University Policies and Regulations

University regulations, policies and procedures

The documents on this page should be read in conjunction with the University's Articles of Association and the University Regulations, which can be found on our Governance Pages. Queries about particular documents can be addressed to the University Secretary; governance@roehampton.ac.uk.

Student Contract

A legally binding agreement between the University and its students.

Student-Specific Regulations, Policies and Procedures

The following regulations, policies and procedures relate specifically to the relationship between the University and its students. Please also see the Quality and Standards Pages for other academic regulations, policies and procedures relating to student assessment.

Academic Regulations
Admissions Policy - for Undergraduates and Postgraduates on Taught Degree programmes
Death of a Student Procedure - setting out the procedure to be followed in the event of a student's death
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
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
Raising Concerns Procedure - for Nursing, Psychology and students. The procedure also applies to programmes in the School of Education that lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy - setting out the different forms of, and the process for accrediting, prior learning that the University accepts
Recorded Teaching Policy - covering access to recordings made by University staff to support learning and teaching
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure - for ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults (this replaces the previous U18s Policy)
Sensitive Issues - joint University and RSU Guidelines on dealing with sensitive issues
Student Alcohol and Drugs Policy - setting out how the University will meet its responsibilities towards students with respect to the misuse of controlled drugs and alcohol
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 Policy and Procedure - covering procedure for dealing with issues of serious student dissatisfaction
Student Disciplinary Regulations - covering academic and non-academic offences and the procedure for dealing with them
Student Fee Payment and Enrolment Regulations 2022/23
Student Mental Health Policy - providing a coherent institutional framework for responding to students with mental health difficulties
Student Route Attendance and Engagement Policy - outlining the expectations of student regarding academic engagement and outlines how attendance and engagement will be monitored for students studying on different courses and levels of study.
Student Sexual Violence Policy - outlining the University's approach for managing student disclosures of sexual violence including the support available
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

Access and participation plan

In line with the University access and participation plan the published tuition fees for 2023/24 are as follows:
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/media/6f1021b5-d280-422c-8ee6-0bef174d79e3/ofs-fee-limits-2023-for-web.pdf

Other University Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures apply to all members of the University community, including staff and students. Policies and procedures relating specifically to staff can be found on the HR pages of the Staff Portal.