Consequences of Cheating
At UC San Diego, we prioritize transparency and fairness in our approach to academic integrity. Here, we openly share our Administrative Sanctioning Guidelines for sanctioning violations and what is typically assigned.
Violations of academic integrity will normally result in administrative and academic sanctions, and After Education Training.
Administrative Sanctions
AI Administrative Fee of $50
- Posted to your student account. For billing due dates, please refer to the Billing Due Dates information provided by Student Financial Solutions (SFS).
Disciplinary Actions
- Imposed based on accumulated points, according to Sanctioning Guidelines and professional judgment of Resolution AAA and/or Sanctioning Body
- Possible actions include:
- Warning
- Disciplinary Probation
- Deferred Quarter Suspension with Ethics Lab (Expanded)
- Quarter Suspension
- Year Suspension
- Dismissal
- You may also be assigned additional sanctions at the discretion of the Resolution Appropriate Administrative Authority (Resolution AAA) and/or Sanctioning Body.
After Education
- Completion of Reflect & Prep Module.
- Participation in at least one of the following:
- Ethics Lab (Core)
- Ethics Lab (Expanded) [only if assigned Deferred Suspension]
- Ethics Lab (Graduating Students)
Visit our After Education Training page for detailed information.
Academic Sanctions
Instructors may impose academic sanctions for the course, ranging from a 0 on the assessment to an F in the class. The grade resulting from an academic integrity violation is calculated into your GPA, even if the course is retaken.
Costs of Cheating
Do They Outweigh the Benefits?
Absolutely! There are short and long-term consequences to cheating. Educate yourself and your peers about the importance of academic integrity. Always approach your academic work with integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about the impact of an academic integrity violation on our FAQ page.