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RCSI Student Agreement (applicable to students only)

As an RCSI student, having carefully read this document and the policies referenced therein, you are required to indicate your understanding and acceptance of the regulations, and the policies concerned by accepting this agreement.

Full policy

1. General Regulations

  • I declare that I have read and understood, and accept, the RCSI Fitness to Study Policy with which I will comply at all times. I declare that I am fit to undertake my chosen programme of training or study, and that I am not aware of, and have not been diagnosed with, any condition that might adversely affect my ability to safely and properly undertake or meet the academic, clinical and professional requirements of my programme and/or to participate fully in University life, including, without limitation, engaging appropriately with other students, staff, and other persons with whom students at RCSI will come into contact, such as patients, vulnerable persons, and personnel on student-placement sites.
  • I understand that in order to receive support from University services or to seek reasonable accommodation, I must notify the University of any change in my personal circumstances in a timely manner in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
  • I understand that my registration to RCSI is conditional on my continuous and continuing good behaviour, both inside and outside of RCSI, and that any conduct on my part which is detrimental to my reputation, or the reputation of the University, or in breach of the applicable RCSI Code of Conduct and/or subversive of discipline generally, shall render me subject to disciplinary action, and, where appropriate, liable to such sanctions and/or penalties as are outlined in the RCSI disciplinary regulations.
  • I accept that, if I fail to pass my examinations or review milestones at the prescribed times, I may be discontinued in accordance with the regulations applicable for the Academic Year in which I fail.
  • I certify that I have never been expelled from any academic institution.
  • I accept that if my tuition fees are not paid by the required date, I will not be allowed to sit my examinations, or participate in other progress milestones including term, continuous assessment and end-of year examinations (as applicable), and that I may not be able to progress to the next stage of my course and/or graduate.
  • I accept that I shall not be permitted to change my fee status (NON-EU to EU) following admission to the University.
  • I accept that transfers between programmes, or campuses, is not permitted.
  • I understand that the University may correspond with my nominated next-of-kin, in cases of emergency, in relation to my health and general welfare.
  • As an undergraduate student, I understand that the University may correspond with my government sponsors, if applicable to me, in connection with any continuance and/or progress in the University; in connection with my academic examination results; or, in cases of emergency, in relation to my health and general welfare.

2. RCSI Policies

  1. Code of Conduct
    • I have read and understood the applicable RCSI Code of Conduct, which outlines the conduct expected of students in RCSI. I understand the Code and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the Code at all times, and that breach of the provisions of the Code will render me subject to disciplinary action, and, where appropriate, liable to such sanctions and/or penalties as are outlined in the RSCI disciplinary regulations, up to and including expulsion.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of the Code and the RCSI disciplinary regulations at all times.
  2. Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Policy (Applicable to 1) Dublin campus-affiliated undergraduate students and MSc Physician Associate Studies students only, 2) Bahrain campus undergraduate & postgraduate students)
    • I have read and understood the RCSI Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Policy. I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of this policy at all times.
  3. Infectious Disease & General Health Procedures Policy (Applicable to Dublin campus-affiliated undergraduate students and MSc Physician Associate Studies students only)
    • I have read and understood the Infectious Disease & General Health Procedures Policy. I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of this policy at all times.
  4. Alcohol, Drug and Substance Misuse Policy (Applicable to Dublin campus-affiliated students only)
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the RCSI Alcohol, Drug and Substance Misuse Policy, I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of this policy at all times.
  5. Data Protection - Privacy Policy
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the RSCI Privacy Policy. I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I have read and understood the terms of this policy.
    • For all queries on how your personal data is managed by RCSI, please contact the appropriate RCSI Data Protection Officer: Dublin Campus: dataprotection@rcsi.ie or Bahrain Campus: dataprotectionbah@rcsi-mub.com
  6. CCTV policy (Applicable to Dublin campus-affiliated students only)
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the RCSI CCTV Policy. I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I have read and understood the terms of this policy.
  7. IT Acceptable Usage Policy
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the RCSI IT Acceptable Usage Policy. I understand this policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of, this policy at all times
  8. Vetting (Police Clearance) Disclosures Policy (Applicable to Dublin campus-affiliated undergraduate students and MSc Physician Associate Studies students only)
    • As an undergraduate or MSc Physicians Associates student, I confirm that I have read and understood the Vetting (Police Clearance) Disclosures Policy. I understand the policy and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, the policy at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of this policy at all times.
  9. RCSI Library Policies
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the RCSI Library Policies. I understand the policies, and my responsibility to comply with, and adhere to, them at all times.
    • By accepting this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with, the terms of these policies at all times.

3. Updates to Regulations

I accept that, during my time as a student, RCSI may amend, extend, consolidate, or replace any University regulations or policies with further or other University regulations or policies, and I agree to be bound by any University regulations or policies as so amended, extended, consolidated or replaced.

I understand that University regulations and policies are available to all registered students for reference on RCSI’s Virtual Learning Environment and that this agreement must be accepted each year to indicate my having read, understood and accepted the regulations and policies concerned, and my commitment to complying with them at all times.