For Students

“Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action” (International Center for Academic Integrity, 2024). Academic integrity means acting in a way that is honest, fair, respectful, and responsible in your studies and academic work. It means approaching your studies, research, and professional life in an ethical way, having the courage to make the right decisions, and displaying integrity in your actions.  

Academic or professional misconduct includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized use of artificially generated content, fabrication of data or records, unauthorized collaboration, resume or credential falsification, unauthorized use of resources, violation of test-taking conditions, or otherwise engaging in activity prohibited by the University or Academic Integrity policy. Please see the “Policies” page for more information on this topic.

You are encouraged to connect with the Academic Integrity Coordinators in the Office of the Provost via email at academicintegrity@wustl.edu or phone at 314-935-7296.   

A report should be submitted within 5 business days of an awareness of a possible violation. When you’re ready to submit a report, you can fill out the form online here: Academic Integrity Report

This most likely means that the faculty member completed an online academic integrity reporting form. This form will be reviewed by other Academic Integrity Coordinators and they will reach out to you if they believe that there is a potential policy violation. Please review the “Procedures” page for more information on the next steps. 

• If you would like to request accommodations, including translation services, please alert the Academic Integrity Coordinator as soon as possible.  You may also access English Language Support for Academic and Professional Communication. Documents requiring translations to English must be submitted at least ten (10) business days prior to meeting with the AIC.
• You are strongly encouraged to get support from the WashU Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.  They are a confidential resource with experience in supporting college students.  You can schedule an appointment here.   
• Uncle Joe’s Peer Counseling and Resource Center: Uncle Joe’s is a student-run peer counseling service. 24/7 counseling via phone. In-person counseling 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. every night during semesters.  314-935-5099
• TimelyCare: Telehealth company specializing in higher education. TimelyCare is free for all students who pay the student health and wellness fee and is available via the TimelyCare app.
• For support around academic skills, please consider reaching out to The Learning Center, The Writing Center, and/or the University Libraries. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to your academic advisor and instructors for major-specific resources in your School.

Facilitation offers an opportunity for conversation. During the session, the Academic Integrity Coordinator (AIC) will provide both parties with a chance to offer greater context regarding the nature of the alleged academic integrity violation. The intention is to allow space for individuals to discuss their perspectives and reflect on the situation. If consensus is not reached, then the case will be forwarded to an AIB hearing panel.   

If the responding student chooses to move forward with an AIB panel hearing, three members of the Academic Integrity Board (AIB) will convene to hear the academic integrity case.  The AIB panel hearing will be chaired by a Student Conduct Officer or an Academic Integrity Coordinator.  The reporting party will be asked to share information and respond to questions.  The student will be asked to share information and respond to questions.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the Panel will determine whether the responding student is more likely than not responsible for the alleged academic integrity violation.  If the Panel finds a violation, the Panel will assign sanctions.  The sanctions assigned by the Board may be different than those included in the Option Letter.  

• The evidence packet includes the relevant documentary evidence that has been provided by the parties.  The evidence packet is provided to both parties, the AIB Hearing Panel, and the Hearing Chair.  Evidence packets will include the following: 
  • A list of the names of the proposed witnesses and the parties’ support persons;  
  • Copies of proposed relevant documentary, photographic, video, or audio evidence, including relevant communication between the parties; 
  • Copies of all relevant communication between Academic Integrity in the Office of the Provost and the student respondent.

If a student believes the Panel did not conduct a fair hearing, or if a student believes the sanction imposed is excessive, they may seek an appeal within 14 days of the original decision. In cases in which the decision resulted in suspension or expulsion, the appellate officer will be the Vice Provost of Educational Initiatives or the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.  For all other cases, the appellate officer will be the Chair of the Student Conduct Board.  Appeals are governed by Section VI of the university Student Conduct Code.

A case is considered completed when the responding student has either:

1. been found “not responsible” for the potential violation, or;
2. has been found responsible for the policy violation and completed University sanctions, including any assigned educational remedies.

• Please visit this webpage for the University’s reporting policies.
• If a student fails to complete an academic integrity educational remedy by the assigned due date, the violation will become reportable.