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Student responsibilities

It is a condition of enrolment that you understand your responsibilities and observe the Student Charter.

Overview

As a student, it is your responsibility to:

  • read our to understand the range of support services that the University offers and how you can access them
  • familiarise yourself with your rights and responsibilities around Freedom of Expression at the University of Sydney
  • act in accordance with the values and principles of mutual responsibility and expectations between staff, students and the University as set out in the University of Sydney
  • read and understand your Conditions of Enrolment
  • make sure your enrolment is correct at all times
  • know all important dates regarding changes to your enrolment
  • pay all student contributions or fees by the date due
  • read and understand the University Privacy Statement
  • check your University student email account regularly, read all University correspondence, and respond promptly where required
  • keep your address and phone details up to date in
  • make sure you’re familiar with the rules that govern your course outlined in the and associated . For research students, this is provided in the
  • know the rules of your course, outlined in your faculty handbook
  • help foster a safe and welcoming campus environment by acting in accordance with our .

Expected academic behaviour is explained on the academic integrity page. You can also find information about academic dishonesty and plagiarism and student misconduct.

The University Policy Register is the single source of truth for University rules, policies, procedures and local provisions. Information found elsewhere may not be correct.

International students

As an international student with an Australian student visa, you have additional responsibilities. You need to make sure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times.

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1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
or +61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)

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Last updated: 06 March 2026

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