Statement of Student's Responsibilities

A student's success depends, above all, on their own response to the opportunities and responsibilities that the University environment provides. The University of Guelph is committed to supporting students in their intellectual development and responding to their individual needs. To this end, a broad network of advising, counselling, and support services is provided to assist students in meeting their personal and academic goals. At the same time, it is recognized that, University of Guelph students are responsible for:

• Knowing the University's Learning Objectives;
• Familiarizing themselves with the Undergraduate Degree Regulations & Procedures and understanding the grading procedures and continuation of study regulations;
• Selecting a program of study to meet both degree and specialization requirements and carefully reviewing the personalized Academic Evaluation Report on WebAdvisor. A student's Academic Evaluation lists the degree requirements they have completed and those still outstanding. A student's Academic Evaluation can be accessed at any time through WebAdvisor;
• Contacting the Program Counsellor for appropriate approvals, for clarification of the University's rules and regulations, or for guidance in forming educational goals and making academic plans. Once a student has declared a specialization, a departmental advisor will be available to assist the student;
• Attending first class meetings, obtaining course outlines, and meeting the course requirements as specified;
• Familiarizing themselves with the Schedule of Dates with particular attention devoted to deadlines;
• Referring to the procedures for Academic Consideration and initiating action by consulting the Program Counsellor if extenuating circumstances affect a student's academic performance;
• Understanding what constitutes Academic Misconduct (Section VIII-Undergraduate Degree Regulations & Procedures) and abiding by the University's policy;
• Adhering to any rules of conduct relating to health and safety provided by an instructor or assistant, either on a course outline or in a class, laboratory or seminar;
• Checking their assigned University of Guelph email account regularly for important communications. This account is the primary conduit by which the University will notify students of events, deadlines, announcements concerning grades, student financial accounts and other official information.

To achieve full potential within the University environment, students are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous extra-curricular opportunities provided by the University of Guelph, and balance them with their academic commitments.