University Student Assessment Policy / Politique de l’Université relative à l’évaluation des étudiants

• Expands on key assessment provisions from various other documents
• Starting point for issues related to syllabi, exams, re-grading, accommodations and more
• These university-wide regulations may be dependent on Faculty- and Department-specific procedures

Charter of Students’ Rights / Charte des droits de l’étudiants (Version Française  pas disponible)

• Outlines the protections that you are guaranteed as a student of the University.
• This includes:
  • Rights around assessment and learning environments
  • Grievances and access to personal information

Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities / Politique visant les droits des étudiants handicapés 

• Lays out the procedures for accommodating students with disabilities.
• This includes:
  • Application
  • Admission
  • Financial aid
  • Support services
  • Academic modifications
  • Barrier-free learning environments

Students wishing to make use of this policy should consult the Office for Students with Disabilities and consider meeting with a myAccess advisor regarding their specific learning needs.

Policy for the Accommodation of Religious Holy Days / Politique visant l’accommodement des fêtes religieuses

• The University’s policy on accommodating students who are unable to meet certain academic obligations due to religious observances

Regulation on Conflict of Interest / Réglement sur les Conflits d’intérêts 

• Identifies potential conflicts of interest and how to address them in the University setting
• Conflicts may exist whenever a member of the University community is in a position to influence activities in ways that could lead to personal gain or an improper advantage for themselves or others
• May be referenced in the context of inappropriate relationships/abuses of power between professors and students

Students can learn more about recognizing conflicts of interest here.

Code of Student Grievance Procedures

• Outlines the procedures for filing a formal grievance with the University
• Students wishing to file a grievance should consult Student Advocacy at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill

Code of Student Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures

• Outlines actionable offences by students and the jurisdiction of the University to pursue disciplinary measures.
• Includes academic allegations such as plagiarism, cheating and non-academic situations
• Students who find themselves subject to potential disciplinary action should consult Student Advocacy at the Legal Information Clinic

Policy on the Ombudsperson for Students / Ombudsman des étudiants et étudiantes

• Outlines the mandate and functions of this resource
• The Office of the Ombudsperson offers confidential and informal dispute resolution services
• Can be accessed for issues around academic rights, supervision, interpersonal conflicts, and more
• They cannot initiate formal grievance procedures or take action against the university

For other McGill policies, please see the Secretariat website.