Hi there. I would like to ask what kind of academic offense will be taken to tribunal directly? Is copying significant part of an exam possible? I am really stressful these days and I don’t know if I might get suspended.
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hello hello,
thanks for getting in touch, and i appreciate your patience with this answer!
as far as i know, no academic offences are taken directly to the tribunal. the code of behaviour on academic matters is your friend when navigating these situations, but it can also be a little hard to understand.
to my understanding, the document indicates that you’ll meet with your instructor to discuss a potential academic offence first. after that, you’ll have another meeting with the department chair or dean.
an academic offence case only makes it to the tribunal when, after a meeting with the dean or department chair, a student does not admit to an offence and the provost lays a charge against the student.
apart from that, i’d really recommend that you reach out to your registrar’s office and book an appointment with an academic advisor to guide you through this. academic offence cases are so very stressful to deal with, and you deserve professional support. as i understand, nothing you tell an academic advisor can be used against you in an academic offence case.
please also remember that u of t has mental health care resources for you to access if you feel overwhelmed by this stress. the My SSP program, for example, is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages.
i hope this situation gets resolved all right, and that you look after yourself and reach out for support!
be Boundless,
aska