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Welcome! Many different circumstances might have led you here, and we are happy you found this page. Explore our resources on incident reporting, academic integrity, academic appeals, and information about student rights and responsibilities. If you have questions, the Student Rights & Responsibilities team looks forward to connecting with you.

Student Rights & Responsibilities Office

What are my rights and responsibilities at UFV?

UFV is a learning community committed to providing you with a safe learning environment that is respectful of your rights, responsibilities, well-being, and dignity. As a member of the UFV community, you are responsible to engage with others in respectful and collaborative ways that promote UFV’s values of integrity, inclusivity, community, and excellence.

Find out more about your rights & responsibilities

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Academic conduct & appeals

Late withdrawal appeal

If you are unable to complete a course because of circumstances beyond your control, you may appeal for a late withdrawal.

Academic misconduct appeal

If you receive a finding of academic misconduct, you may file an appeal within five business days.

Appeal your final grade

You may appeal your final grade with supporting documentation if you haven't been able to resolve your concerns after a discussion with your instructor.

Required to withdraw appeal

If you have been required to withdraw and need permission to register in the upcoming term, you may appeal your Required to Withdraw status.

Academic integrity resources

UFV resources to help you submit work that reflects your own learning.

Academic record renewal

If you are a returning student with a low grade point average in the past, you may request to renew your academic record.

Is it academic misconduct?

The types of academic misconduct that are not permitted at UFV, including plagiarism, cheating, and resubmission of work.

Credit restriction increase

If you are on academic warning or probation and need an increase in your 10-credit restriction, you may request this through your program advisor.

Course repeat petition

If serious challenges affected your success in a course in one or more of your first three attempts, you may request to register for a fourth and final attempt.

Safe Student Community

What's expected in the UFV community

A list of example behaviours that are inconsistent with our community values at UFV.

What's NOT okay »

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I need to report an incident

If you've experienced someone at UFV engaging in harmful behaviour, you can report it.

Report an incident »

I need to respond to an allegation

How the SRRO responds when a Safe Student Community incident is reported.

Safe Student Community process »

Learn more about our Safe Student Community

Sexualized violence prevention

If you have experienced sexualized violence, we are here for you.

Disclose sexualized violence

Sexualized violence resources

Faculty resources

Promoting academic integrity

Resources, software tools, and UFV services to help your students submit their own work.

Resources to share with students »

Reporting academic misconduct

Steps that UFV follows when misconduct is suspected.

Step-by-step reporting process »

Responding to a final grade appeal

What to do when a student disagrees with the grade they receive.

Steps to follow when a student appeals their grade »

We are here to help

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Whether you are a student, staff, or faculty member, we are here to promote UFV’s community values in ways that uphold the well-being and dignity of all our members. For questions about related policies and procedures or for a consultation regarding a specific incident, connect with us for assistance.

About the SRRO

Drop-ins

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