Student Facing Policies and Procedures
The following policies and procedures apply to registered students at the University of Salford (please click the individual policy/procedure for further information). Information for staff can now be found on the Staff Hub.
Academic Appeals
The Academic Appeals Procedure provides information about the process to follow if a student wishes to appeal against a decision reached by the Assessment Board or Postgraduate Research Award Board. Appeals must be submitted within 10 working days of the date on their results letter. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Academic Appeals Procedure AcademicAppealsProcedure.pdf -
Stage 1 Academic Appeals Proforma Proforma - Stage 1_0.docx -
Stage 2 Academic Appeals Proforma Proforma - Stage 2.docx -
Group Consent Form Group-Appeal-or-Complaint-Consent-Form.docx -
Third Party Consent Form 3rdPartyConsentForm.docx -
Legal Representation Legal-Representation.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for staff including template letters, forms and additional guidance are available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
To make enquiries regarding this procedure please email academicappeals@salford.ac.uk
Academic Misconduct
The Academic Misconduct Procedure provides information about the types of activity which constitute academic misconduct and how such matters will be dealt with by the University. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Academic Misconduct Procedure AcademicMisconductProcedure.pdf -
Academic Misconduct Appeal Form Disciplinary-Academic_Misconduct-Appeal_Form.docx -
Third Party Consent Form 3rdPartyConsentForm.docx -
Legal Representation Legal-Representation.pdf - Skills For Learning
Resources for staff including template letters, forms and additional guidance are available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
To make enquiries regarding this procedure please email studentconduct@salford.ac.uk
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy APL_Policy_0.pdf -
APL - Introduction Intro-To-APL.doc -
APL - A Learner's Guide APL-Learners-Guide.docx
Applicant and Student Criminal Convictions
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Applicant and Student Criminal Convictions Policy ASCCPP.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Assessment and Feedback
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Assessment and Feedback Policy AssessmentAndFeedback.pdf - Student Guide on Assessment and Feedback
Engagement Policy for Student Route and Tier 4 Visa Holders
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Engagement Policy for Student Route and Tier 4 Visa Holders EngagementPolicyStudentRouteTier4.pdf
This policy is to be adhered to by the majority of Tier 4 students and Student Visa holders who are currently registered on a programme of study with the University of Salford. Tier 4 sponsored students and Student Visa holders would fall under the following categories:
- Students who currently hold a Tier 4 or Student visa;
- Students who have made an application for Student leave within the UK using a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number from the University of Salford and a decision on the application is outstanding;
- Students who have made an application for Tier 4 or Student leave within the UK using a CAS number from the University of Salford, have had their application refused and are currently undergoing an administrative review;
- Students who have made an application for Tier 4 or Student leave within the UK using a CAS number from the University of Salford, have had their application refused and are currently undergoing an appeal.
Complaints
The Student Complaints Procedure applies to all registered students and outlines the process which should be used to raise a complaint about a service provided by the University and the process used when a complaint is received. Students are advised to read the Procedure in detail before submitting a complaint. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Student Complaints Procedure StudentComplaintsProcedure.pdf -
Student Complaints - Stage 2 Proforma Student_Complaints_Form_Stage_2.docx -
Student Complaints - Stage 3 Proforma Student_Complaints_Form_Stage_3.docx -
Group Consent Form Group-Appeal-or-Complaint-Consent-Form.docx -
Third Party Consent Form 3rdPartyConsentForm.docx -
Legal Representation Legal-Representation.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for staff including template letters, forms and additional guidance are available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
To make enquiries regarding this procedure please email complaints@salford.ac.uk
Disciplinary
The Student Disciplinary Procedure outlines what types of activity constitutes student misconduct and how such matters will be dealt with by the University. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Student Disciplinary Procedure StudentDisciplinaryProcedure.pdf -
Student Disciplinary Appeal Form Disciplinary-Academic_Misconduct-Appeal_Form_0.docx -
Third Party Consent Form 3rdPartyConsentForm.docx -
Legal Representation Legal-Representation.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Related documents:
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Student Charter StudentCharter.pdf -
Student Code of Conduct StudentCodeOfConduct.pdf
Resources for staff including template letters, forms and additional guidance are available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
To make enquiries regarding this procedure please email studentconduct@salford.ac.uk
Engagement, Participation and Attendance
The Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy outlines the University's approach to supporting the development of students, a key aspect of which involves student engagement and participation. If a student does not engage or participate, their registration may be at risk. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Policy. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy StudentEngagementInterruptionWithdrawalPolicy.pdf -
Appeal Against Cancellation of Registration - Proforma Student_Participation_Policy_Appeal_against_Cancellation_of_Registration.docx
Fitness to Practise
The Fitness to Practise Procedure relates to misconduct and/or professional unsuitability of students on programmes leading to professions regulated by Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs), for example the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It provides information on activity that might constitute professional misconduct and/or professional unsuitability, and how such matters will be dealt with by the University. The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400
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Fitness to Practise Procedure FitnessToPractiseProcedure.pdf -
Fitness to Practise Appeal Proforma Fitness-to-Practise-Appeal-form.docx -
Third Party Consent Form 3rdPartyConsentForm.docx -
Legal Representation Legal-Representation.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Related Documents:
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Student Code of Conduct StudentCodeOfConduct.pdf
Resources for staff including template letters, forms and additional guidance are available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
To make enquiries regarding this procedure please email studentconduct@salford.ac.uk
Fitness to Study
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Fitness to Study Policy FitnessToStudyPolicy.pdf -
Fitness to Study Procedure FitnessToStudyProcedure.pdf
Interruptions and Withdrawals
The Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy outlines regulations regarding Interruptions and Withdrawals. In the first instance, students are required to discuss their intention to either interrupt or withdraw with their Personal Tutor/Programme Leader.
Requests to interrupt or withdraw can be submitted on line at the following link: https://sss.salford.ac.uk/
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Student Engagement, Interruption and Withdrawal Policy StudentEngagementInterruptionWithdrawalPolicy.pdf - Guidance for students considering Interruption or Withdrawal
Guidance for staff is available via the Staff Hub https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/QEO/SitePages/StudentFacingPolicies.aspx.
Personal Mitigating Circumstances
The Personal Mitigating Circumstances (PMC) Procedure outlines the regulations governing personal mitigating circumstances, the procedure for submission of personal mitigating circumstances and how such circumstances will be considered by Schools. PMC claims can be made online at the following link: https://sss.salford.ac.uk/
The University of Salford Students' Union (USSU) has an Advice Centre which is able to provide independent advice and support about this Procedure. Students should contact advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk or telephone +44(0) 161 351 5400.
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Personal Mitigating Circumstances PMC_Procedure.pdf - Students' Frequently Asked Questions
Pregnancy, Maternity, New Parenthood and Adoption
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Student Pregnancy, Maternity, New Parenthood and Adoption Policy SPMNPA_Policy.pdf -
Appendix A - Student Pregnancy, Maternity, New Parenthood and Adoption Policy AppAStudentPregnancyMaternityNewParenthoodAndAdoptionPolicy.docx - Student Guidance - Student Pregnancy, New Parenthood and Adoption Policy
Recommended Support Strategy Appeals
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Recommended Support Strategy Appeals Procedure RecommendedSupportStrategyAppealsProcedure.pdf -
Recommended Support Strategy Appeals - Stage 2 Proforma Recommended-Support-Strategy-Appeals-Form-Formal-Procedure-Stage-2.docx -
Recommended Support Strategy Appeals - Stage 3 Proforma Recommended-Student-Support-Appeals-Procedure-_Form_Stage_3.docx
Risk, Review and Response
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Risk, Review and Response Policy Risk-Review-and-Response-Policy.pdf -
Risk, Review and Response Procedure RiskReviewResponseProcedure.pdf
Students with Caring Responsibility
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Student Caring Responsibility Policy StudentCaringResponsibilityPolicy.pdf
Student Charter
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Student Charter StudentCharter.pdf
Student Code of Conduct
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Student Code of Conduct StudentCodeOfConduct.pdf - About the Student Code of Conduct
Student Vetting
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Student Vetting Policy StudentVettingPolicy.pdf
Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)
If you have followed every stage of the University’s student procedures (e.g. Academic Appeals, Academic Misconduct, Complaints, Disciplinary, Fitness to Practise etc)and you are not satisfied with the outcome, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) which is the ombudsman for Higher Education may be able to undertake an independent review of your case. You will need a letter from the University which states that you have completed the University’s internal complaints procedure. Further information about the OIA’s scheme can be found at www.oiahe.org.uk.