The appeal must be in writing and must provide evidence of substantial procedural error, excessive penalty or new evidence. It should be noted that the hearing is not a legal procedure, so formal rules of evidence and courtroom procedures do not apply. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the student with an opportunity to be heard and to supply the hearing panel with the relevant information necessary to reach a decision. Honor board procedures are of grave importance and are to be taken seriously by all concerned. All persons appearing before the honor board are obligated to be completely honest.
Charges can result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
It is every student's duty to ensure that the principles of the honor code are upheld and that the procedures are properly followed. Any student behavior that indicates a lack of academic honesty and integrity is considered a violation. Cheating Unauthorized giving, receiving or use of material or information in examinations, quizzes, assignments or other course work, or trying to do so, with the attempt to influence a grade. The use of the ideas, data or specific passages of others that are unacknowledged or falsely acknowledged, with the purpose of influencing a grade. Any paraphrasing or quotation must be appropriately acknowledged.