Unlock your potential as a Griffith Student, know the Student Charter

The Student Charter helps you to be your best by stating what you can expect as a Griffith Student and what the University expects of you.

It is also the key to finding out what you need to know as a Griffith student by giving you direct access to student policies and support systems.

The full Student Charter is available via the . An extract of the Student Charter is provided below.

Expectations—teaching, learning, assessment and research

Students can expect:

  • assistance in their orientation and transition  to Griffith
  • a range of learning and teaching approaches that facilitate engagement and communication between students and between students and their teachers, and the development of attributes
  • fair, reliable and valid  including helpful and timely feedback on their academic work
  • clear information about  and 
  • reasonable and equitable access to library , laboratory, studio, internetcomputing and general course resources
  • changes to  and , made during the normal period of enrolment, allows students to complete their original program or transfer to a replacement program
  • data to be collected, analysed and reported about their learning for the purpose of informing student-centred education practices and optimising the learning environment
  • ownership of  they create in the course of their enrolment, unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed in writing with the University in accordance with the University’s .

The University expects students to:

  • work to the  and towards the development of the attributes of the 
  • participate actively, positively and with  and  activities
  • provide constructive feedback on their learning
  • take responsibility for managing their own learning, in accordance with the Academic Calendar and their timetable, ensuring attendance when required, adequate private study and full participation in all learning activities
  • complete and submit all required  tasks within required timeframes
  • comply with 
  • respect the academic responsibility of the University to establish and maintain appropriate  and  standards in courses and programs
  • to ensure their personal information including  are up to date through  – the student portal
  • to regularly check for University communications
  • respect University property and use information technology and other resources  in accordance with the University's Code of Practice and  (PDF 215k)
  • comply with the minimum information technology requirements  for study in the courses in which they enrol.

Expectations—equity and ethical

Students can expect:

  • access to information on the University’s 
  • a transparent admission system that is inclusive and equitable; administered in accordance with published criteria;their personal information to remain confidential and to be released only with their consent and knowledge or when legally required, or when their personal safety or the safety of others is at risk
  • the University to provide a safe and healthy study environment.

The University expects students to:

  • treat and communicate with University staff and other students with courtesy, acceptance and respect at all times including via social media
  • observe reasonable  (PDF 118k) with respect to all University activities and University property, thereby refraining from harassment, discrimination, bullying or other forms (PDF 48k) against other students and staff of intimidating or unlawful behavior
  • uphold professional  towards all persons they interact within their capacity as a University student whilst undertaking activities related to their degree that are external to the University
  • conduct themselves in a safe manner
  • adhere to the (PDF 174k) and  (PDF 146k) consistent with their purpose
  • about circumstances that may impact on their capacity to undertake their studies for the purpose of making
  • recognise the significance of 色情网站’s First Peoples,
  • their cultures, and their place in the University’s learning and research activities.

Expectations—feedback, complaints and discipline

Students can expect:

  • their complaints to be addressed in a timely and professional manner
  • the University to seek and welcome their  on matters relating to the learning environment and courses and to be advised of the  of such reviews
  • to access information in plain English and in multiple and accessible formats about how to apply for a review of a decision or submit a complaint along with access to independent peer support
  • staff to be aware of and uphold their  under the University’s policies and procedures as they affect them and their interaction with students.

The University expects students to:

  • attempt to resolve issues informally before seeking a review of a decision or making a student complaint
  • to refrain from engaging in 
  • to be aware of and uphold their responsibilities under the  and to abide by the conditions which necessarily follow, and accept sanctions applied for failing to do so.