This page shares links to frequently used student policies.
For more information on how specific policies apply to your circumstances, please contact Student Central or the Enquiries Contact (found on the Status and Details tab of each policy).
To provide feedback on a policy, see:
To view all CDU policies, visit the CDU Governance Document Library.
Support, safety & conduct
During your time at CDU, these policies guide and support you. They describe appropriate conduct and explain your rights and responsibilities.
Support, safety & conduct
- Support for Students Policy
- Code of Conduct - Students
- Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances Policy
- Animals on Campus Policy
- Anti-Racism Policy
- Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy
- Children on University Premises Policy
- International Students – Welfare of International Students U18 Procedure
- Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Prevention Policy
- Smoke and Vape-free University Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Students with Disability Policy
- University Resident Conduct Policy
- Whistleblower Reporting (Improper Conduct) Procedure
Starting out
These policies govern the admissions and enrolments processes and explain the rules regarding course fees, advanced standing and scholarships.
All students
Domestic students
Studying
The following policies are useful during your studies. They can help you to understand your obligations as a student and learn more about decisions made at CDU.
All students in all courses
Higher Education
Success
Everything you need to know about graduating.
Legislation & governance
The operations of the University are consistent with the regulatory requirements of the Charles Darwin University Act 2003 and with those regulatory requirements set out in Section 6.1 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, the legislative component of the VET Quality Framework, the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, Records Retention and Disposal Schedules, and all other relevant governing legislation.
Governance Document Library
The University’s policies and procedures govern university activities, including higher education, vocational education and training, research and research training as well as operational matters relating to staff, students, property and campuses, IT security and health and safety.
All policies are available here: Governance Document Library
Higher Degree by Research Students
The following policies and procedures are specific to Higher Degree by Research students.
HDR
- Higher Degree by Research Policy
- HDR - Admission and Enrolment Procedure
- HDR - Collaborative Course Policy
- HDR - Minimum Resources Procedure
- HDR - Research Training Program Scholarship Policy and Procedure
- HDR - Supervision Procedure
- HDR - Preparation, Submission and Examinations Procedure
- HDR - Progression Procedure
Policy Feedback: A Student's Guide
At CDU, we value your insights on our policies or procedures and welcome feedback. Feedback may include suggestions for clarifying clauses or letting the writers know there is missing punctuation.
Our Policy Officers will carefully review your input during policy revisions.
For general enquiries or assistance in interpreting a document, email the Enquiries Contact listed on the Status and Details page of each policy.
The following presentation shows how you can provide feedback on an existing policy.