Rules and regulations for students

2025/2026 academic year

Rights and responsibilities

1. Student Agreement (PDF, 216kB)

• Contract cancellation form (PDF, 92kB)

2. University Acceptable Behaviour Policy (PDF, 149kB)

• Allegation of unacceptable behaviour by a student - Request contact from an Adviser
• Allegation of unacceptable behaviour by a student - Report anonymously
• Allegation of unacceptable behaviour by a staff member - Form (Office document, 40kB)

3. How the University uses Student Personal Data

4. Student Complaints Procedure (PDF, 255kB)

• Student Complaint Form (Office document, 77kB)
• Student Late Complaint Form (Office document, 72kB)
• Student Complaint Progression Form (Office document, 77kB)
• Student guidance: Make a complaint
• Guidance for staff dealing with a student complaint
• Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) for Student Reports of Unacceptable Behaviour (PDF, 261kB)

5. Complaints relating to Free Speech and Academic Freedom (PDF, 301kB)

6. Student Disciplinary Regulations (PDF, 295kB)

• How to Report / Current Students / University of Bristol
• Disciplinary Appeal Form (Office document, 88kB)

7.  Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (PDF, 200kB)

8.  Student Fees Regulations (PDF, 145kB)

Academic Matters

9a. Assessment Regulations (applies to students studying in 2024/2025) 

9b. Student Outcomes Appeals (applies to students studying in 2025/2026)

9c. Student Outcomes Appeals - PGR (applies to students studying in 2025/2026)

• Student Appeal Form (Office document, 106kB)
• Appeal Progression Form (Office document, 62kB)
• Late Appeal Request Form (Office document, 78kB)
• Academic Integrity Awareness Course (AIAC) Appeal Form (Office document, 64kB)

10. Academic Misconduct 

11. Turnitin UK - JISC Plagiarism Detection Service (PDF, 281kB)

12. Regulations on Research Practice (PDF, 194kB)

13. Regulations on Research Misconduct (PDF, 258kB)

14. ‌Intellectual Property Policy for Students (PDF, 176kB)

• Student IP Assignment Form (Office document, 40kB)

15. Policy for Recording Educational Activities (PDF, 381kB)  

Use of Facilities

16. Regulations for the Use of Library Services and Facilities‌

17. Acceptable Use Policy 

18. Policy for Investigation of Computers

19. Car Parking Regulations (PDF, 125kB)

General

20. Whistleblowing Policy (PDF, 375kB)

21. Freedom of Speech Code of Practice (PDF, 149kB)

22. External Speaker Policy (PDF, 537kB)

• Event Organiser (Staff or External User) Self-Assessment Form (Office document, 26kB)
• Assessors Risk Assessment Guidance (PDF, 154kB)
• Assessors Summary Assessment Form (Office document, 22kB)

23. Code of Practice Education Act Responsibilities (PDF, 200kB)‌

24. Support to Study Policy and Procedure (PDF, 196kB)

• Fitness to Study Appeal Form (Office document, 80kB)

25. Statement on the Possession, Use or Distribution of illegal Drugs or Alcohol (PDF, 108kB)