University Policies and Regulations

Academic Policies

Please see the Quality and Standards webpage for academic policies and procedures related to the management of student assessment.

Access Agreement

2018/19 Access Agreement

Student-related documents

Student Policies Handbook -

Below are all the policies contained in the Student Handbook:

Admissions Policy - for Undergraduates and Postgraduates on Taught Degree programmes
Alcohol Policy - covering student consumption of alcohol both on and off campus
Chaplaincy Policy – covering the provision of pastoral support through Chaplaincy
Death of a Student on Campus procedure
Death of a Student not on Campus Procedure
Dignity and Respect Policy - replaces the Harassment Complaints Procedure - for use by students in all cases of harassment and bullying
Fitness to Practise Policy - dealing with students' fitness to practise when their behaviour and/or professional conduct is a cause for concern or if there is a persistent concern about their suitability to continue on a programme
Fitness to Study Policy - dealing with students' fitness to study, which may be brought into question for many reasons and in a wide range of circumstances
Mitigating Circumstances Policy - definition of and procedure for submitting mitigating circumstances which have a detrimental effect on a student's academic work
Parent/Guardian Agreement – an agreement signed by parents/guardians of students under the age of 18
Procedures Regarding Student Pregnancy, Maternity, Paternity and Infant Care - procedures to help students continue their studies during and after pregnancy
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy - setting out the different forms of and the process for accrediting prior learning that the University accepts
Safeguarding Policy - for ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults (this replaces the previous U18s Policy)
Security Policy - covering the personal safety and security of all students and visitors at all University campuses and University controlled buildings
Sensitive Issues - Joint University and RSU Guidelines on dealing with sensitive issues
Smokefree Policy - to address smoking and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at the University, in compliance with the smokefree regulations which became law on 1 July 2007.
Smokefree FAQs
Student Charter (the University of Roehampton Partnership) - a joint statement of mutual intentions and expectations from the University and the Roehampton Students' Union
Student Code of Conduct – covering student behaviour on and off campus, and use of the internet, email and other IT provision
Student Complaints Procedure - covering procedure for dealing with issues of serious student dissatisfaction
Student Contract 2015/16 – a legally binding agreement between the University and its students
Student Contract 2016/17
Student Contract 2017/18
Student Disciplinary Regulations - covering academic and non-academic offences and the procedure for dealing with them
Student Fee Payment & Enrolment Regulations 2016-17
Student Fee Payment & Enrolment Regulations 2017-18
Student Mental Health Policy - providing a coherent institutional framework for responding to students with mental health difficulties.
Students' Union Code of Practice - setting out how the University meets its obligations under the Education Act 1994 in relation to the organisation and activities of the Students' Union
Use of Illegal Drugs Policy – covering substance use and misuse by students

Queries on particular policies or policies in general may be addressed to Kim Small, Legal Officer.