Academic Standards Flashcards

Which TMU body has ultimate authority over academic policies and standards?

Answer: The Academic Senate

The Academic Senate is TMU's highest academic governing body, responsible for approving and overseeing academic policies.

TMU's minimum passing grade in most undergraduate courses is:

Answer: 50% (D)

At TMU, a minimum grade of 50% (D) is typically required to pass most undergraduate courses.

What is the consequence of accumulating two academic integrity violations at TMU?

Answer: Escalating sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion

Repeat violations result in escalating sanctions under TMU's policy, which can include suspension or expulsion.

A student invoking 'medical circumstances' to request an assignment extension at TMU must typically provide:

Answer: Documentation from a regulated health professional

TMU requires documentation from a regulated health professional to support accommodation requests based on medical circumstances.

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of academic misconduct under TMU's policy?

Answer: Submitting an assignment to TMU's writing review service for feedback

Using TMU's officially sanctioned academic support services, like writing review, is permitted and encouraged.

TMU's 'Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' holds graduate students to which additional standard beyond undergraduate requirements?

Answer: Graduate students face stricter research ethics and thesis integrity requirements

Graduate students at TMU face additional scrutiny around research ethics, thesis originality, and scholarly integrity.

What does TMU's 'Good Academic Standing' requirement mean for undergraduate students?

Answer: Students must meet minimum GPA and progression thresholds set by their program

Good Academic Standing at TMU means meeting the program's minimum GPA and credit progression requirements to continue enrollment.