Student Policy Documents

Our policies

The documents below set out the University's policy on a range of issues.

If you are a student of The Open University based overseas studying through one of our partners, not all the policies on this page will apply to you. This is because our partner organisations provide some services directly to you, and they are responsible for these aspects of your study. See the Conditions of Registration provided to you by our partner to see the policies that apply to you. If you are unsure, please contact our partner in your country.

Data protection policy (39kb)

Freedom of information code of practice (113kb)

Policy on the retention of student data and records (31kb)

Policy on the retention of alumni data and records (26kb)

Student employability policy statement (60kb)

Policy for ensuring the safety of children and vulnerable/protected adults at The Open University (55kb)

Admission of applicants under the age of 18 (53kb)

Advocacy: guidelines and procedure (35kb)

The Open University equality scheme

1994 Education Act: reform of student unions (27kb)

1994 Education Act code of practice (34kb)

1994 Education Act – further information (20kb)

Public interest disclosure policy ('whistleblowing') (29kb)

Fraud response policy (29kb)

Intellectual property and commercialisation For more information on the policy covering intellectual property and commercialisation, contact innovation-enterprise@open.ac.uk or phone 01908 659783.