FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC INTEGRATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aypay
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Abstract

This study focuses on university students’ integration into the academic environment they have been currently studying. 434 students selected from 6 different faculties and 17 disciplines were included as a sample. The study found significant differences among students regarding gender, discipline, and departments on academic factors that are being considered. These factors were academic environment, faculty, academic advising and guidance, exams, homework and projects, and application of the academic rules at the university.

Keywords
Universities, students, academic factors, and academic integration.

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