Centre for Learning and Teaching

Suspicions of Academic Dishonesty


In the event that you have a suspicion that dishonesty has occurred in your course, there are resources available to you.

  • First and foremost, you should consult with the Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) for your faculty prior to filing any paperwork or submitting a formal allegation. In fact, such consultation and conversation are encouraged, and if you have concerns or hesitations concerning process or whether or not you have a case, these can be discussed at that time. Further, if your case is unusual in any way the AIO has access to the Manager, Discipline and Appeals for the Senate who will provide ongoing support in all matters.

  • The Faculty Discipline Procedures outlines the process at the AIO level, including through a simplified Academic Discipline Process Flowchart.

  • Rare cases that must proceed to the Senate Discipline Committee follow a rules and procedures.

  • In most, if not all, Faculties, the Associate Dean, Academic, has some responsibility for the Faculty-level integrity process and can guide you in the right direction, which includes connecting you with the right administrative avenue to have it addressed.

  • If you have any questions about course design or about academic integrity generally, there are a number of people who may be helpful for guiding you:

Additional notes

  • The Academic Integrity Working Group recommends you link to and encourage all students to complete the Academic Integrity Module during the fall term, every year.

  • Students need to be given resources about what options are available to them – consider including a list of available resources, study centres, workshops, etc. anywhere Academic Integrity is being referenced.