Calendar 2001–02

452 Part 7 • University Ordinance and Regulations Alternatively, the student may be put on academic probation in which case he/she shall be barred from performing teaching or other duties carrying studentships/bursaries, until he/she is advised that probation has been lifted. 14.3 A student required to withdraw from a programme of study on grounds of academic failure shall not be considered for re-admission to the same programme in the following academic year, unless special permission is granted by the Graduate Council on the recommendation of the graduate division concerned. He/she may also apply to the Graduate Council for exemption from courses previously completed and/or shortening the period of study. 14.4 A student receiving a failure grade in a required course must repeat the course or take an approved substitute course. 14.5 A student whose thesis/portfolio is not passed but re-submission is allowed and re-examination is required must re-write and re-submit the thesis/ portfolio to the satisfaction of the thesis/assessment committee before being recommended for the award of degree. Such re-submission must be made within 12 months from the date of the official notification of the result of the first examination and within the student’s prescribed maximum period of study. 14.6 A student who receives a failure grade with no allowance for re-submission of thesis shall be required to discontinue studies in the Graduate School. 15.0 Transcripts 15.1 A student who wishes to apply for admission to another educational institution or for employment may apply for an official transcript giving details of all courses taken and examination results. 15.2 The official transcript shall not be issued to a student or any private individual. It shall be sent direct to the institution or prospective employer upon payment of the prescribed fees and postage. 16.0 Disciplinary Action 16.1 The University may take disciplinary action against a student who violates any rule or regulation prescribed by the University authorities, and/or commits any misconduct such as: (a) defamation of or assault on or battery against the person of any member of the University; (b) wilful damage to or defacement of any property of the University; (c) theft, fraud, misapplication of University funds or property of any kind; (d) plagiarism in written assignments or cheating in quizzes, tests or examinations; (e) an offence in connection with degree, diploma, or certificate examinations, including violation of any of the regulations of the Senate governing conduct at examinations and unauthorized access to examination papers prior to the conduct of examination;