If you receive notice that you are suspected of a breach, this does not mean that it has been decided that you engaged in a breach. There is a process at York that must be followed in these cases to ensure fairness. You will have the opportunity to provide a response to any allegations. You can respond by supplying your side of the story either writing or in person within 10 days of receiving notification. You can also request to meet to discuss these allegations with the investigator, and this meeting can occur in person, by phone or via a videoconference platform such as Zoom. According to the policy, you may be assisted by an individual if you choose, who may provide support and advice and/or speak on your behalf. It's important to keep to the timelines, so ensure that you are regularly checking your York email account. If you do not respond to the notification of a suspected breach within 10 business days, the investigator may continue and may complete the investigation without receiving your response. If it is determined during the investigation or during any part of the process that no academic misconduct took place, the case will be closed, and the allegation will be dismissed. In these cases, all records related to the accusation will be completely removed, meaning there will be no official record of the allegation and no lasting impact on the student’s academic record. The student can continue their academic journey without any consequences related to the dismissed allegation. For more details, review Section 8.4 (Procedures for Initiating and Conducting an Investigation) of the Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures. For questions, reach out to your Faculty's academic integrity contact.