Sections 3.0 & 4.0

Student Code of Conduct & Discipline

Examination conduct, the schedule of examination offences and penalties, re-marking appeals, and the general disciplinary code governing community standards.

Section 3.1

Conduct of Examinations

  • Candidates must assemble outside the examination hall at least thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled start time.
  • Admission into the hall is strictly conditional upon presenting a valid Techbridge Student Identity Card and approved Examination Registration Slip.
  • No candidate shall bring into the hall any unauthorised books, manuscripts, programmable calculators, cellular phones, smartwatches or digital devices.
  • Absolute silence must be observed throughout. Candidates must comply immediately with all instructions issued by Invigilators and Chief Examiners.
Section 3.2

Examination Offences & Penalties

Table 2 — Schedule of Examination Offences and Penalties
CategoryNature of OffenceSanction Imposed
A — Unauthorised MaterialsPossession of unauthorised notes, mobile phones or smart devices inside the venue.Cancellation of examination paper and suspension for one (1) full academic year.
B — Collusion & CopyingCopying from another candidate, exchanging scripts, or mutual unauthorised communication.Cancellation of all examination results for the semester and suspension for one (1) year.
C — ImpersonationProcuring an impersonator or impersonating another candidate.Immediate and permanent expulsion from the University College and handover to the Police.
D — PlagiarismSubmitting uncredited work, unreferenced external literature, or unattributed AI-generated content.Award of zero mark (0%) for the script / dissertation, with mandatory re-submission under penalty.
E — InsubordinationDisobeying invigilator instructions, creating disorder, or refusing to surrender unauthorised items.Immediate expulsion from the examination venue and forfeiture of the examination paper.
Section 3.3

Examination Appeals & Re-marking

A student who is dissatisfied with their examination grade may petition the Registrar within fourteen (14) calendar days following the official publication of results. The petition must be accompanied by the approved non-refundable re-marking fee.

The script shall be re-assessed by an independent external examiner. Where re-marking results in an upward grade alteration by a full grade boundary, the fee shall be refunded in full.

Section 4.0

Discipline & Community Standards

4.1 Channels of Communication

All official student representations, queries and grievances must proceed through the established hierarchy: Class Representative → Departmental Representative → SRC Executive → Head of Department → Dean of Students → Registrar → Vice-President → President.

4.2 Disciplinary Code & Campus Regulations

4.5 Noise Control
Excessive or disruptive noise-making in lecture halls, design studios, the library or residential quarters is strictly prohibited.
4.6 Drunkenness & Intoxication
Being under the influence of alcohol on campus, disorderly conduct, and the sale of alcoholic beverages on university property are strictly prohibited.
4.7 Smoking (Strict Prohibition)
Smoking of tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, vapour devices or any other substance is strictly prohibited across all lecture rooms, workshops, studios, laboratories, hostels and public campus grounds.
4.8 Protection of Property
Junior Members are personally liable for any wilful damage, defacement or destruction to university property, workshops, tools or IT equipment, and shall bear full replacement costs in addition to disciplinary suspension.
4.11 Sexual Harassment & Misconduct
The University College maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, exploitation, physical abuse, stalking and intimidation. Confirmed violations attract summary dismissal.
4.15 Demonstrations, Rallies & Processions (DRAP)
Any student demonstration, rally or procession must be registered in writing with the Registrar at least 72 hours in advance and receive official written approval.
4.21 Arms, Ammunition & Offensive Weapons
The possession or discharge of firearms, explosives, knives or dangerous weapons on university premises is completely outlawed and results in instant expulsion.
4.22 Controlled Substances & Illicit Drugs
The possession, consumption, peddling or cultivation of narcotic drugs is strictly illegal and attracts immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution.