Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is central to the mission of Brandeis University. As stated in "Rights and Responsibilities," "Every member of the University community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity."
Examples of penalties for a student found responsible for an infringement of academic integrity are: no credit for the work in question, failure in the course, and the traditional range of conduct sanctions from disciplinary warning through permanent dismissal from the university. Additional information on sanctions can be found in Section 20 of Rights and Responsibilities. Students may not drop or withdraw from a course while an allegation of academic dishonesty is pending. Semester class drop deadlines will be suspended for the duration of the Student Conduct Process. If a Student Conduct Process results in a finding of responsibility and as a result a student receives a course-related sanction, the student will not be permitted to drop or withdraw from the course. Any drop or withdrawal action may be reversed and a grade imposed.
It is one of the chief obligations of each member of Brandeis' academic community to understand the university's policies regarding academic honesty and to uphold those standards.
Allegations of academic dishonesty by undergraduate or graduate students are reported to the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards for adjudication within the Student Judicial System.