As a registered student of the University of Leicester you agree to certain responsibilities. Some of the most important are outlined below:

Academic responsibilities

Personal conduct

As a student of the University of Leicester, you are expected to conduct yourself with propriety both at the University and in public places.

Term-time employment

Part-time employment is not accepted as an excuse for absence from classes, late submission of work, or examination failure.

Full time students:

The University regulations state that as a full-time student you should not work for more than 15 hours per week. This applies whether you are a home or an international student.

If you are an international student you should note that the University's regulations about term-time employment may be different to those enforced by the Home Office. You must make sure that you comply with both the University and the Home Office's rules. More information about working in the UK if you are an international student. 

Examinations and assessment

You must submit all assigned work by the set deadline and attend any exams that are part of your course.

See our 'Guide to Exams' for basic information about taking exams at the University but check the Examination Regulations for precise details of the University's rules on:

• the scheduling of exams
• admittance to exam rooms
• student conduct
• special arrangements because of religious requirements or disability
• permitted and prohibited items
• use of calculators and dictionaries
• absence due to illness
• cheating in examinations

Attendance

If you are a campus-based student you must attend the classes specified in your course timetable. Full-time students must reside in Leicester, or within easy commuting distance of the city, during term time. 

Departments may authorise short absences for personal reasons but requests for absences of more than one week must also be approved by the University. 

If you are unable to attend a class you need to tell your department/school office or your personal tutor without delay. You must give the reason for your absence, and supply appropriate evidence (e.g. a medical certificate). See Illness and other Mitigating Circumstances for more information.

Contact your personal tutor to discuss your situation if you are struggling to fulfil the attendance or any other requirements of your course. If your personal tutor is not available you can speak with your Head of Department or an appropriate member of staff in the Department/School Office.

Consequences of neglecting your academic obligations

If your attendance at classes is poor or you fail to submit coursework or attend exams, your department will issue you with a formal warning. This may lead to further action by the University, including removing your right to resit any failed modules. This is a serious consequence because failing modules may result in your studies being terminated.

In severe cases the University can terminate your studies without a departmental warning being issued.

If your course is terminated you are no longer a student at the University. You will not be able to continue or restart your course and you will not receive the qualification for which you registered.

Consult the General Regulations for full details about your academic responsibilities.
If you are unsure about any of the information given here or in Regulations, please contact your personal tutor or Department/School Office.

Other responsibilities

Maintaining your personal details

You must notify us immediately if you change your name, address, telephone number or email address. You may also need to notify your department as well.

Responsibilities of international students

If you are an international student you have additional responsibilities. You must:

• Have a valid visa. You will provide this to us at central registration at the beginning of each academic year. In addition, if your visa expires during your course you must renew it and bring your new visa to the Graduate Office* (postgraduate research students only) or Student Records* (all other students).

• Tell us of a change in your immigration permission. If your visa changes during your course you must bring it to the Graduate Office* (postgraduate research students only) or Student Records* (all other students).
• Complete central (face-to-face) registration in addition to course registration. 
• Meet the attendance requirements of your course and meet any formal checkpoints required of you.
• Inform your department if you are unable to attend class (see Attendance above).
• Inform your department if you want to leave the UK (for example, on a holiday or conference). Your leave must be approved in advance by your department and must not affect your ability to meet your attendance requirements.

* located on the ground floor of the Fielding Johnson Building: Graduate Office (pgresearch@le.ac.uk | +44 (0)116 252 2299/2293); Student Records (registry@le.ac.uk | +44 (0)116 252 2448)  

Changes to your registration status may affect your immigration status. Discuss your immigration concerns with an International Student Adviser.

If you have a Tier 4 student visa then the University is classed as your 'immigration sponsor' for the duration of your study. This means we are legally obliged to:

• Keep an up-to-date record of your personal contact details
• Keep a copy of your passport and your visa
• Report certain information to the UK Border Agency.
  

If we have issued you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you used to make your Tier 4 student visa application, we must report to the UK Border Agency if you:

• Defer the start date of your course
• Do not start your course
• Do not complete registration 
• Suspend your studies (i.e. temporarily withdraw from your course)
• Leave the University without completing your course (i.e. permanently withdraw from your course)
• Change to a course that does not meet your Tier 4 visa requirements (e.g. part-time study)
• Complete your studies early
• Have your course of study terminated
• Breach any conditions of your leave

The UK Border Agency can bring your permission to be in this country to an end if we notify of them of one of these changes, so it is very important that notify your department immediately if there is anything that will affect your ability to attend your course. Discuss your immigration concerns with an International Student Adviser.

The University's responsibilities to you

The Student Charter outlines the University's obligations to you (see Appendix B of the General Regulations [PDF])