Approved by the Board 14 June 2017 LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES DEGREE REGULATIONS

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1 1 LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES DEGREE REGULATIONS 1 EDUCATIONAL TASK Section 1. Degrees and degree programmes Section 2. Professional specialisation studies, open university studies and other education Section 3. Curricula 2 STUDENT SELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Section 4. Student selection and accepting a study place Section 5. Acceptance as a transfer student 3 REGISTRATION AND STUDY ENTITLEMENT Section 6. Academic year Section 7. Registration as present or absent Section 8. Study entitlement period Section 9. Discretionary extension of the study entitlement period Section 10. Loss of study entitlement Section 11. Restoring of study entitlement Section 12. Cancelling and restoring the study entitlement in Social Services and Health Care 4 COMPLETION OF STUDIES Section 13. Personal study plan Section 14. Recognition of prior learning Section 15. Credit transfer of international exchange studies Section 16. Participation in instruction and guidance Section 17. Language skills Section 18. Registration for studies Section 19. Grading Section 20. Appeals Section 21. Retakes and improving grades Section 22. Expiry of studies Section 23. Degree certificate 5 OTHER REGULATIONS Section 24. Informing students Section 25. Accessible learning and operating environment Section 26. Security, safety and discipline Section 27. Financial Aid Committee Section 28. Student Union Section 29. Entry into force of the degree regulations

2 2 The degree regulations are based on the valid Polytechnics Act and Government Decree on Polytechnics. The operating licence granted by the Finnish Government to the on 12 December 2013 specifies the educational responsibilities for providing education leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree. 1 EDUCATIONAL TASK Section 1. Degrees and degree programmes In accordance with the operating licence, the following university of applied sciences degrees may be earned at Laurea: - Bachelor's Degree in Beauty and Cosmetics: Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics/Estenomi (AMK) - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration: Bachelor in Business Administration/ Tradenomi (AMK) - Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management: Bachelor in Hospitality Management/Restonomi (AMK) - Bachelor's Degree in Health Care: Physiotherapist/Fysioterapeutti (AMK), Nurse/Sairaanhoitaja (AMK), Social Services/Sosionomi (AMK), Public Health Nurse/Terveydenhoitaja (AMK) Laurea also offers the following Master's degrees and their related qualifications: - Master's Degree in Beauty and Cosmetics: Master of Beauty and Cosmetics/Estenomi (ylempi AMK) - Master's Degree in Business Management: Master in Business Management/ Tradenomi (ylempi AMK) - Master's Degree in Hospitality Management: Master in Hospitality Management/Restonomi (ylempi AMK) - Master's Degree in Social Services and Health: Physiotherapist/Fysioterapeutti (ylempi AMK), Nurse/Sairaanhoitaja (ylempi AMK), Social Services/Sosionomi (ylempi AMK), Public Health Nurse/Terveydenhoitaja (ylempi AMK) Laurea educational responsibilities and their explanations are described in Appendix 1. The language of instruction and degree programmes at Laurea is Finnish. Finnish degree programmes may include studies given in English. The language of instruction in degree programmes in English is English. Degree programmes given in English may include studies given in Finnish, which help the student integrate into the Finnish workplace. In studies leading to a degree, some study units or entities may also be offered in other languages. The maturity test, which is part of the thesis, is taken by the student in Finnish or Swedish, in accordance with the Decree on Polytechnics. Students who have received their formal education outside Finland or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish may take the maturity test in Finnish or English. The scope of a university of applied sciences degree is 210 credits; the exception to this is the Public Health Nursing specialisation option within Social Services, Health and Sports, which has a scope of 240 credits. The scope of studies leading to a polytechnic Master's degree is 90 credits.

3 3 Studies are measured as ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), wherein one credit is equivalent to a student's workload of approximately 27 hours, including all of the required work for the studies. The average workload of 1,600 hours for one academic year of full-time studies is equivalent to 60 credits. Section 2. Professional specialisation studies, open university studies and other education In addition to studies leading to a degree, Laurea also offers training containing elements of degree programmes as open university studies or, in other cases, separate studies as well as professional specialisation studies and other continuing education. Laurea can also arrange immigrant integration training for university of applied sciences studies as well as contract-based training specified in section 13 of the Polytechnics Act. Section 3. Curricula The curricula of Laurea's studies leading to a degree are comprised of modules. Modules constitute a broader competence area, whose mastery typically requires students to complete several study units or projects within a given subject area. Modules may be part of the core competence or complementary competence of a degree. Studies begun in the spring of 2014 and earlier were offered as degree programmes. Degree programmes leading to a Bachelor's degree include basic and professional studies, elective studies, placement(s) promoting professional skills and the thesis. The objective of studies is for the graduate to possess: 1) extensive practical basic knowledge and skills and a theoretical foundation for working in expert tasks in his or her field 2) capabilities for following and promoting the development of his or her professional field 3) capabilities for developing his or her vocational skills and for lifelong learning 4) adequate communication and linguistic skills for tasks in his or her field as well as international activities and cooperation. (Decree 1129/2014, sections 4 and 7) A degree programme leading to a university of applied sciences degree includes placement(s) to foster professional competence, with a scope of at least 30 credits (Decree 1129/2014, section 3). Degree programmes leading to a Master's degree include advanced professional studies, elective studies and the thesis. The objective of studies leading to a Master's degree is for the graduate to possess: 1) comprehensive and in-depth knowledge as well as the theoretical skills required for the development of the workplace in demanding expert and managerial duties; 2) an in-depth idea of the respective field, its position in the workplace and its social importance as well as the ability to monitor and analyse the development of scientific information and professional practices in the respective field; 3) the ability for lifelong learning and continuous personal professional development; 4) good communication and linguistic skills for tasks in his or her field as well as international activities and cooperation. (Decree 1129/2014, section 5)

4 4 The degree programme competence objectives and a more detailed structure of studies can be found in Laurea curricula. Laurea's competence-based curricula adhere to the requirements of the European and National Qualifications Frameworks (EQF and NQF). The curricula are adobted by the Management Team of. 2 STUDENT SELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Section 4. Student selection and accepting a study place The Laurea Management Team decides on student selection criteria. The Management Team also makes the decision on how many study places are reserved for persons applying for their first university-level study place. Admission for studies leading to a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree primarily takes place through the joint national application system. The University of Applied Sciences may opt to use separate application instead of the joint application in the admissions of: 1) students in a degree programme aimed at a specific target group, for which the applicants' qualifications have been separately determined by the university of applied sciences and the application period cannot be arranged within the joint application timeframe; 2) students in a foreign language degree programme; 3) students admitted to programmes leading to a master's degree in Finnish or Swedish when the application is organised in connection with the equivalent foreign language degree programme; 4) transfer students; 5) students on the basis of studies completed in an Open University of Applied Sciences. (Act 932/2014, section 28) Laurea provides applicants for studies in Social Services and Health Care with information on requirements relating to their medical condition and functional capacity. Students without the medical or functional capacity to participate in practical assignments and studies cannot be admitted. Ineligibility may also apply to those whose study place has been cancelled on a prior occasion, if issues relating to the protection of the health and safety of others so require. Laurea makes decisions on a case-by-case basis as to whether a prior cancellation may affect the field of study. Student admissions are implemented through the Studyinfo system. The student selection is made on the basis of the selection criteria decided by the Management Team of Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Accepted students must confirm whether they accept the offered study place within the timeframe specified in the acceptance notification or they will lose their place. Student selection is conditional until original certificates have been verified with the exception of degrees whose completion can be automatically checked at the national register of completed courses. In cases where applicants fail to submit the necessary certificates within the specified timeframe or it is learned in connection with the verification of certificates that the applicant has given erroneous information in the application form, and this information has led to the student's admission, the admittance is cancelled.

5 5 Those who have completed studies in the Open University of Applied Sciences may apply for degreeawarding education through the separate application process. Those applying by separate application must have completed a sufficient amount of studies at a university of applied sciences eligible for the degree programme to be able to continue their studies at Laurea as degree students. Completed studies (credits and performance), aptitude evaluation and the number of study places influence the student admissions. More detailed selection criteria and application periods are determined in separate instructions. The Vice President responsible for education or a person appointed by him/her makes the decision on the admittance of an applicant to a degree programme by separate application. Those dissatisfied with the outcome of the selection process may submit their appeal to Laurea Management Team within 14 days of receipt of the decision. Section 5. Acceptance as a transfer student admits transfer students. Transfer students are students accepted for studies leading to a higher education degree whose study entitlement is transferred from one higher education institution to another, or from one degree programme to another within an institution, leading to a change in the title of the degree sought. Transfers can be applied for after completion of the first semester. A transfer is possible provided that the eligibility of the student's previous studies is verified, and the prerequisites for the completion of studies remains unchanged and study progress in the new group is assured. The university of applied sciences may set an application-specific minimum number of credits for transfers based on a separate decision. In cases where there are more transfer applicants than available places, selection will be made on the basis of suitability, credit accumulation and academic achievement. The study entitlement of a transfer student begins at the start of the semester (1 August for the spring application period or 1 January for the autumn application period). When a student transfers to another higher education institution as a result of applying for a transfer, his or her study entitlement will be declared expired at the end of the semester (31 July for the spring application period and 31 December for the autumn application period). The application period for transfer students is in May and November. The Vice President responsible for education or a person appointed by him/her makes the decision on the admittance of a transfer student. 3 REGISTRATION AND STUDY ENTITLEMENT Section 6. Academic year The academic year at Laurea begins on 1 August and ends on 31 July. Students may complete their studies for the entire duration of the academic year.

6 6 Section 7. Registration as present or absent Everyone who has been accepted as a student and has accepted a place at the university of applied sciences must register at the university of applied sciences following the procedures set forth by the university of applied sciences, after which he or she will be entered on the list of students. Students must register themselves as present or absent each academic year (Act 932/2014, section 29). Students may change their previous enrolment for an academic year at the turn of semesters. For students obligated to pay yearly tuition fees, the enrolment for the following academic year will be valid only after the fee for the academic year has been paid in full. Registration as absent Once a student has accepted their study place, they can register as absent if, in their first academic year 1) they enter into service prescribed by the Conscription Act (1438/2007), Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007) or the Act on Voluntary National Service for Women (194/1995) 2) they are taking a maternal, paternal or parental leave, or 3) they are unable to commence their studies due to illness or injury. Students may only register as absent at the start of their studies for the aforementioned reasons. It must be taken into account during absentee registration that students who have exceeded their study entitlement period cannot register as absent. Students who have registered as absent for one academic year may officially return to their studies by registering as present at the beginning of the spring semester. No academic achievements can be added to students records during their period of absence nor may they receive guidance from Laurea. Students are responsible for the continuation of their studies. It is possible that the provision of studies or training in line with the student's study plan has terminated or that the studies are not offered each year. Students whose study entitlement periods began on or after 1 August 2015 Absences due to service prescribed by the Conscription Act, Non-Military Service Act or the Act on Voluntary National Service for Women, or a maternal, paternal or parental leave do not reduce the study entitlement period. As well as the above, other registered absences of no more than two semesters in total do not reduce the study entitlement period. Students whose study entitlement periods began before 1 August 2015 Students whose study entitlement periods began before 1 August 2015 may register as absent for the duration of no more than two academic years. The absence does not reduce the study entitlement period. Section 8. Study entitlement period The duration of studies leading to a Bachelor's degree is determined according to the scope of the degree programme. A degree programme with a scope of 210 credits has a duration of 3.5 years. Similarly, a degree programme of 240 credits has a duration of 4 years. The study entitlement period for a 90-credit degree programme leading to a Master's degree is 1.5 years.

7 7 Full-time student must complete their studies by no more than one year longer than the duration of studies. The permitted absences determined in section 7 lengthen the study entitlement period by a period equivalent with the length of the absence. Section 9. Discretionary extension of the study entitlement period Students who are unable to complete their studies during their study entitlement period may request for extended time to complete their studies. The student must present the specific reasons for applying for an extension. The student must attach a feasible plan of the studies to be completed and a timetable for finishing his or her studies to the application. An extension of the study entitlement period may be granted only if completion during the extension is realistic. Extensions may primarily be granted only once and for no more than one year. An extension will not be granted if the student has already earned the required amount of credits for the degree. The Vice President responsible for education or a person appointed by him/her makes the decision on the extension. A processing fee will be charged for processing of the application pursuant to Government Decree. 10 Section 10. Loss of study entitlement a) Based on a failure to register Students who fail to register as present or absent during their study entitlement will lose their study entitlement. If these students would like to begin or resume their studies at a later time, they must re-apply to the university to restore their study entitlement (Act 932/2014, section 32). Students obligated to pay yearly tuition fees are considered to have neglected their obligation to register if they have failed to pay the tuition fee for the following academic year. b) Based on expiration of the study entitlement period Students who have not completed their studies during the study entitlement period and have not applied for an extension for the completion of their studies will lose their study entitlement and be registered as resigned. The study entitlement of students who have not been granted an extension will be declared expired and the student will be registered as resigned. c) Based on accepting a study place at another higher education institution in the transfer application process Under section 32 of the Polytechnics Act, transfer students will lose their study entitlement on which the transfer is based when accepting a new study entitlement. The new study entitlement will begin on 1 August or 1 January. Transfer students lose the previous study entitlement at the end of the previous semester (31 July/31 December).

8 8 Section 11. Restoring the study entitlement Students who have lost their study entitlement under the circumstances specified in Section 10 a) and b) of the degree regulations may apply for restoration of their study entitlement. Study entitlement may be restored in cases where the student is able to complete the remaining studies within a reasonable time after the re-establishment. The Vice President responsible for education or a person appointed by him/her makes the decision on restoring the study entitlement. A processing fee will be charged for processing of the application pursuant to Government Decree. Students obligated to pay yearly tuition fees may restore the study entitlement by paying the yearly tuition fee and a processing fee for an application in accordance with the Government Decree. Students who are dissatisfied with the decision regarding the restoring of the study entitlement period may file an appeal with the Laurea Management Team within 14 days of receiving the decision. Students may contest the decision made by the Laurea Management Team by filing an appeal with the Helsinki Administrative Court within 30 days of receiving the decision. Section 12. Cancelling and restoring the study entitlement in Social Services and Health Care The university of applied sciences has the right to cancel the study entitlement of a student in social services and health care if, by endangering the health or safety of others, the student has proven to be unsuitable for practical tasks or practical studies relating to the programme. Other grounds for cancellation include cases where a student has at the application stage failed to notify of a previous cancellation decision, or a student has been convicted of an offence that may hinder working with minors. Decisions on cancelling or restoring a study entitlement are made by the Laurea Board. Before the decision to cancel a study entitlement, necessary reports must be acquired relating to the case and the student must be offered an opportunity to be heard. The university of applied sciences must together with the student clarify opportunities to apply for or transfer to some other degree programme. A cancelled study entitlement may be restored upon request by students, if the study entitlement has been cancelled on the basis of a factor relating to their medical or functional condition and the applicants are able to prove that these factors no longer exist. Students may appeal the decisions relating to cancelling or restoring their study entitlement to the students' legal protection board within 14 days of receipt of notification of the decision. After this, appeals may file with the Helsinki Administrative Court. 4 COMPLETION OF STUDIES Section 13. Personal study plan Students draw up a personal study plan within the framework of the degree programme's degree structure and curriculum. Students are entitled to complete the studies leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in line with the relevant degree programme and corresponding curriculum and personal study plan, within the recommended duration of the studies. Students maintain their

9 9 personal study plan, and it is revised annually with the teacher tutor. Students have the right to receive guidance for drawing up the study plan. Section 14. Recognition of prior learning Recognition of studies Students are entitled to receive the recognition of previous higher education studies completed in Finland, abroad or at another education institution in accordance with the decision of the university of applied sciences. Studies are recognised either by replacing degree programme studies with other studies completed at another education institution or by including studies completed elsewhere in the student's degree. Credit transfers do not directly apply to studies that are prerequisites for the degree programme. Studies from another educational institution are recognised in line with the objectives of the degree programme curriculum. Studies from another educational institution are recognised insofar as they correspond to studies in the degree programme, the defined competence generated by the degree programme or are suitable for the degree programme in some other way. The Vice President responsible for education or a person appointed by him/her makes the decision on the recognition. Accreditation of prior competence Students initiate accreditation of prior competence. Accreditation is carried out by the lecturer in charge of the module or study unit or other person appointed by Director of Educational and Regional Development Unit at the campus. Assessment adheres to the criteria and grading scale adopted for the corresponding study unit or entity. Students may request accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired (RPL). Students may also include competence acquired on the job as part of the studies (work-based learning). Accredited competence must be in line with the objectives of the degree programme. Students are responsible for demonstrating and proving their competence and providing sufficient related information. Decisions on accreditation are mainly taken at the beginning of studies, although students may request accreditation for prior competence throughout their studies. Section 15. Credit transfer of international exchange studies Students participating in international exchanges must complete and sign the Learning Agreement form before departure. Studies or practical studies completed abroad during the study period are recognised on the basis of the received Transcript of Records or other certificate. The credit transfer application must be submitted within a month of receipt of the certificate.

10 10 Section 16. Participation in instruction and guidance Studies and instruction are arranged through study units or projects. Students have the right and obligation to participate in the degree programme's study units or projects, so that the learning outcomes are met. If there is compulsory attendance for a study unit, this must be specified and justified in the study unit implementation plan. If a student does not intend to participate in the implementation of a study unit where they have been accepted, they must cancel their registration with the teacher in charge of the implementation before the beginning of the study unit so that they can be replaced by another student. Students must be present at the first contact session or report their absence to the teacher in charge. If the absence has not been reported, another student may be enrolled in the study unit in place of the absent student. The curricula of the degree programme describe the learning outcomes of modules and study units. The implementation plan of each study unit describes the study methods to be used in greater detail. If prior competence has been specified for completion of a study unit/project, the student will be required, if needed, to demonstrate this competence before the study unit/project begins. Students are entitled to personal study guidance throughout their studies. Students are obliged to take part in study guidance and assume responsibility for the progress of their studies. Section 17. Language skills Students must demonstrate that they have acquired, through their studies at Laurea or elsewhere: 1) the necessary skills in Finnish and Swedish required by the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003) for practising a profession for which a higher education degree is required, in a bilingual area, and which are needed for further professional development (497/2004); and 2) the necessary oral and written skills in one or two foreign languages for practising the profession and for further professional development. The terms specified in section 1 of the above Act do not apply to students who have received their formal education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish or who have received their formal education abroad. In such cases, these students must provide an account of the formal education received in a language other than Finnish or Swedish or abroad and submit an application presenting the grounds for exemption from language skills requirements. The student's language skills are specified on the degree certificate. Students can be exempted from the language requirements, in whole or in part, for special reasons, such as in the case of diagnosed dyslexia. Exempted students must complete an equivalent number of credits in other studies.

11 11 Section 18. Registration for studies All students must enrol for their chosen study units and projects during the prescribed registration period. Students enrol for individual projects based on the timetable of the projects. Only students registered as present may enrol for studies (study units or projects). Decisions on acceptance for study units are made when the registration period has ended. Generally, the order of registration is not a selection criterion for participation in study units. Students are selected for participation according to the following criteria (listed in order of importance): Students' compulsory core competence studies: 1) Fulfilment of the prerequisites set in the curriculum for the study unit. 2) Students registered at the campus offering the study unit/project. Students whose progress plans include the study unit/project will take precedence. 3) Students from other campuses whose compulsory core competence includes the study unit (study unit or project). 4) Students with larger number of completed studies will take precedence. Exemption from this order is possible on a case-by-case basis (for example, an illness or other important reason). If there are any places remaining for studies belonging to a core competence module after the above criteria have been fulfilled, they will be filled based on the order of enrolment. Students' complementary studies: 1) Students whose degree's complementary competence includes the study unit will take precedence. As an exemption, the implementation may be aimed at a particular group (e.g. blended learning students). This must be separately stated in connection with the implementation plan. In this case, the students in the relevant group will take precedence. 2) Students with larger number of completed studies will take precedence. Exemption from this order is possible on a case-by-case basis (for example, an illness or other important reason). A study unit or project may be cancelled if there are not enough students enrolled. Studies provided in cooperation between higher education institutions may follow different student selection processes for the implementations. Section 19. Grading Competence evaluation is based on the objectives set in the curricula. Study units, parts of implementation and projects are graded on a scale of 1-5. The grade for a study unit/project will be 0 if students do not achieve the requirements for passing. Some study units, parts of implementation or projects can also be graded simply as Pass/Fail (H/0). Detailed assessment criteria are described in the study unit implementation plan. Project assessment criteria are agreed upon at the beginning of a project. The completion of compulsory practical studies is recorded as a Pass grade (H). The completion of some study units/projects involves an examination, whose schedules are included in the study unit implementation plan. Students do not need to sign up for actual examinations. Failure to turn up for an actual examination is counted as one attempt.

12 12 Each student who receives a place for a study unit or project is assessed. The teacher is responsible for assessing the work completed for a study unit or a project no later than four weeks from the completion date. However, he or she must ensure that the teacher responsible for the study unit or project will record the awarded grades in the student credit registry no later than three weeks from the completion date of the study unless an obstacle occurs due to the teacher's work time arrangements. With no exception, the credits for the spring term must be recorded in the student credit registry no later than at the end of the July of that year. The grade 0 will be recorded for all students failing to complete the credit by this deadline. The date associated with the grade is the date on which the student completed the evaluated task. Grades are published in the students' personal study plan. Students are given an opportunity to view their assessed assignments in written or other form. assessed assignments recorded in written or other form must be kept for at least six months after their posting (Act 932/2014, section 37). At his/her own discretion, a lecturer may return all assessed assignments after six months. Students have the right during their studies, upon request, to receive a transcript of records indicating the completed studies and grading. Approved performances are not removed from the student s records. Section 20. Appeals Students who are dissatisfied with the results of the assessment of their studies or the recognition of credits or otherwise demonstrated competences must request, verbally or in writing, a reassessment of the results from the lecturer who carried out the assessment or person who approved the recognition of credits. Studies comprehend completed study units/projects, theses and placement. Students must submit requests for reassessment within 14 days of having access to the results of the assessment of their studies and the criteria used in making the assessment or having received the decision on the recognition of prior learning. The teacher will provide a reply to the re-assessment request within 14 days of having received the request. Students who are dissatisfied with the verbal or written reply they receive may appeal to the Laurea Board of Examiners within 14 days of receiving the reply to their request for reassessment from the lecturer in question (Act 932/2014, 57). No appeals may be filed for decisions made by the Board of Examiners. Any bias problems related to tutoring relationships between the lecturer and student in question should be handled verbally between the parties concerned, requesting assistance, if necessary, from the Director of Educational and Regional Development Unit or a person appointed by him/her. Section 21. Retakes and improving grades Students who have failed examinations or assignments set as conditions for passing a study unit must supplement their work or retake examinations as required by the lecturer in charge within a deadline set by the lecturer. In project studies, students must supplement their project assignments until the project has been acceptably completed.

13 13 Retakes of examinations for study units are offered by Laurea. Students must register for retake examinations no later than 10 days before the scheduled retake date. Failed exams or other assignments may be retaken twice on one of the two general retake dates specified by the lecturer in charge. Students who fail both retakes must retake the whole study unit as specified by the lecturer in charge. Students have one attempt to improve pass grades. Attempts to improve pass grades always involve the whole study unit. The attempt must take place within the next six months from the original date. Attempts must be agreed on with the lecturer. The higher of the two grades will be valid. Students successfully passing a study unit may not retake that study unit. Passed thesis grades cannot be changed. Section 22. Expiry of studies The expiry of studies is determined in relation to the competence objectives specified in the curriculum. Individual study units/projects completed at Laurea generally expire in ten years from the date on which the grade for the study unit was obtained, unless the competences can otherwise be demonstrated through their recognition. As a rule, studies older than ten years cannot be recognised as part of a degree. However, students are given an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in a manner agreed upon with the lecturer. Section 23. Degree certificate Laurea provides graduates with degree certificates certifying the degrees they have completed and an attached certificate of credits. The degree certificate is issued in the language of instruction of the corresponding degree programme. The degree certificate is signed by Laurea's President and Vice President of Education. Students graduating from degree programmes offered in Finnish will receive degree certificates in Finnish, as well as English translations. Students graduating from degree programmes offered in English will receive certificates in English, as well as Finnish translations. The appendix to the degree certificate indicates the credits and grades. Other possible appendices to Laurea's degree certificates are decided by the Vice President of Education. All graduates receive an international Diploma Supplement, which includes information on the university of applied sciences, the completed degree and related studies and credits (Transcript of Records) as well as their level and position in the Finnish higher education system. 5 OTHER REGULATIONS Section 24. Informing students Laurea provides information on study-related matters to students through the Laurea electronic environment. Information on matters related to individual study units and projects is provided using information channels agreed upon with the lecturer. Students are obligated to monitor the

14 14 aforementioned information channels and ensure that their contact details are up to date throughout their studies. Section 25. Accessible learning and operating environment Laurea is committed to promoting accessible studies in accordance with the Non-Discrimination Act. Education and guidance are arranged in a way that seeks to consider the individual skills of students in completing their studies. Section 26. Security, safety and discipline Each and every member of the Laurea student body and staff is obligated to ensure a safe and pleasant work environment by observing the general guidelines on conduct and discipline as well as the principles of good behaviour. Laurea students must demonstrate proper conduct. Use of intoxicants and showing up under their influence during study time is prohibited. Students found to be cheating in an examination are removed from the examination by the supervisor and the examination is graded as a fail. Plagiarism relating to assignments, theses or other materials is prohibited and results in a fail. Laurea applies the guidelines for good scientific practice and the handling of their infringement published by the National Advisory Board on Research Ethics in Finland, appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Students who have been found guilty of fraud or deception, disturbance or improper conduct may be penalised by a written warning or temporary suspension for a maximum of one year. Before rendering a decision on the matter, the act or case of negligence in question must be stated, a sufficient inquiry must be conducted and the student in question must be offered an opportunity to state his/her case. Decisions on a written warning are made by Laurea's President, while decisions on temporary suspensions are made by the Laurea Board (section 39 of the Polytechnics Act, 932/2014). Section 27. Financial Aid Committee The Laurea Board approves the Financial Aid Committee bylaws, which specify the composition, term and operating procedures of the Committee. The duties of the Financial Aid Committee are: 1) to monitor study progress and submit statements on study progress on its own initiative or upon the request of the Social Insurance Institution or the student him/herself; 2) to define the adequate scope for studies completed in the summer 3) to provide, on its own initiative or upon request by the student or the National Social Insurance Institution (Kela), statements on whether the period for student financial aid can be extended for students who have received student financial aid for the maximum duration.

15 15 Section 28. Student Union Laurea's student union is a statutory, independent student association. The student union provides help and support for students and elects student representatives for the working groups and the administration of. Section 29. Entry into force These degree regulations shall enter into force on 1 August 2017 and replace the previous Laurea University of Applied Sciences degree regulations.

16 16 APPENDIX 1 GOVERNMENT DECISION on a Polytechnic Operating Licence Reg. no. OKM/7/533/2013 Ratatie 22 FI Vantaa Application Ltd. has applied for a polytechnic operating licence as of 1 January Decision In accordance with section 6 of the Polytechnics Act (351/2003), the Finnish Government has hereby decided to grant a polytechnic operating licence to Ltd. effective 1 January 2014 as follows: 1. Name of the polytechnic 2. Educational mission of the polytechnic The polytechnic shall issue the following Bachelor's degrees and attendant degree titles: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration/Tradenomi (AMK) Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapist/Fysioterapeutti (AMK) Bachelor of Health Care, Nurse/Sairaanhoitaja (AMK) Bachelor of Social Services/Sosionomi (AMK) Bachelor of Health Care, Public Health Nurse/Terveydenhoitaja (AMK) Bachelor's Degree in Beauty and Cosmetics Bachelor of Beauty and Cosmetics/Estenomi (AMK) Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management Bachelor of Hospitality Management/Restonomi (AMK) Where the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and its attendant Tradenomi (AMK) degree title are concerned, the educational mission is further specialised into the following fields: business management, ICT, security 3. The polytechnic shall offer the following Master's degrees and their attendant degree titles

17 17 Master's Degree in Business Administration Master of Business Administration/Tradenomi (ylempi AMK) Master's Degree in Health Care Master of Health Care, Physiotherapist/Fysioterapeutti (ylempi AMK) Master of Health Care, Nurse/Sairaanhoitaja (ylempi AMK) Master of Social Services/Sosionomi (ylempi AMK) Master of Health Care, Public Health Nurse/Terveydenhoitaja (ylempi AMK) Master's Degree in Beauty Care Master of Beauty and Cosmetics/Estonomi (ylempi AMK) Master's Degree in Hospitality Management Master of Hospitality Management/Restonomi (ylempi AMK)