Student rights and responsibilities

Your rights and responsibilities as a student

Know your rights

You may submit a request for rectification of an admissions decision.
You may request for reconsideration of a grade awarded for a study attainment or a decision on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from the teacher responsible for the study attainment in question or from the Academic Appeals Committee of the University of Lapland.
As a Master's Degree student, if you have completed at least 60 credits of courses included in the degree requirements during your first academic year, you are entitled to a 100 % waiver of the second academic year of your studies.
You can contribute to improving the quality of your study experience by making use of your feedback opportunities and taking part in the University's quality assurance processes.
As a member of the Student Union, you are entitled to a range of discounts.
As a degree student, you have the right to vote in the elections for members of Faculty Councils and the University Board.
Students have the right to representation on executive boards and working groups of the university – get involved and make a difference!
You have the right to check your personal data in the student register.
If you experience any kind of harassment or bullying in the university community, you may get in touch with the anti-harassment contact persons of the Student Union to seek advice and support.

It is your responsibility to observe the time limit for degree completion.
You are required to register as attending or non-attending for every academic year.
It is your responsibility to complete a minimum of 55 credits during your first year of study in order to be eligible for a scholarship of an equivalent amount for the second year.
If you violate University rules and regulations on studying or research, you may be temporarily suspended from the University.

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