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Your studies at RMIT will include a variety of activities, assessment tasks and industry engagement in a range of different settings. As you study, it is useful to be aware of the relevant policies and guidelines that give you clarity about your rights and responsibilities as an RMIT student. This page directly links you to a selection of the most important. If you can't find what you need here, a good starting point might be to head directly to the Student Essentials page on the RMIT website.

Important Dates

Whether you are a Vocational Education or Higher Education student, there are some key dates to be aware of each teaching period. The most important is Census Date, which is the deadline by which students must take certain actions, such as drop a class or cancel enrolment without financial penalty. Other key dates like mid-semester break and exam period can also be found by clicking the link below.

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Enrolment

Whilst at RMIT you need to make sure that you complete any relevant enrolment processes. The Student Essentials page has everything you need to know about enrolment, including how to enrol, apply for credit and take a break from your studies. Click the Read More link below to find out more about enrolment.

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Assessment policy

Assessment plays a central role in student learning at RMIT and principles exist to ensure that assessment tasks engage students in learning rather than simply measuring student achievement. Click below to find out more about RMIT's assessment policy and guidelines.

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Academic integrity policy

Academic integrity is about honest presentation of your academic work. It means acknowledging the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas. This includes appropriate referencing and acknowledgement of the ideas of others. You can view the policy by clicking Read More.

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Appeals

Students are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact their studies. In accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, please use the appropriate Appeals form to lodge an appeal against a decision that relates to: adjustment to an assessment, assessment outcomes and/or academic progress. Click below to find out more about appeals.

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Complaints

As an RMIT student, if you are not happy with a decision, you should first attempt to resolve it locally with your lecturer or course co-ordinator (contact details should be provided in the Canvas site for each course). In the event that you are still not happy, RMIT has a clear complaints handling process which you can follow, which you can find out more about by clicking Read More below.

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Student responsibilities

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All students are expected to observe the values of RMIT. Formal actions can be taken when students behave in a manner that is considered inappropriate. Click this panel to take you to the student responsibilities page, which provides all the information you need to make sure you contribute positively to the RMIT community.

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Student privacy

RMIT is committed to safeguarding student privacy. Click the Read More link below to read a privacy statement, which explains how RMIT uses your personal information and the steps in place to protect your privacy.

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