All members of the McGill community enjoy a range of rights, as laid out in various policies and regulations, as well as in Quebec and Canadian law. McGill community members also have certain responsibilities that ensure that the dignity and worth of all community members is respected, and that teaching, learning, and research at McGill continue to be of the highest quality. When students' behaviour may constitute a violation of McGill policies, a disciplinary procedures may be initiated. These procedures are depicted below and include an extensive series of checks, balances, and opportunities for appeal. These measures ensure due process and fair treatment to all parties involved.
All members of the McGill community are invited to get to know what constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and how these violations are dealt with by reading through the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
Other policies that might result in disciplinary action if violated are: