If found not in violation of the academic integrity policy:
If the charges of academic misconduct are not proven, no record of the allegation will appear on a student’s University conduct record or transcript.
If found in violation of the academic integrity policy:
If, after a hearing, a student is found responsible for a violation of the academic integrity policy or if a student has admitted to the charges prior to a hearing, the academic integrity coordinator may impose sanctions, including but not limited to the following:
Grade Penalty Recommendation
The Academic Integrity Coordinator and/or the AI Board may recommend a grade penalty that corresponds with the level of infraction; a level one violation may result in a lowered grade on the assignment, a level two violation may result in a failing grade on the assignment, a level three violation may result in a lowered grade or failing grade in the class. The course faculty will determine grade penalties for the assignment and/or the course.
The grade penalty is not considered to be a university sanction but is an outcome of academic misconduct. If a student has concerns about their grade, they should direct questions to their instructor and/or their academic advisor.
Sanctions*
- Educational Remedy: In addition to potential grade penalties, students responsible for an academic integrity violation will participate in an educational remedy to strengthen their understanding of academic integrity, identify the circumstances which led to their violation, and develop behaviors that will reduce the likelihood of future violations. The educational remedy will not negate or replace a grade penalty, which recognizes the coursework that was not authentically completed by the student.
- University Warning: A warning is a written notice of a Code violation finding and that a continuation or repetition of violations under the Code will result in more severe Sanctions, up to and including Suspension or Expulsion.
- University Probation: A specific period of time during which the Student may be expected to complete an additional Sanction or may be restricted from participating in specified University events and activities. A continuation or repetition of Code violations may result in a more severe Sanction, up to and including Suspension or Expulsion. This sanction will be permanently noted in a student’s University conduct record and on a student’s official transcript.
- University Suspension: Suspension is the removal from student status in the University for a specified period of time. This sanction will be permanently noted in a student’s University conduct record and on a student’s official transcript. A continuation or repetition of Code violations may result in a more severe Sanction, up to and including University Expulsion.
If you have been assigned a suspension, you must meet with an Academic Integrity Coordinator within 45 business days of your return to campus. Failure to schedule and attend this meeting will result in a hold being placed on your student account. - University Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent removal from student status in the University. This sanction will be permanently noted in a student’s University record and on a student’s official transcript.
Withdrawing from the course will not prevent the academic integrity coordinator or hearing panel from adjudicating the case, imposing sanctions, or recommending grade penalties, including a failing grade in the course.
A copy of the sanction letter will be placed in the student’s University conduct record and may be reported in accordance with the Student Conduct Code Violation Reporting Policy.
*If a student files an appeal and the original decision and sanctions are upheld, the sanctions will take effect upon issuance of the appeal decision and will be served in full.