
Academic Integrity Violations
Please keep the following information in mind:
- A student may be found to have violated this policy regardless of their intent.
- Withdrawal from a course does not exempt a student from responsibility for, or the consequences of an academic integrity violation.
Continue reading to learn what happens when students are reported for an academic integrity violation:
When Reported for Academic Misconduct
What Happens When an Instructor Suspects Academic Misconduct?
How should I respond to my instructor when I’m notified of an allegation of academic misconduct?
What if I didn’t intend to violate the academic integrity policy?
What happens to a student reported for academic misconduct?
Academic Integrity Sanctions
What sanctions could a student face for academic misconduct?
How are decisions made?
What goes on the record?
Academic Integrity Tutorial
Students reported for their first academic integrity violation. Please note:
Why are students assigned the Academic Integrity Tutorial?
What if I can’t get 80% on the final quiz?
What if I don’t complete the tutorial by my due date?
Why do I see the tutorials on my profile even after completing the course?
Academic Integrity Appeals
Throughout your time at Langara, you will operate within a wider system that includes others you encounter on campus and relationships you have outside of the academic environment. This includes relationships with friends, family, instructors, other professionals, and current and future employers. Your reputation with these individuals and the degree of respect these individuals may hold for you are based on whether they see you as honest, fair, and trustworthy.
Appeal Procedures
If a student disagrees with the decision or sanction placed when they are found responsible for academic misconduct, students do have the opportunity to appeal the decision. When appealing, students must ensure that they have grounds to appeal the decision. The only grounds to appeal an academic integrity decision are:
- The action which received a sanction does not constitute an academic integrity violation.
- There is clear evidence of a procedural error that significantly affects the outcome of the decision.
- The sanction is too harsh given the nature of the violation.
If a student believes that they have grounds for a formal appeal, the information on how to submit an appeal can be found in the student's decision letter. Information on how to submit an appeal can be found in the student’s decision letter. Students looking for advice on their appeal can contact the LSU Ombudsperson. Detailed information on the appeal process can be found below:
- Academic Integrity Decision Review Process
- Academic Integrity Formal Appeal Process
Students with questions about the appeal process can contact avps.office@langara.ca.
Important Note: Sanctions will not be removed or altered unless a student submits an appeal, and the appeal is successful.