As a community of scholars, the University of Prince Edward Island is committed to the principle of academic integrity among all its participants. Academic dishonesty as defined in this Regulation will not be tolerated and, within the constraints of this Regulation and Academic Regulation 12, the University supports instructors in their efforts to deal effectively with cases as they may arise from time to time.
1. Actions which constitute academic dishonesty are considered an offence within the University and include:
- plagiarism, which occurs when: a student submits or presents work of another person in such a manner as to lead the reader to believe that it is the student's original work; self-plagiarism is the submission of work previously submitted for academic credit without prior approval of the professor;
- cheating on tests or examinations, including giving false reasons for absence;
- falsifying records or submitting false documents, including falsifying academic records, transcripts or other University documents, or misrepresenting one’s credentials;
- other academic misconduct such as the unauthorized use of recording devices or the unauthorized acquisition of computer software or other copyright material.
2. When there is reasonable evidence to support an allegation of academic dishonesty, the matter shall be discussed with the student at the earliest opportunity. A written record of the incident and the response of the University will be sent to the student and to the appropriate Chairperson and Dean, and will be placed by the Dean on the student's file in the Office of the Registrar.
3. One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed, depending on the seriousness of the offence:
- the instructor, within his/her authority for assignment of course grades, may impose:
- a reprimand;
- assignment of a mark of zero or a percentage failure for the piece(s) of work under review;
- assignment of a grade of "F" in the course in which the offence was committed. The instructor will provide the Registrar with a percentage grade for posting on the student transcript;
- suspension of privileges in cases where the offenses have involved misuse and/or abuse of the library, computer or other University Resources;
- the Dean, in consultation with the Department where appropriate, may recommend to the President suspension or expulsion from the University;
- the President may impose suspension or expulsion from the University;
- the Senate may withhold or revoke a degree, diploma, or certificate.
4. The student has the right to appeal through the provisions of Academic Regulation #12
