Important IIE Policies for Students

The IIE

Policies

It is imperative that you, as a student studying at The IIE’s Varsity College, familiarise yourself with The IIE policies. The link below will direct you to these policies on the Student Portal.

Access the VC Portal: http://portal.iie.ac.za/vcstudent

There are 23 policies in total. This is an outline of the most commonly referred to sections of the more widely used policies:

IIE009: Assessment Strategy and Policy

Formative and Summative Assessments

Assessment Exceptions and Concessions CASS and Subminima Special Assessments Student Queries and Appeals Acknowledgement Form

IIE010: Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion

Credit Accumulation and Transfer

Completion of Qualification Increased Credit Load

IIE015: Student Code of Conduct, Dispute, Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure

Code of Conduct

Student Complaints Process and Principles Disciplinary Process Appeals

IIE023: Intellectual Integrity Policy

You will find answers to the following questions:

What is plagiarism and how to avoid it? What are the three levels of plagiarism offences and the consequences?

For specific details on how to reference to avoid plagiarism, consult The IIE’s Guide to Referencing.

This guide can be accessed from the library via the following link: https://www.iie.ac.za/IIE%20 Library/Pages/default.aspx You will find answers to the following questions in this policy:

What types of books are available at the library? What other publications are available? As a The IIE’s Varsity College student, do I have access to online resources?

Where can I buy my textbooks from? What are the rules for borrowing books? How long can I borrow books for? What if I don’t return a book?

What other facilities are available from the library?