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Students

If you are facing an academic integrity violation, you may feel overwhelmed, confused, or anxious. You are not alone. There are many resources and people who can support you throughout the process.

The following UC San Diego community members have been trained by the Academic Integrity Office to advise students throughout the process:

AI Office Peer Advisors

The AI Office is here to help you understand the policies and procedures. We can answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you through the steps you need to take.

The AI Office Peer Advisors are available to advise students on:
  • understanding academic integrity and why decisions were made or actions were taken
  • navigating the process when an academic integrity violation may have occurred
  • understanding the administrative and academic consequences of a violation
  • preparing for a review
  • anything related to academic integrity!

Use Acuity to schedule an appointment.  

Office of Student Advocacy

The UC San Diego Office of Student Advocacy is a student-run organization that provides free assistance to students who are facing academic integrity or student conduct allegations. They can help you understand your rights, help you prepare for your meetings, and advocate for you.

Student Advocates are available to:

  • advise you throughout the academic integrity violation process
  • help prepare you for an AI Review (including drafting a statement and gathering documentation)
  • accompany you to AI Review IIs
  • help you write your appeals

Make an appointment with a Student Advocate.

Academic Integrity Review Board (AIRB) Advisors

AIRB Advisors are experienced faculty members of the AIRB who are available to help students and instructors in the AI Review process.

AIRB Advisors are available to:
  1. give recommendation on whether existing materials meet the “more likely than not” standard of evidence
  2. assist you with writing your Review statement
  3. help you with determining relevant documentation

If you are a student going through the AI Review process, you can request an AIRB Advisor.

Additional Campus Resources

Many other campus resources are available to you if you need additional support. While these offices are not trained on the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures, they may be able provide you with help navigating the university system, or with personal and emotional support.

Instructors

If you have reported an alleged academic integrity violation and need guidance throughout the process, you have our support. The following resources can help you.

Academic Integrity Office Director and Case Coordinators

The AIO Director and Case Coordinators are available to advise and provide guidance on the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures. The AIO can help you with:
  • Understanding your responsibilities as an instructor of record
  • Submitting a formal report
  • Consulting on assessment design (Director only)
  • Understanding the resolution and review process

If you need guidance, contact us via email at aio@ucsd.edu.

Academic Integrity Review Board (AIRB) Advisors

Similar to students, as an instructor in the review process, you can also receive assistance from an AIRB Advisor.

AIRB Advisors are experienced faculty members of the AIRB who are available to help students and instructors in the AI Review process.

AIRB Advisors are available to:
  • give recommendation on whether existing materials meet the “more likely than not” standard of evidence
  • assist you with writing your Review statement
  • help you with determining relevant documentation
If you are an instructor going through the AI Review process, you can request an AIRB Advisor.