Academic Policies & Guidelines

Students are responsible for following Seneca College Academic Policies

Information on Seneca’s Academic Policies are available at http://www.senecac.on.ca/academic-policy/

Some highlights from these policies:

Academic Integrity

Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence while supporting a positive learning environment.

Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecacollege.ca/about/policies/ academic-integrity-policy.html

Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism). Please visit the Academic Integrity website to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Student Code of Conduct

All students are required to adhere to Seneca College policies on Student Conduct. Faculty and students are expected to abide by the zero-tolerance standard for discrimination and harassment. http://www.senecac.on.ca/studentconduct/

Discrimination/Harassment

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Seneca Important Academic Dates

Carefully review all of the important academic dates for each semester including:

● Tuition due date

● Transfer credits

● Open course enrolment

● Semester start and end

● Study week and holidays

● Last day to add and drop a course, the last date to receive a DNC grade, and course grades.

Academic Standing

The student academic standing is evaluated at the end of each term.

Good: Successfully completed all professional courses with a term GPA of 2.0 or greater

Probation: Failed one professional course OR term GPA is below 2.0.

Academically Withdrawn: Does not meet program progression requirements. Failed two or more professional courses.

Advising Transcript

Final grades and academic standing are located on the student’s transcript. The transcript will also have information on any temporary or incomplete grades, and if applicable, deferred final examinations. It is important for students to follow up with their professor regarding their course completion requirement. For assistance, please review How to access Advising Transcript

Grade Point Average

Program GPA

The grade point average includes all graded courses identified to meet program requirements.

Term GPA

This is the grade point average of all graded classes in a term. Cumulative GPA

The grade point average of all graded courses for all terms.

Appeals

Students must meet the grounds for Appeal, as outlined in the Academic Appeals Policy. Students may appeal any academic decisions made by the college, including but not limited to: final grades, academic honesty decisions, continuation or status in a program, School, Faculty or the college. It is College policy that you will be given a fair hearing when you proceed with an academic appeal. See Section 13 Seneca College Academic Policy Handbook. www.senecac.on.ca/academic-policy/appc.html

Informal Resolution

It is best for both the student and the College to resolve differences quickly and informally. Therefore, if you disagree with any College academic decision the student must discuss the matter with their faculty member(s) and Academic Advisor, Program Coordinator or Chair as soon as possible to see if a mutually satisfactory solution can be reached.

Students who want to appeal a grade should adhere to the following protocol:

1. Review the grade with the course faculty.

2. If the issue is unresolved, review the grade with the Academic Coordinator

3. If the issue is unresolved, review the grade with the Chair of Health Sciences

Formal Appeal

If you are unable to resolve the matter through the informal resolution, then you may file an appeal with the College. Students can seek assistance from the Student Services Office

During an appeal, permission must be received from the Chair for the student to audit/attend class until the Appeals Committee has put forth a decision. Students are not permitted to attend clinical practicum during the appeal process.