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.
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 Outcome | Academic Standing Impact |
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| Assignment-level sanction (F) | May contribute to Warning or Probation via GPA decline |
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| Course-level failure (F) | Automatic academic review; may trigger Probation or Suspension |
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| Repeated violations | Escalation to Suspension or Dismissal |
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| Suspension/Expulsion decision | Overrides academic standing status |
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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.