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Student Code of Conduct

Know the code

³ÉÈË´óƬ’s (³ÉÈË´óƬ)  Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct (the ‘Code’) outlines actions which the university considers to be non-academic misconduct. The Code applies to all ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ students. Read the full version of the Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct.

 

Policy 61 Focused Update

Since Summer 2025, work has been underway to complete a focused update of Policy 61: Student Code of Non-academic Conduct. Following approval from the Vice-Provost, Students, the Student Conduct Office and a Core Advisory Group (CAG) of ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ faculty, staff and students have proposed updates to Policy 61, with the following goals: 

  • To modernize language/definitions, making the policy more accessible
  • To align the policy with the new Academic Plan and the updated Student Affairs Learning Framework
  • To apply a trauma-informed approach
  • To update conduct issues occurring in the virtual environment 
  • To clarify/streamline procedures under the policy and introduce ability to pause the process in exceptional situations

The CAG has completed the final draft of Policy 61, and are currently seeking feedback! 

The Core Advisory Group welcomes feedback from all ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ community members. Please feel free to complete the  to provide your input on the proposed changes to Policy 61. The survey will be open until April 7, 2026. 

If you require the document and presentation in an alternative format, please contact Matthew Tsuda at matthew.tsuda@torontomu.ca.

 

Useful information about the code

As a student at ³ÉÈË´óƬ, you are entitled to learning, studying and working in an environment that is civil, safe and respectful of your rights, well-being and dignity. It is important to know that ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ is concerned with your conduct and actions if it:

  • Has a negative impact on other students or university employees;
  • Damages or disrupts our learning, teaching and work environment; or
  • Impacts the safe use of university housing or other campus services and spaces.

On-campus: The Code applies to all conduct which takes place on university land and premises (rented or owned), or if using university-owned or run property or equipment (such as phones, computers and computer networks). Students who live in university residences are also governed by ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ Residence Community Standards.

Off-campus and virtual: The Code applies to all conduct of students off-campus or virtual when they:

  • Declare publicly that they represent ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ or are affiliated with ³ÉÈË´óƬ;
  • Participate in a course or organized class activity;
  • Participate in a ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ event that is identified as such; or
  • In exceptional circumstances, the potential consequences of their conduct adversely affects a complainant’s course of learning, teaching or work.

Below are some examples of types of conduct covered under The Code (this is not a full list):

  • Disruption of learning, teaching and working
  • Behaviour that is abusive, demeaning, threatening or intimidating
  • Theft, damage, and destruction of property
  • Misuse of facilities, equipment, materials or services
  • Misconduct related to the use of alcohol/drugs
  • Refusing to show identification (such as your ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ OneCard) when requested by ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬  Security, an exam invigilator or other university employees when related to their duties

In addition, your program department may have special rules or policies and procedures regarding, for example, student placements or use of studio space and/or labs. Check with your department for their policies.

Filing a complaint under the code

If you decide you want to file a complaint about another ³ÉÈË´óÆ¬ student’s non-academic behaviour, it must be submitted in writing to the student conduct officer (studentconduct@torontomu.ca).

 

Preparing for a meeting

If you have received a notice from the student conduct officer of a complaint, understand how the process works by following this link.

Understanding outcomes and appeals

If you are involved in a complaint, understand what potential remedies/sanctions can be applied by following this link.