Student Responsibilities

These guidelines assume and acknowledge that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution

The Institute expect that students will: 

1. Act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive.
2. Make themselves aware of Institute rules and regulations, including disciplinary regulations, pertaining to their rights and responsibilities as a student with health and safety procedures particularly in respect of laboratories and field trips.
3. Respect Institute property.
4. Be familiar with course information made available to them and raise any queries in an appropriate manner with the academic staff member concerned.
5. Fulfill their responsibility to participate actively and positively in the educational environment including:

• preparing for and attending classes as required; 
• participating in class discussions and other activities;
• maintaining steady progress within the course;
• and submitting required work on time.

1. Show commitment to the ideals of an Institute with special reference to achieving personal excellence in performance and allowing freedom of expression.
2. Not cheat, plagiarize, fabricate or falsify data. Students are also expected to be aware of their individual rights and responsibilities regarding the proper use of copyright material, the ethical responsibilities of researchers with regards to animal and human subjects, and intellectual property rights.
3. Familiarize themselves with the requirements they must meet to complete their academic programme and take responsibility for their own academic progress. Students should, where appropriate, exercise their rights to reasonable access to and assistance from academic staff and the various academic support services.