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Students

Policies for students

This page gives an overview of policies that relate to students. Full details of available policies and documents are on the main University policies page.

Your contract with the University

Our terms and conditions form part of the contract between York St John University and our students. In accepting an offer to become a student with us, you are accepting our terms and conditions.

Find the terms and conditions for your year of entry below.

Student terms and conditions

Related documents

Your contract with the University is supported by these documents:

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Our Student Charter

Our Student Charter has been jointly created by the University and the York St John Students' Union.

It sets out what we expect of you as a student, and what you can expect from the University and the Students' Union.

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Educational gain

Educational gain is a measure of what, and how, you gain from your experience of being at university.

Learn more about what educational gain is, and how it relates to your student experience.

Educational gain

Useful policies

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Code of Practice for Assessment

The Code of Practice for Assessment brings together all matters related to the process of assessment.

It presents the University's assessment policies and procedures by topic following the sequence of the assessment process.

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York St John Students' Union (YSJSU)

We have developed a Memorandum of Understanding. It describes how we work together and outlines our mutual obligations. It aims to maintain and build upon the excellent relationship between the University and the Union.

Memorandum of Understanding (PDF, 4.9 MB)

You can read more about how the University supports the Students' Union on the page below.

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Concerns and complaints

We are here to help you when things are not going right, whether that's related to your University experience or because of another member of our University community.

Find out how we can support you to raise, address and resolve your concerns, including concerns related to bullying and harassment.