Student Policies & Procedures

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

All policies and procedures are available on MyMohawk (Academics tab) or at Mohawk College’s Student Policies & Procedures webpage.

The following policies and procedures are also summarized in the Mohawk College Student Handbook:

• Academic Appeals Policy
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Accessibility Planning Policy
• Human Rights Policy
• Information Technology Use and Security Policy
• Student Behaviour Policy and Procedure
• Student Complaint Procedure
• Reporting & Responding to Violence
• Grading & Transcripts Policy
• Program Promotion & Graduation Requirement Policy

Student rights and responsibilities are also identified within the following pieces of government legislation:

• the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

Mohawk College has developed several policies and procedures designed to provide and support an enriching and rewarding learning experience in which the rights of individuals are respected. 

Any records, documents and other material containing information directly related to a student, which are maintained by the college, will be treated as confidential information subject to any provisions or exemptions in the legislation. 

Special notes pertaining to IAHS students:

• Mohawk College’s academic policies will apply to IAHS students.
• Mohawk’s Human Rights Policy will govern IAHS students.
• User Policy, Code for Computer and Network Users within any agency nursing students have experience with will apply to students at the IAHS.

For assistance with the use of these policies and procedures, contact the following office locations:

• Academic Program Offices
• Student Life Offices at Fennell, Stoney Creek, and IAHS
• Counselling & Accessible Learning Services Offices at Fennell and IAHS
• Registrar’s Office at Fennell
• The Square at Fennell, Stoney Creek, and IAHS
• Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA)
• Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Services (MCACES) Please be advised that these policies and procedures are subject to change. To ensure that you have the most up-to-date information before proceeding, check the website.