Academic Advice

Managed Exclusion Orders (MEOs)

A Managed Exclusion Order (MEO) is something placed on a student when the University considers that it is in your interests to alter your access to areas of the University. This page discusses further details of MEO's, why they are put in place and how your Students' Union can support you.

Avoiding Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism

Are you looking to understand more about Academic Misconduct and how to avoid it? Your Students' Union have put together some helpful information to support you.

Academic Appeals

We know that results day can be stressful for some, especially if you didn’t get the grades you wanted. Your union advice team are here to help talk you through what happens next and this page provides more information about Academic Appeals.

Revision Tips

This page is designed by your Students' Union to help you get the most out of your revision, and out of your online exams. It includes tips on procrastination, how to better revise and get your best grade from the upcoming assessment period.

Appealing a Minor Offence

You should know if you have been given a minor offence penalty as they are issued by Authorised Persons within the University. Here you can find details regarding how to appeal the offence and how your Students' Union can help.

Postgraduate Research Academic Advice

This page is specific to PGR students who have their own regulations and processes, compared to the rest of the University community. On this page your Students' Union provides information on complaints about your supervisors, extenuating circumstances for your thesis, temporary withdrawals and more.

University Disciplinaries

You are likely to undergo a University Disciplinary if you have received an allegation that you have broken one of the University’s codes of conducts, policies or regulations. This page has further details on what they are and how your Students' Union can support you during the process.

Withdrawing From Your Studies

If you are experiencing personal difficulties that are impacting your studies, you may wish to consider a temporary withdrawal. This page explains temporary withdrawals, the way and which to apply, and how your Students' Union can help.

Exam Misconduct

We know that taking exams are stressful and can lead to potential issues. Here you can find key information about Exam Misconduct and how your Students' Union can help.

Academic Integrity

We know that being suspected of Academic Misconduct can be hard for some students. Here you can find details on how these cases are dealt with and how your Students' Union can support you.

Making a Complaint

If the University have provided you with a disservice then you may be entitled to make a complaint. This page discusses the complaints procedure and how your Students' Union can help.

Extenuating Circumstance

We know that assessments can be stressful for some, especially when something happens that makes it impossible for you to complete your assessments. This page provides more information about what Extenuating Circumstances are, how to apply and how your Students' Union can help.

Support to Study

Support to Study's take place if they think that your health may be having an impact on your studies. This page discusses Support to Study in more depth and what your Students' Union can do to support you during this process.

Technical Errors in Assessments

We know that things can go wrong during online assessments. This page includes guidance on the steps to take if you have a technical error during assessments, and how your Students' Union can help.

Fitness to Practice

The University has its own disciplinary procedures but when a student is studying on a professional related course they also have a professional code that they need to keep to. Here you can find key details on Fitness to Practice, what it is and how your Students' Union can support you during the process.

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The Union is proud to offer free, independent and confidential advice. Because we are a separate organisation to the University, we're always there to stand in your corner when you need it most. Throughout your Surrey life, we will be there for you.