Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit of knowledge. Like all other communities, the University can function properly only if its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Essential to the fundamental purpose of the University is the commitment to the principles of truth and academic honesty. Accordingly, The Code of Academic Integrity is designed to ensure that the principle of academic honesty is upheld. While all members of the University share this responsibility, The Code of Academic Integrity is designed so that special responsibility for upholding the principle of academic honesty lies with the students.
Academic dishonesty is a corrosive force in the academic life of any university.
It jeopardizes the quality of education and depreciates the genuine achievements of others. Academic dishonesty committed by a student includes any of the following acts. The use of books, notes, calculators, conversations with others, etc., is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the instructor Students must not allow others to conduct research or prepare any work for them without advance authorization from the instructor. This includes the services of commercial term paper companies. Substantial portions of the same academic work may not be submitted for credit or honors more than once without authorization.