Student policies and rules
University policies and procedures apply to many aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with both University-wide and program-specific regulations.
The following is a selection of key policies for students:
Research and Research Training Student Charter Teaching and Learning
For other topics, search the Policy and Procedures Library.
Any policies should be read alongside the requirements of your specific program. Use the program and course catalogue to find your program requirements.
Unless you are told otherwise, always consult the program requirements for the year you first enrolled in a program (i.e. if you enrolled in an arts degree in 2021, consult the Bachelor of Arts program requirements for 2021).
Archived rules
2017 rules updates
From April 4, 2017, the following University rules were incorporated into the Policy and Procedures Library:
- Admission Rules
- Enrolment and Academic Progression Rules
- General Award Rules.
Part 4 of the General Award Rules was incorporated into the Policy and Procedures Library from June 30, 2017.
Archived rules and accompanying mapping documents are available below for reference purposes only:
Admission Rules
Mapping document (PDF, 93 KB)2017 (PDF, 226KB)2016 (PDF, 220KB)2015 (PDF, 601KB)
Enrolment and Academic Progression Rules
Mapping document (PDF, 131 KB)2016 (PDF, 356KB)
General Award Rules
Mapping document (PDF, 188.8 KB)2016 (PDF, 517KB)2015 (PDF, 581KB)2014 (PDF, 596KB)2013 (PDF, 319KB)2012 (PDF, 910KB)2011 (PDF, 904KB)2010 (PDF, 898KB)2009 (PDF, 467KB)
The following is a selection of key information about student fees:
Student fees policyFee schedulesIndicative tuition feesUnit of study schedules – domestic students
Archived fee rules
The following is a selection of key policies and rules. You can also search the Policy and Procedures Library for other topics.
Alcohol and smoking on campus
Alcohol, Smoking and Other Drugs Policy
Disability
Discrimination and harassment
Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy and ProceduresPrevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and Guidelines
Equity and diversity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Behaviours Policy
Events on campus
Event Approval and Control Procedures and Forms
Information and privacy
Privacy Management Policy and Procedures Right to Information Policy and ProceduresRight to Information and Privacy Office
Intellectual property
Intellectual Property for Staff, Students and Visitors Policy, Procedures and Forms
Internet and computer use
Acceptable Use of ICT Resources policies
Occupational health and safety
Laboratory Safety GuidelinesOccupational Health and Safety PolicyOccupational Health and Safety Division
Racism
Sexual misconduct