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Student Advice on Academic Honesty

Students have shared that academic honesty reflects integrity, authenticity, and originality—it involves expressing your own creative ideas and fully engaging with your studies. This page offers insights from fellow students on academic integrity, helping you develop your unique talents, ideas, and abilities to succeed in your studies. It also connects you with valuable resources to support you on your educational journey at university.

Staying Focused under Pressure: Advice from Students

Many students that have engaged in academic misconduct share that the feeling of being under pressure contributed to their decision-making. By practicing a few key skills and habits, you can help support your learning and reduce stress throughout the term.


It can be a challenge to balance school, work, and time family, friends, and community. In speaking with students, they have shared that they can feel under pressure when:

  • Working on assignments or studying for tests at the last minute.
  • Assignments and exams all fall in the same week or period of time.
  • Trying to understand a difficult concept or assignment.

To prepare for a successful term, students have shared the following advice:

  • Map out your assignments throughout the term and make a plan to prepare for them.
  • Plan in advance and reach out early for support to help you organize your time.
  • Reach out to your instructor or teaching assistant for help with understanding the course material.
  • Explore the resources and supports available to you as a LA&PS student, including help with writing, research, coursework, and the opportunity to connect and talk with other students.

Connecting with Academic Resources & Supports

When mapping out assignments or when working through how to navigate your coursework, there are academic resources available to support you. LA&PS offers specific course supports available to you through the SNACK and PASS programs. You can also connect with other students to talk through your courses and experiences at university through the Peer Mentorship program. We encourage you to reach out and explore these reliable academic resources available to you at York.

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Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK)

SNACK provides support to students in LA&PS courses that involve math, stats and Excel. Connect with a Peer Tutor to get the assistance you need.

PASS Program

Our free Peer-Assisted Study Sessions, or PASS, are a proven effective strategy for helping you succeed in challenging courses.

Peer Mentorship

Connect with a high-achieving upper-year student, who can help you adjust to university life and find support and resources.

Questions?

We encourage you to reach out to an Academic Honesty Coordinator!
Connect with us by emailing lapshonesty@yorku.ca.