What is Academic Integrity?
Academic Integrity in the Faculty of Arts & Science endorses the International Center for Academic Integrity’s definition of academic integrity as acting in all academic matters with honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. Academic Integrity applies to every member of the university, and acting with academic integrity helps preserve a community where:
- Competition is fair and honest work is rewarded
- Students are developing the personal and professional skills needed for success, like time management, effective research/writing, independent thinking and ethical judgement
- Intellectual property is respected
- Our degrees continue to receive the respect and recognition they deserve
Helping to ensure that the university maintains its reputation for excellence and the highest level of integrity in all areas is the responsibility of everyone in the U of T community.
If you are a faculty member, TA or staff member, please visit Faculty & Staff Academic Integrity Resources.
Visit Academic Misconduct for an understanding of the rules on plagiarism, getting unauthorized help, cheating on tests and more. You will also find guidance on what to do if you are faced with allegations of misconduct.
Where to Get Help Academic Misconduct
How can the Student Academic Integrity team help
The Student Academic Integrity (SAI) team in the Office of the Dean works on cases involving undergraduate academic misconduct at the Faculty of Arts & Science.
The primary role of Student Academic Integrity team is to:
- Handle allegations of undergraduate academic misconduct under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.
- Educate, inform, and encourage faculty, staff, and students on issues and processes related to academic integrity.
- Develop and implement educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the importance of maintaining academic integrity.
Fostering Academic Integrity and Responsibility (FAIR) through Peer Leadership
Become a Student Ambassador
The Student Academic Integrity team is searching for engaged students who want to take the lead in fostering and maintaining a culture of integrity on campus.
One of the most effective ways students learn about university practice and policies is through their peers. The FAIR Student Ambassadors will promote academic excellence and integrity across Arts & Science.
Duties
- Raising awareness by organizing events and campaigns that speak directly to students (i.e., Exam Jam).
- Helping guide messaging about academic integrity by offering on-the-ground insights.
Benefits of joining the FAIR Student Ambassador Program
- Build relationships with instructors, staff members and your fellow students and hone skills like public speaking, event planning and leadership.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of academic integrity in the University of Toronto context and beyond.
- Receive an entry on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and honorarium.
Requirements
- Currently in your second, third or fourth year of study and in good academic standing.
- Familiar and/or interested in the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters and other academic integrity challenges.
- Complete up to 30 hours over the course of the academic year.
- Comfortable and interested in using social media platforms to share information and available to attend in-person events on campus.
Deadline for applications is May 30, 2025.
For all questions about the FAIR Student Ambassador Program, please contact Lauren Vollmer, Associate Director, Academic Integrity at sai.artsci@utoronto.ca.
General Inquiries
If you have any inquiries about academic integrity, please send us a message at sai.artsci@utoronto.ca.