Government and University legislation and policies

All Monash students are subject to rules contained in Federal and Victorian Government acts and Monash University statutes, regulations and policies.

Monash University education policies and procedures provide a statement of the principles that govern the planning and conduct of education programs across the University. Education policies and procedures are reviewed on a three-year cycle or as required. Further information is provided on these governing areas:

• Commonwealth legislation
• University legislation and policies

Students are responsible for making themselves familiar with the legislation and policies that directly apply to them and their course of study. Some additional rules may apply to certain groups of students such as higher degree research candidates, or students studying at Monash University Malaysia or Monash South Africa.

The most recent version of the acts, statutes, regulations and schedules pertaining to the University can be found on the University legislation webpage.

Course regulations

NOTE: For students commencing their studies prior to 28 May 2014, the course details set out in the relevant Handbook edition are supplemented by the provisions of any applicable course regulations. Any reference in the course regulations to a faculty board is to be read as a reference to the faculty dean.

Students who began their studies prior to 2014 should consult the archived Handbook edition for the year in which they started their course.