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Changes to policy and curriculum

Conditions of Registration 2016/17

Warning: the content within this page reflects the information available to students in the 2016/17 academic year. As such, this information may no longer be factually accurate.

In February 2016 a number of changes were implemented to the Conditions of Registration 2016/17, which apply to the student registration agreement between Open University students and the University. These changes will affect all students who studying with The Open University from the academic year 2016-2017.

The changes made

  1. Summary of main terms added.
  2. Paragraph 1.6 (b) amended to include express consent to use personal data to provide study support.
  3. Paragraph 1.7 added to include exceptional circumstances where the University is unable to deliver a module as agreed.
  4. Paragraph 2.6 (f) amended to include consequences of non-payment of additional fees.
  5. Section 3A.3 (d) to clarify UKBA visa application evidence requirements for attendance at residential schools.
  6. Section 4.2 to clarify that fees are refunded or waived in full where registration or enrolment is cancelled by the University after module start date due to entry requirements not being met.
  7. Miscellaneous changes to update cross references and contact details.

Please talk to your Student Support Team if you need any further information. You can find out how to contact them on Contact the OU.