Student Charter

Our Student Charter was jointly developed by University College Cork, Students’ Union (“UCCSU”) and University College Cork (“UCC”). Our Student Charter sets out a number of the roles and responsibilities of members from our university community, outlining what students, management and staff of UCC can expect from each other as partners in a learning community, and their respective goals.

Student Rules

The UCC Student Rules describe the standards of conduct expected from UCC students as well as the disciplinary and appeal procedures applicable to breaches of these rules.  Complaints of alleged breaches of these Rules may be made by a student, a member of staff or any other person or body whether internal or external to the University.

The UCC Student Rules explain what is expected from you and also your rights and obligations should you be someone against whom a complaint is made, someone who makes or instigates a complaint on behalf of the University or a Witness.

Students are also bound by the UCC's academic and other policies and procedures. 

Student Advisor and Ombudsman

The purpose of the post of Student Advisor and Ombudsman is to advise and assist students with the resolution of difficulties, complaints or grievances involving staff or services of the University in an informal manner. All enquiries to the Student Advisor and Ombudsman will remain confidential, except in cases of serious threat to life or property.

For more information please see Student Advisor and Ombudsman

Student Alcohol Policy

Campus alcohol policy to promote sensible drinking among students.

Support for Pregnant Students

This document provides information to students and staff about the university’s approach to supporting a student who is pregnant.

Placement

Student Complaints

Student complaints should, as far as possible, be resolved informally within the student’s School/Academic Unit or by reference to the Student Ombudsman. In addition, advice in such cases can be obtained from the Students’ Union. However, where the matter cannot be resolved informally, the student may progress the matter under the formal procedure set out in this Policy.

A complaint under this Policy must relate to a specific concern or issue related to an academic programme and/or the actions of a member of staff of an academic.

Fitness to Practise/Fitness to Continue in Study

Fitness to Continue in Study- This Policy is expressly intended to be supportive of individual students who may be in distress or difficulty whilst also recognising the right of the wider University community work, study and live free of undue duress/distress caused by others.

Fitness to Practise- To describe an individual as ‘Fit to Practise’ in the context of certain professions is to say he or she possesses the attributes considered necessary in an individual to allow that individual to practise as an independent practitioner in their relevant profession. The Fitness to Practise policy is needed to ensure that, in addition to having achieved the required academic standard, students are deemed 'fit to practise' in their chosen profession. For further information on this policy, please see link below.

Recording teaching

This policy seeks to facilitate the practical and responsible recording of teaching sessions by clarifying the circumstances in which such recordings take place, the respective roles and responsibilities of those involved, and the implications of breaches of this policy.

Examinations

Academic Integrity for Examinations and Assessments Policy

This policy sets out UCC’s definitions of academic integrity; signposts supports for staff and students; and, outlines the procedures for the investigation of alleged cases of academic misconduct or plagiarism for examinations and assessments. 

UG Student Withdrawal

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students who are thinking of withdrawing from their studies are provided with appropriate support and information before they make their final decision to withdraw. The purpose to this policy is also to support students and staff by clarifying the procedures when a student leaves their programme of study and ends all activities associated with their registration.

The university aims to provide guidance and support to students so that they are aware of all their options should they want to return to third level education at a later stage.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that allows students to gain admission to a programme of study or to gain exemptions/credit from some parts of a programme, based on demonstrated learning achieved prior to admission. UCC recognises that knowledge and skills can be acquired from a range of learning experiences. The policy provides opportunities for access, transfer and progression to education and training at third level.

Reasonable Accommodations

This policy is intended to ensure that students with disabilities/learning differences/significant ongoing health conditions may access a holistic learning experience on an equal footing to all members of the UCC community. This policy provides a framework for the provision of Reasonable Accommodations for students with disabilities/ learning differences/significant ongoing health conditions who have registered with Disability Support in UCC.