Civility/Ethics Accountability

Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values in a university community. Doing your own work, and taking responsibility for that work, allows you to test your own abilities and receive honest feedback. Honesty and integrity within the University are fundamental to building the trust that is required for students and faculty to build communities of learning. Academic misconduct violates these fundamental principles.

Academic Dishonesty

What is it?

• Cheating
Inappropriate use of materials on an assignment or test.
• Falsification
Inventing information in an assignment.
• Plagiarism
Using someone else's work as your own and/or failing to cite sources.

How do I avoid it?

• Prepare
Avoid rushing by preparing assignments ahead of time.
• Review
Always review the course syllabus and Conduct Code
• Ask
Ask professors, tutors and Student Judicial Services questions

What are possible consequences?

• "E" with a transcript notation
• Probation
• Suspension