Student Rights and Obligations

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 Appendix to the Resolution No. 9

of the Senate of the Medical University of Warsaw of 24th April 2023

Students rights and obligations

§ 17.

1.A person admitted to studies acquires student rights upon taking the oath. The content of the oath is specified in the Statute of the University.

2.After acquiring student rights, the student receives a student ID card.

3.The rights and obligations of the student expire on the date of graduation, suspension of student rights or removal from the list of students, while a graduate of first-cycle studies retains student rights (including a student ID) until October 31 of the year in which he completed his studies, excluding the right to financial support.

§ 18.

1. The student has the right to have his/her dignity respected by every member of the University community.
2. The student has in particular the right to:

1) acquire knowledge in the selected field of study, develop their own scientific interests, use for this purpose the rooms, equipment and resources as well as the entire library collection of the University in accordance with applicable regulations, as well as with the help of academic teachers,

2) participate in didactic classes and take examinations or credits provided for in the study program on the principles set out therein,

3) participate in decision-making by the university’s collective bodies through their representatives,

4) submit to the University authorities postulates regarding study programs and matters related to social and living conditions,

5) associate in already existing university student organizations and establish new ones,

6) receive awards and distinctions on the terms set out in separate regulations,

7) participate in scientific research and associate in scientific circles operating at the University,

8) develop cultural, tourist and sports interests, use the University’s facilities and resources for this purpose and help from academic teachers and University authorities.

3. In addition, on the terms set out in the Regulations, Senate resolutions, Rector’s orders and course syllabuses, the student has the right for:

1) transferring and recognizing ECTS credits, pursuing studies according to the individual organization of studies (IOS), changing the field of study, transferring to full-time or part-time studies, justifying absences from classes,

2) sick leave and dean’s leave, including dean’s leave with the possibility of proceeding with the verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program,

3) take an examination before an examination board with the participation of an observer indicated by him,

4) repetition of certain classes due to unsatisfactory learning results, access to one’s personal files,

5) access to electronic teaching guides and teaching materials,

6) health protection on the terms set out in separate regulations,

7) training by the Student Self-Government on the rights and obligations of the student,

8) OHS training.

4. If a student, due to a disability or chronic illness, has difficulties with full participation in the teaching process, he or she may submit a request to the Dean to modify the conditions of participation in didactic classes. Disabled students have the right to submit comments and motions to the Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Persons with Disabilities.
5. A pregnant student and a student who is a parent cannot be refused consent to:

1) pursuing studies in a specific field and level according to the individual organization of studies (IOS) until their completion – in the case of full-time studies,

2) dean’s leave.

6. A student who is a parent submits an application for the leave referred to in sec. 5, within 1 year from the date of birth of the child.
7. The leave referred to in sec. 5 for:

1) pregnant students are granted for the period until the date of birth of the child,

2) a student who is a parent is granted for a period of up to 1 year – except that if the end of the leave falls during a semester, the leave may be extended until the end of that semester.

§ 19.

1. The student is obliged to follow the content of the oath and the regulations in force at the University, and in particular to:

1) participate in classes,

2) take examinations, complete apprenticeships and meet other requirements provided for in the program of study,

3) perform mandatory examinations and vaccinations within the time limits provided for in separate regulations,

4) showing respect to the employees of the University and observing the principles of friendly coexistence,

5) read and comply with the regulations in force at the University, available on the University’s website,

6) sign a declaration of familiarization with these Regulations and the provisions on payment and use of the student service IT system, as well as the obligation to pay fees for educational services on time to the individualized bank account appropriate for the student (applies to students commencing studies from the academic year 2019/2020)

7) comply with the terms of the concluded agreement on the terms of payment for educational services (applies to students who started their studies before the 2019/2020 academic year),

8) timely pay the fees for educational services provided for by the Rector’s order, while the amount of fees for students admitted to studies for a given academic year may not be increased until they complete their studies,

9) immediately notify the Dean of a change in name, marital status, address and contact details, as well as financial conditions,

10) use the functionalities, documents and information provided by the IT student service system,

11) use the IT student service system and the university e-mail address assigned to the student for the duration of the studies,

12) care for the confidentiality of passwords,

13) respect copyrights and intellectual property,

14) care for the student’s dignity and the good of the University,

15) comply with the principles of professional ethics and deontology,

16) comply with the Student Code of Ethics,

17) comply with health and safety regulations.

2. The student is responsible for damage caused by his/her fault to the property (equipment) of the University and third parties during or in connection with attending classes or staying on the premises of the University.
3. The student is obliged to undergo medical examinations and submit a certificate of examination results to the Dean’s Office if he/she receives a referral from the Dean for medical examinations, if the obligation to conduct examinations results from separate regulations or if the Dean becomes aware of information about the student’s behavior which deviates from generally accepted norms of behavior and may raise doubts as to his health in the context of the safety of this student, other students or third parties.

§ 20.

1. It is forbidden for a student to participate in classes under the influence of alcohol or drugs, psychotropic substances, substitutes or new psychoactive substances within the meaning of the Act of 29/07/2005 on counteracting drug addiction (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2020 , item 2050 as amended).
2. In case of a suspicion that a student is under the influence of alcohol or substances listed in sec. 1 above, the teacher informs the tutor of the year and the relevant Dean.
3. The student is subject to disciplinary responsibility for violating the regulations in force at the University and for an act offending the student’s dignity.
4. Acts committed by a student that are subject to disciplinary responsibility include in particular:

1) violation of the principle of ethics or failure to keep confidential information about the patient/patients that the student obtained in connection with classes conducted at the university, including classes conducted using distance learning methods and techniques (practices, classes, etc.),

2) drinking alcohol or staying on the premises of the University in a state indicating its consumption,

3) possessing, using, distributing narcotic drugs and psychoactive substances or staying on the premises of the University under their influence,

4) bringing items threatening life or health to the University premises,

5) violation of the regulations and non-compliance with the University’s internal regulations.

6) violation of the ban on smoking tobacco, including smoking electronic cigarettes, on the premises of the University, i.e. on the premises of the University separated by a fence, to which employees, students and doctoral students of the University have access, in particular: the premises of the Rectorate, Teaching Centre, Banacha campus, Lindley campus and University at Ciołka Street in Warsaw.

5. Each student and employee of the University, after becoming aware of a student committing an act of undignified behavior or violating the regulations in force at the University, is obliged to notify the Dean/Rector

RESOLUTION NO. 9/2023 of the Senate of the Medical University of Warsaw of 24 April 2023 

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Appendix to the Resolution No. 9 of the Senate of the Medical University of Warsaw of 24th April 2023

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