Singapore legislation
Regulation 5
of Singapore Polytechnic (Students’ Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 2026
Regulation 5
Investigation and Principal’s decision
Subregulation 1
If it is reported to the Principal that a student has committed a disciplinary offence, the Principal may appoint a member of the staff of the Polytechnic, not being a member of the student disciplinary committee, to investigate into the allegation and to submit a report to the Principal.
Subregulation 2
After considering the report submitted under paragraph (1), the Principal must decide whether —
any further investigation is necessary;
the student disciplinary committee should conduct an inquiry; or
one or more of the following disciplinary measures that the Principal considers appropriate should be imposed on the student concerned, after giving the student a reasonable opportunity of being heard:
the assignment of work relating to the student’s course of study or community service work;
a fine not exceeding $1,000; (iii)the deprivation of a pass in any assessment or series of assessments or part thereof relating to the disciplinary offence that the student has been found to have committed; (iv)the withdrawal or suspension of privileges from or associated with the Polytechnic, such as but not limited to student leadership roles or opportunities, institutional representation in competitions, participation in overseas exchanges, internships, training, competitions or other opportunities, and scholarships or awards; (v)a requirement to make restitution or compensation for any loss or damage caused; (vi)a requirement to attend counselling sessions or participate in specific programmes;
a reprimand.
Subregulation 3
If the Principal decides that the student disciplinary committee should conduct an inquiry, the Principal may, pending the inquiry, suspend the student from attending or participating in any course, programme or activity, or part thereof, conducted in or by the Polytechnic or exclude the student from any premises of the Polytechnic, until the matter has been dealt with by the student disciplinary committee.