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 2014 View PDF
Academic Integrity Educative Measures Procedure
This Procedure is to be used when a student has failed to meet the Academic Integrity Policy but not seriously enough to warrant a formal misconduct process. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
Academic Integrity Policy for Students
This Policy sets out the high-level principles relating to academic integrity and academic misconduct for students at the University. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
Academic Misconduct Procedure
The purpose of this Procedure is to give effect to the Student Conduct Statute (the Statute) in relation to Academic Misconduct. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
Academic Progress for Continued Registration Procedure
This procedure outlines the processes to be used when reviewing a student's academic progress under section 12.2 of the Admission and Enrolment Regulations. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
Academic Progress Regulations
see Academic Progress for Continued Registration Procedure
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 2019 View PDF
Academic Transcripts and Certificates Policy
This policy has been superseded by the Academic Transcripts and Certificates Procedure. Effective from: October 2014 View PDF
Academic Transcripts and Certificates Procedure
This procedure defines the official documents issued by the University to record academic achievements of individual students, and outlines issuing procedures. Effective from: September 2021 View PDF
Academic Year Dates Policy
see Course Scheduling and Constraints Policy
Admission and Enrolment Regulations
These regulations outline the eligibility criteria for admission and the process for enrolling in programmes and courses offered by the University. Effective from: June 2022 View 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: February 2023 View PDF
Awarding of Qualifications Posthumously Policy
see Awarding Qualifications under Extraordinary Circumstances Policy
Awarding Qualifications under Extraordinary Circumstances Policy
These Procedures set out the University’s process for granting a qualification to a student who has experienced extraordinary circumstances. Effective from: May 2023 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 2014 View 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 2013 View PDF
Course Registration Procedures
This procedure sets out the provisions for managing a student’s registration in courses, including amending their set of courses within an enrolment period. Effective from: September 2021 View 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 2016 View PDF
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations
These regulations govern the credit awarded towards Victoria University of Wellington programmes from courses taken at other tertiary institutions. Effective from: September 2020 View PDF
Credit Transfer Statute
see Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations
Dealing with Student Plagiarism and Related Academic Misconduct Procedure
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 2014 View PDF
Deletion of Qualifications, Majors, Subjects and Courses Policy
see Academic Approvals Handbook
Diving and Boating Procedure
The purpose of this Procedure is to ensure that teaching and research-related operations that involve diving and boating comply with statutory obligations. Effective from: January 2022 View PDF
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 2020 View 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 2020 View 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 2016 View PDF
Evaluation and Review Handbook
see Academic Reviews and Monitoring Policy
Fees Policy
This policy establishes the basis for fee charging and related policies at Victoria University of Wellington. Effective from: February 2023 View PDF
Fees Schedule 2020
This schedule shows the fees for Victoria University of Wellington for 2020 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: September 2019 View PDF
Fees Schedule 2021
This schedule shows the fees at Victoria University of Wellington for 2021 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: September 2020 View 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
General Academic Statute
This statute states overarching requirements for academic matters including admission and enrolment of students, and offering and conferring qualifications. Effective from: September 2020 View PDF
General Misconduct Procedure
The purpose of this Procedure is to give effect to the Student Conduct Statute (the Statute) in relation to General Misconduct. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
General Programmes of Study Regulations
These regulations set out the general provisions relating to qualification requirements and how they are to be met by students’ personal programmes of study. Effective from: August 2022 View PDF
Graduation Procedures
These procedures set out the Victoria University of Wellington's requirements in relation to graduation. Effective from: October 2021 View PDF
Guideline for enrolment of international PhD students who are offshore
Guidance on the special conditions of enrolment that pertain to international doctoral students who wish to undertake a doctorate outside New Zealand. Effective from: May 2023 View PDF
Guidelines on cotutelle degrees and other doctoral study overseas
Guidance on doctoral degrees where the student spends a substantial period overseas, including guidance on arrangements for cotutelle doctoral degrees. View 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 2016 View PDF
Higher Doctorate Regulations
These regulations govern qualifications, application, admission and examination procedures and the process for awarding Higher Doctorates. Effective from: June 2019 View 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 2014 View PDF
Higher Doctorates Statute
see Higher Doctorate Regulations
Internship, Placement or Practicum Course Procedure
This Procedure sets out the requirements for offering an internship, placement or practicum as a credit-bearing course. Effective from: November 2022 View PDF
Limitations on Courses and Programmes Statute
see Admission and Enrolment Regulations
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 2021 View 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 2014 View PDF
Micro-credentials Policy
see General Programmes of Study Regulations
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 2009 View PDF
Recognition of Prior Informal Learning Policy
see Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations
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 2014 View 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 2014 View 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 2013 View 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: November 2022 View 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 2016 View PDF
Student Services Levy Procedure
This policy establishes the basis for charging the Student Services Levy at Victoria University of Wellington for 2023 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: February 2023 View 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 2014 View 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 2015 View PDF
Threshold Standards for the Online Student Learning Experience
see Threshold Standards online course on Nuku