What academic integrity means at Wrenford Polytechnic
Academic integrity means doing your work honestly, fairly, and responsibly. This policy applies to every student at Wrenford Polytechnic, in every program and delivery mode. When you follow these rules, your diploma or certificate truly shows what you have learned and prepares you for your career.
What counts as a violation
A violation happens when work is not your own, or when rules are broken during an assessment. This includes:
- Cheating on exams, quizzes, or practical assessments
- Copying text, images, code, or data from another source without proper citation
- Submitting your own previous work for credit in a new course without instructor permission
- Using unauthorized devices, notes, or artificial intelligence tools during an assessment
- Allowing someone else to copy your work or completing an assignment for another student
- Altering or resubmitting graded work without instructor approval
How to keep your work honest
You can protect your academic record by planning your work ahead of time, keeping track of your sources, and asking your instructor for clarification when instructions are unclear. The Library and Learning Commons & Tutoring at the Falls Library & Learning Commons can show you how to cite sources correctly. If you feel unsure about how to paraphrase or use outside material, book a session with a peer tutor or meet with your instructor before the deadline.
If you are accused of a violation
If an instructor believes you have violated this policy, they will contact you in writing to explain the concern. You will have the chance to meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. You may bring a support person to that meeting, such as a counsellor from Counselling & Wellness or a representative from the Student Association. A lack of familiarity with the rules is not accepted as a defence, so it is your responsibility to know how to submit your work correctly.
How to appeal a decision
If you disagree with the outcome or the penalty assigned, you can file an appeal. You must submit your appeal within ten business days of receiving the decision notice. There is no fee to file an appeal. Follow the steps in the academic appeal process.
Who to contact
For questions about this policy or how it applies to your program, contact the Registrar's office in Hollis Hall. Call 519-555-0172, or email [email protected].