Student Policies & Procedures
Student Policies & Procedures
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
All Mohawk College policies and procedures are available on MyMohawk (under the Academics tab) or on the Student Policies & Procedures webpage.
The following policies are commonly used in the Practical Nursing Program:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Accessibility Planning Policy
- Human Rights Policy
- Information Technology Use and Security Policy
- Student assessment Policy
- Student Behaviour Policy and Procedure
- Student Complaint Procedure
- Reporting & Responding to Violence
- Grading & Transcripts Policy
- Program Promotion & Graduation Requirement Policy
Legislative Framework
Student rights and responsibilities are also supported by the following legislation:
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
Mohawk College is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment. All student records and documents are treated as confidential, subject to applicable legislation.
For more information, visit the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office.
Special Notes for IAHS Students
- All Mohawk College academic policies apply to IAHS students.
- The Human Rights Policy governs all IAHS students.
- Students must also follow the User Policy and Code of Conduct for computer and network use within any affiliated healthcare agency.
Support and Assistance
For help understanding or using these policies, students can contact:
- Academic Program Offices
- Student Life Offices (Fennell, Stoney Creek, IAHS)
- Counselling & Accessible Learning Services (Fennell, IAHS)
- Registrar’s Office (Fennell)
- The Square (Fennell, Stoney Creek, IAHS)
- Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA)
- Mohawk College Association of Continuing Education Services (MCACES)
⚠️ Please Note: Policies and procedures are subject to change. Always check the website for the most current information.
Professional Conduct and Ethics
Students in the Practical Nursing program are expected to uphold the standards and guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). This includes demonstrating the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours required for safe and ethical nursing practice.
- Learning is expected to occur in a safe and mutually respectful environment.
- A breach of ethical behaviour—whether academic or clinical—may result in disciplinary action, including withdrawal from the program.
(See Academic Integrity Policy #SS-3203 on MyMohawk)
