Faculty-Led Report

A meeting that involves the accused student and professor. If the student has indicated no prior violation at Auburn University and the student agrees that a violation occurred, sanctions that can be imposed are limited only to:

  • Academic Honesty Course

  • Resubmission of Assignment

  • Reduced Grade on Assignment

  • Zero Grade on Assignment

  • Reduced Grade in Course

After the meeting occurs, the report is submitted to the Office of the Provost using the online Academic Integrity Form. If the student failed to disclose a prior violation accurately, both parties will be notified, and the case will be reviewed by the Academic Integrity Committee.

Facilitated Meeting

A meeting that involves the student, professor, and faculty representative of the Academic Integrity Committee who shall serve as a Facilitator. Both parties must agree to this meeting. This meeting option is only available if this is the student’s first violation. If the student agrees a violation occurred, sanctions that can be imposed are limited only to:

  • Academic Honesty Course

  • Resubmission of Assignment

  • Reduced Grade on Assignment

  • Zero Grade on Assignment

  • Reduced Grade in Course

  • Grade of F in Course

If the student has a previous violation, does not agree a violation occurred, or does not agree on the recommended sanction, the case will be reviewed by the Academic Integrity Committee.

Committee Hearing

A formal hearing before the full Academic Integrity Committee. This includes the full review of evidence, testimony from both parties and witnesses if applicable. If the Committee determines that a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy occurred, sanctions that can be imposed include:

  • Academic Honesty Course

  • Resubmission of Assignment

  • Reduced Grade on Assignment

  • Zero Grade on Assignment

  • Reduced Grade in Course

  • Grade of F in Course

  • Notation on transcripts

  • Suspension

  • Expulsion

If the student or faculty does not agree on the outcome of the hearing, they can appeal to the University President.