Student Handbook (London-based programmes) Academic Year 2019-20 1 Contents Welcome to the School ................................................................................................................. 6 1. Policies and Procedures ....................................................................................................... 7 Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures ............................................................................. 7 Address Details ................................................................................................................................ 7 Change of Name............................................................................................................................... 7 Certificates of Attendance/Registration ........................................................................................... 7 Attendance and Absence .................................................................................................................. 7 Academic Engagement .................................................................................................................... 8 Authorised Leave ............................................................................................................................. 8 (i) Interruption of Studies ............................................................................................................. 8 (ii) Study Leave ............................................................................................................................ 8 Employment and Studies ................................................................................................................. 9 (i) Postgraduate Taught Students ................................................................................................. 9 (ii) Postgraduate Research Students ............................................................................................. 9 Extenuating Circumstances .............................................................................................................. 9 Student Cause for Concern / Prevent ............................................................................................. 10 Withdrawal of Studies .................................................................................................................... 10 Termination of Studies ................................................................................................................... 10 Tier 4 Student visa – Key information ........................................................................................... 11 Visa Support Letters and CAS applications ................................................................................... 11 Tuition Fees.................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Appeals and Complaints ............................................................................................... 11 2. Contact Details .................................................................................................................... 12 Student and Academic Services ..................................................................................................... 12 Teaching Support Office ................................................................................................................ 13 Student Hub Counter ...................................................................................................................... 13 3. Term and Holiday Dates...................................................................................................... 14 Term Dates ..................................................................................................................................... 14 4. Conduct and Behaviour ...................................................................................................... 15 Student Charter .............................................................................................................................. 15 Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism ........................................................................................... 15 Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy ........................................................................................... 15 Mobile Phones................................................................................................................................ 16 5. Teaching Rooms ................................................................................................................. 16 Maps ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Keppel Street .................................................................................................................................. 16 Tavistock Place .............................................................................................................................. 16 Computer Rooms ........................................................................................................................... 16 2 External Venues ............................................................................................................................. 17 6. Student Facilities ................................................................................................................ 18 Catering .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Multi-faith Room ........................................................................................................................... 18 Student Common Room / Pump Handle Bar ................................................................................. 18 Sports and other facilities ............................................................................................................... 19 Student Central ............................................................................................................................... 19 7. Global Health Lecture Series .............................................................................................. 20 Outline ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Contacts .......................................................................................................................................... 20 8. English for Academic Purposes ......................................................................................... 21 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 21 Aim of the classes .......................................................................................................................... 21 Class details.................................................................................................................................... 22 Further information ........................................................................................................................ 22 Advance registration required ........................................................................................................ 22 Programme documentation and handouts ...................................................................................... 22 EAP contact details ........................................................................................................................ 23 Support outside LSHTM provision ................................................................................................ 23 9. Basic Maths Support ........................................................................................................... 24 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 24 Sessions .......................................................................................................................................... 24 On-line self-assessment exercise ................................................................................................... 24 Registration for classes .................................................................................................................. 24 Group Lists and Rooms.................................................................................................................. 24 Course Materials ............................................................................................................................ 25 Calculator ....................................................................................................................................... 25 10. Student Support Services ................................................................................................... 26 Advice and Information ................................................................................................................. 26 Student