WUB maintains discipline through a fair, published and impartial system. There is a Student Code of Conduct and a schedule of offences and penalties graded to how serious the conduct is — and a penalty that is not in the published schedule cannot be imposed.
📄 Written Notice
Written notice of the specific allegation and the evidence, and adequate time to prepare.
⚖️ Fair Hearing
A fair chance to be heard and to respond, before an impartial decision-maker.
📝 Written Decision
A written decision with reasons, and a right of appeal.
👥 Representation
Student representation on the Disciplinary Committee, and the right to be accompanied by someone from the University community.
💚 Counselling Access
Access to counselling support, and protection from being victimised for taking part.
Indicative Timeframes
Acknowledgement
Within 3 working days.
Investigation
Completed within 30 working days.
Hearing
Within 15 working days of the investigation report.
Written Decision
Within 10 working days of the hearing.
Appeal
Lodged within 15 working days and determined within 30 working days.