Open University Rules and Regulations

The provisions of the Universities Act on the evaluation of studies (§§ 44 and 82) also apply to students of the Open University. These provisions concern the right of students to obtain information on the application of the evaluation criteria, to consult the graded paper or examination and to request the correction of a grading decision by submitting an application first to the teacher and then to the academic complaints committee of their university or equivalent. The University of Helsinki Open University may apply the rules and guidelines for students of the University of Helsinki to students of the Open University. Students agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Open University regarding enrolment in Open University teaching. These regulations were adopted in January 2016 to replace and update separate student regulations, module regulations, general qualifications regulations and related documents. These provisions were applied to students taking courses between 2016 and 2018 and are now being replaced, with the exception of students completing an open qualification (BD, E60, K05) for whom studies began before 1 August 2012. This policy describes the general rules that apply to retaking exams or resubmitting work, as well as the conditions you must meet to be eligible for repetition or resubmission. Whether they are OU validated companies or not, the following academic regulations are part of your student contract with the college and apply to all your studies. The regulations can be found in the documents linked below: By following the ethical principles of the University of Jyväskylä, a safe learning environment for students and staff can be ensured. The principles include the commitment of the University and its members to treat every individual and group with respect and dignity. This obligation applies to both language and other behaviour.

The Director of the Open University gives more detailed rules for the monitoring and enforcement of rules and regulations. All college regulations are based on those of the Open University. The following documents explain the Open Unity rules in more detail. This policy sets out how the Open University monitors whether a student is making sufficient academic progress, as defined in our policies, how and when study restrictions may be applied, and how students can request permission to continue their studies in the event of a study restriction. If an Open University student has seriously violated the Open University rules and regulations through disruptive, threatening, or violent behavior or has acted fraudulently on multiple occasions, the student may be denied admission to the Open University program for a specified period of up to one year. In case of emergency, courses already started may be suspended. Students will not be reimbursed for the fees of a course suspended due to their own behavior. If a student uses Open University credentials in violation of the rules of use, for example by behaving inappropriately on an online learning platform, action may be taken against the student in accordance with the rules of use. The Assessment Manual (Micro-Credentials) outlines the Open University`s guidelines regarding the assessment tasks you may need to complete as part of your course and explains the results and/or results you will receive. This guide provides you with the general rules and regulations for completing and submitting your assessment task and explains the scores we use, while separate course-specific information on your Microcredential website informs you about your Microcredential`s individual assessment task.

If a student violates the university`s rules regarding user accounts (e.g. due to inappropriate behaviour on an e-learning platform), the matter can be dealt with in accordance with the rules of use. More information: Acceptable Use Policy for the University of Helsinki These regulations constitute the final statement on the regulatory framework for research degrees at the Open University. This policy outlines the general rules that explain the eligibility criteria for requesting discretionary treatment and deferral and the deadlines by which you must submit such requests. All students (including PhD students, exchange students, Open University students and other students) have the right to a safe learning environment and the right to be treated appropriately. Students must be treated equally. All students, for their part, are equally responsible for ensuring that the learning environment is pleasant and safe. Students must behave appropriately in physical and online learning environments. Other students or staff should not be disturbed or treated inappropriately. Students must adhere to the study regulations and guidelines of the Open University, individual professors and administrative staff.

Students will be informed of the rules of the Open University when they enroll in the Open University program. An explanation of the rules that apply if you wish to postpone or abandon your studies or change your choice of module or qualification. This policy applies to learners studying an Open University microdegree via the FutureLearn platform. This policy does not apply to those studying other modules and/or qualifications offered by The Open University. This policy provides guidance to staff and students who wish to express reasonable suspicions of irregularities in the operation of the university or the activities of colleagues within the university. As defined by the JYU Open University Study Guide, an online course unit has a predefined schedule, i.e. it starts and ends at specific times and task schedules are specified at the beginning of the course. Online courses require active and regular commitment and participation as well as an independent and responsible way of working. These prerequisites for participation are also defined in the Study Information System. If a student does not attend or work as directed, the teacher will contact the student and may remove a passive student from the online course.

Course fees will not be refunded if the right to participate is revoked due to the student`s conduct. The evaluation manual has now been replaced by 8 separate assessment guidelines covering different aspects of assessment during studies at the Open University. The Open University may charge different fees for students from different countries, for different levels of study, for different modules, and for students who start or change their studies at different times. This is consistent with the different funding options for higher education, the cost of providing educational services or the fact that the Open University offers a different range of services. This policy only contains information about assessments at the end of the module (EMA) to help you complete this final assessed task. An Open University staff member may ask a student to leave a teaching unit or event at Jyväskylä University if the student disrupts classes, behaves in a violent or threatening manner, or endangers the health or lives of others. The actions taken must be recorded. In such a situation, the student may receive a reprimand. The Director of the Open University may revoke a student`s right to participate in all courses and activities of the Open University for a maximum of three working days. Inappropriate behaviour can manifest itself in a variety of classroom situations, such as real-time face-to-face or online learning and non-real-time online learning, as well as in counseling situations.

This can also be done through various tools or environments, including online learning environments, social media, emails/emails, and phone calls. Inappropriate online behaviour can mean, for example, the unauthorized recording of a situation. Violent behaviour or threats of violence are reported to the university security officer and may be reported to the police. Student complaints and appointment procedures allow you to bring concerns to the University`s attention. This policy applies to current and former students who inform the University that they have completed or intend to transition to a gender other than the one assigned to them at birth. Academic Regulation 2022/23 (Courses) (PDF, 667KB) The Open University Student IT Policy defines how you, as a student, will use Open University IT services in your studies. The Campus Access Student Handbook 2022-23 contains all the information about student life on campus. Information on the legal obligations of the university, individual responsibilities and arrangements made to address various aspects of equality. This policy sets out support for students who have nursing experience and how you can let the university know if you have nursing experience. For: All undergraduate and graduate students who declare an intention for postdoctoral qualification.

Students of the Open University are subject to the provisions of the University Law (Articles 44 and 82) and the JYU Study Regulations (Articles 39-44 and 58-59). These provisions concern the right of students to receive information about the evaluation criteria, their right to have the degree assessed, and their right to request the correction of the evaluation first from the teacher and then from the University`s Complaints Commission. Open University students who disrupt classes, behave in a violent or threatening manner, or endanger the life or health of another person may be ordered to leave the educational institution or an event organized by the university. A student may be excluded from the course for up to three business days if their violent or threatening behaviour could endanger the safety of another student or someone working at the university or other educational institution, or if the student`s disruptive behaviour makes teaching or a related activity excessively difficult.