Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct Policy (New)

Policy Alignment

This Academic Standing Policy operates in conjunction with the University's Academic Code of Conduct (Policy 6.1.4). Academic performance and academic integrity are jointly considered in determining a student's academic status.

Definition of Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Cheating (unauthorized assistance, use of prohibited materials, impersonation)
  • Plagiarism (submission of others' work as one's own)
  • Forgery (falsification of academic documents)
  • Falsification of data or academic records
  • Unauthorized use of artificial intelligence when prohibited by the instructor

Any student who knowingly assists in misconduct is subject to the same sanctions.

Academic Integrity Sanctions and Academic Standing

Findings of academic misconduct directly impact academic standing as follows:

Conduct OutcomeAcademic Standing Impact
Assignment-level sanction (F)May contribute to Warning or Probation via GPA decline
Course-level failure (F)Automatic academic review; may trigger Probation or Suspension
Repeated violationsEscalation to Suspension or Dismissal
Suspension/Expulsion decisionOverrides academic standing status

Adjudication Structure Integration

The following bodies coordinate with Academic Standing determinations:

  • Instructor: Determines initial violation and sanctions
  • Academic Misconduct Committee: Reviews appealed or escalated cases
  • All-University Court: Determines suspension or expulsion cases
  • Provost & Academic Affairs: Ensures alignment with academic standing actions

Academic standing decisions may be updated following final conduct determinations.