What can happen to a student who engages in academic misconduct?
Each case is considered independently while striving for long-term consistency and factoring in each case’s individual nuances. There are three general areas of repercussions that students will face. First is the sanction, which can be Disciplinary Warning, Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, Suspension Held in Abeyance, or Expulsion. These affect the student’s overall status with the Institute. Most first offenses do not result in the student being suspended or expelled. Disciplinary Warning and Disciplinary Probation are the predominant sanctions on first offenses. Subsequent offenses are likely to result in Suspension or Expulsion The second area is the grade impact, which is heavily influenced by the course grading policy. As examples, a student may face a grade reduction by a certain percentage, a grade reduction by a letter grade, or a failing grade in the course. The input of the faculty member can be particularly valuable here, as it helps OSI understand how grades will be assi
