Rules

UTS Rules apply to all students, staff, contractors and visitors to the university.

Rules at UTS

The UTS Rules, made by Council and in accordance with clause 29(2) of the UTS Act, have the same force and standing as a by-law. The Rules detail the mandatory functions, actions, responsibilities and obligations for the UTS community. 

The UTS Rules are divided into Student Rules and General Rules.

Student Rules

The Student Rules cover a suite of mandatory requirements for academic teaching, learning and research-related activities. They cover student responsibilities, all processes from admissions through coursework and research requirements, to exams, assessments and graduations. The Rules also include details of processes for student misconduct and appeals.

General Rules

The General Rules cover requirements for Council membership, the roles and responsibilities of Academic Board and faculty boards, and the university’s election processes.

Changes to UTS Rules

Rule changes can be approved at any time during the year. Notifications of rule changes are posted on the Official noticeboard. Changes to UTS Rules are documented in the table of changes (PDF).

UTS Rules and the table of changes are published once a year in the UTS Calendar.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.