According to Article VI of the USU Student Code, when a student is found in violation of an academic integrity violation, the instructor may choose to sanction the student in one of the following ways:

Requiring the student to redo the assignment or exam
Adjusting the student’s grade
Giving the student a failing grade for the course
Taking other actions as appropriate

After the first offense, the university will place the student on academic integrity probation. Subsequent violations could result in:

Continued probation with stricter penalties
Community Service
Suspension, or temporary dismissal from the university
Expulsion, or permanent dismissal from the university
Noting an academic integrity violation in the student's transcript
Denial or revocation of degrees

Procedures for reporting academic integrity violations

An instructor who suspects an academic integrity violation must fill out an Academic Integrity Violation Form, which is sent to the student, the instructor, the dean of the college responsible for the course, and the vice president of student services. The form must be submitted within seven days of when the violation occurred, prior to the sanctioning of the student. If a form isn't submitted, a student can appeal the determination of a violation.

Student Right of Appeal

Once a form is submitted, a student has seven days to respond to the notification and request a meeting with the instructor. If the student does not respond within seven days, or refuses to meet with the instructor, the sanctions in the violation form can be carried out and the student cannot appeal.

Resolution of Reported Violations

Attempted resolution of a reported academic integrity violation begins between the instructor and the student. If the student denies a violation, the issue can be escalated to the dean of the college and then to a hearing with the honor board, if further appeal is made. Each stage of the resolution process is governed by formalities and time frames. Hopefully the process is one you need never become familiar with. However, if you wish to learn more about the process in detail, please refer to the Article VI of the USU Student Code of Conduct, Sections 3-6.