ULUDAG UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT LABEL   Uludağ University benefits from its success in the education reforms, which were initiated 6 years ago. The Diploma Supplements (DS) issued by the University last year, has been certified by European Commission. In addition to Ege University and Gaziantep University, which were awarded the Label last year, the Commission has also awarded Diploma Supplement Label to 11 Turkish Universities including Uludağ University by assessing the Diploma Supplements of these institutions.   As a result of the improvements made in the education system, DS is issued on demand to the graduates by Uludağ University since the 2004-2005 academic year and the DS with DS Label logo will also be awarded to all new graduates of Uludağ University. The Label also reflects the reliability of the institution at international level. 11 Turkish universities awarded the DS Label are as follows:   Uludağ University, Çanakkale 18 Mart University, ODTÜ, Afyon Kocatepe University, Süleyman Demirel University, İzmir Institute of Technology, Bilkent, Sabancı University, Çukurova University, Bahçeşehir University, Fatih University.    DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT LABEL CRITERIA   A Diploma Supplement Label will be awarded to institutions issuing the Diploma Supplement correctly to every student, upon graduation, together with the diploma, free of charge and in a widely spoken European language. Institutions from all Bologna Signatory States may apply for the DS label. Assessment of applications from other countries is not excluded but can not be guaranteed at this stage. Institutions must provide samples of actual Diploma Supplements as well as public information from the Institution explaining that the Diploma Supplement is being issued to every graduate. Applications which do not provide a complete set of the documents requested in the Diploma Supplement Label Application Form will not be assessed. The list of institutions in possession of the label is published on the web. Obtaining the Label will contribute to the image of the institution concerned showing that it is a reliable partner in European and international cooperation. The samples and information provided will be assessed by the European Commission with the assistance of independent experts. The DS Label will be valid for a period of three years. During that period ECTS/DS Counsellors may undertake site visits and where it is evident that the requirements are not being fulfilled, the DS Label may be withdrawn. The criteria and procedures for cases of withdrawal of the DS Label will be published on the Commission web pages