Academic Integrity

Donnelly College endorses the principle of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty is a hindrance to genuine educational growth and harms both the College community and the individual student. The College considers academic dishonesty any behavior or action aimed at obtaining an unethical academic advantage. Unless specified otherwise by a particular program, verified cases of academic dishonesty shall result in a zero (or an "F") for the exam or assignment in question, and shall be referred to the Dean of the College and the student’s advisor. Additionally, depending upon the gravity of the infraction, the student may receive a failing grade for the course and may be subject to other penalties including suspension or dismissal from the College. The Dean of the College maintains a file of all referred cases of academic dishonesty. Three instances of confirmed academic dishonesty shall result in dismissal from the College.