Student Conduct in Halls

The Residence Life team are here to provide a supportive environment where you have the opportunity to form your own identity, gain independence and become a socially responsible and engaged member of our community.  

You will have the opportunity to learn  new life skills, develop your sense of self, and reflect on your personal values.  

We want to empower you to become the best version of yourself. All our departmental efforts and engagement will be grounded by the values of the University of Leeds. We expect our residents to embody these values during their time as a student.   

• Community: Students will thrive in an inclusive environment that encourages meaningful connection, mutual respect, and a shared sense of belonging. Through active participation, they will help create a supportive and engaged community.

• Identity: Students will have the opportunity to explore who they are, develop their sense of self, and define their personal values. They will gain confidence in their identity and purpose.

• Inclusivity: Students will gain the knowledge, resilience, and abilities needed to manage everyday responsibilities and overcome challenges. By developing independence and adaptability, they will be well-equipped to navigate life beyond halls.

• Responsibility: Students will recognize their role in shaping their community. Through accountability and awareness, they will develop a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility.

Transitioning to University life can be challenging. You’ll learn a lot about yourself this year, inside and outside of your lecture halls. We want to ensure that you can continue that learning in Residence.  

We have a few rules and policies in our Halls of Residence. You can learn about our policies and expectations here.  If there is ever a time where you breach one of our policies, it is likely you will take part in our conduct process. As a part of our process you will meet with your Residence Life Warden, who may assign you an educational practice as a sanction based off of your conduct meeting.  

We have developed a range of educational and restorative practices designed to build on the foundations of our values, while offering students the platform to contribute to their community.   

These practices are our approach to building and maintaining relationships in halls, resolving conflict, and fostering a sense of community. They can focus on open communication, education, accountability, and repairing harm rather than punishment.   

Our Wardens are available to support you through any practices you may be required to complete during your time in halls.

Below, you will find our sanction menu, which includes both in-person activities and assignment-based practices. 

Group Impact Reflection: Focus on and discuss your emotions during the conflict, your behaviour, its effects on others, steps to repair relationships, and your ideal outcome for the group.    

Group Mediation: Open communication will allow you to discuss issues, understand different perspectives, and collaboratively reach a resolution to improve your group relationships.    

Scenario & Impact Discussion: Reflect on your personal actions that violated the Student Behavioural Agreement, evaluate their impact on the community, and consider how those actions affected individuals within it.    

Venn Diagram Discussion: Highlight the differences and similarities between your actions and rules and regulations living in halls. Understand how you can improve your decision making and engage better with the community.  

Community Impact Reflection: Address your emotions during the conflict, the impact of your behaviour, its effects on others, steps to repair relationships, and your ideal outcome for the group.    

Letter-to-Self Reflection: Reflect on your behaviour, acknowledge its impact and outline personal goals that you believe can help you build toward safer community living.   

Reflective Apology: Rebuild relationships through an apology, reflecting on your actions, the impact it had on the individual(s), and outline steps to prevent future incidents.    

Residence Poster Campaign: Educate the community around you about risks associated. Share key information on how students can engage in safer community living.    

Values Impact Reflection: Identify ways to better demonstrate Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusivity, and Integrity during your time in residence.   We also have an educational Minerva course which aims to educate our students on fire safety, noise and other areas of our code of conduct.   

We recognise that every student has unique learning styles and ways of expressing emotions. Our in-person and assignment-based approaches offer flexibility to accommodate different needs. You will work collaboratively with your warden to determine the most effective approach to addressing any challenges that may arise.