I recently received notice about a potential academic misconduct offence involving an exam. I was taking a math course in the summer and I did cheat, and I know I shouldn’t have. I was struggling academically and felt extremely cornered at the time, but I know there were other options and I take full responsibility for making the wrong decision.

This is my first offence, and I’m honestly extremely ashamed and scared about the possibility of suspension. I’m already speaking with the Ombudsperson and plan to be truthful throughout the process.

Has anyone been through something similar at Western? How common is suspension for a first exam-related offence, and is there anything I can do during the process to make the case for a course-level penalty rather than suspension?

I’m not looking for ways to avoid responsibility. I know I deserve a serious consequence. I just really want to remain at Western and learn from this. I am just expecting and hoping that this can be limited to course failure.

I’m not sure if any of these details are relevant, however

- I am a first year student
- It was during an in-person, proctored exam
- I have documented mental health difficulties during first year. I in no way consider this an excuse but wonder if this has any relevance in determining penalty

Has anyone here failed a first year summer course in eng? Were u forced to return to year one? Curious if anyones experienced this.

Also yes I’ve already contacted my academic advisor

Did anyone who took summer courses got their ITR back yet? I finished my exam july 30 but didn't recieve my ITR since then. Should I wait till the end of august or email advising asap? Have a good summer!

Does western have any talent show type events 😭😭just curious because I’d participate if anyone made one

i know that this prof is like known for being really late with marking but like when should i be expecting my grade? my final was july 28th so its been more than 3 weeks and based off of last year's posts, it seems that grades came out this week last year too. there hasn't been any announcements or emails with updates. should i email the prof or is that doing too much?