The Student Advocacy service is free to all students enrolled at the CPIT. Our advocate can provide you with advice and assistance with a broad range of issues which may affect you while you are a student. In addition, our advocate can provide mediation and representation within the CPIT and on occasions before the Tenancy Tribunal or the Ombudsman. The following categories are a general synopsis of the areas which are covered.

Academic advice and/or assistance with:

• Cheating
• Plagiarism
• Failed course
• Academic staff (Tutor, Head of School, Dean)
• Probation, suspension and cancellation of enrolment.
• Resist, resubmission and second result
• Credit recognition
• Aegrotat and conceded pass
• Refund policy for domestic and international students
• Appeals (Dean, Academic Board, CPIT Council, Ombudsman)

Advice and/or assistance with:

1. Tenancy

· Disputes with your landlord

· Mediation

· Tenancy Tribunal

2. Employment

· Minimum wage

· Holiday entitlements

· Immigration requirements for international students

3. Ombudsman

· Appeals

4. Financial

· Budget advice

· Debt consolidation

If you would like to make an appointment with our Student Advocate please contact Tasha on ph: 940 8906 or email advocate@cpsa.org.nz.