Student Handbook
January 2014 Semester

Updated: 26 May 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Introduction Glossary of Terms Section 1 Registration and Course Enrolment 1.1 Enrolment 1.2 Course registration 1.3 Requirements as to courses 1.4 Transferring to another programme 1.5 Deferment 1.6 Withdrawal from course 1.7 Withdrawal from programme 1.8 Cancellation of enrolment by University 1.9 Academic progression policy Academic Matters 2.1 Assessment and examination 2.2 Credit exemption Study Skills, Resources and Support 3.1 Study skills and support 3.2 Library services 3.3 Lectures, tutorials and seminars 3.4 Reports, assignments and essays 3.5 Support and counseling 3.6 C-three (Counselling & Care Corner) 3.7 Student records 3.8 Communication via MyMail account 3.9 Facilities, equipment and services Money Matters 4.1 Types of fees 4.2 Payment methods 4.3 Responsibility for fees 4.4 Late payment or non-payment 4.5 Refunds 4.6 Government funding / subsidy Regulations and Policies 5.1 Rights and Responsibilities  Personal Representation to the Media  Student Grievance Procedure  Student Disciplinary Regulations  Student Fee Regulations 5.2 Academic Matters  Assessment and Examination Regulations  Graduation Regulations Honour Code 1 3

4 4 5 6 8 8 8 9 9

Section 2

11 12

Section 3

14 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 18

Section 4

20 20 20 20 20 20

Section 5

23 23 24 26 36 37 37 46 50

APPENDIX

SIM UNIVERSITY Student Handbook
INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this Handbook
This Handbook provides you with information on certain important aspects of University life – the sources of available help, support services and key regulations applicable to all students. While the information provided in this Handbook was correct at the time of publication, the University reserves the right to alter procedures, fees and regulations should the need arise. You should