h) Issuance of certificates, degrees, and other academic documents. i) Issuance or replacement of institutional credentials. j) Extraordinary payments derived from conduct, omissions, or procedures not contemplated in regular concepts.
Article 50. Payment for re-enrollment will be on a quarterly basis, while tuition fees will be covered monthly during the twelve months of the calendar year. These payments may be made in a single advance payment or within the first five calendar days of each month, in accordance with the schemes authorized by the Direction. The methods, media, and payment schedules will be determined by the institution and their compliance will be mandatory for all students, including, where applicable, additional fees for the use of laboratories and workshops.
Article 51. Students may go to any of the institutional authorities for the resolution of academic or administrative matters. It will be the responsibility of said authorities to listen, guide, and actively collaborate in resolving the situations raised, in accordance with their duties.
CHAPTER XI. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SANCTIONS REGIME
Article 52. Anyone who violates the provisions established in this Regulation will be held responsible for an infraction. The violation may be configured by action or omission, either by direct failure to comply with the rules or by hindering the academic, administrative, or legal effects derived from institutional relationships.
Article 53. Committing an infraction will lead to the application of a sanction, which will be determined by the Direction of the corresponding area or, where applicable, by the Coordination Council, composed of at least two-thirds of its members.
Article 54. The sanctions that may be imposed, depending on the nature and severity of the infraction, are the following: Verbal warning with corrective purposes. Written warning for the improvement of institutional performance. Formal written reprimand. Temporary suspension of rights or provisional separation from the institution. Definitive separation from the institution. The application of these measures will consider the severity of the conduct, the circumstances in which it occurred, and the existence of recidivism.
Article 55. For the purposes of this Regulation, recidivism will be understood as the repeated and unjustified repetition of a previously sanctioned conduct.
Article 56. The procedure for determining and imposing sanctions will be documented in writing and must be resolved within a period not exceeding six business days. During said period, evidence will be received, the people involved will be heard, and the corresponding resolution will be issued, specifying, where applicable, the type and duration of the sanction.
Article 57. The sanctioned person may request a review of the resolution through a petition for reconsideration, which must be presented in writing to the same authority that issued the resolution within three business days following its notification. Said petition will be resolved within the same timeframe, and the contested resolution may be confirmed, modified, or set aside, after assessing the additional evidence provided.
CHAPTER XII. OF ONLINE, HYBRID, AND NON-CLASSROOM STUDIES
Article 58. When due to negligence, misuse, or inappropriate handling by the student, damage is caused to the institutional technological platform, digital systems, or property of the Institute or third parties with whom there is an agreement for the provision of the educational service, the student will be obliged to immediately repair or replace the damage caused. Until this situation is corrected, the student will not be able to initiate or continue procedures related to enrollment, re-enrollment, platform access, school services, or graduation processes.
Article 59. The use of the educational platform for purposes other than academic ones, as well as any conduct that implies a lack of respect towards members of the academic community or towards the institution, will be ground for sanction in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Article 60. Academic dishonesty constitutes a serious infraction, understood as the presentation of papers, exams, activities, evaluations, or any evidence of learning as one's own when they have been prepared totally or partially by third parties, with or without their consent. Upon detection of this conduct, the corresponding activity will be invalidated, and the teacher will notify the Academic and Administrative Direction in writing to integrate it into the student's file.
Article 61. In case of recidivism in academic dishonesty conduct, the student will receive a failing grade in the corresponding subject. Likewise, the theft or misuse of access credentials to the educational platform of any member of the community will be considered a serious infraction, subject to the sanction determined by the Direction.
Article 62. Depending on the severity of the infraction, the student may be sanctioned with temporary or permanent suspension of access to the educational platform, non-accreditation of the subject, or even temporary or permanent separation from the institution.
Article 63. In the physical or virtual spaces destined for the consultation of academic contents, only activities related to the study programs may be developed. Any other activity must have the express authorization of the competent institutional authority.
Article 64. In view of the pedagogical nature of the hybrid and non-classroom modalities, it is strictly forbidden to use the institutional platform for purposes unrelated to the training and academic processes.
Article 65. Students enrolled in programs in hybrid or non-classroom modalities will enjoy the rights inherent to their academic status, in accordance with the training principles of the Institute. Illustratively, the following are recognized: a) Access the subjects corresponding to the program and period in which they are enrolled, provided they are up to date with their administrative obligations. b) Present partial and final evaluations in accordance with the criteria and schedules established by the academic area. c) Develop and deliver the learning activities available on the platform within the authorized deadlines. d) Repeat exercises or practices the number of times allowed by the system. e) Participate in academic or cultural activities organized by the Institute, provided the established requirements are met.
Article 66. Access to academic content through the platform will be enabled only with the authorization of the Administrative Direction and never before the official start date of the academic period.
Article 67. It is the duty of the teacher to inform at the start of each course, through the educational platform, about its duration, the number of evaluations, the evaluation criteria and instruments, as well as the procedure for assigning grades.
Article 68. The curricular sequence established in the study plan must be respected. Taking subjects from different periods simultaneously will not be allowed, except in duly authorized retake cases.
Article 69. Renunciation of passing grades will not proceed under any circumstances.
Article 70. Academic regularisation will be carried out exclusively through retaking and passing the failed subjects.
Article 71. In all modalities, extraordinary exams are contemplated; for any subject not accredited, the student will be entitled to one extraordinary exam.
Article 72. To retake a subject, the student must request authorization in writing through the institutional platform and make the corresponding payment.
Article 73. Once the request is authorized and payment is made, the subject will be enabled according to the active academic calendar.
Article 74. Only students who are up to date with their financial obligations with the Institution may retake subjects.
Article 75. Retaking must be carried out within the authorized period; in case of exceeding it, the subject must be retaken again.
Article 76. Each subject may be retaken a maximum of three times.
Article 77. The Professional Title will be issued only once to the graduate who fully completes the study plan, complies with the professional reception act in accordance with the authorized graduation option, has no debts with the institution, and makes the corresponding payments.
Article 78. The graduation option chosen by the student must be approved by the General Direction of the Institute and may be carried out, in accordance with the corresponding level and recognition, through the modalities established in the specific graduation regulation.
CHAPTER XIII. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE STUDENTS
Article 79. Students of the Instituto Superior de Artes Kinemática, by the sole fact of being duly enrolled in any of its educational programs and modalities, enjoy the rights emanating from their academic status, this Regulation, and applicable educational guidelines. Illustratively, but not limited to, the following are recognized: I. Receive comprehensive, relevant, and quality academic training, in accordance with the active study plans and programs authorized by the corresponding educational authority. II. Be treated with respect, equity, impartiality, and dignity by the managerial, teaching, administrative staff, and other members of the institutional community, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic origin, nationality, beliefs, ideology, social status, or any other. III. Access under equal conditions the academic, administrative, technological, cultural, and support services that the institution makes available to students. IV. Receive clear, timely, and truthful information about school calendars, evaluation criteria, enrollment, re-enrollment, accreditation, graduation processes, and other academic and administrative procedures. V. Request and receive academic, administrative, or technical guidance for the proper conduct of their school activities, as well as for the resolution of doubts related to their training path. VI. Participate in academic, artistic, cultural, research, and extension activities organized by the institution, provided they meet the requirements established for each case. VII. Present partial, final, and other accreditation evaluations, in accordance with institutional guidelines and under conditions of equity. VIII. Receive official transcripts, certificates, and academic documents once the requirements have been met and the corresponding fees covered. IX. Exercise the right to be heard and, if applicable, to disagree or request reconsideration, in accordance with the procedures established in this Regulation.
Article 80. Students have the responsibility to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles, values, and provisions governing institutional life. The obligations of the students include, among others: Know, respect, and comply with this Regulation, as well as the provisions, guidelines, and agreements issued by the Institute's authorities. Comply in a timely manner with academic activities, evaluations, practices, projects, and other requirements established in the study plans and programs. Observe respectful, ethical, and responsible conduct towards their peers, teachers, authorities, and administrative staff, both in physical spaces and virtual environments. Care for and keep in good condition the facilities, furniture, equipment, materials, technological resources, and digital platforms owned by the Institute or placed at their disposal. Make appropriate, responsible, and exclusively academic use of the educational platform, institutional systems, and technological tools. Keep their personal, academic, and contact information updated before the School Services area, assuming the consequences derived from the omission of this obligation. Cover in time and form the payments of enrollment, re-enrollment, tuition, and other fees established by the institution. Conduct themselves with academic honesty, refraining from committing practices of plagiarism, impersonation, copying, or any other form of intellectual dishonesty.
CHAPTER XIV. TYPES OF WITHDRAWAL AND PROCEDURES
Article 81. The academic situation of the student may be modified through withdrawal procedures, which are classified as follows: I. Voluntary withdrawal: That requested expressly by the student, through a written letter addressed to the Department of School Services, stating their decision to suspend their studies. II. Temporary withdrawal: That authorized for justified personal, academic, labor, or force majeure reasons, allowing the student to resume their studies in the period and conditions determined by the institution. III. Definitive withdrawal: That implying the permanent separation of the student from the institution, derived from serious or repeated failure to comply with academic, administrative, or disciplinary obligations.
Article 82. For voluntary withdrawal to proceed, the student must meet the following requirements: I. Submit a written request duly signed, addressed to the Department of School Services. – II. Prove that they have no outstanding debts in the library, cashier, educational platform, or other institutional areas. III. Deliver, if applicable, the institutional material or equipment they have under their care. The withdrawal will take effect from the date it is authorized by the competent authority.
Article 83. The institution may determine the definitive withdrawal of the student when, among others, the following scenarios occur: I. Incurring in serious infractions against institutional discipline or academic ethics. II. Recidivism in conduct sanctioned under this Regulation. III. Maintaining prolonged economic debts without addressing institutional requests. IV. Substantially violating the provisions of this Regulation or applicable educational guidelines. In all cases, the institution will guarantee the student's right to be heard and will issue the corresponding resolution in writing.
CHAPTER XV. GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Article 84. The scholarships granted by the Instituto Superior de Artes Kinemática constitute academic and financial support intended to favor the retention and completion of studies of the students. Their granting will be subject to the budget availability of the institution, to criteria of equity and academic merit, as well as to strict compliance with the Scholarship Regulation and applicable educational guidelines. Scholarships may be of an academic, socioeconomic, or other nature determined by the institution. The call will be disseminated in a timely manner through the official institutional channels, including the educational platform, the institutional website, institutional email, or other authorized means. The call will establish the deadlines for submission and reception of scholarship applications. Applications must be presented to the Department of School Services, by the means, formats, and places determined by the institution. Late applications will not be admitted. The Department of School Services along with the Scholarship Committee will be the authority responsible for coordinating, applying, and monitoring compliance with the provisions on scholarships. Applicants who do not benefit may submit a written disagreement to the Scholarship Committee within five business days following the notification of results. The Scholarship Committee will resolve the disagreement in a reasoned and justified manner within a period not exceeding ten business days, and will notify the corresponding resolution to the interested party. Scholarships do not constitute an acquired right nor generate a permanent obligation for the institution, so they may be modified, suspended, or cancelled in accordance with the established provisions.
Article 85. Any student who aspires to obtain an institutional scholarship must present, within the established deadlines, the corresponding application accompanied by the verification documentation proving compliance with the academic, administrative, and socioeconomic requirements determined by the institution. These requirements will include, but are not limited to, the following: a) Having accredited the minimum average established in the Scholarship Regulation. b) Having no outstanding subjects or academic irregularities in the immediately preceding period. c) Being up to date with their administrative and financial obligations with the institution. d) Presenting truthful and verifiable information; any falsehood or omission will be cause for immediate cancellation of the benefit. The institution will evaluate each application comprehensively and issue the corresponding resolution through the competent area. The procedure for the selection and allocation of scholarships will include, at least, the following stages: I. Publication of the call. II. Reception of applications and documentation. III. Academic, administrative, and socioeconomic evaluation. IV. Decision of the Scholarship Committee. V. Notification of results to applicants through official institutional channels. For the granting of scholarships, preference will be given, under equal conditions, to students requesting renewal, procuring a focus on inclusion and equity.
Article 86. The granted scholarship will have a specific validity, generally annual or by school cycle, and its renewal will be subject to the evaluation of the student's academic, disciplinary, and administrative performance during the validity period. For renewal purposes, the student must: a) Maintain or exceed the minimum average required. b) Regularly comply with established academic activities and evaluations. c) Observe conduct in line with institutional principles and rules. d) Not incur in administrative or financial debts. Failure to comply with any of these criteria will be ground for suspension or cancellation of the scholarship, without liability for the institution.
CHAPTER XVI. EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION OF STUDENTS
Article 87. Learning evaluation will be continuous, comprehensive, and formative, and will aim to assess the student's academic progress, provide feedback on their training process, and verify the achievement of the goals established in the study plans and programs. The evaluation may integrate, among other elements, learning activities, homework, projects, practices, partial and final exams, class participation, and performance in virtual environments, according to the corresponding educational modality.
Article 88. The grading scale will be numerical, and the minimum passing grade to accredit a subject will be 7.0 (SEVEN), unless a different provision is issued by the competent educational authority or by the duly authorized study plan. Grades will be expressed in official documents in accordance with the criteria established by the institution and applicable regulations.
Article 89. To accredit each subject, the student must: I. Fulfill all learning activities established in the corresponding program. II. Present and pass the evaluations provided within the deadlines and conditions set by the academic area. III. Attend the evaluation criteria, instruments, and procedures that the teacher made known at the start of the course. Failure to comply with any of these requirements will prevent the accreditation of the subject, without prejudice to the regularisation mechanisms established by the institution.
CHAPTER XVII. STUDENT MOBILITY
Article 90. The institution may promote and authorize the participation of students in student mobility programs, academic exchanges, training or academic stays, both nationally and internationally, provided there are active collaboration agreements duly formalized with other educational institutions, academic bodies, or related entities, and that said programs are compatible with the authorized study plans and programs.
Article 91. Student mobility will aim to strengthen the student's comprehensive training, favor the development of academic, professional, cultural, and social competencies, as well as promote the exchange of educational experiences that contribute to the quality of learning.
Article 92. To participate in mobility programs, the student must meet, among others, the following requirements: a) Have a satisfactory academic history, reflected in a minimum average established by the institution. b) Have no active disciplinary sanctions or records of serious breach of regulation. c) Be formally enrolled and up to date with their academic and administrative obligations. d) Submit a formal application within the established deadlines and meet the specific requirements of the mobility program. e) Obtain the express authorization of the Academic Direction and, if applicable, of the competent authority of the receiving institution.
Article 93. The institution will determine, through the corresponding academic body, the conditions of duration, modality, follow-up, and evaluation of the student mobility, as well as the rights and obligations that participating students must observe during their stay.
Article 94. Subjects, modules, or academic activities taken during mobility may be subject to recognition, equivalence, or revalidation, provided there is a correspondence with the contents, credits, and objectives of the origin study plan, in accordance with institutional regulations and the provisions of the competent educational authority.
CHAPTER XVIII. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE AND INTERNSHIPS
Article 95. Social service and professional internships constitute mandatory academic activities whose purpose is to link the student's theoretical training with the practical exercise of their discipline, as well as to foster the social, ethical, and professional commitment of the future graduate.
Article 96. To start the provision of social service or professional internships, the student must have approved at least sixty percent of the total credits that make up their study plan, in addition to complying with the administrative and academic requirements established by the institution.
Article 97. Social service and professional internships must be performed in institutions, companies, public or private organizations, or projects previously authorized by the institution, which have the appropriate conditions for the development of the corresponding training activities.
Article 98. During the provision of social service or professional internships, the student will be obliged to: a) Comply with the assigned schedule, activities, and functions. b) Conduct themselves with responsibility, ethics, and respect at the place of assignment. c) Submit in time and form the partial and final reports, as well as the evidence of performance required by the academic coordination. d) Attend the indications of the institutional leaders and the designated advisor.
Article 99. For the release of social service or professional internships, the student must deliver the corresponding documentation to School Services, which will include, among others, the completion letter issued by the receiving institution, final reports, performance evaluations, and receipts proving full compliance with the established hours and activities.
Article 100. The institution will verify compliance with academic and administrative requirements before issuing the corresponding release certificate, which will be essential to continue with the graduation and titling procedures.
CHAPTER XIX. REQUIREMENTS AND GRADUATION OPTIONS
Article 101. The graduation process constitutes the final stage of the student's academic training and will aim to formally accredit the satisfactory completion of the corresponding study plan. To be able to start this process, the student must have covered one hundred percent (100%) of the credits established in the academic program, released social service, completed professional internships when indicated by the study plan, and have the complete academic and administrative documentation required by the institution. Likewise, the student must be up to date in the fulfillment of their administrative and financial obligations, without debts of any kind with the institution, an essential condition for opening the graduation file.
Article 102. The graduation options available will be those expressly authorized by the institution and contemplated in the study plan and programs in force, in compliance with the regulations issued by the corresponding educational authority. These options may vary according to the educational level and the nature of the academic program taken. The institution, through the graduation area or the competent academic authority, will inform students in a timely manner about the graduation modalities available, their characteristics, scopes, specific requirements, evaluation criteria, and estimated times of development and conclusion.
Article 103. The student must strictly subject themselves to the academic, administrative, and procedural guidelines established for the graduation option they choose, including deadlines, formats, advisories, evaluations, degree acts, and other applicable provisions. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to temporary suspension of the procedure, repetition of stages of the process or, if applicable, cancellation of the chosen option. The institution reserves the right to supervise and validate each stage of the graduation process in order to guarantee academic quality, legality, and authenticity of the document issued.
CHAPTER XX. ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES, DEGREES AND ACADEMIC TITLES
Article 104. The institution will issue partial certificates, full certificates of studies, professional titles, and academic degrees in accordance with the guidelines, formats, deadlines, and provisions established by the competent educational authority, as well as applicable internal regulations. The issuance of these documents will aim to provide official proof of the studies carried out and accredited by the student, and will be carried out only when all academic, administrative, and legal requirements have been met.
Article 105. For the issuance of any academic document, the student must integrate and deliver in time and form the complete file required, which may include, but is not limited to, certificates, previous certificates, official identifications, proof of payment, photographs, institutional formats, and other documentation determined by the School Services or School Control area. The student will be responsible for the truthfulness and authenticity of the information and documents they provide. If irregularities, inconsistencies, or forged documentation are detected, the institution may suspend the corresponding procedure and notify the competent authorities.
Article 106. The issuance of professional titles and academic degrees will be carried out once the student has successfully completed the professional reception or degree process, when applicable, and the authenticity, integrity, and validity of their academic file has been fully verified. The institution will inform the interested party about the approximate times of issuance and delivery of the documents, which will be subject to the deadlines established by the educational authority, as well as internal validation and registration processes. Once issued, academic documents will be official and cannot be modified, except in cases provided for by applicable regulations. CHAPTER XXI. PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING COMPLAINTS
Article 107. With the object of guaranteeing a respectful, transparent academic environment oriented towards continuous improvement, students will have the right to present complaints, disagreements, or reports related to academic, administrative, school services, or institutional coexistence aspects. These complaints must be formulated in writing, clearly and with justification, and presented to the School Services area, Academic Direction, or corresponding institutional authority, according to the nature of the matter.
Article 108. Every complaint presented will be formally registered and analyzed by the competent authority, who must issue a reasoned and justified response within a period not exceeding ten business days from its receipt. In cases that, due to their complexity, require more analysis time, the authority must inform the student in writing about the extension of the deadline and the reasons justifying it.
Article 109. The handling and resolution of complaints will be carried out under principles of confidentiality, impartiality, objectivity, and respect for the dignity of the people involved. In no case will the presentation of a complaint lead to academic or administrative retaliation against the student who formulates it.
Article 110. The institution will promote conciliation and dialogue mechanisms as a priority way to resolve conflicts, without prejudice to the application of the disciplinary provisions that correspond when the facts warrant it. CHAPTER XXII. INFRACTIONS, BULLYING, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, PLAGIARISM, AND DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Article 111. All conduct, actions, or omissions that violate harmonious coexistence, mutual respect, the integrity of people, or the correct development of academic activities are considered infractions of this regulation. Illustratively, but not limited to, the following constitute infractions: Lack of respect, offensive, discriminatory, or denigrating expressions towards any member of the educational community. Violent conduct, threats, or acts that threaten the physical or emotional integrity of people. School bullying, understood as any form of repeated harassment between members of the educational community. Sexual harassment, consisting of non-consensual conduct of a sexual nature that affects the dignity or freedom of the person. Academic plagiarism, including the presentation of papers, evaluations, or activities as one's own when they are not, totally or partially. Misuse of the educational platform, institutional systems, or technological resources.
Article 112. All conduct related to school bullying or sexual harassment will be investigated in accordance with established institutional protocols, guaranteeing due process, the protection of affected people, and confidentiality of information. In cases that require it, the institution will notify the competent authorities.
Article 113. Once the existence of an infraction is proven, the institutional authority will determine the corresponding sanction considering the severity of the infraction, intentionality, circumstances of the fact, and recidivism of the offender. Sanctions may consist of, among others: Verbal warning. Written warning. Temporary suspension of academic rights or access to the educational platform. Temporary separation from the institution. Definitive expulsion.
Article 114. Disciplinary measures will always be applied respecting the right of the designated person to be heard and defend themselves, and will be duly recorded in the corresponding institutional file. CHAPTER XXIII. VALIDITY AND DIFFUSION OF THE SCHOOL REGULATION
Article 115. This School Regulation will enter into force on the date it is approved by the General Direction of the institution, leaving without effect any previous internal provision that opposes its content.
Article 116. The institution will have the obligation to disseminate this regulation among students, teachers, and administrative staff, through printed and/or electronic institutional media, ensuring its accessibility and general knowledge.
Article 117. Enrollment, re-enrollment, or retention in the institution implies the knowledge and express acceptance of this regulation, and its compliance is mandatory for all members of the educational community, without exception.
TRANSITORIOS
I. SUSTITUCIÓN DE NORMATIVIDAD PREVIA El presente Reglamento Escolar abroga y sustituye en su totalidad cualquier reglamento, lineamiento, circular, instructivo o disposición interna previamente emitida por la institución que regule materias iguales o relacionadas con las aquà previstas. A partir de su entrada en vigor, quedarán sin efecto todas aquellas disposiciones que se opongan directa o indirectamente a lo establecido en este ordenamiento. II. RESOLUCIÓN DE CASOS NO PREVISTOS Los casos, situaciones o supuestos no contemplados expresamente en el presente Reglamento serán resueltos por la Dirección General de la institución, atendiendo a los principios de legalidad, equidad, imparcialidad, debido proceso y protección de los derechos académicos de los alumnos, asà como a la normatividad educativa vigente emitida por la autoridad competente. Para la resolución de dichos casos, la Dirección General podrá solicitar la opinión técnica de las áreas académica, administrativa o jurÃdica que considere pertinentes, sin que ello implique la creación de derechos adquiridos distintos a los previstos en el presente Reglamento. III. MODIFICACIONES AL REGLAMENTO Cualquier reforma, adición o modificación al presente Reglamento deberá ser analizada, autorizada y aprobada formalmente por la Dirección General de la institución. Las modificaciones aprobadas entrarán en vigor a partir de la fecha de su publicación oficial a través de los medios institucionales correspondientes, ya sean fÃsicos o electrónicos, y serán de observancia obligatoria para toda la comunidad educativa. IV. DIFUSIÓN Y OBLIGATORIEDAD La institución deberá garantizar la adecuada difusión del presente Reglamento y de sus modificaciones, asegurando que los alumnos, docentes y personal administrativo tengan acceso a su contenido. El desconocimiento del Reglamento no exime de su cumplimiento. V. ENTRADA EN VIGOR El presente Reglamento entrará en vigor a partir de la fecha de su aprobación por la Dirección General, sin perjuicio de los actos académicos o administrativos realizados con anterioridad conforme a la normatividad vigente en su momento.
