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Student success
Academic integrity
To create and promote a culture of academic integrity, the behaviour of all members of the University of Waterloo is based on honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility.
All members of the uWaterloo community are expected to hold to the highest standard of academic integrity in their studies, teaching, and research.
The Office of Academic Integrity’s website contains detailed information on the University's policy for students and faculty. This site explains why academic integrity (AI) is important and how students can avoid academic misconduct. It also identifies resources available on campus to help achieve academic integrity in and out of the classroom.
Student support
The university offers various student support services across campus to assist students in a variety of areas.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Academic Advisors | Academic advisors in your home department/school are available to assist with course planning and a variety of other needs |
| Student Mentorship Program |
weCONNECTu is a mentoring program offered for students by students. Our upper-year mentors offer a variety of programs to assist first-year students in AHS including workshops and review sessions. Students can also be matched with an upper-year mentor for one-on-one support and as a contact for questions. |
| Ask AHS Alumni Mentorship Program | The ask AHS alumni online mentorship program connects AHS current students with successful AHS alumni. It allows students to have their career related questions answered by alumni with a wealth of knowledge and experience. |
| Counselling Services | Counselling Services in Needles Hall offers free confidential counseling (group and individual) and consultation for students. |
| Study Skills Workshops | Workshops offered through Counselling services assist students in a variety of areas including study skills, anxiety, procrastination, preparing for exams, and stress reduction. |
| Health Services | Health Services provides services including the student medical clinic, occupational health, mental health, nutrition services, and health education including the Personal Best Program, which assist students with promoting and maintaining overall health and wellness. |
| Tutoring in residence | The living learning program offers tutoring in residence for a variety of courses on a weekly basis. |
| Office for Persons with Disabilities | The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) promotes access to programs, services, and facilities for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors with disabilities. The Office provides information to students, academic accommodations, and various support services. |
| Career Services | The Centre for Career Action offers services including various resources, workshops, events and individual appointments for students. Appointments can be made for the following: résumé and cover letter critique, career exploration and decision making including job search advice, mock interviews for jobs and professional school, and assistance with grad/professional school process and review. |
Student Success Office
The University of Waterloo's Student Success Office offers various initiatives and programs to promote continued student success and an improved overall student experience.
The Student Success Office is made up of four units including Learning services, Student experience, Communications and research, and Student innovation.
