Academic Integrity Week at UFV

What is Academic Integrity Week?

Along with other post-secondary institutions in BC, UFV provides an opportunity for students to learn more about academic integrity by engaging in info sessions, workshops, contests, and more.

How can I participate?

Stop by our info tables throughout the week! In 2023, you can find us at the following locations:

Mon., Oct. 16: Fact Sheets & Tips to Beat the Cheat
- 10:00am to 12:00pm
- AB G building and CEP A building
- online from 3:00-4:00pm (link available from asc@ufv.ca)
Tues., Oct. 17: Write Your Own Pledge
- 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- AB S building
Wed., Oct. 18: Learn about Academic Misconduct
- 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- AB B building and CEP A building
Thurs., Oct. 19: Spin to Win
- 10:00am to 12:00pm
- AB B building
- online form 6:00pm to 7:00pm (link available from asc@ufv.ca)
Fri., Oct. 20: Match the Misconduct
- 11:00am to 1:00pm
- AB G building

What is the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity?

Every year, in mid-October, the International Center for Academic Integrity brings together academic institutions from all over the world to provide webinars, discussions, resources, contests, and more to help students, faculty, and staff understand academic integrity and to avoid or prevent academic misconduct.

To learn more, check out the following resources:

International Day of Action for Academic Integrity— Guide and tips
BC Academic Integrity Day — a one day conference open to all leading up to Academic Integrity Week

What is contract cheating?

As a student, you mind find it difficult to balance your studies, work, and personal life. With a heavy workload and deadlines creeping up, you might be tempted to ask someone else to complete academic work for you. As harmless as it may seem, having someone do the work on your behalf is a form of academic dishonesty. This is called contract cheating.

Contract cheating can include the following offences, but is not limited to: