Penalties

The penalties that may be imposed, singly or in combination, for any of the above offenses may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. A failing grade or mark of zero for any course, examination, or assignment in which the academic misconduct occurred.
  2. Suspension from the Institute for a specified period of time or indefinitely. Students will not receive credit for courses taken at another institution during a suspension.
  3. Reprimand, with the letter placed in the student’s file.
  4. Restitution, in the case of damage to property or unauthorized removal of property.
  5. A notation on the student’s permanent record of the penalty imposed.
  6. Expulsion from the Institute.
  7. Legal action against the student committing the offense.