Academic Integrity Expectations

Academic Integrity

Inherent in the honor system is the premise that students will not perform or tolerate any violations of the Institution’s Code of Student Conduct published in the college’s Student Handbook. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to:

• Cheating
• Plagiarism
• Collusion
• Falsifying academic records
• Any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student

Preventing academic misconduct requires learners to take ownership of their individual work for individual assignments and assessments. Students who violate the Institution’s Code of Student Conduct will be referred to the academic advisory board, which may result in permanent dismissal from the college.

Plagiarism

Using the words or ideas of another as if they were your own is a serious form of academic dishonesty. If another person’s complete sentence, syntax, key words, or specific or unique ideas and information are used, you must give that person credit through proper citation.

Use of Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT)

Permitted Use

You may use AI tools to support your learning—such as exploring ideas, reviewing course content, or enhancing your understanding. If you include AI-generated material in any assignment, you must:

• Clearly state that AI was used,
• Explain how it helped you with the assignment or your learning.

Failure to properly acknowledge AI use may be reported as a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and could impact your grade.

Prohibited Use

Using AI to complete assignments for you—such as writing essays, generating code, or creating reports—is not allowed. Your submissions should reflect your own effort and understanding.

Misuse of AI tools will be reported to the academic advisory board and may result in academic consequences.