Regulations and rules
The University of Western Australia has regulations and rules in place to cover all staff and students while on campus.
Regulations
Senate Regulations
Regulations covering proceedings of the Senate and Senate committees (including the Academic Board), and the election and appointment of Senate members, the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor.
Promulgation Note (10 August 2026): On 4 August 2026 the Senate approved amendments to the Senate Regulations. Amendments relate to Part 4 of the Regulations involving the appointment process of the Pro-Chancellor. The amendments will commence on 1 September 2026.
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Senate Regulations [134 KB DOCX] |
Senate Regulations (as amended) [139 KB DOCX] |
Regulations for Student Conduct and Discipline
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Regulations for Student Conduct and Discipline [374 KB PDF] |
Regulations for Student Conduct and Discipline (as amended) [175 KB DOCX] |
Behaviour which the University regards as misconduct and procedures for dealing with cases of possible misconduct.
Promulgation Note (10 August 2026): On 4 August 2026 the Senate approved the new Regulations for Student Conduct and Discipline, which repeal and replace the existing subsidiary legislation. The new Regulations will commence on 1 September 2026.
UWA Student Guild Regulations
Regulations covering the administration, operation and elections of the UWA Student Guild.
Promulgation Note (10 August 2026): On 4 August 2026 the Senate approved amendments to the UWA Student Guild, Student General Regulations and to the Election Regulations. The amendments will commence on 1 September 2026.
Rules
Library Rules
Details of authorised users and conditions of use.
Reviews and Appeals
The University Policy on the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Relating to Students provides for students to request a review of an academic decision relating to them, and to appeal if they are dissatisfied with the outcomes of that review.
Student rules for courses
Student rules for Undergraduate Degree Course, Diploma, School, Higher Degrees by Research and Combined Courses.