Seneca’s policies have been developed to ensure the health, safety and security of all students, faculty and staff, and Seneca’s successful operation as a post secondary academic institution and employer. For detailed information regarding Seneca’s Academic Policies and Procedures
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Academic Integrity Policy

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a high standard of academic integrity across the Seneca community and provide the foundation for research, teaching, learning and working practices. This policy applies to all members of the Seneca community. Please familiarize yourself with Seneca’s Academic Integrity Policy.

If you have any questions about an Academic Integrity situation in your class, please contact your Chair or Program Manager for assistance. You can click here for a list of resources including educational support materials that can help you along the way.

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Academic Appeals Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide students with a fair, timely and consistent process to appeal decisions that impact their academic standing or progression, when the grounds for an academic appeal are met on the basis of merit of work, personal bias or unfair treatment, course management and/or extenuating circumstances. This policy applies to students, faculty and employees of Seneca. Please familiarize yourself with Seneca’s Academic Appeals Policy.

Student Assessment Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for student assessment that supports consistent assessment and evaluation practices across Seneca. This policy applies to all faculty and academic staff who assess and evaluate student learning and performance and includes all Seneca courses across all faculties and at each credential level, except where warranted by external requirements (e.g., accreditation, collaborative programs, clinical placements, etc.). Please familiarize yourself with Seneca’s Student Assessments Policy.

Student Progression and Promotion Policy

This policy outlines progression requirements as well as academic withdrawal decision making guidelines. Click the link for more information on the Student Progression and Promotion Policy.

Grading Policy

The purpose of this policy is to define the standards for assigning grades to recognize student achievement in a course and program. This policy applies to all Seneca courses. Please familiarize yourself with Seneca’s Grading Policy.