Undergraduate Policies & Guidelines
Academic Integrity
Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters
The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters emphasizes integrity, honesty, fairness, and mutual respect in the teaching and learning relationship within the University.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a foundation of our university community’s intellectual life. U of T supports the International Center for Academic Integrity’s definition of academic integrity as acting with honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage in all academic matters.
Academic Misconduct
According to the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, an academic offence or academic misconduct is any behaviour, intentional or otherwise, that gives a student unearned or unfair advantage in academic work over other students and results in an academic offence.
As a student, you are responsible for ensuring the integrity of your work and for understanding what constitutes an academic offence. Be sure to understand what is covered under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, and if you are not sure, seek guidance from your instructor.
An academic offence can include:
- Cheating
- Plagiarism
- Altering, forging or falsifying documents other than academic records
- Possession or use of unauthorized aids
- Assisting another student in committing an offence
- Impersonation
- Submission of work for which credit has previously been obtained
- Submission of work containing purported statement(s) of fact or reference(s) to concocted sources
- Altering, forging or falsifying an academic record
- Any other misconduct to obtain academic credit or advantage
The University of Toronto's Academic Integrity Website has additional examples of "risky situations" that an raise a serious risk of academic misconduct and violation of the University’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.
If you have been accused of an academic offence
Visit the U of T Academic Integrity website to learn about the key consequences of academic misconduct. The website also contains an outline of process and procedures involved in academic misconduct cases.
Undergraduate UofT Music students may consult with the Registrar's Office for further guidance and support.
Students Rights & Responsibilities
As members of the University of Toronto community, you are responsible for familiarizing with the University's policies approved by the Governing Council. These policies apply to all.
When you apply to the University, you agree to adhere to these rules, as well as any changes made over time, during admission and registration.
Each student must become familiar with the policies listed in the Faculty of Music Academic Calendar.
The Office of the Vice Provost has a comprehensive list of Student Policies and Guidelines. Students, faculty, and staff should be familiar with the policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to students at the University of Toronto. We have linked directly to many of the policies below.
The University regards the Code of Student Conduct as an essential component of the way we safeguard the rights and identify the responsibilities of members of our community.
See also: Student's Guide to the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
This guide aims to assist students and those working with students in understanding and navigating the University of Toronto's Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, specifically addressing questions related to disclosing, reporting, and the subsequent processes under the Policy.
The University's Assessment and Grading Practices Policy outlines the principles and key elements for assessing and grading student work in for-credit programs at the University of Toronto.
These guidelines establish university-wide procedures for access, privacy, custody, and retention of academic records to ensure clarity and consistency across academic divisions.
Learn more about how the University collects, uses, and protects information about you – from the time you applied, as a registered student to the University through to graduation to your role as an alum of the University.
The University and its divisions may use the postal mail system and/or electronic message services (e.g., electronic mail and other computer-based on-line correspondence systems) as mechanisms for delivering official correspondence to students.