Overview

A Marshal of the University shall have supervisory control over the discipline of all students within the University. For the purpose of maintaining the smooth functioning and harmonious environment of the University, and recommend preventive measures to the Administration.

The main objective of the Marshals Division of the University of Peradeniya is to contribute towards maintaining independent as well as peaceful and academic friendly environment which is suitable for education, research and academic purposes of undergraduates, researchers and academic staff of the University of Peradeniya.

The Division consists with a Chief Marshal, a Deputy Chief Marshal, eight Marshals. Further under those eight marshals, there is one lady marshal for handling girls’ disciplinary matters, one professional counselor as a marshal and one marshal who has the ability to handle Tamil language. The Marshals Division is subjected to the direct supervision of the Deputy Vice Chancellor. The main function of Marshals (under the direction of the Proctor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor) is to maintain students’ discipline by being vigilant on their activities and behavior at Faculties, Centers, Halls of residence and common places.