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 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

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 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 2023

This schedule shows the fees at Victoria University of Wellington for 2023 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Effective from: February 2023 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