Academic integrity is the cornerstone of research, teaching, and learning. Members of the University of Waterloo community are expected to personally demonstrate academic integrity in their work. We are here to help you do so.
Policies and guidelines
- Policy 71 - Student Academic Discipline Policy
- Policy 72 - Student Appeals
- Office of Academic Integrity
Fall 2026 information session and office hours
Policy 71 Information Session for Instructors
Time: 9:30-11am
Day: Thursday 15 October 2026
Location: HH 373 and Teams
Policy 71 Office Hours for Instructors
Time: 3-4pm
Day: Wednesdays for the Fall 2026 term
Location: In person, drop in; Teams, call.
If you plan to attend office hours or would like to speak with Richard through Teams, feel free to let us know in advance, though advance notice is not required.
What happens when an academic offence is suspected
Step 1: Instructor informs the Associate Dean (AD) Undergrad Students/Academic Integrity Coordinator
(student, course, assignment type and weight)
The AD Undergrad students and Academic Integrity Coordinator:
- Confirm that this is an Arts student
- Check to see if this is a first offence
- Enter the case in tracking spreadsheet
- Place a UR (“Under Review”) on the student’s record
- Open a report in the Campus Incident System
Step 2: AD/Instructor/other ADs determine who will handle the issue
- If first offence, AD and instructor can agree to “informal” resolution by instructor
- If non-Arts student, might be handled by other AD
- If subsequent offence, handled by AD
- If instructor wishes, handled by AD