A Student's Rights When Suspected and or Charged With Academic Misconduct
A student has the right:
- To meet with the faculty member, in the presence of the department chair if so desired, before any determination has been made.
- To be informed during this meeting of the faculty member's suspicions and have an opportunity to discuss the matter.
- To appeal a finding of Academic Misconduct made during the course of the semester, within 10 school days of being provided with a University Academic Misconduct Report.
A written statement of appeal must be provided to the faculty member, the department chairperson, the Dean, and the University Judicial Officer, setting forth the basis of the student's appeal. Upon receipt of a student's mid-semester appeal, the University Judicial Officer will consult with the faculty member, the department chair, and the Dean and communicate to the student within 10 school days the results of the student's appeal.
- Once a final grade is awarded, the student may file a grade appeal in accordance with the "Appeals for Grade Change Policy" (CCSU Student Handbook).
- If a student receives a final grade of "F" as a result of violating the Academic Misconduct Policy, and that grade is upheld by the grade appeal process, no retroactive withdrawal from the course will be permitted.
- All end of the semester appeals must be made in accordance with the "Appeals for Grade Change Policy."
- In addition to academic sanctions provided by the faculty member, if disciplinary proceedings have been initiated by the University Judicial Officer, a student has the right to have such proceedings resolved in accordance with the CSU "Guidelines for Student Rights and Responsibilities and Judicial Procedures."