What if a student did not intend to violate the Honor Code or Fundamental Standard?
Even unintentional acts can constitute a violation. The Board on Judicial Affairs has spoken to this issue, and Panels have concluded that while a lack of intent may be a mitigating factor in sanctioning, a lack of intent does not mean that violation did not occur. In particular, Panels have concluded that academic carelessness, unfamiliarity with the rules, experience with different educational systems, claims of disability, and a lack of malice do not negate the existence of a violation.
