Student and academic policies

These policies set out University regulations—admission, enrolment, fees, graduation, learning and teaching, postgraduate study and changes to courses of study.

Academic Approvals Handbook

This handbook sets out the University’s policies and processes for approving new courses and programmes, and for changing existing courses and programmes. View PDF

Academic Grievance Policy

This policy sets out how perceived academic disadvantage and academic grievances are to be resolved. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Academic Progress Statute

This statute provides a framework to identify students in need of support, and require conditions to be met for continued enrolment. Effective from: June 2015View PDF

Academic Quality Statute

The Academic Quality Statute replaces the Assessment Statute. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Academic Reviews and Monitoring Policy

This policy defines the principles and intentions that underpin the University’s academic reviews and monitoring processes. Effective from: March 2019View PDF

Academic Transcripts and Certificates Policy

This policy outlines the documents used to ensure the information provided by the University about students’ achievements is appropriate and consistent. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Academic Year Dates Policy

see Course Scheduling and Constraints Policy

Admission and Enrolment Statute

This statute outlines the eligibility criteria for admission and the process for enrolling in programmes and courses offered by the University. Effective from: November 2015View PDF

Assessment Handbook

The Assessment Handbook sets out Victoria University of Wellington’s assessment policy and practice for all undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. Effective from: April 2018View PDF

Awarding of Qualifications Posthumously Policy

This policy sets out procedures and criteria to award posthumous qualifications in a consistent and appropriate manner. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Blackboard Guidelines (for staff)

These guidelines outline the considerations when deciding to use Blackboard to support courses and clarify the level of support that is currently available. View PDF

Cancellation of Course Offerings Policy

see Academic Approvals Handbook

Cancellation of Programme Intakes Policy

see Academic Approvals Handbook

Cancellation or Refusal of Enrolment Procedure

This procedure defines the criteria and process for cancelling or refusing to permit the enrolment of a student on these grounds. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Changing Mode of Delivery of Existing Courses Policy

see Academic Approvals Handbook

Class Representative Policy

This policy provides a framework for the management of class representation in order to support a teaching-learning partnership between staff and students. Effective from: November 2013View PDF

Course Scheduling and Constraints Policy

This policy provides a framework for determining the layout of the academic year and consideration of any constraints on course scheduling and capacity. Effective from: October 2016View PDF

Credit Transfer Statute

see Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

This policy governs the credit awarded towards Victoria University of Wellington programmes from courses taken at other tertiary institutions. Effective from: September 2016View PDF

Dealing with Student Plagiarism and Related Academic Misconduct Procedure

see Student Conduct Statute

Deans List Policy

This policy aims to encourage the retention of high-achieving students to complete their undergraduate degree and continue into postgraduate study at University Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Deletion of Qualifications, Majors, Subjects and Courses Policy

see Academic Approvals Handbook

Doctoral Procedures

These procedures give effect to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Statute and the Doctoral Policy and should be read in conjunction with those documents. Effective from: March 2020View PDF

Doctoral Regulations: for PhD and other Doctorates with Theses

These regulations govern the admission, enrolment, registration, supervision and examination of candidates for the PhD and other doctoral degrees with theses. Effective from: March 2020View PDF

Editorial Advice Policy

This policy sets out acceptable limits to the practice of giving editorial advice on, and proof-reading of, Masters and PhD theses. Effective from: January 2016View PDF

Evaluation and Review Handbook

see Academic Reviews and Monitoring Policy

Fees Statute 2019

This statute establishes the basis for fee charging and related policies at Victoria University of Wellington for 2019 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: September 2018View PDF

Fees Statute 2020

This statute establishes the basis for fee charging and related policies at Victoria University of Wellington for 2020 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: September 2019View PDF

Fraud Policy

This policy addresses the risk of fraud and outlines the actions the University will take when any suspected fraud is reported or discovered. View PDF

Graduation Statute

The purpose of this statute is to set out the details for graduation requirements for Victoria University of Wellington. Effective from: October 2013View PDF

Health and Safety Policy

This policy confirms Victoria University of Wellington’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff, students, and visitors. Effective from: April 2016View PDF

Higher Doctorate Regulations

These regulations govern qualifications, application, admission and examination procedures and the process for awarding Higher Doctorates. Effective from: June 2019View PDF

Higher Doctorates Guidelines for Applicants and Examiners

These guidelines provide additional information about the application and examination process for a Higher Doctorate. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Higher Doctorates Statute

see Higher Doctorate Regulations

Limitations on Courses and Programmes Statute

see Admission and Enrolment Statute

Master's Thesis Policy

see Master’s Thesis Regulations

Master’s Thesis Regulations

This regulation states the University’s position on the enrolment, supervision, and examination of candidates for Master’s theses worth 90 points or more. Effective from: October 2018View PDF

Meeting the Needs of Students with Impairments Policy

This policy outlines provision of support and accommodations to allow students with impairments to demonstrate their abilities, participate in university life. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Micro-credentials Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline Victoria University of Wellington’s approach to the development, quality assurance and granting of micro-credentials. View PDF

Off-Campus Activities Policy

This policy provides protocols for a safe and healthy environment for all staff members and students participating in off-campus activities. Effective from: August 2009View PDF

Qualifications Statute

This statute outlines granting of awards by the Council of Victoria University of Wellington in accordance with s193(2)(a) of the Education Act 1989. Effective from: March 2017View PDF

Recognition of Prior Informal Learning Policy

see Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

Recording by Students of Lectures and other Teaching Policy

This policy sets out the conditions under which students may record lectures and other teaching. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Responding to Suicidal Behaviour by Students Policy

The policy aims to identify and help students at risk of suicide, and to provide more effective intervention and support following any suicidal behaviour. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

Safe Campus Policy

This policy outlines the University’s commitment to providing a safe, clean and hospitable environment for its community and for visitors. Effective from: March 2013View PDF

Student Conduct Statute

This statute sets out the principles that apply when a student’s conduct does not meet the University’s expectations. Effective from: February 2017View PDF

Student Feedback on Teaching and Courses Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the processes for collecting, analysing and reporting course and teaching feedback from students. Effective from: November 2016View PDF

Student Protests Policy

This policy sets the university management’s expectations and likely responses to student protests for protesters and other members of the university community. Effective from: November 2007View PDF

Student Services Levy Policy

This policy establishes the basis for charging the Student Services Levy at Victoria University of Wellington for 2019 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: February 2020View PDF

Student Workload Policy

This policy ensures student workloads are equitable, supported and manageable and the course time required allows a student of average ability to obtain a pass. Effective from: October 2014View PDF

The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy

This policy provides for students to use Te Reo Māori in work being submitted for assessment as part of a course of study. Effective from: November 2015View PDF