Regulations, policies, procedures and guidance
This page presents the current versions of University regulations, Policies, Procedures and associated guidance that relate to the student experience and teaching, learning and assessment. This page is designed for academic and professional services colleagues.
Regulations
Regulation 2 - Student Discipline
Regulation 16: First Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates & Other Distinctions
Regulation 23: Degrees of Masters of Philosophy & Doctor of Philosophy
Progression and Award Regulations (Undergraduate) 2026-27
Progression and Award Regulations (Postgraduate) 2026-27 (with staff guidance)
University of Sussex & Zhejiang Gongshang University UG Regulations
University of Sussex & Zhejiang Gongshang University PGT Regulations
University of Sussex Student Code of Conduct
Policies
Academic Misconduct Supporting Procedure
Attendance, Engagement & Absence Policy
Attendance & Engagement Procedural Information
Drugs Policy
Recording of Teaching, Learning & Assessment Activities Policy
Frameworks
Academic Personal Tutoring Framework
Late Submission Penalty Framework
The University of Sussex Academic Framework
Procedures
Accessible and Inclusive Education Code of Practice
Exceptional Circumstances Procedure
Exceptional Circumstances Guidance
Fitness to Study Procedure
Managing Disruption to Online Assessment (IT Outage) Procedure & associated guidance - Under review
Marks Calendar
Peer Observation of Teaching Procedure
Procedures for Marking, Moderation & Feedback
Procedure for the Operation of Examination Boards
Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure
Sharing Information with Trusted Contact Procedure
Student Complaint Procedure
Suitability for Professional Practice Procedure
Guidance
Annual Course Review (ACR) guidance & templates
Curriculum Development Handbook
Course Convenor Role Descriptor
External examiner (info & templates)
Making changes to courses or pathways
Students Declaring a Criminal Conviction
Forms and Templates