Academic Policy Publications
The documents listed here are produced by the Academic Office. Requests for any changes to content should be sent to Lyn Kelly.To order any of these documents, please contact Ishbel Guilliard.
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Calendar
Victoria University Calendar is a yearly publication which provides key academic information and general information about the University. The Calendar contains the main academic statutes and policies, including the statutes for each qualification. A complete set of the University's statutes, policies and procedures is available on the Policy website.
The publication of the calendar is managed by the AVC (Academic) Office.
Please see Calendars and Related Information for Statutes and Policies (Part B) and Course of Study Statutes (Part C), and past publications.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
 Key Dates, Offices and Staff (Part A) |
3.13 MB | |
| General Information (Part D) |
3.13 MB |
Assessment Handbook
Assessment plays a fundamental role in achieving the University’s core mission of excellence in teaching and research. Assessment is not simply a process of comparing performance against standards.
In addition to allowing students an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired, assessment gives students the opportunity to refine and deepen their knowledge through analysis and feedback provided by staff.
The Assessment Handbook contains policies and procedures relating to the administration of academic assessment. The policies have been approved by the Academic Board and apply to all courses taught at Victoria University of Wellington.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Handbook |
395 KB | |
| Guidelines for external Honours' assessors |
96 KB |
Course Outlines
All students should receive a Course Outline for every course they enrol in at Victoria University. Course outlines (which may be provided electronically or in hard copy) follow a standard format and include details of the course content and delivery, including learning objectives and details of how these will be assessed.
All course outlines include a link to the statement on General University Policies and Statutes. This statement provides important information for students on the policies and statutes that apply to them, and how they can obtain further information or assistance if this is necessary. The Statement is provided below.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| General University Policies and Statutes |
84 KB |
Pamphlets and Forms
Academic Grievances
The University's academic grievance procedures are there to help students who have experienced problems relating to academic quality or academic advice.
For instance, if a student thinks that he/she has been treated unfairly or that the course information has been misleading, he/she can apply for an academic grievance. Follow the academic grievance process described in the brochure below.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Grievances |
2.15 MB |
Aegrotats
An aegrotat is a pass ("G") which may be awarded when a student's preparation for, or performance in, an assessment was impaired.
An aegrotat may also be awarded when a student could not attend or complete an examination or assessment, or in the last 3 weeks of teaching because of illness, injury or another circumstance outside their control.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Applying for an Aegrotat |
1.67 MB | |
| Supporting Documentation for Aegrotat Application (A3-paper) |
3.13 MB | |
| Supporting Documentation for Aegrotat Application (A4-paper) |
3.13 MB |
Cross-crediting
The cross-crediting provisions enables some courses to be credited to more than one undergraduate degree, so that the total number of points required to complete two or more degrees is reduced.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-crediting between undergraduate degrees |
1.21 MB |
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is when someone presents the work of someone else as if it were their own, whether intentionally or not. It undermines academic integrity simply because it is a form of cheating.
This is why plagiarism is not tolerated at Victoria. Academic staff and students are expected to behave honestly, fairly, and with respect for others at all times.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Plagiarism and How to Avoid it |
2.11 MB |
Special Pass
A special pass may be awarded to a student who misses or arrives too late for an examination. A candidate should fill in a declaration for a special pass along with an Academic Profile.
The student must apply directly to the Academic Programme Manager of the relevant Faculty.
| File size | File type | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form for Special Pass |
21 KB | |
| Declaration for Special Pass (same day) |
19 KB | |
| Declaration for Special Pass (later date) |
19 KB | |
| Academic Profile for Special Pass |
31 KB |