Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct provides guidance about the types and standards of conductÌýthe University expects from students and sets out how every student can expect to beÌýtreated by their peers.Ìý

About the Code

  • What is a Code of Conduct?

    Conduct is a term used to describe how we behave and how we interact with other people inÌýour communities. All members of the University community are expected to behave in waysÌýthat support the safety and inclusion of all members of the Community and have aÌýresponsibility to ensure that their behaviour does not adversely affect other members of theÌýUniversity Community, the University itself, or the community at large.Ìý

    This Student Code of Conduct provides guidance about the types and standards of conductÌýthe University expects from students and sets out how every student can expect to beÌýtreated by their peers.Ìý

  • To whom does this Code apply?

    If you are enrolled at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ then this Code applies to you, including whenÌýyou are:Ìý

    • undertaking activities related to your study, including clinical placements, internships,Ìýpracticums, field trips, study away, exchange and study abroad, and examinations;Ìý
    • representing the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, for example, promotional activities, competitionsÌýor sporting activities;Ìý
    • on any property owned or leased by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, whether or not thisÌýlocation is connected to your study;Ìý
    • using University IT resources or other equipment referred to in the IT Acceptable Use andÌýSecurity Policy;Ìý
    • on any University owned, managed, affiliated or branded student accommodation,Ìýincluding Aquinas College, Lincoln College, St Ann’s College, St Mark’s College, andÌýScape; orÌý
    • participating in activities or events organised by the Adelaide University Union (YouX),ÌýAdelaide University Sport, or their affiliated organisations or clubs.Ìý
  • What happens if the Code is breached?

    Conduct that warrants criminal investigation may be referred to the relevant law enforcementÌýagency.Ìý

    A breach of this Code may constitute misconduct. Allegations of a breach of the Code will beÌýconsidered in accordance with the Student Misconduct Policy or other relevant policy andÌýpenalties may apply.Ìý


Code of Conduct

  • Honesty, Respect, and Integrity

    Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are expected to:Ìý

    • Treat staff, other students, and visitors to the University with respect and courtesy.Ìý
    • Respect freedom of speech, including in academic work.Ìý
    • Be accountable for their personal and academic decisions and conduct.Ìý
    • Demonstrate honesty and integrity in their interactions with the University. This includesÌýnotÌýengaging in fraud, providing false documents (e.g. transcripts, medical documentation), orÌýpresenting work for assessment that is not their own.Ìý
    • Refrain from behaving in a way that threatens the physical or emotional well-being ofÌýothers, including bullying, slander, sexual misconduct, vilification, or discrimination.Ìý
    • Comply with all State and Federal laws.Ìý
  • The University and its Community

    Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are expected to:Ìý

    • Respond to directions by those authorised to give them, including issues related toÌýaccess to campus spaces, assessment and examinations, and behaviour on UniversityÌýpremises.Ìý
    • Ensure that they have permission if undertaking the audio or visual recording of anyÌýindividual, group, or activity.Ìý
    • Respect the privacy of staff and students, including not divulging confidential or personalÌýinformation.Ìý
    • Use information communication technology facilities, including email, website, and libraryÌýresources appropriately, and in accordance with the University’s IT Acceptable Use andÌýSecurity Policy.Ìý
    • Refrain from disrupting academic or official social/cultural activities.Ìý
    • Avoid behaviour that may detrimentally affect others’ ability to engage with their studies orÌýenjoy University life.Ìý
    • Not seek or obtain access to University property/spaces to which they are not authorisedÌýto have access.Ìý
    • Not misuse, interfere with, endanger, damage, steal or cause the loss of any property orÌýfacilities, or digital assets which are owned or controlled by the University or which areÌýlawfully on University premises, including intellectual property.
  • University Rules and Governance

    Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are expected to:Ìý

    • Comply with all University policies, procedures and rules.Ìý
    • Be responsible for their own enrolment, and completion and submission of assessment.Ìý
    • Comply with any discipline specific codes of conduct that may apply to them and theirÌýfuture profession, including while on placement.Ìý
    • Identify themselves (and to produce a Student ID card within a reasonable time of beingÌýrequested) when asked to do so by a University staff member (e.g., by a security officerÌýor examination invigilator).

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