Issues with Assessment?

The Student Union is here to help! Download info session resources here

Come to a student information session to find out how to deal with:
Appealing Against Assessment
Applying for and/or Appealing Special Consideration
Being At Risk of Exclusion

Information sessions will be running from weeks 12 – 15 across all RMIT campuses and sites in Melbourne and are designed to give real-life information for students, based on expert knowledge of the issues students often face at this time in the academic year. For more information or to register, please call 9925 2473 or email student.rights@rmit.edu.au.

Session Times:

Bourke St
Tues 22nd July
Fri 25th July
Tues 29th July
Fri 1st Aug

All sessions will be held in the Student Union Office, Building 108, Level 3, from 12 – 1pm. To book, please call 9925 2473

Bundoora
Tues 22nd July
Tues 29th July

All sessions will be held in the Student Union lounge, Building 202, Level 2, from 12 – 1pm. To book, please call 9925 2473

Brunswick
Mon 21st July
Mon 28th July

All sessions will be held in the Student Union Office, Building 514, Level 2, from 12 – 1pm. To book, please call 9925 2473

Carlton
Thurs 24th July
Thurs 31st July

All sessions will be held in the Student Union Office, Building 57, Level 4, from 12 – 1pm. To book, please call 9925 2473

Swanston St
Wed 23rd July
Thur 24th July
Wed 30th July
Wed 31st July

All sessions will be held in the Student Union Office, Building 8, Level 3, from 12 – 1pm. To book, please call 9925 2473

How to access Student Rights Advice...
How to access Student Rights Advice...
Because of the Howard Government's VSU laws, and the associated funding cuts, your RMIT Student Union has had to restructure how RMIT students access the Student Rights Advice service. You can help us to give every student the most effective students right support by following the procedure outlined below.

Step 1.
Read the relevant Student Rights information leaflets, available from the list on the right side of the screen, or from any SU office.

Step 2.
Try to resolve the issue by following the advice in the leaflets. Also, double check the website to find out if there is a group information session being held, and make sure you attend it. If there is a topic you would like covered in a group information session that would benefit you and other students, please let us know.

UPDATED: Download Ill Communication: Speaking with RMIT Students about Special Consideration.pdf file here (aprox. 100Kb).

Step 3.
Determine if your case is urgent. Because of major staffing cuts as a result of the Government's VSU laws, the Student Rights Officers are unable to take on the high caseload that they've had in the past. Student Liaison Officers have been appointed to give you initial support and advice, and to help empower students to assert their rights. However, you should request a meeting with a Student Rights Officer if:
:: it relates to an incident of sexual assault
:: if you are being discriminated against because of a disability
:: you are an international student with urgent visa issues
:: you have already put your issue in writing to the University and have received a negative response
:: you have a hearing date
:: you need a referral to a support service.

If your case is urgent, you can contact the Student Union on 9925 5004, or you can email an outline of your case, together with any supporting documents to one of the Student Liaison Officers at student.rights@rmit.edu.au

Student Rights Information...

The Student Union has a variety of useful information on common student problems. This can be useful background information for you.

Student rights information is currently being updated. Policies Procedures and Regulations leaflets are now online. More will be added as soon as they are finished. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. If you cannot find the information you need please contact a Student Rights Officer.

POLICIES PROCEDURES & REGULATIONS

• Appeal against Assessment
• Being At Risk
• Being Excluded from your Program
• Course guides
• Examination of research projects & theses
• Exams and your rights
• Exemptions & Recognition of Prior Learning
• Intellectual Property
• Natural Justice
• Ombuds at RMIT
• Plagiarism
• RMIT policies & procedures
• Sexual harassment
• Special Consideration
• Student attendance
• Student Discipline @ RMIT
• TAFE assessment

GROUPS OF STUDENTS

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at RMIT
• International students
• Queer department
• Student and Apprentice rights
• Womyn's department
• Your Rights as a Student with a (dis)ability

ISSUES AT RMIT

• Bullying
• Childcare @ RMIT
• Cultural diversity & anti-racism action @ RMIT
• Gender inclusive language
• Illegal fees
• Homophobia
• Personal safety at RMIT
• Student Staff Consultative Committee

HOW TO SERIES

• How to defer or take leave of absence
• How to get a refund
• How to make a Complaint
• How to write a letter

Note: If you are unsure about your rights, what to say or you do not feel you can deal with the issue on your own don't hesitate to contact the Student Union.