What are the consequences of plagiarism for students?
The consequences can be severe. Since students must abide by formal rules of conduct, such as the CSULA Academic Honesty, committing plagiarism constitutes breaking one of academias most fundamental rules. Consequences of plagiarism in higher education may include: a failing grade on a paper, a failing grade in a class, a formal university hearing, a mark on your transcript, probationary status, or even expulsion from the university. (Visit Research Resources for more information on the consequences of plagiarism.