(1) Where the Academic Board (or Programs Committee as delegated) approves a change to the requirements for an award, the relevant School Board shall provide transitional arrangements that allow a student currently enrolled in the award course to satisfy the changed requirements for the award. Where these arrangements would cause hardship to a student or class of students, those students may complete the award as provided for in clause (2). The transitional arrangements shall be approved by Programs Committee. (2) Subject to Rules Relating to Awards Rule 2, clause (56), a student shall be eligible for an award of the University upon having successfully completed the requirements for the award that were current at the time the student first enrolled in the award course. (3) Subject to the provisions of Rules Relating to Awards Rule 2, clause (56), where the Academic Board approves a variation of the title of an award, a student may elect to complete the course bearing the title of the award applicable at the time the student first enrolled in the award course. (4) Where the Council approves withdrawal of an award, a student enrolled in the award course shall be entitled to complete the course upon such terms as the Council deems reasonable in the circumstances. (5) Unless the Rules for a specific award prescribe otherwise, a student proceeding to an award of the University may apply to exit with a lower level award from a related discipline area provided the requirements of the lower level award have been successfully completed. (6) A student shall be deemed to have completed an award course at the time that the Chair, Academic Board on behalf of the Academic Board recommends to Council that the student is eligible for an award. (7) A student who expects to complete an award at the end of the current study period shall complete the prescribed form to apply for the award and lodge it with the Director, Student Services by the advertised closing date. (8) A student who fails to complete units in the final study period of an award course as a result of death or permanent incapacity shall be eligible to be considered for an aegrotat award. An application for an aegrotat award shall be made in writing by the student or by a deceased student's legal representative to the Director, Student Services, for approval by the relevant Chair, Academic Board, by the prescribed date and must be accompanied by relevant documentary evidence. (9) An award of the University may be granted posthumously. The Director, Student Services shall write to the relevant School Board requesting approval of a posthumous award. Where eligibility for a posthumous award cannot be approved, the relevant School Board may approve a posthumous Certificate of Attainment. (10) A student who has completed an award course and who is confirmed by the Chair, Academic Board on behalf of the Academic Board as being eligible for the granting of a specified award shall have the award conferred by the Council of the University at a designated graduation ceremony of the University. (11) Where a student is eligible for conferral of an award but is not available to attend a designated graduation ceremony, the award shall be conferred 'in absentia'. (12) No award shall be conferred if a student progresses to the next level in an articulated award (with 100% advanced standing for work completed in the lower level award) without interruption or where such interruption does not exceed one (1) study period except in the case of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and the Graduate Diploma of Education in consultation with the Head of School. (13) The Council of the University may revoke and require the surrender of an award of the University if it is satisfied that a graduate acted dishonestly in relation to any material matter relied upon by the University in determining the graduate's eligibility for that award. (14) For a Doctoral degree, the award shall not be classified. (15) For a Masters degree, the award shall not be classified. (16) For a Graduate Diploma, the award shall not be classified. (17) For a Graduate Certificate, the award shall not be classified. (18) For an Honours degree, the award shall be classified as: (19) For a degree for which the award of Honours is available, the award may be classified as: (20) For a degree for which the award of Honours is not available, the award shall not be classified. (21) For an Associate Degree, Diploma or Certificate, the award shall not be classified. (22) The number of testamurs for each category of degree as approved by the Academic Board shall be as follows: (23) A University medal may be awarded to a graduating student of exceptional academic merit in accordance with guidelines determined from time to time by the Academic Board. (24) A student who is enrolled in a course leading to an award at another tertiary education institution may enrol in units at Southern Cross University which will count towards that award, subject to the joint approval of the two institutions and to the availability of class places at Southern Cross University. (25) A student admitted under clause (24) shall be enrolled as a cross-institutional award student. (26) A cross-institutional award student shall pay such fees and charges as are agreed between the two institutions and enrolment shall be subject to the University's Rules Relating to Awards, except for the Rules Relating to Awards Rule 2, Section10 - Exclusion. (27) Where an applicant meets eligibility requirements in accordance with Rule 2 , Section 2 or Section 3 the applicant may be considered for admission into Non-Award study (single unit enrolment). Non-Award study relates to individuals who are enrolled into a single unit/s of study which is not being studied as part of a course. (28) Where a non-award (single unit) student subsequently enrols in an award course, School Boards may grant advanced standing in particular award courses for any non-award units successfully completed by the student. (29) A senior secondary school student may be considered for admission as a non-award (single unit) student to undertake units offered by this University concurrently with secondary school studies upon the recommendation of the applicant's School Principal on grounds of exceptional academic talent, and approval of the relevant Head of School. Head of Schools or School Boards may commit to grant advanced standing in particular award courses in compliance with Rules Relating to Awards Rule 2, Section 4 - Advanced Standing. (30) A non-award (single unit) student shall pay such fees and charges as are prescribed in the University's Schedule of Administrative Charges, and enrolment shall be subject to the University's Rules Relating to Awards, except for the Rules Relating to Awards Rule 2, Section 10 - Exclusion.Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 10 - Awards
Section 1 - Eligibility for an Award
Section 2 - Completion of an Award
Section 3 - Conferral of an Award
Section 4 - Surrender of Awards
Section 5 - Grading of Awards
Section 6 - Testamurs
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Section 8 - Units Leading to an Accredited Award at Another Tertiary Institution
Section 9 - Non-Award (Single unit) Enrolments
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