
York Online Programmes: student policies
Managing your studies
York Online Registration, Absence and Engagement Policy
This policy covers enrolment, module registration, taking a break from study, and payment of fees. It supersedes information regarding Leave of Absence that is laid out in the Special Cases Progress Cases Policy.

York Online Fit to Sit / Submit Policy
This policy lays out when you can request mitigation (such as deadline extensions) for assessments. It replaces the University’s Exceptional Circumstances policy for any taught modules delivered on the programmes.

York Online Repeat Study Policy
This policy outlines when York Online students may be permitted to repeat module(s) that they have previously completed. It supersedes information regarding Repeat Study in the Special Cases Progress Cases Policy.

Student Tuition Fee Refund Policy
If you are withdrawing or taking a break from your studies, you will need to know how your change of plan affects your tuition fees. This policy explains how fees are recalculated and when students are eligible for a refund.

Assessment and award
- University assessment policies and procedures, including:
- Rules for Progression and Award
- Policy on Assessment, Examiners, Marking and Feedback
- Policy on Acceptable Assistance with Assessments
- Academic misconduct
- Regulation 3: Regulations for awards relating to taught programmes of study
University of York community
Your rights and responsibilities as a member of the University community.
- Ordinances and Regulations, including:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion, including:
- Equality and Diversity Policy for Students
- Dignity at Work and Study Policy
- Policy and procedure for changes to student names
- Complaints and appeals
- Data Protection, including: