In submitting work for their courses, students should remember that plagiarism and cheating are considered to be extremely serious offences.
Students who have any doubt as to what might be considered "plagiarism" in preparing an essay or term paper should consult the instructor of the course to obtain appropriate guidelines. A student guide to help avoid plagiarism is also available on the Academic Integrity website.
The possession or use of unauthorized materials in any test or examination constitutes cheating. Data generated by the Exam Security Monitoring Program can be used as admissible evidence either to initiate or corroborate an investigation or a charge of cheating under Section 16 of the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
The Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures includes sections on plagiarism and cheating. The Code is included in the Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities. The Code may also be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Students. Information about issues related to academic integrity can be found on the Academic Integrity website.