Disciplinary Rules and Regulations
In accordance with Regulation 4 of the 91pro视频 (Students) (Conduct & Discipline) Regulations, the Principal hereby issues the following Disciplinary Rules for the maintenance and enforcement of discipline among students. Violation of any provision of the Code of Conduct may subject students to disciplinary action. Students who abet a violation of the Disciplinary Rules or Code of Conduct, whether by instigating, aiding, or encouraging such violation, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Abetment is considered an offence regardless of whether the primary violation is completed, and disciplinary measures will be determined based on the nature and extent of the abetment.
| Offence | 1st Offence | 2nd Offence | 3rd Offence |
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Cheating in attendance* *Includes aiding and abetting of offence | Warning letter | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Inappropriate attire - Attired in clothing with offensive slogans and/or prints | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Smoking* or possession of prohibited tobacco product * Includes the holding of any cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other form of tobacco product which is alight or emitting smoke. | Fine of $50 and to attend QuitLine phone counselling | Fine of $100 and to attend QuitLine phone counselling | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Vaping or possession of a vape Note: Students caught for vaping-related offences will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further enforcement action. |
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Vaping or possession of a vape with etomidate Note: Students caught for vaping-related offences will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further enforcement action. |
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| Littering | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Disrespectful behaviour and/or insubordination to officers of 91pro视频 | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Disorderly behaviour | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Personal Mobility Aid, Personal Mobility Device, Bicycle use Infringements ( Refer to the rules here) | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Breach of COVID-related measures | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Any Other Minor Misconduct | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Forging medical certificate Note: Any application related to the forged documents will be rejected. If the offence occurs in relation to examinations, tests, or assessments, it may result in failing the module(s) or its component(s) | First offence involving 1 forgery, penalty to be meted out by School | Subsequent offences or more than 1 forgery - Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Forgery of other official documents Note: Any application related to the forged documents will be rejected. If the offence occurs in relation to examinations, tests, or assessments, it may result in failing the module(s) or its component(s) | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Consumption of alcohol | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Causing damage to Polytechnic property or vandalism | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Committing theft of Polytechnic or personal property | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Breaking and entering / deliberate unauthorised entry | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Assault and fighting (with or without dangerous weapons) | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Gambling | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Possession or taking of illegal drugs | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Sexual misconduct (including but not limited to sexual assault, outrage of modesty, voyeuristic acts, persistent unwanted advances) | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| IT-related offences (including but not limited to infringement of the Computer Misuse Act, defamatory posting, cyber bullying, hacking) | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Bringing disrepute to 91pro视频 | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Any other serious misconduct | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & penalty meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
# Examples of privileges include (but are not limited to) student leadership, institutional representation in competitions, participation in overseas opportunities, scholarships, and/or awards.
Notes:
For Breach of Exam Rules, please refer to this page.
Appeal Against Suspension
In accordance with Regulation 8 of the 91pro视频 (Students) (Conduct & Discipline) Regulations, a student who has been suspended from the Polytechnic may appeal to the Principal in writing within 14 days stating any ground of appeal.
The Principal may after giving the student a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after considering any report of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC), confirm the order of suspension by the SDC, quash it or vary it. In varying the penalty of suspension, the Principal could reduce the penalty or mete out a more severe penalty (such as expulsion, lengthen the period of suspension).
Pending a decision on any appeal, a student who has been suspended by the SDC is to comply with the order of suspension.
Any decision made by the Principal upon appeal is final.
Appeal Against Expulsion
In accordance with Regulation 9 of the 91pro视频 (Students) (Conduct & Discipline) Regulations, a student who has been expelled from the Polytechnic may appeal to the Student Disciplinary Appeal Committee in writing within 14 days stating any ground of appeal.
The Student Disciplinary Appeal Committee may after giving the student a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after considering any report from the Student Disciplinary Committee, confirm, vary or quash the order of expulsion.
Pending a decision on any appeal, a student who has been expelled is to comply with the order of expulsion.
Any decision made by the appeal committee is final.
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