Policies - Student Guide - Ryerson University

Here are some of the policies at Ryerson that will affect you as a student.

Policy #	Title	3 key concepts	Highlights of the Policy
	Notice of Collection & Use of Personal Information	privacy and personal information collection discosure	Ryerson is required to collect, use and disclose limited pieces of personal information to specified individuals, institutions and agencies. This notice sets out the legal authority by which Ryerson will collect the information, the purposes for which Ryerson has collected it, and provides contact information in the event of questions or concerns.
	Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy and Procedures	discrimination harassment equal treatment	This Policy defines the rights and responsibilities of every member of the Ryerson University Community to ensure an environment which is free of discrimination and harassment. The Policy and Procedures are informed and guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code and are based on principles of fairness and due process for complainants and respondents.
46	Policy on Undergraduate Grading, Promotion and Academic Standing (“GPA Policy”)	grades standing graduation	This Policy explains Ryerson’s standards of acceptable overall academic performance including: Grading Scales and other course performance designations Grade Point Averages Academic Standing Graduation Requirements Honours Standing Program Completion Timespan
60	Student Code of Academic Conduct	academic integrity cheating consequences	This Code defines academic misconduct, the processes the University will follow when academic misconduct is suspected and the consequences that can be imposed if students are found to be guilty of misconduct.
61	Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct	disruptive behaviour remedies consequences	The Code lists, in a non-exhaustive manner, actions which the University considers to be non-academic misconduct offences and the range of remedies and/or penalties which may be imposed. The code also describes the role of the Student Conduct Officer and outlines the processes of complaints, investigations, hearings, resolution paths and appeals.
134	Undergraduate Academic Consideration and Appeals	appeals accommodation responsibilities and processes	This Policy explains the process by which students request academic consideration. Examples include: accommodation for a disability or illness; extension of a deadline for an assignment; arrangements for missed exam; re-weighting or regrading of an examination or assignment; permission to continue on probationary status. The Policy also outlines the steps you need to take when filing a Grade or Academic Standing Appeal. There are four grounds that may be considered for Grade and Academic Standing Appeals: Medical; Compassionate; Prejudice; and Procedural Error. Course Management may also be considered as grounds for grade appeals.
135	Examination Policy	exams policies and rules accommodation for special situations	Every effort is made to: schedule exams as fairly as possible for each student across the available time frame; ensure that students will not be required to write more than two exams in one calendar day (subject to exceptional circumstances); The Student Responsibilities section of this Policy outlines all of the expectations and rules applicable to students during exams, including: what you can and cannot bring with you to an exam; what time to show up; what to do if you are late; what to do if you are ill; acceptable forms of photo ID; using the washroom during an exam; reporting a schedule conflict with a religious observance; accommodations for students with disabilities.
145	Course Management Policy	course outlines assessment of performance make-up tests/assignments	This Policy explains the management and delivery of Ryerson courses, including: information you can expect to see on a course outline; expectations for the timely and constructive assessment of academic performance; procedures for make-up tests, exams and assignments; what happens when changes are made to an evaluation scheme; what happens to your final exams; return of your graded course work; Course Management is one of the acceptable grounds for grade appeals – so you should be familiar with the policy.
148	Minors Policy	minors requirements restrictions & limits	A Minor consists of six one-semester courses in an approved curriculum. A Minor must be completed before graduation. This Policy explains which courses can be applied to a Minor and which cannot.
150	Accommodation of Student Religious, Aboriginal and Spiritual Observance	accommodation religious observances responsibilities	This Policy is intended to minimize potential conflict between religious and academic obligations including lectures, labs, tests, assignments, practicum and final exams. The policy explains how accommodations for the religious, Aboriginal or spiritual observances of Ryerson students will be determined.
157	Establishment and Use of Ryerson E-mail Accounts for Official University Communication	Email Communication @ryerson.ca Official Correspondence	Ryerson requires that any electronic communications your send to Ryerson faculty or staff be sent from your official Ryerson E-mail account.
159	Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities	documentation and procedures accommodation support	Ryerson University provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with the terms of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The University strives to make its academic programming accessible to all students. The Roles and Responsibilities section of the Policy outlines the procedures and timelines you will need to follow to ensure that you are accommodated.
Other Useful Guidelines and Statements
	Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities	Rights Responsibility Respect	A comprehensive statement about what you can expect to experience as a Ryerson student – both your rights as a member of the Ryerson community, and the responsibilities that go along with community membership.
	Student Computing Guidelines	Acceptable Use Licences Conduct	Misuse of any Ryerson computing resources is an offence. Students may have their accounts suspended and access to the labs revoked. Offences will also be dealt with under the Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct. In addition, any tampering with or unauthorized use of Ryerson’s computing resources is a crime under the Criminal Code of Canada.
	Student Guide to Avoiding Academic Appeals	Appeals Timelines & processes Levels of appeals	This handy guide explains, in simple terms, the basic principles on which appeals may be granted, the documentation that will be needed and the timelines that must be followed.
	Privacy Statement	access to information protection of your personal information procedures	Ryerson has a formal policy on access to information and protection of personal information. Procedures have been developed to identify restricted information categories and outline employee responsibilities.

The General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Governors maintains a comprehensive list of University Administrative Policies and Procedures on the Board of Governors' website.

Ryerson Senate publishes a list of all current Senate Policieson their website.

Student Guide 2013-2014