Douglas College's Academic Integrity Policy describes acts of academic dishonesty, outlines the responsibilities of students, faculty, and staff, including the process of handling academic dishonesty and the consequences. Students should be familiar with the policy and the procedure for identifying academic dishonesty and appealing the penalties.
Who can I talk to about an academic integrity investigation or decision?
You can talk to the following people/departments with questions about handling an academic integrity investigation or violation:
How do I appeal an academic integrity decision?
You must appeal a formal decision within 10 business days of receiving notice of the decision from the responsible administrator (Dean, Associate Dean, or Director of your program or faculty). You can get an Appeal of Education form and more information about the process by emailing reg_admin@douglascollege.ca
It is advised that you speak with a College Appeal Support Person to support you throughout this process. An Appeal Support Person can be a Counsellor, Accessibility Specialist, the Coordinator of Indigenous Student Services, or the Douglas Student Union Ombudsperson. They must be familiar with Douglas College policies and procedures, and be able to offer confidential support.
Learn more about appealing educational decisions on the Educational Appeals, Requests for Exception & Formal Complaints page.
How do I avoid plagiarism?
The Learning Centre has workshops, resources, and tutors to help you learn more about plagiarism and how to avoid it.
How do I learn about citations?
Visit the Library or ask a librarian to learn how to cite.