As a student, there are important policies you need to be aware of during your studies.
This page gives you an overview of these key policies which relate to your enrolment, assessments, grades, course progress and your rights and obligations as a student.
This is not a full list of student policies. For more details, and to view all relevant policies, visit the UOW Policy Directory.
UOW’s assessment policies explain how your assignments, exams and other forms of assessment are conducted to support and assess your learning. They also explain what to do if unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment task.
The Assessment and Feedback Policy sets out general assessment principles and explains rules around submitting and marking assessment tasks and the running of final exams. It also sets our students’ rights to receive helpful and timely feedback on their assessments.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Assessment and Feedback Policy?
Section 12 of the Assessment and Feedback Policy sets out the rules that govern the conduct of finals exams and the Examination Procedure provides further information about exams at UOW. This includes what you can and cannot bring to an exam (including in person and online exams), your obligations during exams, and what to do if there’s a technical issue or disruption.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Examination Procedure?
The Student Academic Consideration Policy sets out the rules and requirements for applying for academic consideration if illness or unexpected circumstances prevent you from attending an exam or completing an assessment task. It sets out the eligible requirements and how to apply. For a summary of the key points, see What is the Student Academic Consideration Policy?
Supplementary assessment provides another chance to pass a subject for those students who are close to passing. Section 16 of the Assessment and Feedback Policy sets out who may be eligible to sit a supplementary exam or complete a supplementary assessment task. The Supplementary and Deferred Assessment Procedure explains the process for students who qualify for a supplementary or deferred assessment.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Supplementary and Deferred Assessment Procedure?
There are two policies that explain how your grades are calculated and released.
The Coursework Rules explain how your subject-level grades are calculated, how your average mark for your course is calculated and the rules for receiving your award “with distinction”.
The Finalisation of Student Results Policy sets out the process for the release of results and the use of scaling and other mark adjustment methods.
UOW expects you to act with honesty and integrity in your studies. This includes submitting your own original work and acknowledging your sources of information appropriately. The Academic Integrity Policy explains what academic integrity means, what counts as academic misconduct and its consequences.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Academic Integrity Policy.
The Academic Misconduct (Coursework) Procedure explains what happens if you are suspected of poor academic practice (failing to acknowledge your sources appropriately) or dishonest conduct (such as cheating in an exam or using a fraudulent medical certificate).
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Academic Misconduct (Coursework) Procedure?
The Inclusive Language Guidelines support students and staff at UOW to use respectful and inclusive language. They also give person-centred language tips.
For a summary of the key points, see What are the Inclusive Language Guidelines?
Learning is a two-way process. Students can expect a learning environment that supports their studies, and the University expects students will take responsibility for their own learning and uphold the University’s values of integrity and respect.
The Student Charter provides an overview of your rights and responsibilities at UOW. It outlines how UOW and students work together to support student learning, welbeing and success.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Student Charter?
The Student Conduct Rules outline how you are expected to behave at UOW, both in and out of class. It explains how investigations of misconduct are managed and the possible outcomes.
For a summary of the key points, see What are the Student Conduct Rules?
General misconduct is when a student breaches the University’s rules in relation to their behaviour on campus (other than that related to their course assessments which is considered academic misconduct). The Procedure for Managing Alleged General Misconduct explains what happens if you break the Student Conduct Rules.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Procedure for Managing Alleged General Misconduct by a Student?
The Code of Practice – Learning and Teaching sets out expectations and underlying principles that support quality learning and teaching at UOW. It outlines the key responsibilities of students as active learners and the responsibilities of teaching staff to deliver a quality educational experience.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Learning and Teaching Code of Practice?
The Subject Delivery Policy explains how important subject information is shared with students (through the Subject Outline and other methods). It also outlines the University’s policy about recording lectures and the circumstances where a subject quota is imposed or a subject is withdrawn from offer.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Subject Delivery Policy?
The IP Intellectual Property Policy outlines how UOW uses your ideas and work. It also explains your rights and responsibilities around your intellectual property.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the IP Intellectual Property Policy?
The Copyright Policy outlines your rights and responsibilities when using and creating content. It covers how to protect your own work and how to use copyright material legally.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Copyright Policy?
The Coursework Rules set out the rules for admission, subject enrollment, withdrawing from a subject, changing your course, completing your course and graduation. The Rules apply to all courses except for Research degrees where the Higher Degree by Research Award Rules apply.
For a summary of the key points, see What are the Coursework Rules?
The Course Progress Policy sets out the University’s expectations for your rate of progress and timely completion of your studies at UOW. It explains what happens if your progress is not satisfactory, and your options if there are restrictions placed on your enrollment.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Course Progress Policy?
The English Language Policy explains the English language requirements for starting your course at UOW. It also outlines your responsibilities and the support available if you’re finding English language skills challenging.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the English Language Policy?
You have the right, in specified circumstances, to appeal University decisions made about your studies. This can include decisions about grading, academic or general misconduct, and academic progress. Before starting a formal appeal, you should talk to your teacher or subject coordinator about your concerns.
The Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Policy commits UOW to resolving student concerns about grades and academic decisions in a transparent, consistent and fair manner.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Policy?
The Procedures for the Review of a Mark or Grade and Other Academic Decisions explain how you can apply for a review of an academic decision (such as a mark or grade) in a coursework subject. It also outlines how the appeals process works.
For a summary of the key points, see What is the Procedure for the Review of a Mark or Grade and Other Academic Decisions?