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Public Administration

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Course transfer into graduate programs

Generally, the School of Public Administration does not allow transfer credits into our graduate programs. In extenuating circumstances, please reach out to our graduate adviser.

Academic integrity

The standards and the reputation of the ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ are the shared responsibility of its faculty and students.

You are expected to observe the same standards of scholarly integrity as your academic counterparts. Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences.

You may be awarded a grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty") and/or suspension or expulsion from the university. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty.

Please acquaint yourself with the ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ’s policy on academic integrity. In particular, you are strongly advised to ensure that you fully understand what constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism is one of the most serious breaches of academic integrity. It will be dealt with as such by the instructor, the school and the university. Note that the university bars students from using unauthorized editors for their written assignments.

You should be aware that the ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ allows instructors to use plagiarism detection software.

Plagiarism is not just an academic concern. Copying others' work without appropriate attribution is unacceptable in the nonprofit, public and private sector.

Using artificial intelligence

Please read the Your instructors will include their own policies for the use of AI-generated material for assignments and exams.

Student attendance policy

The School of Public Administration follows the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) policy on student attendance. Students enrolled in graduate programs are expected to attend all scheduled classes for the courses they are registered in. Active participation and consistent attendance are essential components of the graduate learning experience.

In some courses, instructors may set a minimum attendance requirement for lectures, online discussions, tutorials or other course-related activities. These will be outlined in the course syllabus. Failure to meet these attendance expectations may result in a final grade of "N" (no grade) for the course.

You are responsible for reviewing the course syllabus for specific attendance expectations and are expected to abide by the FGS policy if not otherwise stated.

Grading policy

See the UVic Faculty of Graduate Studies grading policy in the Academic Calendar.

Attendance and participation in all course activities is an important part of learning in graduate courses. On-campus students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. In some courses, you may be assigned a final grade of N if you have failed to satisfy a minimum attendance requirement set by an instructor. This includes lectures, online course discussions, tutorials or other learning activities set out in the course outline.

Report to your instructor as soon as possible if you are absent, late or cannot attend an entire class because of illness, an accident or family affliction.

Please note that the in-person residency for the MACD program is a mandatory component. Participation is a significant component of the overall course evaluation.

If you do not attend classes, do not assume that you have been dropped from a course. Courses that are not formally dropped will be given a failing grade. You may be required to withdraw and must pay the tuition fee for the course.

Academic performance – below B grading policy

The School of Public Administration adheres to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) grading policy for graduate programs. All students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 (equivalent to a B) in each academic session in which they are registered.

In addition to meeting the FGS minimum requirement, graduate students enrolled in public administration programs must not receive a grade lower than B- (69%) in any course, even if their overall GPA is 5.0 or higher. If a course is remediated, the student must achieve at least a B to meet program standards.