College Policies and Procedures​​

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Student IP Address Monitoring and Participation Policy

To ensure academic honesty, program integrity, and verification of active student participation, the college monitors the approximate locations from which students access online learning platforms. This monitoring is conducted through tracking of IP addresses, which indicate where the student’s device is connecting from.

This policy applies to all students enrolled in online, blended, or hybrid programs who access any college-managed learning platform (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Betahive, LMS portals, or email systems).
It also applies to staff responsible for verifying academic integrity, attendance, and student participation in compliance with institutional and provincial regulatory requirements.

Each time a student logs into a college learning system, the following data are automatically recorded:

  • The IP address of the device used
  • The date and time of login and logout 
  • Activity data within the course platform
 

This information is used only to confirm:

  • That the student is the individual completing their coursework
  • That participation is regular and authentic
  • That no third party is accessing or completing coursework on behalf of the student

If a student plans to travel or study temporarily from a different location (especially outside of Canada), they must:

  1. Submit a Travel Notification Form prior to travel.
  2. Participate in a video verification session within 5 minutes of request, showing valid photo identification.
  3. Limit travel duration to a maximum of 28 consecutive days.

Failure to notify the college of travel in advance will result in immediate blocking of online access, which may cause inability to meet attendance requirements and withdrawal from the program.

 

  1. If more than three (3) students consistently log in from the same IP address, all students using that IP will:

    • Receive a first warning after the initial detection.
    • Upon a second occurrence, the IP will be blocked, and all students associated with that IP will be withdrawn from the program.
 

2. If an IP address is detected outside Canada:

    • The student will receive a warning and must immediately complete a Travel Notification Form.
    • If the reported location and the login IP address do not match, the student will be suspended pending verification. Upon unsuccessful verification, the student will be withdrawn from the program.
    • If a third distinct foreign IP address appears after warning and suspension, the student will be blocked from all systems and withdrawn from the program.
  • The career college reviews IP address data weekly to identify irregularities or inconsistencies.
  • Any account flagged for unusual login activity (e.g., rapid IP changes, shared IPs, or offshore access) triggers a student verification review.
  • Students will be contacted for verification and required to:
    • Join a live camera verification within 10 minutes of request.
    • Present a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Students will be withdrawn shall any suspension activities be identified
  • monthly IP activity review is conducted to ensure long-term compliance.
    • If a student logs in from more than 10 distinct IP addresses per month, they must explain the variance in writing (e.g., VPN usage, temporary device changes).
    • If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the student will be withdrawn from the program for academic integrity concerns.
    • If the explanation is accepted, the student must limit IP address variation and will be subject to random audits. During audits, the student must join a camera verification session within 5 minutes of notice.
Students must:
  • Complete all coursework personally without external assistance.
  • Refrain from sharing login credentials or accessing college systems through unauthorized means (e.g., VPNs for geographic masking).
  • Notify the college before studying from a new or international location.
  • Cooperate promptly with verification requests and keep valid photo ID available.
All collected login and IP address data are:
  • Stored securely and accessible only to authorized college staff.
  • Used solely for purposes related to academic integrity and participation verification.
  • Protected under Ontario’s privacy and data protection laws (FIPPA and MFIPPA).
  • Deleted after the required retention period (3 months)

By signing this document, I confirm that:

  • I have read and understood the Student IP Address Monitoring and Participation Policy.
  • I agree to notify the college in advance of any travel or location change.
  • I understand that failure to comply may result in blocked access, suspension, or withdrawal.
  • I agree to participate in verification video sessions and produce valid photo ID upon request.
 

Student Signature: ________________________
Date: _____________________
Program: ___________________

Student Name: ____________________________________________

Student ID: _______________________________________________

 

Program: _________________________________________________

 

Planned Travel Dates: From _____________ To _____________

 

Destination (City, Country): _________________________________

 

Reason for Travel: ________________________________________

 

Contact Email While Away: _________________________________

 

Emergency Contact (Name/Phone): __________________________

 

Declaration:
I confirm that I will continue attending all classes as required and understand that I must participate in all verification requests. I acknowledge that if my login IP address does not match the location declared above, disciplinary action, including suspension or withdrawal, may apply.

 

Signature: ___________________________

 

Date: _______________________________

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