Upon review by a Student Honor Board the standard, first-time punishment for a violation of the Code of Academic Integrity is THE DREADED XF.

 

First off, you fail the class.  But also, you get a notation on your transcript that states the failure was due to academic dishonesty. As long as the X is in place, you may not represent the University in any extracurricular activity (like playing on one of our NCAA teams) nor can you be an officer of any University club or organization.

 

Nonetheless, the notation on the transcript can be removed after 12 months if you complete an Academic Integrity Seminar (through the Office of Student Conduct) and successfully petition the Student Honor Council to remove the “X.” The "F" will remain on your transcript forever, though.

 

Depending on the situation, your history, and the instructor's recommendation, a less severe sanction than the “XF” can be given.  For example,  if you present sound mitigating factors that help explain why the dishonesty took place you can get a plain, old-fashioned F for the class, or receive no credit for the assignment.  Also, if you turn yourself in for a violation in a written statement to the Office of Student Conduct, you may be able to avoid getting an XF.

 

But, a more severe sanction, like suspension or expulsion from the University, is also possible.  These are only for when you have a prior history of an academic or non-academic offense, or if the act of dishonesty demonstrates planning, conspiring, or inflicting harm on others.