Madras Christian College Introduces Defer Semester Program for Students
MCC to allow students to defer one semester from next year
The Times Of India
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Madras Christian College in Chennai, India, will implement a 'defer semester program' starting in the 2026-27 academic year, allowing students to take a semester off for internships, innovation, or sports without affecting their academic records. This initiative aims to enhance student development and employability.
- 01Madras Christian College will allow students to defer one semester starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
- 02The defer semester program enables students to pursue internships, innovation, and sports.
- 03Courses taken during the deferred semester will not count as backlogs.
- 04Stella Maris College has introduced a transcript for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- 05These initiatives aim to improve students' overall development and employability.
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Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, Madras Christian College (MCC) in Chennai, India, will implement a 'defer semester program' that allows students to take a semester off for internships, innovation projects, or sports events. This initiative aims to foster student development without penalizing their academic records; courses missed during the deferred semester will not be classified as backlogs. Paul Wilson, the principal of MCC, emphasized that this program will support students' academic progression. Additionally, Stella Maris College has introduced a transcript that records students' participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, enhancing their profiles for future employment. These efforts are designed to provide a more holistic view of students' skills and experiences, thereby improving their prospects in campus placements.
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This program will enable students to gain practical experience and skills that enhance their employability.
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