What happens to a student who is suspected of committing academic misconduct?
Instructors have two options for adjudication of cases regarding academic misconduct. They may refer the case to the Aggie Honor System Office (AHSO) or they may adjudicate the case themselves if it is a first offense. If the instructor chooses to refer the case to the AHSO, the instructor will complete an Honor Code Violation Report Form and send it to the AHSO as soon as practicable (with a preference of five (5) University business days) of notification of the alleged incident. The AHSO will then review the case and make a decision regarding whether action will be taken. If the instructor chooses to handle the case individually, the instructor shall contact the AHSO to obtain a case number as soon as practicable (with a preference for five (5) University business days) of notification of the alleged incident issued by the AHSO and follow the instructor procedures for adjudication, including notification of the instructor’s Department Head. At any time before the instructor has impos
