University Policies
Richmond American University London policies and procedures. For information on the University’s inclusion and equality statements, please visit our dedicated Key Data and Reports webpage.
Queries about particular documents can be addressed to the Student Affairs team at [email protected].
2025-2026 Policies
Academic Policies for All Students
Academic Appeals Policy relating to Grade Challenges
Academic Appeals Policy relating to Non-Grade Appeals
Academic Appeals Policy, Attendance Failures
Academic Calendar, Course Scheduling and Timetabling
Academic Misconduct Policy – Principles, Examples, Penalties
Academic Misconduct Reporting and Appeals Policy – Coursework
Academic Misconduct Reporting and Appeals Policy – Examinations
Attendance and Engagement Policy
Complaints Policy Academic Related
Co-teaching of Level 6 and Level 7 courses
Distance and Blended Learning Policy
Emergency Regulations Exam Board
Emergency Regulations Final Exams
Examinations Policy Student Conduct and Approved Materials
Examinations Policy Timetabling
Examinations Policy, Administration and Invigilation
Exceeding Word Limit and Question Choice Policy
Late Arrival to Classes Policy
Late Submission of Coursework Policy
Non degree students Study Abroad (SA) and Visiting Students (VS) Policy
Recording of Classes and Activities Policy
Academic Policies for Postgraduates
Academic Standing, Progression and Dismissal Policy, Postgraduate
Completion of Studies and Graduation, Postgraduate
Credit Hour Policy, Postgraduate
Credit Load Policy Postgraduate
Credit Requirements Policy, Postgraduate
Dean’s List Policy, Postgraduate
Exit Awards Policy, Postgraduate
Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure, Postgraduate
Grade Point Average Policy, Postgraduate
Incompletes, Rescheduled and Delayed Submission of Coursework, Postgraduate
Posthumous and Aegrotat Awards Policy, Postgraduate
Readmission Policy, Postgraduate
Academic Regulations
Academic Policies for Undergraduates
Academic Literacies Progression Policy, UG – From Fall 2025 Entry onwards
Academic Literacies Progression Policy, UG – Spring 2025 Entry or earlier
Academic Standing, Progression and Dismissal Policy, Undergraduate
Aegrotat Awards Policy Undergraduate
Application for Graduation and Confirmation of Degree Policy UG
Course Substitutions Policy, Undergraduate
Credit Hour Policy, Undergraduate
Credit Level Exceptions Policy UG
Credit Load Policy, Undergraduate
Dean’s List Policy, Undergraduate
Declaring and Changing a Major, Undergraduate
Double Majors Policy, Undergraduate
Exit Awards Policy, Undergraduate
Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure, Undergraduate
Grade Point Average Policy, Undergraduate
Independent Study Project, Undergraduate
International Field Research, Undergraduate
Minors and US Certificates Policy
Posthumous Awards Policy, Undergraduate
Readmission Policy, Undergraduate
Registration Policy, Undergraduate
Transfer Credit Policy, Undergraduate
UK Degree Classification Policy, Undergraduate
Operational and Finance Regulations
Operational Policies
Consensual Relationships Policy
Data Protection Policy 2025-26
IT Procurement And Installation Policy
Payment Terms And Conditions Academic Year
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (US Federal Loan Programme)
Scholarships and Bursaries Policy
Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault Policy
Software Application and Digital Communication Policy
Student Visa Immigration Regulations & Student Engagement Policy
University Fees Policy – Undergraduate
University Fees Policy – Postgraduate
