This charter sets out, in plain terms, what you can expect from the University and what the University expects from you. It makes existing rights easy to read; it does not create rights beyond the University’s policies and regulations.
Your Rights
Every student of WUB has the right to:
- Be treated with dignity and without discrimination.
- Study in an environment free from sexual harassment, ragging, bullying, violence, exploitation and intimidation.
- Clear, current and accurate information about their programme, fees, assessment rules and the services available.
- Apply for financial assistance under published criteria and receive a reasoned decision.
- Confidential counselling and wellbeing support, without academic or disciplinary detriment for seeking it.
- Reasonable accommodation for a disability, at no cost to the student.
- A named academic adviser and timely feedback on academic progress.
- Career guidance, employability support and help seeking internships and placement.
- Take part in clubs, sports, cultural activity, community service and student representation.
- Lodge a complaint or grievance and have it decided fairly and within a stated time, with a right of appeal.
- Notice of any allegation against them, a chance to be heard, an impartial decision with reasons, and a right of appeal.
- Privacy in their personal data, and access to and correction of their own records.
- Be safe on campus, and to know what to do and whom to contact in an emergency.
Your Responsibilities
Every student of WUB is responsible for:
- Treating fellow students, staff, visitors and the wider community with respect and courtesy.
- Refraining from ragging, bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, intimidation and coercion — on campus, off campus at University activities, and online.
- Complying with the Student Code of Conduct, the academic regulations and the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Maintaining academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism, collusion and examination misconduct.
- Attending classes, engaging with their programme, and responding when the University makes contact about their progress.
- Providing accurate information and keeping their contact and immigration details current.
- Meeting financial obligations, or engaging early with the Financial Aid Office where they cannot.
- Using University property, facilities and digital services responsibly and lawfully.
- Reporting conduct that endangers or harms others, and cooperating honestly with investigations.
- Respecting the confidentiality of information they receive as a student representative or committee member.