Our Student Advisory Service provides comprehensive information, referral and support service to assist with your educational experience. We are also responsible for administering and responding to student feedback and complaints.
The student assessment and progress policy defines the framework for the conduct of assessment at VU. You can have the support of a student adviser when appealing or requesting a review of your assessment. In the first instance, such requests can be made with your teacher, unit of study coordinator/module leader or course coordinator/program manager.
VU provides support for your academic progress to ensure that you successfully complete your studies. In accordance with the Student assessment and progress policy, if you are failing assignments or not meeting attendance requirements, you should contact your teacher to discuss a plan to get back on track with your studies.
If you have failed half your units, or a core unit more than twice, you will be called to attend a meeting with your course coordinator/program manager. You have two opportunities to meet one-on-one. If you continue to make unsatisfactory progress, you will be called to attend a progress hearing.
A student adviser can help you prepare for your meeting with your course coordinator/program manager. At your request, a student adviser can speak on your behalf at a progress hearing. Students should read the student progress policy frequently asked questions and letter guide for Higher Education (HE) students or Vocational Education (VE) and Further Education (FE) students
If you have been called to attend a discipline hearing a student adviser can help you prepare and attend the hearing with you as your representative. You can make individual casework appointments with a student adviser to discuss confidential issues regarding discipline.
The Academic honesty and preventing plagiarism policy defines how VU deals with the unauthorised, unacknowledged and/or the improper use of the intellectual work of others. This can include cutting and pasting from the web, books or journals without acknowledging the source, or word for word copying of other students' work.
If allegations of plagiarism or academic dishonesty are made against you, please contact the Student Advisory Service for advice and support.
Academic honesty and preventing plagiarism FAQs and letter guide
The Student Advisory Service looks after student lounges on all VU campuses. A student lounge is a space for students to meet friends, relax and find information. Microwaves and hot water for tea and coffee are provided in most student lounges.
The Student Advisory Service provides assistance and support to elected representatives of the Student Union (VUSU).
You can make a confidential appointment with a student adviser to consult about issues relating to your VU education.
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Phone +61 3 9919 4360
Email: studentadvisors@vu.edu.au
Page last updated: Wednesday 18 August 2010
