Disciplinary Rules and Regulations
In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Singapore Polytechnic (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.
| Offence | 1st Offence | 2nd Offence | 3rd Offence |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheating in attendance* *Includes aiding and abetting of offence | Warning letter | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Inappropriate attire - Attired in clothing with offensive slogans and/or prints | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & 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 & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Vaping or possession of a vape (a device used for inhaling vapour containing nicotine and flavouring) Note: Students caught for vaping-related offences will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further enforcement action. | Fine of $75 and to attend QuitLine phone counselling | Fine of $150 and to attend QuitLine phone counselling | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Littering | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Disrespectful behaviour and/or insubordination to officers of SP | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Disorderly behaviour | Fine of $50 | Fine of $100 | Heard & 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 & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Breach of COVID-related measures | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Any Other Minor Misconduct | Warning letter | Fine of $50 | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Forging medical certificate or 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) | First offence involving 1 forgery, penalty to be meted out by School | Subsequent offences or more than 1 forgery - Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Consumption of alcohol | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Causing damage to Polytechnic property or vandalism | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Committing theft of Polytechnic or personal property | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Breaking and entering / deliberate unauthorised entry | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Assault and fighting (with or without dangerous weapons) | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Gambling | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Possession or taking of illegal drugs | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Sexual misconduct (including but not limited to sexual assault, outrage of modesty, voyeuristic acts, persistent unwanted advances) | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & 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 & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Bringing disrepute to Singapore Polytechnic | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
| Any other serious misconduct | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee | Heard & meted out by Student Disciplinary Committee |
Notes:
For Breach of Exam Rules, please refer to this page.
Appeal Against Suspension
In accordance with Regulation 8 of the Singapore Polytechnic (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 Singapore Polytechnic (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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