{"id":254853,"date":"2025-01-15T19:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/?p=254853"},"modified":"2025-09-15T23:24:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:24:21","slug":"academic-expectations-at-canadian-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/getting-started\/academic-expectations-at-canadian-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic expectations at Canadian universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||9px|||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;41e72243-0138-4d39-8402-10361c14c943|35&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;paragraph&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;paragraph&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335559704,&quot;1025&quot;,335559705,&quot;1033&quot;,335551547,&quot;1033&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">Adapting to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">academic expectations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> at UVic can be a difficult transition, but it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> have to be! This post offers some strategies for a smooth and successful <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">first year of studies.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173178895 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of resources for students at the University of Victoria who have recently arrived to Canada. Check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/students\/info-for\/international-students\/index.php\">the International Centre for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/international-experiences\/contacts\/meet-the-ics-team\/index.php#ipn-uvic-global-community\">UVic Global Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/coop\/info-for\/international\/index.php\">Co-op opportunities for international students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5358\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-15-113334.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2025-01-15 113334&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">Effective participation in your coursework and extracurriculars requires<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> the ability to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">learn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> and meet deadlines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> independently<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">Instructors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">provide guidance,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> but don\u2019t expect to receive a lot of reminders about assignment instructions, course activities, and due dates.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">It is also your responsibility to catch up on any readings and activities you miss. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">tudents must <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">engage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> actively <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">and proactively<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">with the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">ir<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">course <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">material, <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">participate<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> in discussions, and <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">seek help<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">appropriate sources<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">when needed.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23618015 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW23618015 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Tip 2: You need to attend classes regularly &#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe089;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">Students who attend class regularly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">have more chances to <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">ask clarifying questions and interact with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW137021836 BCX0\">classmates<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW137021836 BCX0\">, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"> therefore <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">perform better on assignments<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">ake sure you understand <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">your instructor\u2019s attendance policy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">and email to inform them of your absence if necessary. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">Most instructors will not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">require<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"> a doctor\u2019s note or a detailed reason for absence if you only miss a few classes throughout the term.<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137021836 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137021836 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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Use them to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> format your assignments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> according to expectations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> and <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\">give <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\">appropriate attribution<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\">to any sources you use in your work. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\">Make sure you understand what is expected for each course and each <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW88257845 BCX0\">assignment, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> ask your instructor or the Academic Skills Centre if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> not sure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88257845 BCX0\"> about something.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88257845 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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