Academic Integrity

Ryerson University Academic Culture:

Important Information for International Students

Campus Guidelines:

There are expectations about how students should behave academically and professionally (civilly) both in and out of the classroom. Students are responsible for knowing and following these rules; ignorance is not an excuse. To learn more about these expectations, please read the following Senate policies:  Policy 60: Student Code of Academic Conduct [PDF] and Policy 61: Student Code of Non Academic Conduct [PDF].

• All classes at Ryerson begin 10 minutes after the designated time. For example, if your class runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the actual class will begin at 10:10 a.m. Due to courses being taught in various buildings around a large campus, the 10 minutes is considered travel time to the next class which is needed if students have classes back- to-back.
• All of your instructors are required to have office hours. These hours are available for students to drop by and seek help or advice related to the course they teach. If you are not sure about something, it is always best to ask!
• At Ryerson there are 7 Faculties housing over 60 undergraduate and 37 graduate programs. Each Faculty has a Dean who oversees the programs within their Faculty; each program has a Chair or Director who leads the individual program.  Each individual program also has an Administrative Assistant.  The structure may vary from program to program but it is important to reach out to the Administrative Assistant if you have questions about your program including major and minor selections. They can be crucial to ensuring you meet the needs of the program.
• As per Senate Policy #134, it is the student’s responsibility to notify and consult with either the instructor or the Chair/Director of the course or program as soon as circumstances arise that are likely to affect their academic performance.  Communication with your instructors is crucial. Do not be afraid to approach them for guidance or assistance; they are here to help you be successful.
• Your stay at Ryerson will focus on 5 key stages. Your journey begins with the first stage of admissions leading to the last step of convocation. Step 2 is enrollment where you select and enroll in courses.  Step 3 is registration and occurs once a deposit is received for the courses.  Step 4 is evaluation which happens by the instructor while you are in the courses. Steps 2, 3, and 4 are continuous throughout your program until you complete the required credits to graduate.
• Most textbooks required for your courses can be purchased at the Ryerson bookstore or discount bookstore. Your instructor will confirm this in class.