Academic Integrity

Consequences of Violating the Code of Academic Integrity

Students committing acts of academic dishonesty not only face university censure but also face a serious risk of harming their future educational and employment opportunities. In addition to the notation for a specific sanction placed on the student's transcript, which remains for the term of the sanction, prospective employers and other educational institutions frequently use recommendation forms that ask for feedback on an individual's moral or ethical behavior. Since such forms are sent with the permission of the student, University faculty and administrators knowledgeable of academic dishonesty infractions are ethically bound to report such incidences.