1. Purpose
1.1. This procedure describes the processes for managing student Preclusion, Suspension and Expulsion from Adelaide University for reasons of Academic Misconduct or Unsatisfactory Academic Progress.
1.2. This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the Enrolment Policy and Admissions Policy and Academic Integrity Policy.
2. Scope
2.1. This procedure applies to all students enrolled in Adelaide University courses.
2.2. Suspension, expulsion and preclusion from research degree programs are subject to the Research Degree Policy1 and associated procedures.
2.3. This procedure does not apply to suspension and expulsion on non-academic grounds.
3. Procedure
3.1. The decision to suspend, expel, or preclude a student will be made under either the Academic Integrity Procedure or the Academic Progress for Coursework Student Procedure.1 The internal appeal process available to the student is detailed in the relevant procedure.
Suspension
3.2. A student may be suspended from their program for academic misconduct.
3.3. If Adelaide University concludes that the academic misconduct of the student warrants suspension, the student will be advised of the duration of the suspension period and that:
3.3.1. Admission to any other program or enrolment in any other course at Adelaide University will not be considered from the date of the letter, until the end of the suspension period.
3.3.2. If the suspension period is equal to or greater than two years, they are required to apply for re-admission to Adelaide University. Re-admission will follow normal admission procedures and is not guaranteed.
3.3.3. If they are re-admitted, they will be classified as a new student for the purposes of assessing fees including eligibility to be a Commonwealth Supported Student, or for other assistance.
3.3.4. They have the right to appeal the decision within 20 business days of being notified of the outcome.
3.4. If a student is formally notified of the decision to suspend before the Census Date, the suspension will commence in the current study period. If this notification is after the census date, the suspension will commence in the next applicable study period. If the student is in their final study period, the suspension will be applied as specified in the suspension correspondence.
3.5. The student's record will indicate a suspension during the period in which it is active.
Expulsion
3.6. If Adelaide University concludes that the academic misconduct actions of the student warrant expulsion, the expulsion will have effect from the date of the letter notifying them of the decision. The student will also be advised that:
3.6.1 From the date of the letter, admission to any other program or enrolment in any other course at Adelaide University will not be considered.
3.6.2 They have the right to appeal the decision within 20 business days of being notified of the outcome.
3.7. The student's record will reflect an expulsion from Adelaide University.
International student suspension and expulsion
3.8. An international student whose academic misconduct actions have resulted in either a suspension or expulsion will, in addition, be advised that:
3.8.1. They have the right to request an internal appeal within 20 business days of receiving the outcome.
3.8.2. If they access the internal appeal process as defined in the relevant procedure, their CoE will be maintained until the internal appeal is completed, unless extenuating circumstances apply.
3.8.3. If upheld, the suspension or expulsion will be reported to the Australian Government which will result in the cancellation of their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and may affect their student visa.
3.8.4. If they are a sponsored student, the suspension or expulsion will be reported to their sponsoring body.
Preclusion
3.9. A student will be identified for preclusion if they meet the criteria for unsatisfactory progress in their program over a sustained period.
3.10. A student will be notified in writing that they have been identified for preclusion. The notification will include all reasons for preclusion and that:
3.10.1. They have the right to appeal the decision within 20 business days of being notified of the outcome.
3.10.2. If they do not appeal, or their appeal is denied, the preclusion will be upheld and their enrolment in the program will be discontinued and the preclusion recorded against their program.
3.10.3. If the preclusion is upheld, application for re-admission to a program at the same level in the same discipline or at a higher level, regardless of discipline, will not be considered for two years.
3.10.4. Application for re-admission will follow normal admission procedures and is not guaranteed.
3.10.5. A student who is re-admitted will be classified as a new student for the purposes of assessing fees including eligibility to be a Commonwealth Supported Student, or for other assistance.
3.11. An international student who is precluded will, in addition, be advised that:
3.11.1. The preclusion will be reported to the Australian Government, which will result in the cancellation of their CoE and may affect their student visa.
3.11.2. If they access the internal and external appeals processes their CoE will be maintained pending the outcome of the appeals.
3.12. If a student is precluded from a bachelor award and is also enrolled in a related concurrent award, the preclusion will apply to both awards.
4. Definitions
4.1. Academic Misconduct is any action inconsistent with academic integrity, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
4.1.1. Plagiarism:
4.1.1.1. Directly copying of material from electronic or print resources without acknowledging the source.
4.1.1.2. Closely paraphrasing sentences or whole passages without referencing the original work.
4.1.1.3. Submitting another person’s work in whole or in part.
4.1.1.4. Using another person’s ideas, work, or research data without acknowledgement.
4.1.1.5. Appropriating or imitating another’s ideas.
4.1.1.6. Submitting work for which the student has received or intends to receive credit in the same course or other courses (self-plagiarism).
4.1.2. Collusion, such as any unauthorised collaboration in preparation or presentation of work, including knowingly allowing personal work to be copied by others.
4.1.3. Contract cheating, which is the outsourcing of assessments to a third party, whether that is a commercial provider, or a non-commercial provider such as a current or former student, family member, or acquaintance.
4.1.4. A breach of examination rules that is determined to be a breach of academic integrity.
4.1.5. Presenting and/or submitting for assessment documents or data that are copied, falsified, or in any way improperly obtained.
4.1.6. Presenting and/or submitting academic work for assessment or review produced through generative artificial intelligence tools unless permitted under assessment guidelines.
4.1.7. File sharing such as exchange of assessment questions, answers or notes with other students, or uploading assessment questions to online file sharing sites or study sites.
4.1.8. Providing significant assistance to a student in the completion and/or presentation of their academic work.
4.1.9. Fabricating or falsifying information or student identity.
4.1.10. Offering or accepting bribes for potential academic gain.
4.2. Census Date is the date within each study period (or research period for research degree programs) by which a student's enrolment must be finalised for a course, and applicable fees and charges are incurred. It is the last day that a student can withdraw from a course and have it deleted from their academic record.
It is also the deadline for various financial requirements, including submission of request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form; submission of request for FEE-HELP Assistance; payment of any up-front payment of student contribution; obtaining a HECS-HELP loan; or supplying a Tax File Number.
4.3. A Commonwealth Supported Student is a student who is eligible for, and is enrolled into, a Commonwealth supported place. Commonwealth supported students pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their program, and a student services and amenities fee.
4.4. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official document issued by Adelaide University to international students to confirm enrolment status as required by the Australian Government for student visa holders.
4.5. Suspension means the cancellation of enrolment of a student and the discontinuation for a specified time of all rights and privileges as a student of Adelaide University, including the right to re-enrol as a student, and the right to enter or to be on Adelaide University grounds or premises.
4.6. Expulsion means the cancellation of enrolment of a student and termination of all rights and privileges as a student of Adelaide University including the right to re-enrol as a student and right to enter or to be on Adelaide University grounds or premises.
4.7. Preclusion of a student from a program means cancellation of that student’s enrolment and prohibition from re-enrolment in that program for two years.
4.8. Unsatisfactory Academic Progress will be determined to have taken place if a student is not passing key components of a program, for example:
4.8.1. A student fails a course for the second time.
4.8.2. A student fails 50% or more of their courses in an academic review period where they undertake more than one course enrolment.
4.8.3. A student fails a practice-based learning activity, where that failure constitutes failure in the course.
Document authorities and history
| Title | Details |
Procedure category | Academic |
Approving authority | Co-Vice Chancellors via Transition Council delegation upon recommendation from Transitional Academic Board |
Responsible Officer | Co-Vice Chancellors or their delegate |
Procedure effective from | 31 May 2024 |
Procedure review date | 31 May 2029 |
Enquiries | |
Document history | This is a new Adelaide University procedure |
HESF Domain | Domain 1. Student Participation and Attainment |
Related documents
| Title | Documents |
Parent policy | |
Associated procedures | Academic Integrity in Coursework Procedure |
| Referenced documents | Admissions Policy |
Referenced legislation |
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