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Student Charter and Essential Documents

We share the responsibility for learning

As student members of the community, we:

  • use the information, advice and guidance that is provided for us about study with the OU and the services and facilities that are available to support our learning and, where appropriate, to enhance our employability;
  • make the commitment to study, use the learning materials and resources that are available to us to ensure that we are prepared for study at the appropriate level and to complete the scheduled learning, research and assessment activities;
  • contribute to, and support others to contribute to, the academic exchange of ideas in our interactions with each other;
  • make responsible use of the teaching and learning support, supervision and feedback provided whilst retaining personal responsibility for our own learning and research, upholding the highest standards of academic integrity.