Student’s Rights and Responsibilities
Student’s Rights
As members of the community of the University of Limassol (UoL), students share common rights and values:
- Students shall be represented on relevant bodies of the University. Their representation shall include the Council, the Senate, School Councils, Department Councils, and the Student Disciplinary Committee.
- Students shall have the right of freedom of expression and assembly within the scope of the University regulations.
- Students as members of the community of the University share common rights and values.
- Students shall establish a union called the ‘Student Union’ to represent their interests.
- Students shall expect commitment from University’s faculty, Student Union officers and administrative staff.
- Students shall have access to all teaching and learning related information, student related provisions and regulations and student life. A Student handbook that includes student regulations and related materials is supplied to each student. Policies and regulations can also be obtained on the University Intranet through electronic means.
- Students can submit petitions seeking review of grades, academic regulatory exemptions and review of disciplinary decision making.
- Students are able to share their views and assess faculty, administrative staff, as well as academic programs.
- Students’ fundamental rights are the right to learn and the right to freely express ideas.
Student’s Rights
- Students shall have the right to vote in all University bodies on all matters involved, with the exception of financial matters, administrative matters relating to faculty and personnel, appointments, promotions and issues concerning the personal status of University staff, or the academic admission as well as academic appraisal of individual students and the awarding of academic awards.
- Enjoy the rights and privileges provided by law to Cypriot, EU and third-country citizens, in a student-centered environment.
- Be represented by the democratically elected Student Union, which advocates for students’ interests and ensures their representation on key University bodies, including the Council, the Senate, School Councils, Department Councils, and relevant Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the University Charter.
- Expect commitment and support from the University’s leadership, faculty, administrative personnel, and Student Union officers in achieving their academic and personal goals.
- Access all teaching and learning-related information, as well as student-related provisions, regulations, and opportunities available to enrich their student life.
- Express grievances and submit petitions for review of grades, academic regulatory exemptions, and disciplinary decision-making, with the expectation of receiving due consideration and due process.
- Evaluate University Programs, courses, faculty members, staff, administration and the facilities / learning environment, in a constructive and respectful manner.
- Have the right of free speech and assembly, provided they are consistent with University, Cyprus and EU regulations.
- Have all regulations concerning students to be communicated to them timely and in appropriate ways.
Student’s responsibilities
As members of our academic community, all students are responsible for upholding the highest standards of conduct and academic integrity. Specifically, we expect our students to:
- Act in compliance with all their University obligations in a timely way. University grades, transcripts or other documents from the university are not available for students with unpaid obligations. Be familiar with provisions governing disciplinary, academic and immigration related issues.
- Pay their tuition fees and other fees for the services provided to them by the University. Tuition fees, and other charges are published and made available to all students.
- Be familiar with and follow the academic calendar.
- Be familiar with the protocols and regulations of the University and comply with the relevant University obligations.
- Fully understand their academic paths and meet with their academic counsellors on a regular basis.
Student’s responsibilities
- Fulfill all their university obligations in a timely and responsible manner, including academic requirements, financial obligations, and any immigration-related matters according to the relevant legislation.
- Be familiar with and adhere to the disciplinary, academic, and immigration-related policies, regulations and provisions of the University.
- Familiarize themselves with the Academic Calendar and other protocols and regulations.
- Work closely with their Program Directors advisors to fully understand their academic paths and make progress towards their academic goals.
- Show respect and consideration to their fellow students, and refrain from any form of harassment and/or bullying. All students are held to high ethical standards and are expected to act in accordance with these values at all times.
- Thoroughly review and stay up to date with the Academic Regulations outlined in this Handbook, as well as any additional regulations and policies that may be applicable to their academic program or course of study.
- Fulfill their financial obligations to the University, including tuition fees and any other charges for services provided. It is important to note that transcripts, degrees or other academic documents will not be made available to students with outstanding financial obligations.
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