Allegations of academic dishonesty, e.g. cheating and plagiarism, are first addressed by the instructor. Academic sanctions, such as a failing grade or dismissal from the program, will be determined by the instructor and academic program. Academic sanctions may be appealed in accordance with the University's Grade Appeal process.
After attempting to talk with the student and consulting with the dean or department chair, the instructor may also choose to refer the matter to the Office of Student Conduct for consideration of disciplinary action above and beyond the academic sanctions imposed. The Office of Student Conduct may elect to defer a decision on disciplinary consequences until grade appeal issues are resolved if a case is being contested.
Complete, accurate documentation is essential. You may be asked to appear as a witness in a University Student Conduct Board hearing.
Before referring to Student Conduct or assigning an academic sanction, instructors must make a good faith effort to give the student the opportunity to question the evidence and tell his/her side of the story before imposing consequences, even when the evidence is compelling. Instructors are encouraged to report incidents to the Office of Student Conduct to ensure that students who repeat an act of academic dishonesty are subject to progressive discipline.