Frequently Asked Questions

About registration

	How many credits are required to be considered a regular student?
	A minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 15 credits. If a non-regular student begins pre-professional internships (corporate or community service), these may count toward credits. This can be done until the fourth week of classes (registering internships in Integra, the department that manages internships: Check the process here). The equivalence is 1 credit for every 48 hours completed. After this period, the Associated Dean Office will validate credits through Academic Information.
	If I do not register in a semester, what should I do?
	Your enrollment will remain active for up to 5 years.
	Can I register with schedule conflicts between courses and/or exams?
	No, it is not allowed.
	What determines whether a request for additional slots is approved?
	It depends on available sections and capacity. If one section is full but another has space, requests for the full section will not be approved.
	Can I take more than one course while I am in A prueba Autorizado condition?
	You may take the A prueba autorizado course plus 2 additional courses; however, you may not be considered a regular student. Costs apply based on the socioeconomic index (ISE).

	Can I register if I have a financial obligation?
	No. You must request a payment extension (only once during your academic life) and commit to pay it before the next term. You must send a request form to the e-mail dia@espol.edu.ec signed and attaching your ID. (in one pdf file)
	Can I enroll in the Capstone Project course if I still have pending internships or courses?
	No. You must complete all internship hours and meet curriculum requirements.
	What is the registration process for new students?
	First-time registration is automatic. Contact your program coordinator for more details.
	Can I request a grade review?
	Yes. Submit a request within 3 working days after grades are published: subdecanatofcsh@espol.edu.ec Email to the Deputy Dean of the Faculty, Mgtr. Patricia Valdiviezo.

About validations

	Can I validate courses from Coursera, EdX, Miríadax, or LinkedIn Learning?
	It is possible to request the homologation of these courses provided that the course has a minimum duration of 28 hours. To do so, you must submit a request to the Academic Information Department (DIA) via email at dia@espol.edu.ec, attaching the course completion certificate, within the established deadlines. The final deadline is one week before the final process of each academic term. In the case of LinkedIn Learning, as it is a platform managed by ESPOL, a specific sequence of steps with defined dates must be followed.
	Can I take a validation exam for any course?
	Contact your program coordinator to obtain more details.

About changes and withdrawals

Composición que muestra el campus, para graficar a los estudiantes poniendo atención a la pantalla de un ordenador. Dentro de un colage de varias partes de la Espol.

	How do I change my major?
	Major changes are processed as follows: through a formal request submitted via: click here Only during the authorized periods specified in the institutional academic calendar published on ESPOL’s website: click here. The program coordinator of each faculty will decide whether to approve the request based on established criteria. If the requested change is to a program belonging to a different field of knowledge from the student’s current one, the applicant must take the examinations required by the Admissions Office. This process is carried out in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 96 of the Academic Regulations.
	If I lose my major, can I switch to another?
	Article 29 of the ESPOL: - Undergraduate Regulations establishes the following regarding loss of program status: In addition to the provisions set forth in Article 26 of these regulations, if a student fails a course, class, or its equivalent for the third time, they may neither continue in nor re-enroll in the same program at ESPOL. A student who, for this reason, is unable to continue their studies in a given program and wishes to enroll in another must comply with the admission requirements of the new program. This will be permitted provided that the course, class, or equivalent failed for the third time is not part of, nor equivalent to, any component of the new program’s curriculum.
	How do I withdraw documents to study elsewhere?
	Contact Academic Information Direction: dia@espol.edu.ec
	How do I cancel a semester?
	To process this request, you must submit your application to subdecanatofcsh@espol.edu.ec. Please ensure that all required documents are included according to the nature of your request. In cases of force majeure (personal or family hardship), please submit the following documentation: Semester withdrawal request, signed by the applicant to ensure its validity. Copy of your national ID. Supporting documents substantiating your request, such as police reports, death certificates, duly legalized lease agreements (notarized for signature recognition and registered with the Tenancy Office), or any other document that supports your situation. For health-related reasons, the required documentation is as follows: Semester withdrawal request signed by the applicant to ensure its validity. Copy of national ID. Patient’s full name. Medical diagnosis (including ICD-10 code). Medical report. Appointment cards, medical certificates or records, prescriptions, and medical expense invoices. Disability ID cards, psychological care certificates (among others). Number of prescribed rest days (in both numbers and words, equal to or greater than 15 days). Full name of the physician. Physician’s signature and official stamp, including MSP registration code, full name, and specialization. Place and date of issuance.
	Image Note: If you are receiving any scholarship or financial aid (e.g., for sports, housing, administrative assistantships, teaching, or research), you must first request the cancellation of these benefits through the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and then proceed with the withdrawal process in accordance with Article 28 of the ESPOL Academic Regulations.	Image

About internships

Estudiantes de la Espol interactuando entre ellos, con la fachada de su facultad en el fondo.

The internships are classified as:

Corporate: These are carried out in public or private institutions with which ESPOL has an agreement.
Community service: These are carried out only during the regular academic term and must be completed under a program or project led by the Office of Community Engagement.
	When can I start?
	When you meet the profile requirements. The profile requirements can be found in here. Additionally, the student must be actively enrolled, not be under academic probation, meet the profile requirements of the program they are applying to, have completed the JXBS MOOC in full (both the course and the application), and have available credits.
	How many hours are required?
	240 (corporate) and 96 (community).
	Do internships grant credits?
	Yes, 1 credit per 48 hours.
	How can I apply for a pre-professional internship?
	In the case of corporate internships, you may apply to the opportunities listed in your academic system under the code CEP-EMPR, which are positions created directly by companies. Opportunities listed under the code UVS-EMPR correspond to cases where students have independently secured an internship placement. For community service pre-professional internships, you may apply during PAO 1 or PAO 2 whenever a call for applications is announced. Information about these calls is shared through informational sessions promoted on the Faculty’s social media channels.

Can internships be done virtually?

No, they must be in person.

For more information about corporate pre-professional internships, we invite you to visit this link.

Regarding community service pre-professional internships, you may contact the corresponding coordinator.

About Document issuance, scholarships, and miscellaneous

Estudiantes de la Espol revisando información en un equipo portátil, con un colage de estructuras del campus.

	How can I obtain the following documents?
	Certificate of completed courses* Certificate of enrollment Course syllabi Academic transcripts Other customized certificates The issuance of academic certificates is the sole responsibility of the Academic Information Office (DIA). For any inquiries or requests regarding these procedures, please contact: dia@espol.edu.ec*.
	How can I obtain a certificate confirming that I have passed the English courses at CELEX?
	You must send a request via email to celex@espol.edu.ec to obtain this document.
	What should I do if I want to resume my studies?
	If you have not studied for more than five years, you must request readmission to your program through the Academic Information Office by emailing dia@espol.edu.ec. If it has been less than five years, your enrollment remains active.
	What are the requirements to obtain a scholarship from ESPOL, and what types of scholarships are available?
	This process is managed by the Polytechnic Student Welfare Office. For more information, you may contact Psychologist Niza Lira López via email at: nlira@espol.edu.ec.
	When are scholarship payments made?
	This process is managed by the Polytechnic Student Welfare Office. For more information, you may contact Psychologist Niza Lira López via email at: nlira@espol.edu.ec.

	What should I do if I have not been assigned an academic advisor?
	You should contact your program coordinator so they can review the situation and arrange the assignment of an advisor as soon as possible.
	What are the requirements or documents needed to apply for the degree?
	Signed Integrative Course report. Color copy of national ID and voting certificate. Student satisfaction survey. Feedback survey for the Integrative Course and 5 Minutes PITCH. Favorable report on content, format, and plagiarism control signed by the Integrative Course instructor. Full name of the student on an A4 sheet, as it will appear on the degree certificate. Signed integrative project to be submitted to the Library Information Center. These documents will be requested in due course by the Associated Dean´s Office.

About Celex

Estudiantes revisando información con un colage dinámico de las instalaciones del campus.

	What is the English MOOC?
	An open massive mandatory online course required before English I.
	How do I register for the English MOOC?
	The CELEX MOOC team is responsible for registering all students who are in the admission process or who have the MOOC pending. Once the registration is completed, students will receive a notification from the Technology Management Office via email, informing them that they can access the course through virtual.espol.edu.ec.
	Why is it necessary to pass the English MOOC?
	Passing the English MOOC is required, as it is a prerequisite for enrolling in English I. Otherwise, you will not be able to register for any English courses.
	What is the minimum passing grade for the MOOC?
	The minimum average grade required across the three MOOC modules is 70 out of 100. If this grade is not achieved in any of the modules, the student must retake the entire MOOC.
	What happens if I do not register for English courses?
	If you do not enroll in English courses for three consecutive semesters, the system will block your registration for other courses.

	Can I validate the English MOOC or English courses?
	No. Neither the MOOC nor any English courses can be validated through external academy courses or international certifications.
	Can I take an exam to validate all English courses at once?
	To validate English courses, students have two options: The placement exam The knowledge validation exam Students who have passed the MOOC and have not enrolled in any English course may take the placement exam once, free of charge, and depending on their performance, validate all courses in the program. Alternatively, the knowledge validation exam must be taken separately for each English course. CELEX schedules and offers three exam dates per semester. If you choose this option, the grade obtained will be recorded in the academic system. Additionally, if you cancel the exam and do not attend, a grade of 0 will be recorded.
	Where can I obtain more information about English-related matters?
	You may visit the CELEX office, located on the ground floor of Block 8I of FCSH, or contact us via email at celex@espol.edu.ec
	What happens if I already have an international exam such as TOEFL or IELTS?
	Even if you have an international exam such as TOEFL or IELTS, you must first validate your knowledge by completing the English MOOC. Afterward, you will be included in the list of candidates for the free placement exam.
	Can I take the knowledge validation exam for an English course that I previously failed?
	No. The knowledge validation exam can only be taken during your first enrollment in the course.

	How many times can I take the knowledge validation exam?
	The exam may be taken only once per course. The grade obtained will be recorded in your academic record. If you fail or do not attend the exam, the course will be considered failed.
	Does the knowledge validation exam have a cost?
	Yes. The cost is established in accordance with the ESPOL Regulations on Fees, Enrollment, and Rights for admission and undergraduate levels.