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Academic Integrity Reviews

Ensuring a Fair and Transparent Process

Academic Integrity Reviews (AIR) serve as a vital step when a student contests an academic integrity violation, constituting approximately 15% of reported cases. This process involves faculty and students coming together to make unbiased determinations.

The AIR process focuses solely on determining whether a student's actions violated the Academic Integrity Policy. It does not consider intent (i.e., whether the student “meant” to violate policy) or the character (i.e., whether the student is a “good person”) of the student but relies on an evaluation of facts and evidence. The Academic Integrity Review Board is responsible for reviewing the evidence and determining based on the preponderance of evidence (i.e., more likely than not) whether a student is responsible for a violation.

The decision-making process mirrors research methodology, where data is collected, analyzed, and logical conclusions are drawn based on the evidence.

AI Review Faculty Guides

  • If your case has been pending an AI Review since prior to Fall 2025, please contact a Case Coordinator at the AIO via aio@ucsd.edu with questions
  • If your case is proceeding to an AI Review after the start of Fall 2025, please follow the guidance in the relevant handbook:
  • Experienced faculty on our AI Review Board have also put together this guide on documentation: AIRB Advice to Instructors (PDF)

If you're not sure whether your case is proceeding to an AI Review I or II, check the email notice you received from the AIO informing you that the case is proceeding to an AI Review.

Useful Links

  • If you need additional time to review and approve/amend your case documentation during the Review Process, please contact AIO at aio@ucsd.edu.
  • You may also request a trained AI Review Board (AIRB) Advisor from the Academic Integrity Office to assist in preparing materials.