Regents' Policy Manual - Section 4.8: Academic Dishonesty

Adopted Date: 09-12-1996
Amended: 06-12-2012

Applicability

This policy applies to all students at the University with regard to academic activities and professional activities related to academic work.

Definition

"Academic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, dishonesty in quizzes, tests, or assignments; claiming credit for work not done or done by others; hindering the academic work of other students; misrepresenting academic or professional qualifications within or without the University; and nondisclosure or misrepresentation in filling out applications or other University records.

Policy

Each student is expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in academic and professional matters. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, against any student who is found guilty of academic dishonesty or who otherwise fails to meet the expected standards. Any student judged to have engaged in academic dishonesty in course work may receive a reduced or failing grade for the work in question and/or for the course.

References

"Dishonesty in Academic Matters," Faculty Handbook D100.