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There is a formal process for investigating cases of academic misconduct. This process is outlined in the Student Code of Conduct: Academic Misconduct. According to the Code of Conduct, “Any student involved in an academic misconduct process may request the assistance of a support person, who may be internal or external to the university. The support person is an inactive participant in any meeting and is available to assist the student in the process.”
If your instructor suspects that you may have engaged in academic misconduct, here’s what you can expect if this is your first offence (for information about the process for second offences, please consult the policy and procedures).
The severity of the penalty will depend on the type of misconduct and whether you have been disciplined for academic misconduct before. Penalties may include: