A Guide to Academic Integrity and Misconduct

It may be obvious that cheating during an exam is committing academic misconduct, but some students are unaware of many other ways of compromising academic integrity. It can be confusing, but it is a student's responsibility to know what standards of conduct are expected of them in university.

Students can learn about this in many ways, including professors and teaching assistants, and by visiting the Academic Integrity Office website. Explore the following resources to get started:

• Book a drop-in to speak with an Academic Integrity Specialist about Policy 60 or an assignment
• Academic Integrity Checklist (external link) 
•  (google doc) Frequently Asked Questions (external link) 

Students are encouraged to seek support through the many related resources available if anything remains unclear.

Academic integrity simulation

Making the right decisions about academic integrity isn't always easy. Sometimes it requires real courage in the face of peer pressure, and a commitment to consider, and then live by, your own values. The short simulations include three interactive stories that will let you experience what it's like to be faced with pressure to cheat,  to consider how you would choose and see the consequences that might flow from different choices. The simulations have been created by Choice Point Solutions Inc. and will take about 5 minutes each to complete. To gain your TedPoints, please ensure to complete the feedback survey at the end of the module.

Leading with integrity badge

Leading with integrity isn’t just a concept, it’s a practice. The “Leading with Integrity” Badge invites you to explore what ethical leadership really looks like through interactive learning, reflection, and applied skill-building. You’ll begin with an engaging scenario-based game that lets you step into imaginary leadership situations and consider how integrity guides your choices. From there, the badge moves into a short assessment module that includes real-world decision-making questions, reflective prompts drawn from your own experiences, and opportunities to show your understanding of TMU’s Policy 60. By the end, you’ll leave with a clearer, more practical sense of how to lead with integrity in your roles across the TMU community.

Policy and processes

Below are documents that define academic integrity and misconduct, explain the processes the university will follow when academic misconduct is suspected and the penalties and other consequences that may be imposed if students are found to have engaged in academic misconduct.

• Toronto Metropolitan University Policy 60: Academic Integrity
• Toronto Metropolitan University Policy 60: Academic Integrity Procedures
  
• Toronto Metropolitan University Policy 60: Academic Integrity Guidelines
  

If you have any questions about academic integrity, are concerned with the academic integrity of a particular situation or would like to consult about a suspicion/finding of academic misconduct, contact the Academic Integrity Office.