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Students at the University of Akron are an essential part of the academic community, and enjoy substantial freedom within the framework of the educational objectives of the institution. The freedom necessary for learning in a community so rich in diversity and achieving success toward our educational objectives requires high standards of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty has no place in an institution of advanced learning. The University community is governed by the policies and regulations contained within the University Rules and Regulations Concerning Campus Conduct and Student Discipline Procedures available in the Office of Student Discipline, Student Union, Room # 211, (330) 972-7011.

Academic Integrity office.

The University of Akron considers academic integrity an essential part of each student's personal and intellectual growth. Instances of academic dishonesty are addressed consistently. All members of the community contribute actively to building a strong reputation of academic excellence and integrity at The University of Akron.

It is each student's responsibility to know what constitutes academic dishonesty and to seek clarification directly from the instructor if necessary. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

Submission of an assignment as the student's original work that is entirely or partly the work of another person.
Failure to appropriately cite references from published or unpublished works or print/non-print materials.
Unauthorized copying of an assignment in computer programming, or the unauthorized examination or view of the computer, specifically during examinations.
Possession and/or unauthorized use of tests, notes, books, calculators or formulas stored in calculators not authorized by the instructor during an examination.
Providing and/or receiving information from another student other than the instructor, by any verbal or written means.
Observing or assisting another student's work.
Violation of the procedures prescribed by the professor to protect the integrity of the examination.
Cooperation with a person involved in academic misconduct.

A student who has been accused of academic dishonesty will be asked to meet with the course instructor. The matter can be resolved informally at the college level and/or an academic sanction can be imposed. If the student opposes the decision, he/she may appeal to the College Dean. If the matter is referred to the Office of Student Discipline, an informal meeting will occur and, if substantial evidence exists, the office has the authority to take formal action against the student including, but not limited to, suspension or dismissal from the University. A more detailed discussion of these procedures can be found in the University Rules and Regulations Concerning Campus Conduct and Student Discipline Procedures.