Non-Academic Misconduct Help

Minor misconduct

Minor misconduct is defined as behaviour which is unacceptable and breaks University Regulations, but isn’t judged to be so severe by the appropriate Authorised Officer as to require a review of the student’s registration at the University.

If it is suspected that a student has breached the conduct regulations and it is considered minor misconduct, the flowchart here shows the investigation process.

Major Misconduct

Major misconduct is either minor misconduct which is repeated, despite warnings or minor misconduct offence procedures, or misconduct judged on the evidence presented to be so severe by the Student Conduct Officer as to possibly require a review of the student’s registration at the University.

If it is suspected that a student has breached the conduct regulations and it is considered major misconduct, the flowchart here shows the investigation process.

In all cases, the request for an appeal must be submitted within five working days of the date of the letter confirming the imposed sanctions. There are four grounds for appeal and these are:

1. That the finding was against the weight of the evidence.
2. That the penalty is too severe or otherwise inappropriate.
3. That the process was not in accordance with the principles and procedures set out in these regulations, or were contrary to natural justice.
4. That fresh evidence can be presented, which was not available, or could not reasonably have been made available.

The full procedure for the handling of Student Conduct Appeals is explained in the Student Conduct Regulations. Please ensure you have read these before submitting an appeal.

The appeal form can be downloaded here.