Student Rights and Obligations

Student’s rights and responsibilities

This page contains information on the student’s rights and responsibilities.

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Student’s rights

Students have the right to:

• get tutoring, academic guidance and counselling and supervision in the thesis process
• study flexibly: multiple and flexible study methods and the right to complete the degree within the target time
• have accessible study arrangements
• get an assessment of a study attainment within three weeks (see Tampere University’s Regulations on the Assessment of Studies)
• appeal against an assessment result
  • appeals against grades
  • appeals procedure in the case of a thesis
  • recognition of prior learning
  • a decision concerning degree completion
  • a decision on regaining the study right
• get feedback on an exam, essay or another study attainment (see Tampere University’s Regulations on the Assessment of Studies Sections 1  and  9)
• retake an exam
• study without experiencing discrimination and harassment
• apply for a study right extension
• apply for regaining a study right
• demonstrate suitability for the studied field
• earn credits for serving in positions of trust
• be represented by students in study-related working groups
• study in a safe and healthy environment
• Apply for the accrediation of prior learning in the degree

Student’s responsibilities

The student has the responsibility to

• comply with the University’s regulations and guidelines and follow the University’s electronic communications (email and intranet).
• prepare a personal study plan (PSP) according to the guidelines and academic guidance and counselling and progress in the studies accordingly
• not to discriminate against, harass or bully others and to study in a respectful manner so that the rights described above also apply to others
• register for an exam seven days in advance
• enrol for course teaching on Sisu
• cancel your registration in time for courses you cannot attend
• submit your coursework within the deadline
• find out what has happened in your courses while you have been absent
• give feedback on teaching and academic guidance
• enrol to study at the University within the deadlines given
• apply for an extension if you cannot graduate within the target time
• comply with good scientific practice
• comply with the University’s data security and data protection guidelines
• comply with the Code of conduct for the Tampere Universities community
• acquire the basic tools needed to study