University regulations, statutes and guidelines

All students should be aware of the following:

Student Academic Conduct Statute

The Student Academic Conduct Statute:

  • Describes and classifies academic misconduct and academic misconduct in examinations
  • Sets out the procedures for dealing with allegations of academic misconduct in courses, research and examinations
  • States the penalties that may be imposed for academic misconduct, and the grounds and processes for review.

Learn more about this statute, by visiting Student Academic Conduct Statute.

The Use of Third Party Assistance in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework: Guidelines for Students

These guidelines explain how to use help from others and the limits of this assistance.

Read more by visiting Use of Third Party Assistance in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework: Guidelines for Students.

Statute for Student Discipline (2013)

The Statute for Student Discipline (2013) outlines the principles of good government and discipline that students are expected to adhere to and describes the composition and powers of Discipline Committee.

Read more by visiting the Statute for Student Discipline (2013).

The University of Auckland Code of Conduct

This Code sets out the University’s expectations of the standards of behaviour of all members of the University community.

Read more by visiting the Code of Conduct.

Guidelines on permitted use of software in assessment activities

These guidelines explain how you can determine which software you are allowed to use in assessment activities (e.g. assignments or tests).

Learn more about the guidelines by visiting Guidelines on permitted use of software in assessment activities.

Postgraduate research

Please see policies and guidelines for Undertaking Your Research.