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Academic Policies and Regulations

To create and promote a culture of academic integrity, the behaviour of all members of the University of Waterloo is based on honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility.

All members of the UW community are expected to hold to the highest standard of academic integrity in their studies, teaching, and research. The Office of Academic Integrity’s website (www.uwaterloo.ca/academicintegrity) contains detailed information on UW policy for students and faculty. This site explains why AI is important and how students can avoid academic misconduct. It also identifies resources available on campus for students and faculty to help achieve academic integrity in--and out--of the classroom.

The following academic policies, regulations and procedures apply to all students in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. Failure to conform to policies, regulations and procedures may jeopardize or negate a student's opportunity to pursue and/or complete their course of study. The purpose of this page is to provide links to the official UW Policies Regulations and Procedures.

Academic Policies/ Regulations


The Faculty of AHS has an official Residency Requirement that states that all undergraduate (Honours) degree plans in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences must be successfully completed within eight calendar years from the time the student first enters the plan. Students may complete a segment of their studies on a part-time basis but, normally must complete a minimum of 50% of their degree requirements while enrolled in full-time study (minimum 5 courses per term or ten courses per academic year) in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Please refer to the Calendar for the official policy.

English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPE)
Before enrolling in Year 3, any student in Applied Health Sciences must satisfy the ELPE Requirements.

The official UW Exam Regulations
From the undergrad calendar, these are the official rules for the writing of exams. These regulations are mostly concerned with final exams, and specify what to do if you are sick for an exam, on how to request an alternate exam date, and on what to do if you want to look at your final exam paper.
This is the official exam schedule.

UW Student Grievance Policy (Policy 70)
The fundamental criterion for initiating a grievance is that a student believes that a decision of a University authority or the action of a University member affecting some aspect of her/his University life has not been reasonable, just or fair.

* Copies can be obtained from the Secretariat ( Needles Hall, Room 3060); the Conflict Management and Human Rights Office (Mathematics and Computer Building, Room 4049); and the Ombudsperson (Student Life Centre, Room 2128).

Petitions Policy
Petitions are requests from students seeking exceptions to or relief from normal Faculty or University rules and regulations because of special circumstances which must be documented, such as illness or bereavement. Petition for Exception to Academic Regulations forms may be downloaded from this web site under "printable forms". A Standing and Promotions Committee will review the petition and make a decision. This decision will be forwarded in writing to the student. Note that you must provide documentation in the form of a UW Verification of Illness form.

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Grade Reassessment Policy
The Faculty of AHS has a Grade Reassessment Policy which is followed for any grade reassessment request in which the student is able to produce reasonable grounds for a reassessment. Students should be aware that such a request may result in a grade which is higher, the same as, or lower than the original grade. Please see the policy for specific guidelines. Students may seek advisement from the Ombudsperson.

Transfer Credit Policy

Courses to be transferred from a previously attended university or academic institution must be relevant to the Kinesiology program and roughly equivalent to University of Waterloo's courses. Only those courses in which a student has received 60% or better are eligible for transfer credit. The maximum number of courses which can be transferred is the equivalent of 10 units. Transfer students must see Dr. Prentice for assessment of transfer credits.

 
Academic Discipline Policy

What are ACADEMIC and NON-ACADEMIC OFFENSES at the University of Waterloo?

UW Student Academic Discipline Policy (Policy 71)
This is the University policy on academic offences and the procedures that are followed when a student is charged with an offence. Note that this policy covers all aspects of student life: it applies to student's behaviour during off-campus trips, in using University computers and co-op work terms, as well as with respect to exams, assignments and lab reports. Note also that the severity of penalty assessed for performing an academic offence increases dramatically for a second offence.

*Copies can be obtained from the Secretariat (Needles Hall, Room 3060); the Conflict Management and Human Rights Office (Mathematics and Computer Building, Room 4049); and the Ombudsperson (Student Life Centre, Room 2128).