This policy outlines and addresses the conditions and processes through which students can take Leave of Absence, re-engage with their studies following a period of temporary absence, or to cease attending the University through a process of…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Leave of absence, re-engagement and withdrawal

Published date:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document provides guidance for staff and students on the University's Module Evaluation Questionnaire.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

17 November 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To inform staff/students of the University's Sustainable Development Policy…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

8 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy describes the Careers Centre’s purpose, aim, and values; defines user eligibility and explains our goals in respect of students, graduates, employers, Careers Centre staff, the University and all other interested parties.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Service standards

Published date:

4 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document details the University of St Andrews’ policy on the admission and registration of non-graduating exchange and study abroad students to undergraduate, taught postgraduate and postgraduate research programmes.…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

5 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To set out the policy on pets in accommodation and the requirements on assistance dogs…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Operations

Published date:

14 June 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Museums policy to set out aims for making Museums of the University of St Andrews’ activities and collections accessible to all, working to understand our audiences and remove barriers to make participation as easy and enjoyable as possible.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

4 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance for University staff and students during a gradual return to University buildings…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

14 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To provide guidance to staff and students about using pronouns…

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Gender non-binary

Published date:

29 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This Code of Student Conduct sets out the types and examples of misconduct which may warrant disciplinary action under the University's Non-Academic Misconduct Policy.…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

29 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy provides guidance for students and staff on language correction and proof-reading services.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Language correction

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This Policy will outline the approach of the University to ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, the personal safety and security of all students, staff, visitors and contributors across the University estate and University assets.…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

5 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides supplementary guidance for students to the Policy on the Use of Captured Content.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Lecture capture policy

Published date:

21 March 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

To advise Staff and Students on the cycle regulations of the University…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Travel

Published date:

15 January 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance on safe use of ladders and stepladders…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document describes the Library's vision and strategy over the next 5 years as it retains its central place in the learning and research lives of students and academics.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Certificate of Employers liability Insurance…

File location:

University governance > Risk management

Published date:

12 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Evidence based framework for undertaking action to encourage cycling…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Travel

Published date:

24 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The document details the regulations unique to the Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine programme (ScotGEM).…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > ScotGEM-programme-regulations

Published date:

19 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy explains which degrees are classified and the classification algorithm used for each classified degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Classification

Published date:

25 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To provide information and guidance on the responsibilities that students have regarding payment of any fees and charges due to the University, the procedures that will be followed should payment not be made, and the consequences of non-payment.…

File location:

Financial matters > Income and debt management

Published date:

21 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance on safe working at height (2012)…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy outlines the principles within which the University of St Andrews communicates, awards and administers scholarships and bursaries.…

File location:

Student administration > Academic financial support > Scholarships

Published date:

28 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To review concerns regarding student conduct, assessing risk and taking any necessary precautionary action for the protection of the University community.…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

21 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Rules for the use of electrical systems…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

RBS Health and Safety Policy and Management Arrangements…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

11 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance on the use of the COSHH risk assessment programme…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Rules for undertaking underwater diving work activities…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To communicate the risks as presently understood to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of University information and personal data in the use of publicly available GenAI tools…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

7 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This Policy deals with judgements against students in relation to non-academic misconduct and disciplinary matters…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

15 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document provides guidance to External Examiners, School/department staff and students on sharing External Examiner annual reports.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > External examiners

Published date:

24 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provide statements of clarification on the St Andrews approach to providing degree and module information; curriculum review, teaching and learning; and fee setting.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

3 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document outlines the approach that the University of St Andrews takes in managing and maintaining compliance with all Student visa requirements, and details the structures used to deliver this approach, as well as the responsibilities of the…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

14 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document sets out the terms and conditions for the ScotGEM graduate entry medicine programme.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

3 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Compliance

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

13 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy sets out the governance for the issue of certificate of acceptance for studies.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

28 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to the award of a posthumous qualification in the event of a student's death.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Posthumous qualification

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance on the precautions for new and expectant mothers…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The refreshed University Strategy develops the World-leading, Diverse, and Entrepreneurial themes of our existing Strategy, and brings forward two others in an interconnected way for a fast-changing world – Sustainable and Digital.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

21 June 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the expectation that all students reside at a term address within a commutable distance. The policy excludes Distance Learning students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Location of studies

Published date:

17 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to all proposals for new modules and new programmes.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Module and programme approval

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The University of St Andrews is required to ensure that the engagement of all Student visa students is monitored for the purposes of compliance under the Student route framework.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

29 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Risk management…

File location:

University governance > Risk management > Risk management group

Published date:

23 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy statement and outline management and operational arrangement for controlling legionella risk across University Estate…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Operations

Published date:

8 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The purpose of the policy is to encourage a culture where harassment and bullying will not be tolerated and to outline the steps that can be taken to deal with any issues of harassment and bullying and prevent their recurrence.…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

14 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy outlines the criteria for re-registering to a different postgraduate degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Postgraduate change of registration

Published date:

4 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Policy, local rules for work with ionsing radiations, radioactivity and X-rays…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy merges role and remit of School Presidents policy with Student Staff Consultative Committees policy to include information about the Postgraduate Student Representation Structure.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > Student academic representation

Published date:

24 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students