Academic Honesty

Academic integrity means, at the minimum, that work submitted by a student or the taking of examinations by the student is the work of that student.

Ottawa University does not condone any form of dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating on examinations, plagiarism and the supplying of false information pertaining to the student’s academic program. Penalties for cheating on examinations and plagiarism can be failure in the course in which the dishonesty has occurred and dismissal from the University. The faculty member supervising the course will make the decision on penalties. The campus executive officer of the campus will make the decision concerning dismissal from the University. Penalties for supplying false information pertaining to the student’s academic program may include the withdrawal of semester credits and dismissal from the University. The campus executive officer will make decisions concerning such cases. Students may appeal decisions using the academic grievance procedure.

Please see student handbook for definitions and examples of academic dishonesty.