Academic Integrity Training

The Academic Integrity Office (AIO) believes that all of us make mistakes and that mistakes offer us chances to learn. Academic Integrity violations are no different, and that is why we developed Academic Integrity (AI) Training. These trainings offer a space for students to reflect on and grow from their experience.

Our instructors, peer educators and mentors facilitate opportunities to process what has happened and to develop life-long skills and knowledge that will serve our students throughout their time at UC San Diego and beyond.

Students navigate through their requirements on our Canvas site, and trainings are conducted in-person with our caring and dedicated student and professional staff.

AI Training or Suspension Preparation

All students begin with a set of AI Training or Suspension Preparation requirements, which are designed to help students begin reflecting as well as to provide a chance to spend some time with a peer to ask questions and better understand the trainings and what will be expected. We want the trainings to be a positive learning experience for all students, and AI Training Preparation is a great way to be ready to make the most out of them.

For students facing a suspension, the Suspension Preparation also helps them start thinking about how to use the time away from UC San Diego productively. Once all Preparation requirements have been completed, students can enroll in their other trainings.

Preparation includes:

Pre-AI Training Assessment

This questionnaire takes approximately 20-minutes to complete.

Telling Your Story (TYS) Assignment

The TYS is written as a letter to someone you respect or admire. Writing this gives you the space and opportunity to reflect on the situation and the factors that led to it. It will also allow you to start thinking about what you could have been done differently and to think about and ask questions about your violation or the future impact of the violation.

You will use the AI Training Preparation TYS instructions if you’ve been assigned AI Seminar, IMP, and other workshops.

You will use the Suspension Preparation TYS instructions if you’ve been assigned Suspension with or without AI Trainings (but not including IMP).

1:1 Meeting with a Student Staff Member (20 minutes)

In this meeting, you will review and discuss the TYS. You will also review your sanction letter with the student staff member, discuss the sanctions so that you understand the expectations, and have a chance to get your questions answered. We also hope this will be a chance to alleviate any worries you might have about what lies ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my deadline?

Your deadline can be found in your sanction letter. It is typically 10 business days after the letter has been sent.

I completed the AI Training/Suspension Prep on the old AI Training Canvas, but my progress isn’t saved on the new Canvas ORG. What should I do?

We are unable to transfer progress between Canvas sites, but your progress is not lost! We keep internal records to keep track of your progress between academic years. You do not need to redo anything on the new Canvas site, but you will need to “unlock” the AI Training/Suspension Preparation (Universal Pre-requisites) module by clicking on and through each page of the module. To do this, follow these steps:

Click on “Acknowledgement” in the AI Training/Suspension Prep module
Scroll to the bottom where you see a “next” button and click on it.
On the following page, do the same thing: scroll to the bottom and click “next.”
Do this for all four pages and the other modules should unlock for you. You will then be able to access training materials for any assigned educational requirements that you have yet to complete.

Can I enroll in my other assigned AI training(s) before I’ve completed the AI Training/Suspension Prep?

Your AI Training/Suspension Prep must be completed before you can start any other assigned trainings. After you have submitted your TYS and scheduled your 1:1 meeting, you can enroll in any trainings that begin after your 1:1 meeting is set to take place. Please note that your enrollment may be cancelled if your AI Training/Suspension Prep is not completed as scheduled.

General AI Training FAQ

How do I know which trainings are assigned to me?

You should refer to your sanction letter for details on which educational trainings have been assigned to you. Make sure to save a copy of your sanction letter because the link will eventually expire.

I can’t open my sanction letter anymore. What should I do?

If the link to access your sanction letter has expired, please email aio@ucsd.edu and we will resend your letter.

Where do I get started?

You will be added to our AI Training Canvas ORG within two business days of your sanction letter being sent. You must accept the Canvas invitation to access the site. The AI Training Canvas contains modules for all trainings offered by our office, but you only need to complete the trainings assigned to you in your sanction letter.

Enrollment for the workshop/section I want to attend is closed. What should I do?

If our scheduling system prevents you from booking because there are “no spots left,” that means that workshop/section is full. Please choose another workshop/section. If no other available options work for your schedule, please email us at aio@ucsd.edu.

Enrollment closes on our scheduling system 48 hours before the start of the meeting/workshop. If you have missed the enrollment window and online scheduling is not currently available, please email us at aio@ucsd.edu. If seats are still available, we will be able to help you enroll.

Do I need to complete my assigned trainings while suspended?

You can enroll in your assigned trainings while suspended, provided that you are able to meet the requirements (e.g., you are able to attend in-person trainings in person). If you are unable to attend or would prefer to wait until you have returned to UCSD and need your deadline extended, please email us at aio@ucsd.edu. If you do not plan to return to UCSD after your suspension is completed, please email us at aio@ucsd.edu.

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Additional Training Requirements

In addition to AI Training or Suspension Preparation, you may be assigned to one or more of the following AI Trainings to complete: